The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in China

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in China

Pingyao, China Pingyao, China

Families will find a wide range of terrific kid-friendly hotel choices when planning a visit to China. Below we've listed the top family-friendly China hotels so that you can reserve the ideal place to stay with kids for your next family trip. All of these hotels have lots of great amenities for a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family vacation. We've analyzed many of the best kid-friendly hotels in the area, and based on the prices, amenities, activities, guest ratings, activities, and location, below are our picks for the absolute best places to stay for those of us with kids. You'll likely be interested in extra bedrooms and perhaps even a kitchen to prepare meals if you're traveling as a family. And plenty of family-oriented amenities can be found in hotels such as games, swimming pools, nearby kid-friendly activities, and more. So, let's get started. If you're looking for where to stay with children in China here are the most family-friendly hotels for your next family vacation.

With a variety of attractions suitable for families, this country offers incredible experiences for children and parents alike. Beijing's Forbidden City and the Great Wall provide historical adventures, while Shanghai's Disneyland is a magical getaway for kids. The pandas in Chengdu capture the hearts of both young and old, while the ancient water towns around Suzhou and Hangzhou offer gentle boat rides and the chance to experience a slower pace of life. In Xi'an, families can marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter. Additionally, the natural landscapes such as Zhangjiajie and the Li River surround families with breathtaking beauty, perfect for exploration.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

MGM Grand Sanya

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in China
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms

Located at Yalong Bay National Resort District, MGM Grand Sanya has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, families will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf at this family-friendly hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


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Mandarin Oriental, Sanya

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Mandarin Oriental, Sanya which has nice rooms starting at $270. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 12 Yuhai Road. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


The Ritz-Carlton Sanya Yalong Bay

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

We found The Ritz-Carlton Sanya Yalong Bay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $236. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Yalong Bay Sanya Hainan. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai

Shenzhen, Guangdong
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to China
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $117, Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, at 1177 Wanghai Road, Nanshan District provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Resort with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $149 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Yalong Bay National Resort District. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care, which is nice for families. Just a short drive from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Kids' club


Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay Kapok Tower

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Resort with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to China
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms

The great guest rating of Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay Kapok Tower is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $35, and it's located at No. 155 Fenghuang Road. We also love the parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and city views which are great for families with kids. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Kids' club


Guangzhou Phoenix City Hotel

Guangzhou, Guangdong
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Guangzhou Phoenix City Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $56. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Phoenix City, Xintang Section. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this family-friendly hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis


Pullman Oceanview Sanya Bay Resort & Spa

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Resort with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to China
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Pullman Oceanview Sanya Bay Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $104 (before taxes). It's located at No 158 Sanya Bay Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table


Pan Pacific Suzhou

Suzhou, Jiangsu
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in China
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Located at 259 Xin Shi Road, Pan Pacific Suzhou has great rooms from $56 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub which families will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Intercontinental Hotels Sanya Resort By IHG

Sanya, Hainan
5-star Resort with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Intercontinental Hotels Sanya Resort By IHG which has nice rooms starting at $104. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No. 1 Zhouji Road. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


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How much do family-friendly hotels cost in China?

China Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$100

After analyzing 195 family-friendly hotels in China, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $100. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in China.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $136
  • 4-star hotels: $73
  • 3-star hotels: $48


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