IHG All-Inclusive Resorts: Perfect Family Getaways

For many families, traveling with kids can often be rewarding but difficult. While you want to show your kids the world and open them up to new experiences, finding activities for them to do and finding meals that they’ll eat can often make your vacation more draining than it is relaxing. Luckily, many IHG all-inclusive resorts have kept parents and kids in mind, adding features like playrooms, kids’ clubs and more to ensure that you have the perfect family getaway.

If your family is into the beach, you may want to visit one of the IHG Montego Bay resorts in Jamaica or head down to Cabo and stay at one of the best Holiday Inn all-inclusive resorts in the world. If you and your kids are fans of skiing, then you head over to Steamboat Springs Ski Resort in Colorado or, if you’re willing to travel a little further, Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang at Mount Balwang, South Korea. There are family-friendly IHG resorts catering to many interests located all over the globe.

In this article, we’re going to look at some of the best IHG resorts for your next family vacation.

What Makes IHG All-Inclusive Resorts Ideal for Families

The IHG portfolio contains many hotels and all-inclusive resorts that are designed to accommodate the needs of families.

Several IHG all-inclusive resorts also contain Kids’ Clubs, which are programs headed by appointed IHG caretakers where parents can leave their kids and enjoy some much-needed relaxation while resting assured that their children are safe and entertained.

These Kids’ Clubs vary depending on which IHG all-inclusive resort you’re staying at. Some of them feature arcades, table tennis, chess and other games while others may involve animal experiences or kid-sized hiking treks.

Kids Stay Free and Kids Eat Free (Holiday Inn Only)

Other amazing perks that IHG provides to families are the Kids Stay Free perk and the Kids Eat Free perk, available at certain Holiday Inn locations. These perks are available at Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Select and Holiday Inn Resort hotels around the world. However, the ages of children to which these perks are available varies depending on the region of the world you’re staying in:

*Only applicable to Holiday Inn Hotels and Holiday Inn Resorts in Mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Taiwan; and to Holiday Inn Macau in Macau Special Administrative Region.

The Kids Stay Free perk allows up to two children to stay for free when sharing a room with up to two adults, subject to maximum room occupancy restrictions and subject to availability. Baby cribs/cots are always complementary, while rollaway beds may be chargeable.

The Kids Eat Free perk offers free meals to children as long as the following conditions are met:

• Children are ordering breakfast, lunch or dinner.
• Children are dining at the hotel’s dine-in restaurant (room service and poolside service is not included).**
• Children are ordering from the Kids’ Menu (which must consist of at least one main course and one dessert).
• Children are accompanied by at least one adult who is registered as a hotel guest and must order at least one main course from the full-priced menu.

**The Kids Eat Free perk is available for room service in Europe.

The Kids Eat Free perk is limited to up to four children per family per meal or up to two children per parent per meal.

So, as you can see, staying at certain IHG locations with your family is not only fun and convenient, it can also provide quite a good value when you utilize the Kids Stay Free and Kids Eat Free perks at Holiday Inn locations. Plus, while staying at IHG family-friendly resorts, you’ll find plenty of activities that the whole family can do together and other activities that the children and adults can do separately.

Accommodations for Families at IHG All-Inclusive Resorts

When booking stays at IHG resorts for your family, you want to ensure that you book a room that can comfortably accommodate every member of your family. At most IHG all-inclusive resorts, you’ll be able to choose between a room with one king–sized bed or a room with two queen-sized beds.

If you’re traveling with only one child, you may want to get a room with a king-sized bed and then request a rollaway bed or a cot for your child. Baby cots/cribs are usually complimentary. However, there may be an additional charge for a rollaway bed (although, in many cases, this will also be complementary).

If you’re traveling with two children, you may want to get a room with two queen-sized beds so that the adults can sleep in one bed and the children can share the other bed.

Typically, both the king and double-queen room types will cost around the same amount per night, though this is not the case at every IHG property.

Of course, for a more luxurious experience, most IHG one all-inclusive resorts also offer premium suites.

