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Family Vacation Dreams: Florida’s Best Non-Disney Hotels
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items When we were planning our Florida trip, I knew I wanted all the fun — water slides, kids clubs, beach time — without the whole Disney hustle. (Love ya, Mickey, but sometimes we just need a break.) I found some amazing family-friendly hotels that have...
This hotel is newly renovated and looks amazing. View overlooking the beach which is my absolute favorite. If you are traveling as a family, the pool area is great and has a splash pad for kids.
CLEARWATER BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT ON SAND KEY - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (FL)
If you are looking for a hotel that's not on a Disney property but close, then this is a great choice. I love all the amenities including tennis, golf and spa.
HYATT REGENCY GRAND CYPRESS RESORT (Orlando, FL)
This hotel checks all my boxes: fun pool and waterslides for kids, private beach, lazy river and golf for my husband. You need to check this place out. Its beautiful!!
HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT AND SPA (Bonita Springs, FL)
I love that this is close to Disney but on a Disney property. I think its nice to take a break and relax.
SOUTHERNMOST BEACH RESORT - (Key West, FL)
A hotel named after Winter the dolphin from Dolphin Tale? I think that is so cute! Its also a Eco and family friendly property. Its has direct access to some great white sand beaches. I love the beach!
WINTER THE DOLPHIN'S BEACH CLUB (Clearwater, FL)
I think this hotel looks like its on some tropical island not Florida. Lots of beach activities and an amazing 13 acre property to explore. Wow!
BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO, (FL)
I like how this hotel is beachfront and close to shopping. It also has year-round kids club with age appropriate activities. Hotel plus day care seems like winning to me.
LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL - (FL)
I love a hotel with a lazy river. I think its so relaxing.
JW MARRIOTT GRANDE LAKES - (Orlando, FL)
Amazing pools, both indoor and outdoor, plus waterslides!! This property is amazing! I love that they have a kids club available so I can get some down time while on vacation.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
I can't wait to visit this hotel. This hotel has it all! For the kids it has a water park, mini golf, and an arcade. For adults it has pools and bars. Plus its located near a nature preserve.
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
I can't believe this hotel has 11 POOLS!!
Reunion Resort & Golf Club
Golf course, Multiple pools, Water slide for kids…. checks all my boxes.
Orlando World Center Marriott
This is a hotel for the whole family. I love that is has so much for kids and adults to do. Golf, waterslides, kids club, even a bowling alley. This one is going on my list to stay at for sure.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
This is great family hotel. My favorite things is that you have a kitchen where you can cook. I like to cook on vacation sometimes.
Spectrum Resort Villas
My kids would love the water park and pools at this hotel. I love that it spa for me and a driving range for my husband. It literally has something for everybody.
JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa