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The 10 best Marriott hotels for families for a carefree vacation
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As a senior writer for TPG, Tarah Chieffi helps readers travel better, more often and within their budget.
May 3, 2023 • 28 min read
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Quick summary
The article highlights 10 Marriott hotels across the U.S. and the Caribbean that are particularly well-suited for family vacations, offering amenities like water parks, kids clubs and spacious rooms.
Properties featured include options near major theme parks, beaches and city attractions, with family-friendly dining and activities available on-site.
Marriott Bonvoy points can be used or earned at these hotels, potentially reducing vacation costs and unlocking elite status perks such as late checkout and room upgrades.
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What to consider
Room rates and Marriott Bonvoy point requirements vary significantly by property and season.
Certain amenities, such as kids clubs or water park access, may require an additional fee or specific package.
Elite status benefits and redemption options depend on your Marriott Bonvoy membership level and availability.
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Detailed descriptions of each recommended hotel, including unique amenities and tips for maximizing family stays at Marriott properties.
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When planning a family vacation, choosing the right hotel is just as important as packing the stuffed animal your child can't fall asleep without.
Whether you are headed to the beach, the big city or a theme park, Marriott has hundreds of properties that promise kid-friendly vacations with amenities that are most important to families, like comfortable, spacious accommodations, family-friendly dining and activities, and a location convenient to the attractions you plan to visit.
And when you choose a Marriott hotel for your family vacation, you can earn — or spend — valuable Marriott Bonvoy points that can offset the cost of your family vacation. After enough stays, you can earn elite status (or fast-track your way to elite status with certain credit cards), which will get you access to perks like late checkout, room upgrades and more.
Here are 10 Marriott hotels that guarantee you'll have the best family vacation ever. Just don't forget to pack that stuffed animal!
Disneyland visitors looking for a budget-friendly hotel within walking distance of the parks.
Why stay here:
The Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance is less than a 10-minute walk from Disneyland's main entrance, but there is plenty to do at the hotel, too, including a water park and splash pad for kids.
Best way to book:
Book directly for the best rates and packages, or through your favorite credit card travel portal.
The Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance is one of the closest off-site hotels to Disneyland. It's so close to the California theme park, in fact, that you can walk to Disneyland's front gates in less than 10 minutes (maybe just over 10 minutes if you have little ones to wrangle), and there is an outdoor patio where you can watch Disneyland's fireworks from outside the park. Some rooms have balconies with theme park views, as well.
In addition to being so close to Disneyland that you can practically smell the Mickey pretzels, the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance has plenty to keep your family busy during your time away from the park. Families can fuel up in the morning at the hotel's restaurant (which serves Starbucks coffee to tired parents), stock up on necessities and souvenirs at the gift shop, and cool off at the on-site Surfside Waterpark, which has a large water play area for younger kids, winding waterslides for big kids (and parents), a swimming pool and a large 17-person hot tub.
Many guest rooms are designed specifically for families and can comfortably sleep up to six guests. These rooms have two queen beds and a twin bunk bed, a corner banquette with a dining table, a bathroom with a shower-tub combo and a separate stand-alone shower so everyone has space to get ready in the morning.
Room rates at the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance start at around $300 or 65,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Though not an official Disney World hotel, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa is a pet-friendly resort located on Disney property, and it offers a shuttle to take guests to the theme parks.
Best way to book:
Book through our partner Skylark to enjoy elitelike benefits and on-property credits, or book through Marriott using cash or Marriott Bonvoy points.
While not technically a Walt Disney World hotel, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa is one of the most conveniently located hotels for visiting Epcot, Disney Springs and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Disney's other theme parks are only about a 10-to-12-minute drive from the hotel, or you can utilize the hotel's complimentary shuttle service.
Like all Disney World-area hotels, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa knows its target audience and gears its upscale amenities and accommodations toward families. The hotel has a minigolf course, a rock climbing wall, a large pool with a splash area for kids and a rooftop terrace where families can watch the nightly fireworks at Epcot and Magic Kingdom. Kids ages 5 through 12 can also visit the Hidden Garden Kids Club (additional fee required) for supervised crafts and activities every day of the week.
