Welcome to Marco Island. Marco Island is the largest and the most developed island among the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida. The island is located approximately 10 minutes boat ride to the Florida Everglades and Naples. This Gulf Coast retreat boasts unspoiled parks, beautiful beaches, and luxury resorts. For fun activities to indulge in while you are in Marco Island, Collier Seminole State Park which is located just a few miles away offers camping, canoeing, fishing, a mile-long (less than 2 km) nature walk, and family-friendly picnic grounds. With so many things to do and see in Marco Island, you must be wondering where to stay. To explore this beautiful island with your family, check out some of the best kid-friendly resorts in Marco Island, Florida.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to kid-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 20, 2025.
1. Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites (from USD 284)
Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites is located at the heart of Marco Island only 11 minutes’ drive from Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and 9 minutes’ drive from Tigertail Beach. This lovely Victorian-style inn features bicycle rentals, an on-site restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool for children, and spacious rooms. Each room at Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites has been equipped with a cable TV, comfy seating area, a music system, free internet access, and a kitchen with an oven, utensils, refrigerator, and stove top. Guests also have access to their own private en suite bathroom which has a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites
Address: 100 Palm Street
2.23 km (1.4 mi) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
2. Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa (from USD 349)
You will have the time of your life at this majestic family resort in Marco Island. It has all you need for a pleasant beach vacation with your children. In the large and spacious air-conditioned family suites, you will find a sleeper sofa, a private balcony with a picturesque ocean view, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. You and your kids can have a fun time on the beach with on-site water sports facilities. Kids can also enjoy splashing in the swimming pool.
Additionally, there is a spa where you can get rejuvenating massages, a fitness centre to work up a sweat and a hot tub to relax and unwind.
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa
Address: 560 South Collier Boulevard
3.48 km (2.2 mi) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
3. Marco Island Lakeside Inn (from USD 100)
Strategically located only five minutes’ drive from Tigertail Beach, Marco Island Sea Excursions, and Marco Town Center Mall, this luxurious resort will suit all of your needs during your visit to Marco Island, Florida. The resort features a heated outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and several other facilities that can be enjoyed by children including swings and slides. Each room at Marco Island Lakeside Inn is traditionally styled with light-coloured furnishings and décor. Rooms feature facilities such as comfy beds, a cable TV, iPod docking station, a mini bar, and a seating area with comfy sofas. Free parking and internet are also provided.
Marco Island Lakeside Inn
Address: 155 1st Avenue
827 meters (0.6 ft) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
4. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort (from USD 564)
Limited dining options in the surrounding area. No on-site breakfast or pool bar.
Good value for spacious rooms. Additional charges for extra nights.
Great location for exploring Marco Island and Naples. Walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Well-equipped kitchen, free shuttle, beach chairs, umbrellas, and bikes available.
As you are planning for your vacation to Marco Island, consider booking a room in this kid-friendly resort located 4 minutes’ drive from Tigertail Beach and 74 kilometres (45.9 miles) from Southwest Florida International Airport. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort features an outdoor pool with a terrace, a games room for your kids, a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant, free beach shuttle services, and apartments with fully equipped kitchens and free internet access. Before booking this five-star hotel, please note that it is a 100-percent smoking-free zone. Come with your family and enjoy fun activities like fishing and shelling.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort
Address: 571 West Elkcam Circle
249 meters (0.2 ft) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
5. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort (from USD 539)
For a luxurious and peaceful vacation, why not book a room in this grand hotel located 3.2 kilometres (1.9 miles) from Marco Island Historical Museum and only 12.9 kilometres (8 miles) from Tin City shops? With all the amenities and activities available here, you’ll feel like you’re staying in an all-inclusive family resort in Marco Island. It features an on-site restaurant, three outdoor swimming pools, two private 18-hole golf courses, and sports facilities including tennis and volleyball perfect for you and your kids. Each room at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort features comfy beds, a cable TV, an air-conditioner, a minibar, and a private balcony that will offer you stunning views of the golf course, the pool, or the Gulf of Mexico.
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
Address: 400 South Collier Boulevard
2.83 km (1.8 mi) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
6. The BoatHouse (from USD 154)
Treat your family to an unforgettable vacation by securing this five-star accommodation located 1.6 kilometres (less than a mile) from the Marco Island Yacht Club and 6.4 kilometres (39.7 miles) from Captain Ron’s Awesome Everglades Adventures and less than 1.6 kilometres (less than a mile) from Marco Island Fishing - Sunshine Tours & Charters. This Marco Island motel has a private dock, a games room for your children, and an outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Your new home features free WiFi, a microwave, cable TV, and a refrigerator. Guest also have access to the en suite bathroom where they will find toiletries, slippers, and towels. An ample parking space is also available on the premises.
The BoatHouse
Address: 1180 Edington Place
2.28 km (1.5 mi) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
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7. Sea Winds at Marco Island, Florida
Spend a memorable vacation at this beachfront rental that has everything you need to have fun with your kids. To start with, there’s a beach where you and your children can spend quality time. You can relax in the swimming pool that has a shallow end for kids. You can also play tennis. This lodging in Marco Island has a balcony with furniture where you and your family can enjoy having meals together with a stupendous ocean view.
There are many other amenities such as free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen, a hot tub and a sauna to relax your aching muscles after a long day out.
Sea Winds at Marco Island, Florida
Address: 890 South Collier Boulevard #1205
4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Wow - Marco Island Jet Ski Tours and Rentals
Family-friendly holidays in Marco Island, Florida
Marco Island is a tropical paradise perfect for your next family getaway. During your stay here, book one of the accommodations above and enjoy Marco Island to the fullest.
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