The 5 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you’re searching for beachfront fun, this family-friendly resort is a solid option. It sits directly on beautiful Condado Beach and has a pool with a slide, a swim-up bar, and a shallow area where smaller kids can play. Families can rent the resort’s bicycles for free for two hours ($7.50 per hour after that), and the activities desk can help you plan things like ziplining, kayaking, or horseback riding.

Located in Fajardo, this resort has pretty much everything a kid could hope for: an awesome waterpark with a lazy river and power slide, a great beach on a private island, and plenty of options for activities. There’s also fun to be had for parents; the resort has a golf course and shops on-site.

Just a stone’s throw away from San Juan’s old town, the Caribe Hilton has some great benefits for families. Kids under 18 stay for free, and children under five eat at the hotel for free as well. Kids ages five to 12 get free breakfast and half off other meals at the resort, and the kid’s center has games and play equipment for rent.

For kids who like to do more than lounge by the pool, the Ritz Kids program offers a range of activities from beach bowling to soccer and interactive Spanish lessons. Ritz Kids costs $85 for a full day, $55 for a half day, and activities vary daily. The resort does a great job of catering to families, and offers a nanny service and special menus for smaller kids as well.

The Condado Plaza Hilton is another stellar option for families. Kids under 17 stay for free, and the hotel offers daily activities like fish feeding, popsicle giveaways, kayaking demos, and Nintendo Wii tournaments.