The hotel has 516 guest rooms and suites in a variety of layouts, but the family loft suites are designed specifically for guests traveling with children. The family loft suites have two bedrooms, one with a king bed and twin sleeper sofa and one with a queen bed and lofted bunk bed. They also have two full bathrooms and a large living area.
Room rates at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa start at around $330 or 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Travelers looking to redeem Bonvoy points at Atlantis Paradise Island.
Why stay here:
The Royal is one of five hotels at this Bahamas resort, and one of only three where you can earn or spend Marriott Bonvoy points. Guests can enjoy the amenities throughout the resort, including kids clubs and a large water park.
Best way to book:
Book through our partner Skylark to enjoy elitelike benefits and on-property credits.
Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas is a wildly popular tropical vacation destination for families. This massive beachfront complex comprises five hotels, more than 40 restaurants and bars, a 141-acre water park, a supervised kids club for children as young as 3, a teen club and a large selection of aquatic adventures.
There are only three Atlantis Paradise Island hotels you can book using Marriott Bonvoy points: The Coral at Atlantis, The Cove at Atlantis and The Royal at Atlantis. Of the three, The Royal is the best choice for families. Its central location provides easy access to many of the resort's amenities, including the Aquaventure water park and Dolphin Cay marine experiences.
If you manage some time away from the kids, Atlantis has a casino and exciting nightlife for adults. Still, most activities are geared toward families, including access to more than 5 miles of white-sand beaches and educational marine exhibits and activities. The Aquaventure water park (admission is included in your stay) has 11 swimming pools, a fast-moving river ride and multiple waterslides, some of which provide underwater views of fish, sharks and other marine life. With so many restaurants on-site, there are plenty of casual dining options for families.
The Royal has 1,201 guest rooms and suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows, a private balcony, gorgeous views, and modern, island-inspired decor.
Room rates at The Royal at Atlantis start at around $750 or 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Travelers looking for an upscale, beachfront stay on Hilton Head Island.
Why stay here:
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers coastal charm and Southern hospitality with farm- and sea-to-table dining, three outdoor pools, a full-service spa and family-friendly activities like bike rentals and pool games.
Best way to book:
Book directly for the best rates and packages, or through your favorite credit card travel portal.
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is the perfect coastal South Carolina retreat for families. Located on the quieter north end of the island, guests have access to a private beach, three sparking outdoor pools, a kids club and four on-site restaurants.
The resort holds daily activities, including fitness classes, pool games and arts and crafts for kids (for an additional fee). Guests can rent bicycles to explore the beachfront or Hilton Head's more than 60 miles of pathways and nature trails, or relax in a poolside cabana rental next to the family pool. Cabanas have a TV, towels, fans and a minifridge stocked with drinks and snacks. In the evening, you can also rent a fire pit with seating for up to eight guests and a complimentary s'mores kit.
The design of guest rooms and suites at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa reflects the hotel's coastal location. You'll find peaceful, neutral decor, a private balcony and Westin's signature "Heavenly Bed."
Room rates at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa start at around $240 or 43,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Families looking for a luxury resort on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Why stay here:
The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort offers laid-back island style in a sophisticated setting. Spend your days by the water or playing a round of golf and your nights bowling, playing minigolf or listening to the ocean from your balcony.
Best way to book:
Book through our partner Skylark to enjoy elitelike benefits and on-property credits.
Marco Island is a small barrier island near Naples on Florida's Gulf Coast. The island is home to a handful of beach resorts, including the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and its 3 miles of private sandy, white beach on the Gulf of Mexico. If you venture from the resort, you are only a short drive away from Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and less than an hour from Everglades National Park.
Along the beach, you'll find cabanas and daybeds available for rent, or you can bring your own chairs and umbrellas to the beach. Off the sand, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort has multiple pools, including a family-friendly Tiki Pool with a kid-size waterslide, a waterfall and a shallow zero-entry area for younger children. The hotel also has multiple dining options to choose from. Families will be particularly thrilled with the 10K Alley gastropub with bowling, minigolf and arcade games.
Guest rooms have a refined beachy feel, with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies where you can take in views of the gulf or the pool and ocean-inspired artwork above the bed. Lanai suites, while pricier than standard rooms, provide families with more space and direct access to the beach and pool.
