Finding a budget-friendly hotel that can accommodate an entire family’s needs can be a challenge even for the experienced traveler. There’s the daunting task of finding one that offers various dining options, especially when traveling with picky eaters, as well as kid-friendly facilities like pools and alternative destinations to keep antsy kids from having to stay cooped up in a room for long periods of time.
So the next time you travel to Florida, you might want to try staying in one of these family-friendly hotels in Orlando, Miami, Kissimmee, Boca Raton, and Jacksonville that are close to theme parks and other family-friendly attractions.
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- Rosen Centre Hotel
Located across the street from the Orange County Convention Center, and a short drive from SeaWorld and Universal Studios, the 4-star Rosen Centre Hotel provides amenities suitable for solos and families: an outdoor pool, poolside bar, hot tub, kiddie pool, and several dining options, including a deli, a sushi bar and a wildlife-themed restaurant. Its huge, impeccable rooms come with free WiFi, a mini fridge, and flat screen cable TVs. Suites have separate living rooms. The hotel also offers a limited number of pet-friendly rooms.
- Catalina Hotel Beach Club
The Catalina Hotel and Beach Club is an attractively decorated retro-style hotel just a few minutes from the beach. Two beach lounge chairs are provided per room. Guests may choose to relax by the Bamboo Pool, or the rooftop pool, which is frequented more by young partygoers. Staple amenities include free WiFi, a large plasma TV, climate control, a minibar, and super comfortable beds with Swedish Tempur mattresses.
- Disney’s Art of Imitation Resort
Opened in 2012, Disney’s Art of Imitation Resort highlights Disney-themed rooms: standards are inspired by The Little Mermaid, while family suites are decorated with Lion King, Cars, or Finding Nemo themes. The three outdoor pools also have specific Disney themes, and there’s one that even plays music underwater. Guests can fully live the Disney experience by trooping over to other Disney World attractions, which are just a brief bus ride away.
- Embassy Suites Boca Raton
The Embassy Suites Boca Raton is an all-suite hotel offering accommodations with cozy living areas and kitchenettes. There is an option to upgrade the suites to include free WiFi and Keurig coffeemakers.
For recreation, amenities such as an outdoor pool and fitness center are available. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available, compliments of the hotel. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the beach and other destinations within three miles, so guests can easily reach Boca Beach, the Spanish River Beach, Mizner Park, or the city center. Tours to Boca Raton Museum of Art, Discovery Zone for Kids, and Lion Country Safari can be arranged as well.
- Wingate by Wyndham
Close to family-friendly attractions such as the Hands on Children’s Museum, Koger Gallery, the San Marco Theatre, and the St. John’s Town Center, Wingate by Wyndham is an excellent choice for exploring Jacksonville. All rooms are furnished with cable TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, complimentary WiFi, and breakfast. Families may opt for connecting rooms too. On-site facilities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
