Kid Friendly Resorts

Traveling with kids can be a rewarding experience for the whole family, provided you make a few smart choices. We recommend choosing a resort with kid friendly amenities (pools, playgrounds, on-site activities), and a room that is large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably — with kids in their own bedroom and a kitchen to prepare food in the room. Staying at the same resort for at least a week is the ultimate way to minimize transitions and ensure the whole family has time to relax.

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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 25–28, 2025 (3 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,987 ($600/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 7–14, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,404 ($443/night)
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Nov 2–9, 2024 (7 nights)
  • Studio/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,165 ($150/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2025 (7 nights)
  • Studio/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $2,205 ($286/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 21–28, 2025 (7 nights)
  • Studio/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $2,205 ($286/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 28 – Apr 4, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $2,532 ($329/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge II - The Enclaves

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 16–20, 2025 (4 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,641 ($600/night)
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Club at Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake, California
  • Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2024 (2 nights)
  • 4 bed/4 bath, sleeps 10
  • $2,205 ($1,000/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Nov 9–16, 2024 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,295 ($429/night)
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The Westin Mission Hills Villas

Rancho Mirage, California
  • Apr 19–26, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $6,292 ($821/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 23–30, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $4,658 ($607/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 16–23, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $4,330 ($564/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Nov 23–30, 2024 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,077 ($400/night)
Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Jul 3–7, 2024 (4 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $1,600 ($400/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 9–16, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,200 ($457/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 7–14, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,200 ($457/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 2–9, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $2,205 ($286/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 2–9, 2025 (7 nights)
  • Studio/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,660 ($214/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 22–29, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,314 ($300/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 8–15, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,314 ($300/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge II - The Enclaves

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 11–15, 2025 (4 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,077 ($700/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 9–16, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,508 ($456/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 2–9, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,508 ($456/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 9–16, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $8,745 ($1,143/night)
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Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Cathedral City, California
  • Nov 23–30, 2024 (7 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,878 ($243/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 2–9, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,200 ($457/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Feb 22 – Mar 1, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,200 ($457/night)
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Westin Desert Willow

Palm Desert, California
  • Sep 1–8, 2024 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,276 ($295/night)
Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Jan 25 – Feb 1, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,100 ($443/night)

Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Nov 2–8, 2024 (6 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,000 ($500/night)
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The Westin Mission Hills Villas

Rancho Mirage, California
  • Sep 1–8, 2024 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,238 ($290/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 1–8, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,200 ($457/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 7–14, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,568 ($464/night)
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2024 (4 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $1,550 ($350/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Feb 22 – Mar 1, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,968 ($386/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 15–22, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,186 ($414/night)
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 5–12, 2025 (7 nights)
  • Studio/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $4,031 ($525/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Nov 2–4, 2024 (2 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $1,165 ($525/night)
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 13–18, 2025 (5 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,941 ($535/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Mar 30 – Apr 6, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,077 ($400/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Jul 6–13, 2024 (7 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,795 ($256/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 21–28, 2025 (7 nights)
  • Studio/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,932 ($250/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge II - The Enclaves

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 18–22, 2025 (4 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,641 ($600/night)
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Westin Desert Willow

Palm Desert, California
  • Dec 1–13, 2024 (12 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $3,186 ($242/night)
Verified & Protected Voted Top Pick 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert, California
  • Dec 6–12, 2024 (6 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $2,641 ($400/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge II - The Enclaves

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 18–25, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,649 ($475/night)

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas

Palm Desert, California
  • Dec 28, 2024 – Jan 4, 2025 (7 nights)
  • 2 bed/2 bath, sleeps 8
  • $3,000 ($429/night)
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge - The Villages

Palm Desert, California
  • Apr 25–28, 2025 (3 nights)
  • 1 bed/1 bath, sleeps 4
  • $1,380 ($415/night)