Room rates at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort start at around $300 or 64,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Families who want a full slate of activities, entertainment and dining without having to leave their hotel.
Why stay here:
Like all Gaylord properties, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is housed within a large, garden-filled glass atrium. In addition to a selection of shopping, dining and activities, the resort hosts seasonal events that make staying here even more fun.
Best way to book:
Book directly for the best rates and packages, or through your favorite credit card travel portal.
There's nothing quite like staying at a Gaylord Resort. With five locations across the U.S. (and more on the way), these all-in-one resorts have everything you need in one place — food, shopping, fun and a place to rest your head before you do it all again the next day.
If your travels take you to Music City, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center makes for a fitting, one-of-a-kind home base for your Nashville adventures.
The sprawling resort is housed within a series of large glass atriums, and many rooms have balconies that overlook the gorgeous indoor gardens. These "atrium view" rooms are perfect for families, and kids will love sitting on the balcony to marvel at the sights below. In addition to guest rooms, the atrium is also home to restaurants, shopping, a full-service spa, ponds, fountains and gardens and myriad family-friendly activities.
Year-round activities include things like scavenger hunts, atrium light shows, movie nights, animal encounters and more. If you visit during holidays like Christmas, Easter or Halloween, you'll find even more activities and events themed to each holiday.
Admission to the hotel's indoor-outdoor SoundWaves water park is not included with your stay unless you purchase select overnight packages, but you can add on daily admission as long as space is available.
Room rates at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center start at around $300 or 40,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Families looking for a hotel with an on-site water park where they can cool off in Arizona.
Why stay here:
The coolest feature at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is the Adventure Water Park, with a lazy river, surf simulator, waterslides and shaded cabanas. Guests can also enjoy a spa, golf and fine dining.
Best way to book:
Book directly for the best rates and packages, or through your favorite credit card travel portal.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is located just outside of Scottsdale, Arizona, in the captivating Sonoran Desert. The hotel's rooms and suites evoke the colors and textures of the desert with a neutral color palette, accent pieces and artwork made with natural materials.
In addition to standard guest rooms, the hotel has a variety of suite types, though families may most appreciate the Casita Suites. These rooms are located closest to the pool complex and have separate living and sleeping areas, a large furnished patio and a kitchenette stocked with cookware and dinnerware.
The hotel's Adventure Water Park has a 110-foot-long waterslide, a FlowRider surf simulator and a 900-foot-long lazy river. You can easily spend a full day at the water park, and the hotel makes it easy with plentiful seating and cabanas available for rental. You can even rent the Tommy Bahama Relaxation Reef "private island" area located in a section of the lazy river with shaded seating, reserved tubes for the pool and a dining table.
Room rates at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa start at around $209 or 41,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Active types who relish a waterslide but also appreciate a private floating cabana.
Why stay here:
Diversity (in types of experiences, styles of cuisine, wellness offerings and swimming pool settings) is part of what draws vacationers of all stripes to this oceanfront resort.
Best way to book:
Book directly with Marriott to earn or redeem Marriott Bonvoy points and enjoy any elite benefits.
At the Wailea Beach Resort, families have access to two beautiful beaches, multiple pools — including one with a kid-friendly splash area and a twisting, turning waterslide — a complimentary kids club for children ages 5 to 12, a cozy movie screening room with oversized beanbag chairs and daily cultural activities.
Like the rest of the resort, the hotel's 547 guest rooms have a laid-back, beachy style. Each room also has a private lanai, and if you plan to spend most of your time at the beach or pool (and why wouldn't you?), select ground-floor rooms have larger furnished lanais with direct access to the hotel grounds.
If your kids do choose to utilize the kids club, adults can visit the full-service spa and championship-level golf course, swim in the adults-only pool or take a complimentary fitness class. For some memorable togetherness time, families can reserve a spot at the luau (held Mondays and Thursdays through Saturdays), visit the large indoor game room or take a complimentary lei-making class or ukulele lesson.
Room rates at Wailea Beach Resort currently start at around $807 or 71,500 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
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Best for:
Families who want to stay close to some of New York City's most popular attractions.
Why stay here:
The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is close to family-friendly New York activities like the Brooklyn Children's Museum, Prospect Park and Coney Island.
