Have you always wanted to take your children on a trip, but are worried they'll get bored? Many resorts are specifically designed to make fun for both adults and children the focus of the trip! Here are 8 hotels where boredom is impossible thanks to their water parks!


Do your children love the water so much that it's impossible to get them out of the pool in the summer? They'll be thrilled to try out the 29 or so small, medium, and large water slides at the Sandos Caracol! From the lush greenery surrounding the resort and the bunk beds for children in the rooms to the playgrounds and the countless activities available on-site, the hotel is ideal for your next family trip. It offers a total of 956 rooms, 3 swimming pools, and a wide selection of bars and restaurants. Services for the whole family are even offered at the spa!


The Riu Emerald Bay is waiting for you and your little ones, who can try out Splash Water World! Several water slides are available, including one with a huge pool for hours of fun. Thanks to the RiuLand Kids' Club, your children can meet friends staying at the same hotel through activities in the play areas or water competitions. A choice of over 1,000 rooms and five swimming pools are available on site. In the evenings, shows and concerts are presented to entertain the whole family.


Is your inner child still very much alive? The Jewel Runaway Bay water park offers an experience for all ages! In addition to the water slides to try, let yourself be lulled by the rhythm of the lazy river, comfortably seated in an inner tube. This hotel is perfect for a more intimate family getaway, as it comprises a total of 269 rooms. You'll find plenty to satisfy your culinary cravings in one of the resort's 9 restaurants. You'll quickly fall in love with jerk cuisine!


Who said Costa Rica doesn't offer all-inclusive resorts? The Riu Palace Costa Rica is not only on that list, but it's also a top choice for a family vacation! The hotel recently added Splash Water World, featuring the same fun waterslides as its sister resort, the Emerald Bay, plus a play area for the little ones. You'll find five pools, five bars, and five restaurants on-site. One of its 538 modern rooms will make your stay as comfortable as possible.


If you've never heard of the XCaret Hotel, it's not too late to discover this incredibly surprising resort. The hotel's primary goal is for you to have fun throughout your entire stay. By staying at XCaret Mexico, you get unlimited access to its parks, including XCaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor Fuego, Xavage, Xoximilco, and Xenses, in addition to the popular Xichen and Xenotes excursions. Just to name a few activities, you can go rafting, slide down enormous water slides, explore trails on a big-wheeled vehicle, ride a treetop adventure course, explore caves with light shows, zip-line, and much more. The possibilities are endless! Most rooms in the resort also feature a hammock on the balcony for those relaxing afternoon naps. The hotel has 900 rooms, 11 swimming pools, 12 restaurants and 8 bars.


Renovated in 2018, the Grand Sirenis in Punta Cana has children in mind! The resort now boasts a water park with several attractions, including a nearly 10-meter tower with two water tubes, two large slides, a kamikaze-style slide, and a freefall whirlpool. Younger children will also find plenty to enjoy with 10 children's slides, along with four splash barrels and water features. In addition to the water park, the hotel offers tennis, volleyball, and darts courts. Numerous water sports are also available, including windsurfing, kayaking, and scuba diving. The resort features 405 rooms, four swimming pools, 11 bars, and 10 restaurants.


At Beaches, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands, boredom is simply not an option thanks to their mega water park. With a pirate theme, its water features include a lazy river right on the property, where you can relax on inner tubes, slide down one of their eight regular slides and three enormous ones, or even hone your surfing skills in their wave simulator. An ice cream machine is also available for your breaks. In the evening, your children can have fun at the disco or enjoy the facilities in the games room. For family meals, there are over 21 restaurants to choose from.


You can refresh yourself in many ways thanks to the various amenities offered by the Dreams Hotel in Playa Mujeres. The resort boasts eight swimming pools, including two infinity pools and two children's pools, as well as a water park with slides and splash pads for kids. There's also a golf course and a climbing wall on the property. Guests can choose from over 502 rooms, 10 restaurants, and 11 bars.
Treat yourself to one of these hotels for your next trip. Trust us, your children won't be disappointed… and neither will you!
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