Key Features and Amenities at IHG All-Inclusive Resorts

One of the best ways to enjoy a vacation is to book a stay at an all-inclusive resort. These resorts take the hassle out of having to plan meals and activities and allow you to keep your schedule as clear or as busy as you like. These all-inclusive resorts always include delicious food and drinks, exciting activities and luxurious accommodations. You’ll also have access to amenities such as room service, fitness centers, spas, swimming pools and much more.

Dining Options for Every Palate

While traveling with kids, one of the most difficult things to plan can be your meals. The adults want to sample the local cuisine or feed their inner gourmand, but the kids can be fussy eaters. Luckily, most IHG resorts include several different dining options that will satisfy every palate. Most IHG resorts offer a variety of different cuisines. Plus, many on-site restaurants at IHG resorts have kids’ menus with healthy options.

IHG All-Inclusive Resorts for Family Fun

Now that you’re familiar with the features of most IHG all-inclusive resorts in general, let’s take a look at some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the IHG portfolio that are perfect for your family’s next vacation.

Iberostar Waves: Rose Hall Beach

One of the best IHG resorts in the world is undoubtedly Iberostar Waves: Rose Hall Beach. This IHG Jamaica resort is located in world-famous Montego Bay, which is known for its luxury hotels and resorts, pristine beaches (such as Rose Hall Beach, where this IHG resort is located) and some of the world’s finest golf courses.

Iberostar Waves: Rose Hall Beach includes an outdoor pool overlooking the beach as well as a children’s pool with several waterslides. You’ll be staying just a few steps from Rose Hall Beach where you’ll have access to beach chairs, cabanas, towels, umbrellas and drinking water, all of which are included with your stay.

Iberostar Waves will provide a babysitting or nanny service for a small fee. Alternatively, you can leave the kids at Star Camp where they can hang out with other kids and enjoy fun activities and games. And, if you want to mingle with other adults, there’s a complimentary nightly cocktail hour held at the on-site bar and nightclub.

Iberostar Waves: Rose Hall Beach has two international restaurants, one Italian restaurant and one Japanese restaurant on-site as well as a snack and beverage bar.

For an all-inclusive tropical resort, the room rates at Iberostar Waves: Rose Hall Beach aren’t too high. We searched for a room in August 2025 and found a Premium room (the cheapest room type available) for $308 per night.

If you’re a member of the IHG One Rewards program, you could book this same room on the same night for 121,000 IHG points or a combination of points and cash.

When compared to the cash rate for this room, this redemption would give you a value of under 0.3 cents per point, which is poor for IHG points.

If you want the finest luxury that this all-inclusive resort has to offer, you could book the Penthouse Suite Ocean Front, which costs $615 for a night in August 2025.

This room includes a private balcony and outdoor whirlpool bathtub overlooking the ocean. It can accommodate up to four people, so it’s a good option if you want to treat your family to a luxury experience. This Penthouse Suite cannot be booked with IHG points.

Iberostar Selection: Coral Bávaro

Located right next to Punta Cana’s Arena Gorda Playa, one of the most gorgeous IHG all-inclusive resorts, is Iberostar Selection: Coral Bávaro. This tropical resort is one of the finest in all of the Dominican Republic and has many amenities to accommodate children and families.

Included in your room fare at this resort are one hour per day of kayaking or snorkeling for the family, one free trip to the resort’s on-site hydrotherapy spa, access to the beautiful pool (including lounge chairs and a small bar), access to the Arena Gorda Playa (the gorgeous beach just a few steps from your room), delicious food and drinks and much more.

Iberostar Selection: Coral Bávaro has a fun waterpark and a splash pool area that your kids are sure to love. The on-site restaurants at this resort also offer kids’ menus to ensure that your children are satisfied with their meals.

At Iberostar Selection: Coral Bávaro, the only types of rooms available are suites, which means that you’re guaranteed your own couch and private balcony. And, considering you’re getting a suite at an all-inclusive resort near Arena Gorda Playa (one of the most famous destinations in the Dominican Republic), the prices aren’t too bad. We found a Junior Suite (the cheapest available option) at this property in August 2025 for $326 per night. This suite has a pullout bed and can fit up to four people, making it a great option for families.