Best way to book:
Book directly for the best rates and packages, or through your favorite credit card travel portal.
The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is close to some of New York City's most popular family attractions. From the hotel, you are less than a mile from Brooklyn Bridge Park and within walking distance of the Brooklyn Bridge Walkway. Once you make your way across the bridge into Manhattan, you can continue to explore by foot or hop on the subway to continue your New York City adventures.
Back at the hotel, you'll find stylish, modern guest rooms with large murals inspired by the sights of the city, sleek furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows where you can drink in the city views. The hotel also offers two-bedroom suites for families who need additional space. When you aren't galavanting around the city or lounging in your room, you can swim in the hotel's heated indoor pool.
Room rates at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge currently start at around $291 or 32,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Marriott Bonvoy loyalists who want to be close to the action. The former Vail Marriott Mountain Resort was reborn as The Hythe following a $40 million renovation that added an alpine-chic look with local flair.
Why stay here:
This resort is a short walk from Vail's Lionshead Village and the slopes. Plus, it is a great spot to earn or burn Marriott points and leverage your elite status. The on-site Revel Lounge is perfect for some apres drinks and dinner and Margie’s Haas offers breakfast from 6:30-11 a.m. daily.
Best way to book:
Book directly with Marriott to earn or redeem points and enjoy elite status perks.
The Hythe recently received a $40 million renovation, making it even more modern and stylish than it was before. For families, this means elevated alpine-style, spacious rooms, and thoughtful touches like complimentary s'mores and hot chocolate every afternoon, all within walking distance of the snowy slopes.
Standard guest rooms have an upscale lodge feel, but it's worth splurging on one of the deluxe rooms with more space and a cozy fireplace, or the larger guest rooms with a furnished terrace and a fire pit.
For your apres-ski adventures, The Hythe offers delicious dining, an outdoor pool and hot tub for soaking away post-ski soreness, complimentary private transportation around Vail, a ski rental shop and a ski valet.
Room rates at The Hythe currently start at around $250 or 77,500 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Best credit cards for booking Marriott hotels
Thanks to partnerships with both American Express and Chase, Marriott Bonvoy fields one of the most comprehensive portfolios of co-branded credit cards out there with options for everyone from occasional leisure travelers to hardcore road warriors who book multiple stays per month. Here’s a look at them and their benefits.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
Earning rates: This card accrues 6 points per dollar spent at thousands of hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy; 3 points per dollar on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases each year on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining; and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases.
Benefits: Each year on account renewal, cardmembers receive a reward night certificate worth up to 35,000 points a night. You can top off your certificate with up to 15,000 additional points, making it potentially worth 50,000 points. Cardmembers also automatically get 15 elite night credits per year, enough for Silver status and a boost toward higher tiers.
Earning rates: The Marriott Bonvoy Bold earns 3 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program. It also earns 2 points per dollar at grocery stores, rideshare, select food delivery, select streaming, internet, cable and phone services, and 1 point per dollar on other purchases.
Benefits: Cardmembers get complimentary Silver Elite status and also automatically get 5 elite night credits per year, a boost toward higher tiers.
Earning rates: This card racks up 6 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, 3 points per dollar at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines, and 2 points per dollar on other purchases.
Benefits: Where to begin? This card comes packed with a plethora of perks, both Marriott-specific and travel-related in general.
Primary cardholders (authorized users aren't included) receive complimentary automatic Marriott Platinum Elite status and 25 elite qualifying night credits per year toward qualifying for a higher tier. Terms apply.*
Each year after card renewal month, cardmembers receive a free night award worth up to 85,000 points with the ability to top it up with 15,000 more points (certain hotels have resort fees).
Cardmembers receive up to $25 in statement credits each calendar month when they use their card at eligible restaurants worldwide. This equates to a total value of up to $300 each year.
When booking a paid stay of at least two nights at participating Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis properties with the special “$100 property credit, Luxury Credit Card Rate,” cardholders receive a credit of up to $100 for incidentals.
