Planning a family trip to Jamaica can sometimes feel overwhelming when you try to prioritize all the individual needs.

At one end of the spectrum, you want to be sure that you're scheduling enough play time for the kids, and on the other end, you want to give enough rest time for the adults.

It's a balancing act. So, a helpful tip is to identify and book accommodations and attractions that can offer both.

This may look like getting professional assistance with the kids when the adults want some rest and relaxation time, and it definitely looks like planning most details well in advance of your trip. 

Here's a friendly guide to help you plan the best family holiday in Jamaica.



Family-friendly hotels

Jamaica offers a number of all-inclusive hotels, at different levels of luxury, suitable for family holidays.

The amenities include junior and master family suites, on-site gaming lounges, daily outdoor sports activities for the kids, fitness centers and spas, and numerous food stations and restaurants with staggered opening hours.

Water parks for kids and adults have become popular attractions within the all-inclusive hotel circuit in Jamaica.

Some of the best hotel waterparks in Jamaica include Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Montego Bay and RIU Ocho Rios.

The hotels also have tour desks to assist families with the planning of off-property sightseeing excursions. 

Depending on the time of year that you book, families can benefit from discounted room rates. 


Family-friendly villas & guesthouses

If your family desires a more personalized service, you could choose from the wide selection of villas and guesthouses on the island that usually provide butlers, concierges, and housekeepers who will help you to enjoy your stay.

Jamaica Inn sits on the sparkling golden sands of St. Ann with beautiful turquoise beaches and each private cottage is paired with its own plunge pool.

Bluefields Bay Villas in the south offers a different perspective, as does the laid-back vibe of Treasure Beach with darker golden sand beaches, and access to YS Falls, The Black River Safari, and Pelican Bar which is a rickety offshore bar accessible only by boat that offers ice cold brews and stunning photo opportunities. 

Family-friendly restaurants

Depending on the theme of the venue, some restaurants and dining spots in Jamaica are better suited for families.

They usually have a dedicated menu and seating options for kids and are usually wheelchair accessible for your family members with mobility limitations.

Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records in Kingston, Sharkies seafood restaurant on the north coast, and Jack Sprat on the south coast are great family-friendly restaurants. 

If you want to take the family on a little adventure while they dine, the farm-to-table experience at Stush In The Bush is ideal. 

 

Family-friendly attractions

When you're vacationing with the family, no one is left behind, and one of the best ways to guarantee this is to choose attractions that all members of your family can enjoy, even grandma and grandpa.

Mystic Mountain, for example, offers over 100 acres of lush rainforest where families can indulge in everything from thrilling zip lines and bobsled roller coaster rides to treetop canopy rides, butterfly petting parks, and nature walks.

Chukka Caribbean’s Good Hope property also offers a wide variety of tours, from ATV rides through mud and rugged terrain, to a milder tour tubing down White River, horseback riding, high tea at the plantation house, and feeding birds at the aviary.

River rafting and tubing, gentle horseback rides, bird sanctuaries, and high tea on a colonial estate cater to all family members, offering some options at a slower pace while also extending an invitation to learn and play for the little ones and for the simply young at heart.

And of course, there's always the option of lazing on the beach while the kids build sand castles on the shore.

Take your family to Jamaica

Where else would you have such an idyllic best family holiday?

Book your family vacation in Jamaica today.