4 Family-Friendly Hotels to Take Kids to Before Start of School

Before summer ends, for family travelers looking for one last getaway where they can spend quality time together, check out these four hotels and resorts offering a variety of programming, dining options and experiences in a number of destinations catering to every family’s needs.

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection

Located in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado, Madeline Hotel & Residences is a great base camp for families. Expect outdoor adventures where you can unleash your inner child (and your actual children can continue their own fun) and engage in fun summer recreation. Families can join adventure guides on hikes through wildflower-filled alpine fields, followed by chef-curated picnics with the peaks as a backdrop. At night, join fellow guests for Games on the Green, featuring classic lawn games and a chance for kids to run around and play while parents unwind with a cocktail. The resort’s Alpine Swim Club also offers s’mores and bonfire fun under some of Colorado’s darkest skies.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Located in the heart of Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel Boston is the city’s most popular home base for visiting families. Little travelers are welcomed with a visit to the Mystery Closet, a hidden room behind the front desk filled with toys and trinkets. Throughout the stay, families can participate in the Scavenger Hunt with Willow the Swan, which turns the whole hotel into an adventure that rewards the kids with a locally made chocolate treat at the end. Families can splash around in the heated indoor pool, then grab a snack at The Vaults, a complimentary 24-hour snack pantry on each floor.

Sofitel Barú Cartagena Beach Resort

Sofitel Barú Cartagena Beach Resort offers a family paradise where each generation of traveler can find their place. Kids ages 3–12 can have fun at Kids Villa, offering a full roster of activities including cooking classes, creative workshops, carpentry, archery and dance contests. While kids are off having fun, parents can enjoy time lounging on the beach or treating themselves to a relaxing afternoon at the spa. Families will also love the hotel’s spacious, family-friendly accommodations, including family rooms and connecting rooms.

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection

Escape to the lush mountains of southern Costa Rica with a stay at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection. This luxury family wellness retreat offers families a chance to reconnect with nature, themselves and each other. The resort features 50 hacienda-style casitas with expansive patios and rainforest views. Daily activities include wellness focus programming to help families move, play and recharge. Younger travelers can play at Junior Adventurers’ Club, while teens can learn outdoor skills through the new AltaGracia Discovery Series. Additionally, families can spend quality time together with scenic Vaqueros de la Hacienda horseback rides, farm-to-table meals and 150 acres of rainforest to explore.