Best of all, you don’t need to bring your passport
Scuba lessons, lazy pools, catamaran excursions, horseback riding, and forest hikes are among just a handful of offerings that families with young ones can enjoy in Puerto Rico. Sure, the beaches are the main draw but additional activities to keep the kids occupied are always welcome. And for children curious about the environment, the area’s biodiversity affords many learning experiences in nature, such as sea turtle hatching and iguana feeding! We love Puerto Rico as you feel like you are getting away from the U.S. but you don’t need a passport to travel there.
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino | San Juan
An unbeatable location and a variety of adult and family-friendly entertainment choices await you here. Complimentary bicycles to ride across the Puente Dos Hermanos, a bridge connecting Old San Juan to Condado, along with safe designated bike and jogging lanes for the entire family is just one unique offering at the San Juan Marriott. Two outdoor swimming pools complete with a double-helix waterslide and whirlpool is another. And don’t miss the children’s game room and a gelateria serving classic and island flavor homemade gelatos.
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Dorado
Among the many activities offered at Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve is the Rockefeller Nature Trail, an 11-mile course experienced by bike, foot, or golf cart. Other outdoor options are ziplining, horseback riding, and cave explorations. Conservation plays a big role here with immersive programming for all ages, including educational games about the environment for kids aged 4-8, night sky observation for youth aged 9-16, and underwater exploration for families with kids aged 9 and older. Catamaran and yacht excursions are also available for guests.
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve | Rio Grande
Just a stone’s throw from the foothills of the El Yunque rainforest, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Rio Grande brings you Puerto Rico’s largest lagoon-style pool and the county’s only Top Golf Swing Suite. From an interactive Hibachi restaurant to fun food trucks, dining options are aplenty. Their Villas en la Reserva features spacious suites with kitchenettes. And if adults want to enjoy the full-service spa or a cocktail, the resort can arrange babysitting services as well. Nearby family-friendly attractions include hiking, ATV rides, surfing, and zip-lining.
Caribe Hilton | San Juan
An outdoor children’s playground, on-site snorkeling, and underwater ‘snuba’ diving, a tropical garden with a koi pond, peacocks, and views of the historic San Gerónimo Fort await at Caribe Hilton. The property has a partnership with a local manatee conservation center and features a ‘Manatee Caretaker for a Day’ program where kids can get up close with local wildlife. The resort also partners with a graphic novelist, the creator of La Borinqueña, Puerto Rico’s first superheroine, to offer comic book events that teach kids about important issues like sustainability.
Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa | Guanica
There are many ways to truly enjoy time out in vitamin sea at Copamarina. Aside from kayaking and paddle boarding, the resort’s hobbie cat is available for charter, as are options for a sunset cruise. Scuba and snorkeling are offered, and kids can enroll in swim lessons too. With a little over 100 rooms and a few villas to choose from, this is one of the smaller resort properties available in Puerto Rico. Enjoy a game of tennis, table tennis, or volleyball with the family, or take it easy and relax by the ocean.
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort | Rio Grande
Head straight to the north shore for a Caribbean getaway. This Wyndham property comes complete with three pools, a water slide, daily programming like iguana feeding, and excursions into El Yunque National Park. The best place to stay is in a family suite which comes with a king bed for adults and a bunk bed for kids. And if you need to confirm the weather gods are in favor, check out both the live beach webcam and golf webcam on the site and you’ll be pleased with your choices.
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Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino | San Juan
Located just 10 minutes from the international airport, five minutes from historic Old San Juan, and steps away from Distrito T-Mobile, this Sheraton property gives you a rooftop infinity pool with stunning views of San Juan Bay. For a quick day out, simply take the shuttle from the hotel to Old San Juan and Escambron Beach. Attractions within Distrito T-Mobile include Toroverde Urban Park where ziplining and arcade games await and the Coca-Cola Music Hall where you can enjoy concerts and family shows.
El Conquistador Resort | Fajardo
Conquer those vacation days with fun s’mores nights and cookie decorating along with water games at Coqui Water Park at El Conquistador. The water park is a destination in and of itself offering a speed slide, vertical drop, lazy river, and massive infinity pool to spend hours in. When done, retreat to any of the hundreds of rooms and suites here, each with an ocean view, so no room is a bad choice. For multiple families vacationing together, Las Casitas, villas located on a hill above the main resort, are a convenient option.
St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort | Rio Grande
While adults indulge in the spa, golf course, and wellness center, kids ages 4-12 can enjoy the Tortuga Kids Club which offers a variety of educational and creative activities. Daily koi fish feeding at the Casa Grande ponds and afternoon smores are other activities children can look forward to at the St. Regis Bahia. The resort is also known for its commitment to the environment—if you visit April through July, you can observe sea turtle hatching as this is a nesting site for four different species.
