Kids stay free at these 11 all-inclusive resorts.

Beth Lubetsky
| FamilyVacationist.com

A family vacation may not be a vacation for parents, but a stay in family resort “all inclusive”. can change that by removing much of the stress and decision-making associated with travel. From dining to activities, these resorts take care of the details, allowing you to focus on making memories. Even better? Some all-inclusive resorts offer deals where kids and teens stay free, making it easy to plan an affordable vacation. Here’s a guide to the best all-inclusive family resorts with kids-free deals.

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Garza Blanca resorts

Locations in Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Everything is included Garza Blanca Resort and Spa Cancun offers a series of ongoing promotions throughout the year on its Special Offers page, including free accommodation and meals for up to two children aged 12 and under. With several pools, an ocean obstacle course, and a nautical-themed kids’ club with indoor and outdoor activities, there’s always something to do here, too. The same deal is also regularly offered at Garza Blanca Resort and Spa Los Cabos and Garza Blanca Preserve Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta.

Moon Palace Resorts

Locations in Jamaica and Mexico

Children under the age of 17 can stay, play and eat for free Moon Palace Jamaicaone of the most generous free child accommodation offers in the Caribbean. After the beach or pool at this Ocho Rios resort, little guests ages 4 to 12 can head to the Playroom Kids Club, which features a water park, climbing area, and activities like crafts and face painting. The hotel’s restaurants serve Jamaican, Asian and Italian cuisine, as well as a variety of snacks and light meals. (The same offer is available at Moon Palace Cancun in Mexico.)

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Blue Haven Resort and Alexandra Resort

Turks and Caicos

on Blue Haven Resort and its subsidiary properties Alexander resort in Turks and Caicos, children under the age of 12 always stay, eat and play free. The Alexandra Resort is located on the white sands of Grace Bay Beach, while the Blue Haven Resort has the only private beach on Providenciales Island. Shared amenities include a water trampoline, bicycles, swimming pools, tennis courts, snorkeling equipment, and kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. The Kids Club program offers a range of age-appropriate activities for young children and teenagers.

Divi Aruba and Tamarijn Aruba

Aruba

An all-inclusive resort on a stunning mile-long Caribbean beach, Tamarin Aruba offers newly renovated oceanfront accommodations with direct beach access. Families can enjoy the facilities at both the Tamarind Resort and its sister resort, Virgins of Arubaincluding 10 restaurants, four swimming pools, an oceanfront fitness and water sports center, bicycles, tennis courts, and an oceanfront rock climbing wall. Best of all, children under two stay and eat for free, while children ages three to 12 are only $100 per night and teens 13 to 17 are $150 per night.

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino and Spa

Maho, Saint Maarten

For 10 acres Sonesta Maho beach resortchildren under five stay and eat for free, and children 6 to 12 are only $45 per day. The resort’s Oasis pool has water slides for big kids, a baby zone and a bar for adults. Children aged three to 12 can enjoy supervised activities at the Beach House Kids’ Club, while teenagers can spend time at the Teen Zone. A highlight for all ages is watching the planes fly low over Maho Beach as they approach the nearby Princess Juliana Airport.

Villa Del Palmar Cancun

Cancun, Mexico

Five outdoor pools (including one just for kids), four restaurants, free stand-up paddleboards and snorkeling gear, and a colorful kids’ club with games and crafts are just a few of the reasons families love to stay here. Villa Del Palmar Cancunan all-inclusive resort that often runs promotions where kids stay free. You can take advantage of a special offer on select dates throughout the year where two children under the age of 12 can eat and stay for free on all-inclusive plans for adults.

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