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Beach Resorts for Families: Editor's Top 10

Our Editor's Top 10 list for Beach Resorts for Families helps you decide where you want to go. Editor's Top 10 lists offer selections from our editors that help you plan your travel based on your lifestyle, entertainment, sightseeing, or recreation options.

You can sign the whole family up for a week of fun at a beach resort. To make sure you're picking the best place to take the tykes, opt for a property on this list. You and the family can build monster sandcastles or bury each other in the sand. Slather on some sunscreen and dive into the watersports offerings. The munchkins aren't forgotten at mealtime or bedtime—dedicated options are provided just for them. You—and they—will be glad you chose one of these outstanding beach resorts ideal for families.
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1. Beaches Negril Resort & Spa Add to eGuidebook
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$481-$2,744 
Built: 1997 
Norman Manley Blvd Po Box 12, Negril, Jamaica
On 8 beachfront hectares, 6 km north of town, this colorful property has the broadest appeal of any all-inclusive resort here for families, couples and singles of all ages. Beaches Negril offers plenty to talk about: five restaurants, seven bars, three freshwater pools and three whirlpools, at an al... Read Entire Review »
2. The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Add to eGuidebook
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$525-$2,900 
Built: 1991 
Renovated: 2004 
4100 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI
Thanks to its unique formula, imaginative designers, deep-pocketed owners and creative chefs, this hotel competes with the likes of its neighbor and even gives the Grand Wailea Resort a run for its money. Thanks, too, to adept management, The Fairmont Kea Lani is one of Hawaii's most engaging resort... Read Entire Review »
3. Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Add to eGuidebook
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$79-$269 
Built: 1962 
Renovated: 1999 
1300 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL
Located near the more conservative Hilton, this property abuts a large public park and Cocoa's famous, long white strand. This is the largest and liveliest of the area's beachside resorts. Well-designed and blessed with inexpensive dining and a long list of recreational activities, this is hands-dow... Read Entire Review »
4. Te Tiare Beach Add to eGuidebook
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$759-$1,550 
Built: 1998 
Fare Huahine, Huahine, Society Islands, Tahiti & French Polynesia
Formerly managed by Outrigger, this luxurious American-owned, Polynesian-style resort is tucked away in a small bay, a 10-minute boat ride from Fare, the only town on undeveloped, often overlooked Huahine, an isle noted for its dramatic beauty and friendly, unhurried populace. The resort sits on a l... Read Entire Review »
5. Hotel Cavaliere Add to eGuidebook
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$132-$624 
Renovated: 2005 
2, avenue Cap Negre, Cavaliere, France
Three story, seasonal hotel with Provencal architecture; located 8 km from le Lavandou; 25 km from Saint Tropez.... Read Full Listing »
6. La Flora Hotel Add to eGuidebook
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$129-$339 
Built: 1929 
Renovated: 2004 
1238 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
In an excellent location for activity-prone youngsters, next door to the distinguished Impala, a few doors down from the design-crazed Marlin, and one block from the ocean, this operation is a sweet surprise from the middling roadside Choice Hotels' offshoot Comfort Inn. It is locally known as La Fl... Read Entire Review »
7. Song of the Sea Add to eGuidebook
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$175-$500 
Built: 1969 
Renovated: 2005 
863 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL
Situated on the beach, this is arguably the best spot in Sanibel and Captiva for escapists whose interests lie in reading and relaxing. (Larger, faster-paced Casa Ybel is also an option.) Rates continue to climb, but standards are higher these days. Sibling to the Sanibel Inn next door, this stylish... Read Entire Review »
8. Plantation Island Resort Add to eGuidebook
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$163-$358 
Built: 1972 
Renovated: 1996 
Malololailai Island, Fiji
This Club Med-like resort, the largest in the Mamanuca Islands, shares Malololailai Island, nine nautical miles west of Nadi, with Musket Cove. Most guests spend their time at the picturesque beach, which is much better on this end of the island than at Musket Cove. Overlooking the sand are the loun... Read Entire Review »
9. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa Add to eGuidebook
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$690-$2,811 
Built: 1995 
Renovated: 2005 
Lower Bight Rd, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Note: This property is closed until 26 September 2008 because of heavy debris from Tropical Storm Hanna. The largest resort on the island, this place overwhelmingly outperforms the Club Med despite its more family-friendly angle. It eschews the institutional feel of other all-inclusive properties an... Read Entire Review »
10. Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club Add to eGuidebook
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$80-$280 
Built: 1993 
Bell Channel Bay Rd, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
This property is motelish in standards, a Super 8 by the Sea. Its attributes include location next to the Port Lucaya, which is noisy but lively (avoid rooms in buildings 5 to 10). The beach lies across the street, another plus. Last, but not least, the staff actually deals with complaints rather th... Read Entire Review »