12 Southwest Florida resorts families will love for beach vacations
By Beth Luberecki
Published on March 17, 2026.
The author recommends the 12 best family-friendly hotels and resorts in Southwest Florida, including those in South Seas, Sanibel Island, and the Gulf Coast. The Ritz-Carlton Resort & Spa in Naples underwent a significant reconstruction following Hurricane Ian Ian in 2010, following a nine-month forced closure due to 2022. The new Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort offers a luxury beach vacation with 1,000 feet of white-sand beach and kayaks, paddleboards, and beach games. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa's three-acre water park is a big draw for families, with a child-friendly children's club and a lazy river. The resort’s 462 recently renovated guestrooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
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