Best Luxury Family Resorts in the World (2026 Guide)
The best luxury family resorts get one balance right: genuinely excellent kids' programming and multi-generational space, without sacrificing the things that make a trip feel like a holiday for the adults. Our standout picks for 2026 span from Maldives to Cabo to Morocco. What separates a true family resort from a "family-friendly" one is depth with a supervised kids' clubs that kids actually want to go to, connecting accommodation, and dining that works for a toddler and a wine list in the same sitting.
Traveling well with children doesn't mean compromising on the hotel. The resorts below are our picks for the best luxury family properties in the world right now, and chosen for genuinely exceptional kids' programs, spacious accommodations, beautiful locations, and the kind of service that makes traveling with children feel like a pleasure rather than a logistics exercise.
Hotel Location Best For Book
Soneva Fushi Maldives Island adventure View Hotel
Borgo Egnazia Italy Family programs View Hotel
Four Seasons Hualalai Hawaii Beach resort View Hotel
One&Only Palmilla Mexico Classic luxury View Hotel
Grand Hotel Tremezzo Italy Lake escape View Hotel
Four Seaons Bora Bora Bora Bora Island beauty View Hotel
Six Senses Zighy Bay Oman Adventure View Hotel
Lion Sands River Lodge South Africa Luxury safari View Hotel
Kasbah Tamadot Morocco Cultural adventure View Hotel
Four Seasons Astir Palace Greece Mediterranean villas View Hotel
Soneva Fushi (Maldives)
Set in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi is the standard against which most luxury family resorts are measured. The villas are enormous — many multi-bedroom with private pools, some with water slides that drop directly into them. The Den is one of the largest kids' clubs in the world: climbing walls, pirate ships, creative studios, and outdoor adventures that keep children occupied for days. Beyond the resort, families snorkel with manta rays, watch movies under the stars on the beach, and visit the resort's famous chocolate and ice cream rooms. The combination of extraordinary setting, serious kids' infrastructure, and villa scale makes it a perennial top pick.
Best for
Families wanting an unforgettable island adventure.
Borgo Egnazia (Puglia, Italy)
Borgo Egnazia is built from local stone to look and feel like an authentic Puglian village, because it essentially is one, done at a level of detail that's consistently impressive. The property is one of Europe's most beloved family resorts for good reason: a genuine kids' club, a working farm with resident animals, two beaches accessible by shuttle, and the Festa del Borgo, a property-wide evening of food, music, dancing, and entertainment that runs multiple nights through summer and feels more like being invited to a spectacular local wedding than a resort activity. We stayed with three generations of family and all had an incredible time. For exploring southern Italy, it's also an excellent base. Read our full review or explore of all of our favorite hotels in Puglia here.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Hawaii)
On the Kona Coast with dramatic volcanic landscapes meeting the Pacific, Four Seasons Hualalai is one of the most consistently excellent beach resorts in the US for families. The King's Pond, a natural lava-formed aquarium where guests snorkel with tropical fish, is one of the more distinctive pool experiences at any resort in the world and a genuine highlight for children. Multiple pools, an excellent kids' program, spacious rooms, and the relaxed-yet-polished Four Seasons family service standard make it a reliable choice for a Hawaiian family trip. No surprise it tops the list of our best hotels on the Big Island.
Best for
Families wanting a classic beach resort.
One&Only Palmilla (Los Cabos, Mexico)
Our pick for the best family resort in Mexico. One of the only genuinely swimmable beaches in the Corridor, a kids' club that's actually well-programmed rather than performative, a personal butler, and a gelato cart running 1-4pm daily. Breakfast included. The service is the best we've experienced at any resort. Read our full review. For the full Mexico family resort breakdown see our Best Luxury Family Resorts in Mexico guide.
Best for
Families visiting Cabo.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy)
One of the most iconic hotels on Lake Como, directly on the water with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. The floating pool on the lake is the defining feature as it is genuinely spectacular and something children respond to immediately. Boat excursions to nearby villages, easy access to Bellagio and Varenna, and the grand Belle Époque architecture make it as good for adults as for children. Read our full list of best hotels in Lake Como here.
