The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in New Jersey

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in New Jersey

New Jersey is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in New Jersey for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in New Jersey will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in New Jersey, here are the best family hotels.

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

The Asbury

Asbury Park, New Jersey
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $341 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to New Jersey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Located at 210 5th Avenue, The Asbury has great rooms from $341 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 26.6 miles from the city center, families will especially love parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room at this family-friendly hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Picnic area
  • Beach


The Westin Jersey City Newport

Jersey City, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $319 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Westin Jersey City Newport which has nice rooms starting at $319. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 479 Washington Boulevard. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 45.6 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


FantaSea Resorts at Atlantic Palace

Atlantic City, New Jersey
3-star Resort with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to New Jersey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found FantaSea Resorts at Atlantic Palace to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $79. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1507 Boardwalk. You'll also find a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, and an indoor pool which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 56.1 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel

Elizabeth, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in New Jersey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $210, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, at 1000 Spring Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and bowling. It's located just 39 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Pool table


Congress Hall

Cape May, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $385 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Congress Hall has a great guest rating of 8.80 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 $385 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 251 Beach Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, which is nice for families. Just 88.3 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


ICONA Diamond Beach

Diamond Beach, New Jersey
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in New Jersey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of ICONA Diamond Beach is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $229, and it's located at 9701 Atlantic Ave. We also love the a child pool, free parking, kids meals, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 85.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Microwave
  • Beach


La Mer Beachfront Inn

Cape May, New Jersey
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $346 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A cool place is La Mer Beachfront Inn because it has great rooms that start at $346. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1317 Beach Avenue. Only 87.8 miles from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this family-friendly hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave
  • Beach


Residence Inn Cherry Hill Philadelphia

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Residence Inn Cherry Hill Philadelphia offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $146 (before taxes). It's located at 1821 Old Cuthbert Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 31.1 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area


Angel of the Sea Bed and Breakfast

Cape May, New Jersey
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to New Jersey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Water park

Located at 5 Trenton Avenue, Angel of the Sea Bed and Breakfast has great rooms from $244 (before taxes). It offers a water park, breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find mini-golf, fishing, air-conditioning, private parking, and special diet menus which families will love. And this family hotel is just 87.8 miles from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun!

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Fishing
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Beach


Atlantic Palace Suites

Atlantic City, New Jersey
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $290 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Atlantic Palace Suites which has nice rooms starting at $290. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a game room, it also has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1507 Boardwalk. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers an indoor pool, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and a kid-friendly atmosphere. It's located just 56.1 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Pool table
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave
  • Beach


Also, you might be interested in the nearby family-friendly hotels in New York City and Philadelphia.

For more terrific hotel ideas in New Jersey, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in New Jersey, Best Cheap Hotels in New Jersey, Best Luxury Hotels in New Jersey, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in New Jersey, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in New Jersey, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in New Jersey, Best Hotels for One Week in New Jersey, Best Hotels for One Night in New Jersey, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in New Jersey, Best Adults Only Hotels in New Jersey, Best Party Hotels in New Jersey, or Best Business Hotels in New Jersey.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in New Jersey?

New Jersey Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$242

After analyzing 21 family-friendly hotels in New Jersey, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $242. 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 New Jersey.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $277
  • 3-star hotels: $228


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