5. Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Hilton Waikoloa Village offers a variety of great holiday packages geared to families. Spread across this large property’s 62 acres of oceanfront are three outdoor swimming pools, each with waterfalls, with one boasting a fast and furious 175-foot-long waterslide. There’s also a fun lazy river meandering through the resort, which will keep the kids busy for hours.
Then there’s the resort’s expansive private beach overlooking a lovely, four-acre lagoon that provides plenty more water fun for young and old alike. Fun things to do here include safe swimming in the shallow waters, dolphin experiences, and a variety of cruise options. Other outdoor activities include golf (the resort features two courses), along with tennis.
6. Grand Wailea – A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Maui
One of the largest resort property’s on Maui, the impressive Grand Wailea from the Waldorf Astoria hotel group offers no end of fun for families, with plenty of pampering along the way. The 40-acre grounds offer plenty of opportunities for kids to explore their surrounds, with landmarks such as the huge on-site water park ensuring they never lose their bearings.
Boasting no less than nine different swimming pools, there’s plenty of fun to be had here. Other features include a long lazy river with its own dedicated pool, four waterslides, caves, a water elevator, plus plenty of rope swings to climb.
Indoor fun for children includes a 20,000-square-foot kids’ club featuring a video game arcade, movie theater, along with organized programs including arts and crafts. Rest assured the rooms are luxurious and come in a variety of different configurations, including spacious multi-roomed villas with separate living areas.
