The 5 best luxury family hotels in Miami

At 1 Hotel South Beach, kids are well catered to and there’s fun for everyone. The goal is to teach them about the world around them and focus on the nature that surrounds the resort. Activities are all focused on education and fun such as arts and crafts, imaginative play and movement classes. 

Little ones will love the location on the beachfront, where the whole family can go and enjoy the powdery sands and lush waters. Alternatlvely, head to the pool, where you can enjoy a splash or relax in your own cabana. 

The Four Bedroom Penthouse is perfect for relaxing as a family with your own private balcony to enjoy mesmerising sunsets together. 

Best part for kids: The butterfly release is the most magical experience for little ones to see the explosion of colour being released back to nature. 

There is so much for your little adventurers to explore at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. One of the top luxury family hotels in Miami, its knock-out feature is the family pool, where you and your children can jump, splash, wizz down waterslides and have the best fun ever.

There are plenty of little pools for the smaller ones, plus cabanas to relax in with little mini-fridges to enjoy drinks and snacks to cool down in the Miami heat. 

Little ones will love the activities available, such as music and arts programmes, scavenger hunts, and movie nights, all provided by the on-site kids' club. Book one of the Ocean View Suites for a spacious stay and to enjoy magical moments on the balcony watching the sunset. 

Best part for kids: This resort is for kids that love to swim, and the family pools are geared up for all ages. One of the favourite things to do is the family movie night under the stars. 

Faena Hotel Miami Beach is perfect for families. Not only will kids love exploring the installations, the art, and the giant statues, but there’s so much for them to do during their visit too.

The location is directly on the beach so you can be exploring the sun, sea, and sand in no time at all. Or perhaps the palm-fringed pool is more your family-style?

There are plenty of activities to keep little ones entertained at the kids' club such as cookery classes, video games, sports, and crafts. 

For space to luxuriate in as a family, pick the Penthouse Suite. It’s worth the splurge as you and your family can enjoy sensational views of the ocean and even see the sea from the massive bathtubs. 

Best part for kids: The hotel decor will have the kids marvelling the entire stay. 

Your little travellers will adore The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Located on a quieter spot on Miami Beach, it’s the ideal place to explore that Miami magic.

The long stretches of beach are just a hop and skip away from the resort. The Turtle Club will have your little nippers entertained all holiday with half-day camp activities like parties, crafts, sports, and exploring. 

The stunning pool is perfect for families to cool off in the Miami heat, where you can even book swimming lessons for them. If parents are looking for a bit of ‘me time’ make sure you book one of the qualified babysitters, whilst you enjoy a spa treatment or a romantic meal out. 

Best part for kids: The nightly entertainment will get little ones up on their feet and enjoying themselves. 

There is no better place for little minds than The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. It has developed the Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Future’s Society to create an action-packed adventure during their vacation.

Children will learn all about the water, the land, the environment, and the culture each day. When they're not at the kids' club they can splash about in the pool or even play sports, drama, music, and crafts. Older kids will love the spa. 

Best part for kids: learning about nature and exploring the coasts and marine life at the kids' club. 

There is so much for kids to see and do beyond the hotel walls in Miami. Water lovers can make a splash at Tidal Cove at Aventura or explore the marine life at the Miami Seaquarium. Animal enthusiasts should go to the Zoo Miami to meet giraffes and alligators. 

If you’re looking for a more peaceful day out, explore the flora and fauna at Pinecrest gardens or wear them out with a hike at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, where you can enjoy water sports like kayaking and scuba diving. 

You can get specialist services like babysitting at most hotels if you ask, but for kids' clubs and child-friendly activities, Faena Hotel Miami Beach and The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort have it all. 

You may want to book somewhere that is close to Miami Beach like 1 South Beach.