There are few places in the world where family travel feels quite as effortless and embraced as it does in Mexico. It packs an incredible range for one country, with beaches, jungles, mountains, and big cities, all just a few hours from the US and welcoming to travelers of every age.
“Mexico has a culture where family is at the heart of everything, and you really feel that in how resorts are designed and in how staff welcome family travelers,” says Meagan Drillinger, founder of boutique travel planning business Good Horizon. “You can have five-star luxury and still feel like you’re actually in Mexico, as opposed to other destinations where the luxury tends to feel cookie-cutter.”
And it’s not just parents and kids: Grandparents are joining in on the vacations as well. “Multigenerational travel is surging in the years following the pandemic, with parents, grandparents, and kids once again eager to explore together,” says Rebecca Alesia, owner and travel advisor at Wanderology.
In the east, Riviera Maya remains a classic destination for families thanks to its variety—you can spend the morning swimming in a cenote, wander through ancient Mayan ruins after lunch, and still be back on the beach before sunset. Over on the Pacific, Riviera Nayarit and Punta Mita offer a slower pace with wide beaches, jungle views, and enough space for everyone in the bunch to actually spread out. Los Cabos draws the more active crew, with whale watching, hiking, and some of Mexico’s best resort pools.
Below, the best family resorts in Mexico, from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific, and why they keep travelers returning year after year.
How we choose the best family resorts in Mexico
Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.