Cape Cod Family Resorts

Families will love the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis. The highlight of the resort for kids is the 30,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor water park with big water slides and a stormy/lazy river. The park also has features for younger kids like a kiddie pool with mini slides. 

Parents can get in on the fun or kick back and watch the kids frolic. Other features include a heated outdoor pool and family-friendly café for eats and treats. Around the resort, enjoy a long list of family adventures ranging from biking and horseback riding to antique shopping and catching some rays at the local beach. 

For a hearty meal at the resort, hit up the Hearth ‘n Kettle Restaurant and Tavern for a kick-start made-from-scratch breakfast, reinvigorating lunch or savory family dinner. For a more upscale experience, try the Italian/American-themed Grand Cru Wine Bar and Grill for a delectable bistro-style menu and an award-winning vino with live jazz on the weekend. In the summer, enjoy season outdoor dining at the Gazebo Café.

The Cape Codder Resort has more than 240 rooms available, so there’s plenty of space for families of varying sizes. Residences provide condo-style living and have a full kitchen, living room and washer/dryer. There are two- and -three-bedroom residences available. Another great choice is a family suite. Family suites come with a master bedroom, Murphy bed, kitchenette, and one and a half bathrooms. 

With 164 guest rooms and lots of activities for kids, the Red Jacket Beach Resort is easily one of the best getaways on Nantucket Sound. The hotel provides immediate access to the water with its own private beach. The kids can run from the beach to the pool and back, it’s that close. 

Parents will love the full-service spa and restaurant, grill and pub that cultivate the local flavors wonderfully. Did we mention there’s also poolside and beachside cocktail and food service? Other cool eats at the resort can range from outdoor barbecues and clambakes to classic bar food at the Asa Eldredge Lodge. 

The seaside resort is close to the historic communities of Hyannis, West Yarmouth and South Yarmouth, so guests can spend their days canoeing or fishing, or playing tennis or golf. The convenient location also presents plenty of options for antiquing or checking out unique mom-and-pop shops on Cape Cod. 

The Red Jacket Beach Resort has more than 150 rooms that are tastefully decorated. Rooms include all of today’s modern amenities and include a private balcony or patio. There are several views available, including ocean view, oceanfront and pool view. Guest rooms come with either two queens or a king bed. There are also suites, family rooms and mini-bedroom cottages available, depending on your family needs.

Located in prestigious South Beach in Edgartown, the 48-room Winnetu Oceanside Resort is the perfect home base for families ready to explore historic Cape Cod’s sights and monuments. It puts you right on the ocean with everything at your fingertips. 

The resort is family oriented and has lots of activities for kids of all ages. In addition to several children’s programs and clubs, kids can also enjoy two heated pools, a hot tub, tennis, yoga, a fitness center, antique fire truck rides and a life-size chess board. Optional amenities include evening programs for kids, lighthouse tours, kayaking, a water taxi cruise to Edgartown and more!

At the hotel, families can dine at the oceanside restaurant, The Dunes, and enjoy a full menu of New England coastal cuisine with all the local classics. The locally sourced menu is created with only sustainable ingredients. Power up with a filling breakfast in the morning prior to a big day of adventure, eat lunch, or have a sit-down family dinner. The menu accommodates all palates and there’s even a kids’ menu.

Sink your toes in the sand along more than a quarter mile of private beach at the Chatham Bars Inn on 217-room Cape Cod. The landmark luxury hotel has been greeting guests to the cape for more than 100 years. Today, it retains all its classic New England charm while the entire property has been updated with the modern conveniences of the 21st Century. 

The hotel’s iconic Main Inn has opulent guest rooms for discerning families, and there’s plenty of additional lodging choices at adjacent cottages sprinkled around the property. Most cottages have great views of the Atlantic Ocean and are close to hotel amenities like the heated pool for everyone and a premier full-service spa that’s only for grown-ups. Overall, the hotel is a constant award winner as one of Cape Cod’s finest resorts. 

The inn has some epic dining experiences that are can’t-miss. The STARS restaurant serves classic local fare – either farm-to-table or pier-to-table. Guests can sample New England’s finest cuisine while taking in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Sacred Bar is a great place for a relaxing beverage or a quick bite. The Beach House Grill serves summertime eats and treats on the beach like clam bakes and light luncheons. Guests can also kick back on the Veranda or the South Lounge for lighter fare, signature cocktails and ocean views. 

A family getaway to the Lighthouse Inn on the beach at West Dennis might be epitome of the summer vacay on Cape Cod. The resort has 68 rooms set in a cottage style on the beach only steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel has a comfortable nautical feel with modern furnishings and appliances with a nod to the region’s maritime history.

The Cape-style inn offers guest houses and cottages that check every box on the family summer checklist: There’s a private beach, heated pool, comfy rooms with ocean views, an impeccable on-site restaurant and a full slate of family activities at both the resort and within a short walk from the inn. Popular outings range from chill days on the beach to lively sailing and whale watching tours. After a full day, guests can retire to their choice of guest rooms, suites and cottages with ocean views that are ideal for families. 

The Waterfront Restaurant at the inn is a family-oriented restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner that include adult favorites and a kid-friendly menu served oceanside with peaceful water views. From appetizers to main course meals, there’s something on the list for all ages and palates. It’s the best way to kick off your day or wrap it up – or both!

The Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club offers something that most seaside resorts on Cape Cod simply cannot provide – space. The colossal resort spans a whopping 429 acres of prime New England real estate on the cape and comes drenched in rich regional history and undying luxury. 

The oceanfront resort is highlighted by its signature mansion and the cape’s only Nicklaus-designed Golf Course. The hotel presents a total of 337 guest rooms spread across the grounds, including 90 guest rooms as part of the Presidential Bay Collection Village at the mansion. The Villages has spacious villas for families spread around 380 acres of walking trails, wildlife and scenery. Families can participate in just about every summer sport imaginable, including tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, sunbathing or playing in the ocean. 

From free private tennis lessons to free passes to Brewster Beach, this resort is a top pick for families for obvious reasons. Guests can utilize all the amenities at the resort, hit the 26-mile Cape Cod Bike and Rail Trail, sail or whale watch, or head into town for baseball games and, coffee shops, throwback ice cream parlors and cool antiquing. 

The resort has some nice dining experiences, including the seaside Ocean Terrace, Linx Tavern on the golf course and the Beach Bar near the water. Bayzo’s Pub serves up old-fashioned English grub with a modern twist, while the Roscommon Room has a full menu of Cape Cod classics along with a fine selection of single malts, ports, cognac and coffee drinks.