Best for
Families visiting northern Italy.
Four Seasons Bora Bora
One of our favorite beach hotels that is also wonderful for families. There are few things as fun for kids (and adults) than jumping off your overwater bungalow as soon as you awake. The kid’s program here is also genuinely wonderful. The staff is welcoming, the beaches are pristine, and the views are some of the best in the world. In a life of travel, it’s one of the only properties we come back to again and again. Our full review of the Four Seasons Bora Bora with kids is worth the read, as is our full list of best hotels in Bora Bora.
Best for:
Families who want to relax together.
Six Senses Zighy Bay (Oman)
One of the most dramatically positioned resorts in the world, tucked between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman on a peninsula accessible only by mountain pass or paraglide. The arrival alone is unlike anything else in luxury travel. Private pool villas work well for families who want space and seclusion. The surrounding water is excellent for snorkeling and kayaking, the kids' program covers the adventure activities the landscape naturally provides, and the Six Senses wellness approach extends naturally to family programming. For families wanting something genuinely off the beaten path, Zighy Bay is one of the most distinctive options on any continent.
Best for
Families seeking something different.
Lion Sands River Lodge (South Africa)
In South Africa's Sabi Sand Reserve adjacent to Kruger, Lion Sands offers one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences available to families anywhere. Suites overlook the Sand River where elephants and hippos appear regularly. Expert guides lead twice-daily game drives, and the Big Five are present and regularly spotted. Children's conservation and wildlife programs run alongside the adult experiences, making it genuinely educational rather than just spectacular. For families who want their children to understand what a wild Africa experience actually looks and feels like, this is the right property. Read our full list of best family safari resorts in Africa here.
Best for
Families wanting a luxury safari.
Kasbah Tamadot (Morocco)
Richard Branson's Moroccan property sits high in the Atlas Mountains about an hour from Marrakech, with views over dramatic mountain landscapes and Berber villages below. Families can explore those villages on horseback or foot, take cooking classes, visit local markets, or simply decompress by the infinity pool overlooking the mountains. The spacious suites and private riads work well for families wanting their own space, and the cultural programming is guided by staff who know the region and fgoes well beyond what most resort cultural activities deliver. It also tops the list of our 10 dreamiest hotels in Morocco.
Best for
Families wanting adventure and culture.
Four Seasons Astir Palace (Greece)
On a pine-covered peninsula in Vouliagmeni, 25 minutes from central Athens, with panoramic Aegean views and two private beaches. The pavilion and villa configuration gives families genuine space with large terraces, private pools, and enough room that four people aren't on top of each other. Day trips to the Acropolis, ancient Corinth, and the Saronic Islands are all easily accessible. For families who want Greece with the infrastructure of a world-class resort and the culture of Athens within reach, Astir Palace is the answer. If you’re exploring the greek isles, be sure to check out our list of best greek island in Greece for families.
Best for
Families exploring Greece.
FAQs About Luxury Family Resorts
What makes a luxury resort genuinely family-friendly? Space, a kids' club that's actually programmed rather than just a room with toys, beach or pool infrastructure that works for children, and staff who welcome children rather than merely tolerate them. The properties above all deliver on all four.
Which luxury family resort has the best kids' club? Soneva Fushi for the scale and range of The Den. Borgo Egnazia for the evening entertainment and farm. One & Only Palmilla for the daily programming and inclusions.
What is the best luxury family safari lodge? Lion Sands River Lodge in South Africa's Sabi Sand Reserve with excellent guiding, genuine Big Five wildlife, and kids' conservation programming that makes the experience educational alongside spectacular.
What is the best luxury family resort in Europe? Borgo Egnazia in Puglia for families with the Festa del Borgo evenings, the farm, and the beach infrastructure are unmatched in Europe for families specifically.
What is the best luxury family resort in Mexico? One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos. See our full Mexico family resort guide for the complete ranking.