The card comes with a Priority Pass Select membership, which gives you and two guests unlimited access to more than 1,200 airport lounges worldwide. Additional guests are charged $35 per lounge visit (enrollment required).*
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant will reimburse you when you charge the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck to the card up to $120 (up to $85 for TSA PreCheck or up to $120 credit for Global Entry, 4 years for the application fee for either Global Entry or every 4½ years for the application fee for TSA PreCheck).*
Earning rates: This card earns 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program. It racks up 4 points per dollar spent at restaurants worldwide and U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and on purchases made from merchants in the U.S. for shipping. It accrues 2 Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card points per dollar on all other eligible purchases.
Benefits: Cardmembers receive automatic Marriott Gold Elite status and 15 nights’ credit toward the next level of elite status. They also receive an annual free night award worth up to 35,000 points, which can be topped off with up to 15,000 more points from your Bonvoy account. You can also earn a second free-night award (at or under 35,000 points per night) after you spend $60,000 in a calendar year. Certain hotels have resort fees.
Earning rates: Cardholders earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar on purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program; 4 points per dollar on the first $15,000 per year in combined purchases at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (then 2 point per dollar); and 2 points per dollar on other eligible purchases.
Benefits: Primary cardholders (authorized users aren't included) enjoy complimentary, automatic Marriott Gold status for as long as they have the card (enrollment is required) and receive 15 elite-qualifying night credits per year to help them reach a higher tier (terms and limitations apply). Cardholders who make at least $15,000 in eligible purchases during their cardmember year (not calendar year) can earn a free night award worth up to 50,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees.
If you book trips at a variety of hotel brands and chains and are not specifically loyal to Marriott Bonvoy, you might want to consider a credit card that’s good for hotel stays in general. Here are three of our top picks.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
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Earning rates: This card earns 5 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly with the airlines or through the Amex Travel portal (on up to $500,000 of airfare purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar). Plus, you'll earn 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked with Amex Travel. All other purchases earn 1 point per dollar. Remember, Amex points transfer to Hilton Honors at a 1:2 ratio, to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio and to Choice Privileges at a 1:1 ratio, and there are sometimes transfer bonuses.
Benefits: This card is absolutely packed with perks, but among the travel-related ones you’ll want to maximize, including some hotel-specific benefits, are:
Up to a $200 annual hotel credit, in the form of a statement credit, on prepaid Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings with Amex Travel when you pay with your Amex Platinum (Hotel Collection stays require a two-night minimum).*
Up to $200 annually in Uber Cash, valid on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S. (split into monthly $15 credits plus a $20 bonus in December).* Uber Cash will only be deposited into one Uber account when you add the Amex Platinum as a payment method and redeem with any Amex card.
$120 statement credit for Global Entry every four years or an up-to-$85 fee credit for TSA PreCheck every 4 1/2 years (depending on which application fee is charged to your card first).
Access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection, including Centurion lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Airspace lounges, Escape lounges, Plaza Premium lounges and Delta Sky Clubs (Eligible Platinum Card Members will receive 10 Visits per Eligible Platinum Card per year to the Delta Sky Club or to Grab and Go when traveling on a same-day Delta-operated flight).*
Earning rates: Earn an unlimited 10 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 5 miles per dollar on flights booked through Capital One Travel and an unlimited 2 miles per dollar on all other purchases.
Benefits: Cardholders get $300 in credits annually for bookings made through Capital One Travel, plus 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary, starting on your first anniversary (worth $100 toward travel). Through the Capital One Premier Collection, cardmembers can elevate their stays with experience credits and room upgrades (if available) on stays at participating properties booked through Capital One Travel. They also receive up to $120 in statement credits for either TSA PreCheck or Global Entry.
Earning rates: This card accrues 5 points per dollar on travel booked through the Chase travel portal, on Lyft purchases (through March 2025) and on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases of $150 or more (through March 2025, with a limit of 25,000 bonus points). It also racks up 3 points per dollar on dining, select streaming services and online grocery store purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs); 2 points per dollar on all travel not booked through the Chase travel portal; and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Benefits: Cardholders receive a $50 statement credit on hotel stays purchased through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal upon opening the card and each following cardmember anniversary. They also receive a 10% bonus based on their total spending during the account anniversary year at a rate of 1 point for each $10 spent. This card also has some of the best travel protections in the industry, including trip cancellation insurance, trip delay insurance and primary rental car coverage, among other policies.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex, please click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex, please click here. For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex, please click here.
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