As an IHG One Rewards member, you could also book this same suite on the same date for 125,000 points per night or with a combination of points and cash.

Unfortunately, redeeming your IHG points for this stay would give you a value of less than 0.3 cents per point. And, considering that you can get more value out of your IHG points in other ways, you may want to save your points for another redemption. Nonetheless, if you have a large balance of IHG points and you don’t want to pay cash for your stay at Iberostar Selection: Coral Bávaro, this redemption might be for you.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort

One of the best IHG ski resorts in the United States is definitely Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort. Located in Stateline, Nevada, this resort sits just off the shore of world-famous Lake Tahoe and a short drive (via the resort-provided Skier Express shuttle bus) to Heavenly Mountain of the Sierra Nevada ridge, one of the best skiing areas around the lake. Plus, you can rent all of the ski equipment that you might need at The Resort Ski Shop.

Some of the best amenities at this Holiday Inn resort are the indoor and outdoor hot tubs located just outside every villa, which are perfect for unwinding after a long day on the slopes. For the children, there’s a Kids’ Club that hosts complimentary arts, crafts and other fun activities for children ages three and up on weekends. There’s also a wide variety of sports to partake in, including table tennis, billiards, racquetball, tennis and more. If you’re a fan of gambling, you can always leave the children behind at Kids’ Club and visit the many casinos in Stateline, Nevada.

For dining, this resort has two on-site restaurants. There’s The Ridge Club Bistro, which offers a beautiful view of the mountains and serves dine-in and take-out lunches. And there’s The Bear Trap Lounge & Bar, which is a lively dinner joint serving happy hour cocktails and delicious food.

For the value you’ll get at the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort, the cash prices are very low. On the lowest end, we found a Crest Pointe Studio with 1 King Bed in February 2025 for just $163 per night. This room sleeps four people with one king-sized bed and one queen-sized pullout sleeper sofa.

Alternatively, if you want more space and a fully functioning kitchen, you could book the Tahoe 1-Bedroom Villa with 1 King Bed, which sleeps up to five people.

On the dates that we searched, this villa was available for 35,000 IHG points per night or a combination of IHG points and cash.

This redemption would actually be a decent way to use your IHG points. Redeeming 35,000 IHG points per night for this villa would give you a value of slightly over 0.6 cents per point, which is pretty on-par for the value you want to try to get out of IHG points.

Finally, if you have a large family or you want your stay at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort to feel a bit more luxurious, you could book the Tahoe 2-Bedroom Villa with 2 Kings for $288 per night, which is very affordable for the size of the room and the location of the hotel.

This villa can fit up to seven people.

So, if you’re looking to go on a family ski trip but you don’t want to break the bank, then the Tahoe Ridge Resort is a fantastic option. Plus, when you aren’t on the mountain, you can enjoy amenities like hot tubs and on-site restaurants. Or you can let your children have a blast at Kids’ Club while you explore the nearby casinos of Stateline, Nevada.

Holiday Inn Express Cabo San Lucas

While the Holiday Inn Express Cabo San Lucas isn’t technically an all-inclusive resort, this IHG Cabo hotel offers excellent value and is located in one of the most popular vacations destinations in Mexico.

The Holiday Inn Express Caboo San Lucas features top-notch amenities such as a gorgeous outdoor pool that overlooks the ocean, a state-of-the-art fitness center and transport to an off-site driving range, putting green and 18-hole golf course. Breakfast is included for all guests and, since this is a Holiday Inn Express, the Kids Eat Free benefit applies.

The prices at the Holiday Inn Express Cabo San Lucas are extremely affordable, making it a great destination for families traveling on a budget. When we searched for a room in October 2024, we found a Standard Room available for just $74 per night. Or you could go with a King Suite (with a private balcony) for only $115 per night.

If you’re a member of the IHG One Rewards program, you have the option of booking a standard room at the Holiday Inn Express Cabo San Lucas for 18,000 or a combination of points and cash.

