🏖️ Top 5 Resorts with the Most Amazing Pools for Families

Sherrie A
Apr 28
2 min read

Estimated Reading Time: 4–5 minutes

🌴 Dive Into Family Fun

Some resorts don't just offer pools—they offer full-blown aquatic adventures! From lazy rivers and water playgrounds to the biggest pools you've ever seen, these family-friendly resorts will have your kids (and you) swimming for joy.

Here are 5 incredible resorts with the most amazing pools for families:

1. 🌊 Atlantis Paradise Island – Bahamas

🏝️ Why It’s Amazing	💧 Pool Highlights
Water slides, shark lagoons, and lazy rivers	20+ pools including toddler splash zones and lagoons
Aquaventure Waterpark access	Leap of Faith slide through shark tank!

📍 Family Tip: Book a family suite to get free access to Aquaventure and enjoy kid’s pools designed just for little ones.

2. 🏖️ Grand Wailea – Maui, Hawaii

🏝️ Why It’s Amazing	💧 Pool Highlights
Stunning 25,700-square-foot pool area	Nine interconnected pools, water elevator, lazy river
Baby beach pools and shallow zones	Rope swings and slides built into the pool landscape

📍 Family Tip: Rent a cabana early—it’s the perfect spot for shade, naps, and snacks between swims.

3. 🏜️ JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort – Palm Desert, CA

🏝️ Why It’s Amazing	💧 Pool Highlights
Oasis vibes in the desert	Five pools, including a giant lagoon-style pool
Kid splash zones and mini water slides	Poolside service for parents = win-win

📍 Family Tip: Take a boat ride through the resort canals—it’s included with your stay!

4. 🎢 Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts – Orlando, Florida

🏝️ Why It’s Amazing	💧 Pool Highlights
Storm-Along Bay is practically a mini-waterpark	Sand-bottom pool, lazy river, shipwreck waterslide
Shallow beaches for toddlers	Zero-entry access for all ages

📍 Family Tip: Bring sand toys for the shallow pool beach area—kids LOVE digging while you relax nearby!

5. 🏖️ Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress – Orlando, Florida

🏝️ Why It’s Amazing	💧 Pool Highlights
Lagoon pool surrounded by rock caves and waterfalls	Water slides, rope bridge, splash pad
Kayaking and paddleboarding on the private lake	Hammocks and shaded areas for relaxing

📍 Family Tip: Pack water shoes—kids love climbing the rocky waterfall zones!

🎯 Quick Tips for Booking Resorts with Big Pools

🛎️ Always check if pool access is included or if a separate pass is needed.
🏊 Ask about lifeguards—many mega-resorts station guards at all big pools.
☀️ Reserve lounge chairs early during peak seasons!
💧 Bring waterproof baggies for phones, snacks, and sunscreen by the pool.

📸 Printable: Family Resort Pool Bucket List

🏖️ Resort Name	✅ Visit Planned?	📸 Best Pool Memory
Atlantis Paradise Island – Bahamas	☐ Yes ☐ No
Grand Wailea – Maui, Hawaii	☐ Yes ☐ No
JW Marriott Desert Springs – Palm Desert	☐ Yes ☐ No
Disney Yacht & Beach Club – Orlando	☐ Yes ☐ No
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress – Orlando	☐ Yes ☐ No