Planning a family vacation can be a costly affair, especially in today’s economic climate. With travel costs overall having risen by 19% since 2019 according to Statista, finding ways to save is more important than ever. As we approach the summer travel season, here are ten resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean where kids stay free, helping your family travel budget stretch further.
- Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun & Punta Cana: These resorts offer a water park paradise with slides, lazy rivers, and splash pads. After recent renovations, the Cancun property also boasts an expansive kids’ club. The first child and teen (ages 2-17) stay free.
- Nickelodeon Riviera Maya: Perfect for families, this resort features the 6-acre Aqua Nick waterpark and appearances from favorite Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob and the Ninja Turtles.
- The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun: This is a true family getaway where kids and teens 17 and under stay, play, and eat free with a paying adult, featuring a massive waterpark and other fun-filled activities.
- Planet Hollywood Cancun: This resort blends Hollywood glamor with family fun, offering a lazy river, mini-golf, and even a trampoline park. One child and one teen stay and eat free with two paying adults.
- Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay: Engage in water sports, enjoy nightly shows, and relax in poolside cabanas. One child and one teen (12 and under) stay and eat free, making it a great choice for families.
- Riu Resorts, Various Locations: Riu’s Summer Kids Free Promotion allows kids aged 2-12 to stay free at their all-inclusive resorts across Jamaica, Aruba, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and beyond.
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya: This resort goes all out with a Baby Concierge, and offers activities like kite flying and cooking classes. Kids and teens stay and eat free, adding luxury to family convenience.
- Marival Distinct Residences, Puerto Vallarta: These spacious “condo-style” accommodations are ideal for families, featuring 1-5+ bedroom villas with full kitchens and ample living space.
- Carlisle Bay, Antigua: This luxury resort caters to both kids and adults, with children under 12 staying free and a range of all-inclusive amenities that blend relaxation with adventure.
- Grand Palladium: This resort chain offers a VIK (Very Important Kid) welcome kit, and allows up to two children (under 18) to stay and dine for free at their Family Selection properties in Costa Mujeres, Riviera Maya, and Puerto Vallarta.
These resorts not only provide significant savings with free stays for kids but also offer a variety of family-friendly activities and amenities, ensuring a memorable and affordable family vacation.