However, when you compare these award rates to the cash rates above, you’ll see that this redemption provides a value of only 0.4 cents per point, which is fairly low. Still, if you have a balance of IHG points and you want to save money on a vacation to Cabo, then points to book this stay might be a good option.

Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino

Another one of the most popular tropical destinations for U.S. families is the Caribbean island nation of Aruba. This island is full of stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters. And it’s also home to the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino, one of the finest resorts in the IHG portfolio.

In order to receive the all-inclusive package at this hotel, you’ll need to stay for a minimum of four nights. However, this package includes three delicious meals per day (in-room dining not included), unlimited resort-brand liquors and soft drinks, Wi-Fi, in-room coffee, parking, resort activities, a $75 credit to the on-site Etnika Spa per room per stay and a 25% discount to Pelican Adventures (where you can book activities like sailing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, kayaking and more).

And, of course, this resort is located along the beautifully clean waters of Aruba’s Palm Beach, where you’ll find beach chairs, cabanas and more set up for your enjoyment. There are also three pools located on the property, all of which offer wonderful views of the ocean.

This resort has a ton of different options for dining, including a takeout pizza shop (which the kids are sure to love), an upscale Italian restaurant, a Mexican restaurant and bar, a cafe, a gelato shop and much more. Plus, the Kids Eat Free perk is available at this location for kids 11 years old and under, which could save you lots of money if you’re traveling with youngsters.

The pricing at this Holiday Inn resort also isn’t too bad. We searched for a room in late September 2024 and found that we could book a 2 Double Bed Standard room for $322, which includes two queen-sized beds, allowing a family of four to sleep comfortably.

If you’re an IHG One Rewards member, you could also redeem IHG points for this room at a rate of 51,000 points per night (or you could book with a combination of points and cash).

This is a fairly good way to redeem your IHG points, as this redemption would provide a value of over 0.6 cents per point, which is what you want to shoot for when redeeming IHG points.

If you want to treat your family to a more luxurious stay, you could book a 2 Double Standard Oceanfront room for $427 per night in September 2024.

This room is pretty much the same as the 2 Double Beds Standard room except for the fact that it offers stunning views of the ocean, which is a great way to wake up while you’re on vacation.

So, if Aruba sounds like a destination that interests you, you may want to check out the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino, one of the best resorts on the island and one of the best in the IHG network.

Family-Friendly Packages and Promotions

There are sometimes other family-oriented packages and promotions (apart from the the Kids Stay Free and Kids Eat Free perks) available at IHG all-inclusive resorts. To check the current deals and discounts available through the IHG One Rewards program, you can visit the Offers tab on the IHG website.

Often, these offers allow you to earn a lot of bonus IHG points quickly, which can help you save up for your next family vacation. Other times, these offers come in the form of discounts on stays at specific hotels or resorts.

So, if you’re interested in staying at an IHG property in the future, make sure to keep an eye on the Offers page.

Safety and Security Measures for Families

IHG is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all travelers, including families. For one, with the IHG Clean Promise, you can rest assured that any IHG property that you choose to visit will have the highest sanitation standards, ensuring that your family won’t be exposed to unnecessary germs or foodborne illness.

Additionally, all IHG-affiliated hotels across the globe must adhere to the company’s “Brand Safety Standards,” which guarantee safety precautions in certain areas such as fire safety, emergency exits and more.

Likewise, according to the standards, children’s pools cannot be more than six inches deep, and all pools at IHG properties must be kept at a safe pH level.

All in all, the IHG brand takes the safety of its guests very seriously. So, when you’re staying at an IHG hotel or resort, you can rest assured that you and your family are safe and secure.

Planning Your Family Getaway

Of course, when planning your family vacation to an IHG all-inclusive resort, there are a lot of factors to consider. First off, you may want to visit a resort at an off-peak time so that you can avoid the crowds and get a lower price for your room. However, you often have to find a time that you can squeeze a vacation into everyone in your family’s schedules, which can be very difficult.

Seasonality

First off, if you plan on taking your family to a tropical, all-inclusive resort (like many of the examples listed above), you’ll find the cheapest nightly rates during the off-peak season, which is usually between August and October.

