Florida Hotels for Kids

Florida Hotels for Kids

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Sandy beaches, family-friendly resorts and fun-filled theme parks make Florida a popular destination for families. Many kid-friendly hotels are located just minutes away Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Others provide kids with a chance to swim in the ocean, build sand castles and listen to the waves as they crash upon the shore.

Nickelodeon Suites Resort-Orlando

Designed with kids in mind, the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida, surrounds kids with their favorite characters including SpongeBob Square Pants and Dora the Explorer. The resort features a water park, 4-D experience, kids' spa, miniature golf, arcade, play area, family games and live Nickelodeon entertainment. Parents can get away and leave the kids behind to enjoy fun activities of their own thanks to the Nick after Dark program. Free shuttles are available to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and Disney World. Walt Disney World is located just one mile from the hotel and Universal Studios just 11 miles away. Each suite features two flat-screen televisions, coffee maker, dining table, hair dryer, high-speed Internet access, safe, iron, ironing board, kitchen, microwave and sofa sleeper bed. Guests can choose from one-, two- or three-bedroom suites.

Nickelodeon Suites Resort
14500 Continental Gateway
Orlando, FL 32821
(877) 642-5111
nickhotel.com

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Ideal for young sports fans, this value-priced Orlando hotel provides guests with plenty to do when taking a break from all the entertainment Orlando has to offer. On-site recreation includes two swimming pools, arcade, playground and walking trail. Guests have a choice of two double beds or one king bed. Each room features satellite television, Internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and in-room safe. Child care and babysitting services are available to guests. Free shuttles are provided to Disney World theme and water parks.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
1701 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Visa, FL 32830
(407) 939-6244
disneyworld.disney.go.com

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Families can take in the 900-foot wide sandy beach at this Miami hotel. Kids activities include the SoBe Kids Camp designed for kids 4 through 12 years of age with activities including arts and crafts, sand castle contests, scavenger hunts, movies and water games. Teenagers can make new friends, listen to music and play videos games at the PBTeen Cabana. The entire family can take part in water sports, swim in the ocean front swimming pool or play in the sand. On-site dining options include the SoBe Coffee Bar, Nautilus Bar and Grill, Hemisphere Lounge, Emeril's Miami Beach, Preston's Brasserie and Sushi Sobe.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 604-1601
loewshotels.com

Boca Raton Resort

A memorable vacation is sure to be found at this luxury family resort. The Camp Boca program provides activities for kids ages 3 through 12. Fun activities include ocean inner tube races, pirate treasure hunts, jungle safari and more. The Boca hotel has a long history and provides families access to seven swimming pools and Camp Boca. The resort has earned a Florida Green Lodging Association Palm Certification.

Boca Raton Resort
501 E. Camino Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(888) 543-1277
bocaresort.com

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

This hotel is designed with kids and their parents in mind. It's located along the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean where guests can enjoy beach volleyball, surfing, parasailing and other water sports. The hotel features a D-Dawg's Kidzone, which has several fun activities for kids to enjoy during their stay. Kids can enjoy a game of ping-pong, hula hoop contest, Wii video games, sand art, face painting and more. There are two swimming pools. Guest rooms have coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, high-speed Internet access, cable television and hair dryers. On-site restaurants and bars include Doc Bales Grill, Legends Sports Bar, the Pelican Bar, Atlantic Marketplace, Waves Beach Bar and the Seaside Food Pavilion.

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
100 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 254-8200
daytonahilton.com

Article Written By Wendy Roltgen

Wendy Roltgen specializes in writing about marketing, business, green living, travel, crafts and parenting issues. She has over 15 years of freelance writing experience for business and consumer markets. Roltgen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from Mount Mercy College and an Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts from Kirkwood Community College.

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