Rhode Island family friendly lodging, hotels, resorts welcome kids

Will your family have fun at a resort where there is an exciting outdoor adventure everywhere you look? Of course! At The Preserve Sporting Club and Residences, families can ride horses, go kayaking or canoeing, hike and bike, play tennis, go rock-climbing or just hang out in the pool together. There’s a special Kids Club with outdoor games and activities. Take a nature walk during the day or play a little pickle ball or corn hole, then roast s’mores by a campfire at night. Lodging is as expansive as the activities, including luxurious suites, townhouses, cabins – even adorable tiny houses. Amenities include fireplaces, decks, gourmet kitchens, state-of-the-art technology and stunning views. And you have to check out the resort’s three hobbit houses!

Bring your family to the Hotel Viking, settle into your luxurious suite and plan your exciting getaway in Newport, RI. Start with the historic hotel itself: Some suites have private terraces or spiral staircases, and there’s an indoor pool and fitness center. Breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, weekly lobster boils, and dinner are served in the inviting One Bellevue Restaurant. Or grab a latte, yogurt parfait or breakfast sandwich at the Hill Market cafe. Ask about the complimentary bikes: a great way to see the city. There are guest discounts for everything from helicopter tours and sailing cruises to an arcade with over 50 games and an attraction that lets you ride the rails on pedal-powered vehicles. The Newport mansions are literally down the street; and massive, explorable Fort Adams is a water taxi ride across the harbor.

At the Brenton Hotel, on the harbor and close to all that makes Newport so much fun, the rooms, with water or city views, are suite-sized and the suites home-sized, making them perfect accommodations for families of all sizes. Let the hotel concierge plan your itinerary, take a staff-led walking or bike tour, or set off on your own to explore this historic city’s mansions, beaches, scenic walks and trails. Take a boat or trolley tour (they leave from right outside the hotel door), check out the eclectic shops and restaurants, visit the auto museum or tennis hall of fame. And don’t forget to ask about the Saturday and Sunday Tarts and Toons brunch in the hotel Living Room, with homemade toaster pastries and cartoons. Named to the Travel & Leisure Top 500 Hotels in the World in both 2022 and 2023.

Hotels in family-friendly Warwick, RI have the kind of amenities that will make you want to keep coming back. Most have indoor pools (some with hot tubs), in-room fridges and microwaves and free wifi. Some have breakfast buffets, fitness centers and pet-friendly rooms. Some offer 24-hour dining, sports courts, laundry facilities or proximity to shopping and movie theaters. Hotels either have casual on-site restaurants (with kids’ menus) or are close to several restaurants. Rooms are spacious; suites have seating areas and plenty of privacy. And some hotels have special family packages or kids-under-17-stay-free policies. From sailing and kayaking in the warm weather to cross-country skiing and skating in the winter, to arts venues and history museums, there is plenty to engage every member of your family.