If you’re planning to take your family to an IHG ski resort, you should be aware that peak season typically extends from the middle of December through early March. So, if you want to get the best skiing conditions, you’ll probably want to go around that time. However, if you want to get a cheap room at a ski resort, then you should look outside of those months.

At many ski resorts, prices tend to dip in the first week or two of December (just before peak season starts) and around the third week of March (just after peak season ends). These could be the best times to plan your family ski vacation, as the room rates should be cheaper and the skiing conditions should still be pretty good.

Booking With IHG Points

Of course, the best way to save money on your stay at an IHG resort is to book that stay with IHG points. As shown above, rooms at some of these resorts can be booked for under 20,000 points per night. And, if you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort, you’ll probably have to pay at least 50,000 points per night and, at some top-tier resorts, more than 100,00 points per night.

If you want to earn IHG points, the first thing you’ll need to do is sign up for the IHG One Rewards program. However, earning IHG points this way can take a lot of time and requires you to spend a lot of money on hotel stays. Luckily, there are quicker and easier ways to earn IHG points.

Sign Up for an IHG One Rewards Co-Branded Credit Card

One of the fastest and most effective ways to earn a lot of IHG points is to sign up for one of the three IHG co-branded credits (all of which are issued by Chase). With these credit cards, you can earn a welcome bonus of tens of thousands of IHG points by spending a certain amount of money in a certain time period after account opening. For instance, here’s the current welcome bonus being offered by the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card:

You can earn even more IHG points for every purchase you make on that card every day. These cards also offer special benefits at IHG hotels, such as automatic elite status, bonus statement credits for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS, the “fourth night free” perk and more.

By signing up for either the IHG Premier card or the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card (both of which charge a $99annual fee), you can quickly earn enough IHG points to book at least one night at an IHG all-inclusive resort for free. Plus, both cards offer an annual free night award on your cardmember anniversary worth up to 40,000 points. You should be able to top off this award with remaining points from your welcome bonus and afford another free night at an IHG all-inclusive resort.

Then, since these cards offer the “fourth night free” perk, you’d be able to book four award nights at an IHG all-inclusive resort for the price of three. For instance, since the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino costs around 51,000 points per night, you should be able to stay four nights at this location for 153,000 IHG points (the price of three nights), which you should be able to accumulate fairly quickly between these cards’ welcome bonuses and spending bonuses.

Transfer Points From IHG Partners

Another one of the best ways to quickly boost your balance IHG One Rewards points is to transfer points into the program from IHG partners. Members of Bilt Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards can transfer credit card points to the IHG One Rewards program at a 1:1 ratio. So, if you were to transfer 10,000 Chase or Bilt points to IHG One Rewards, you’d receive 10,000 IHG points.

This is a great option for earning IHG points for those who don’t want to sign up for an IHG co-branded credit card and don’t stay at IHG hotels and resorts often.

Currently, Chase has many great credit card options offering attractive welcome bonuses and spending bonuses. Here are a few of the Chase cards you could use to save up for a stay at an IHG all-inclusive resort:

• Chase Freedom Unlimited® ($0 annual fee)
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ($95 annual fee)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve® ($550 annual fee)
• Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card ($95 annual fee)

The Bilt Mastercard®, which earns Bilt Rewards points for rent payments as well as for other eligible purchases, is another good way to earn points that can be transferred to the IHG One Rewards program.

Embark on an Unforgettable Family Adventure

Hopefully, this article has helped you realize that taking a vacation to an all-inclusive IHG resort is achievable even if you have young kids and even if you don’t have a lot of disposable income.

The IHG network of hotels and resorts is known for creating a family-friendly environment with features like Kids’ Clubs where children can enjoy fun games and activities while their parents enjoy some alone time. Many IHG resorts also provide dining options for children and family-oriented activities like kayaking or snorkeling.

You can make a serious dent in the cost of your vacation by either signing up for an IHG One Rewards co-branded credit card or transferring points into the IHG One Rewards program from either Bilt Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards.

So, if you can find some time in you and your family’s busy schedule, you should check out all of your options for IHG all-inclusive resorts for your next vacation.