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All-inclusive family resorts: kids club ages compared

An all-inclusive suits a family when the kids club takes your child's age and the features you want are on the resort's own page. Those are facts printed on each resort's site, and they differ more than the photos suggest. This guide gives you the checklist first, then a table of what 13 resorts publish.

Updated 20 October 2026. We read each resort page linked below on 20 October 2026. This is not a ranking and no resort paid to be here. We left out room rates because they change daily, and we left out any resort whose official page did not state that it is all-inclusive. Ages and offers change, so confirm them with the resort before you book.

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Is an all-inclusive right for your family?

It tends to fit when you want fixed costs, little planning and children who like a pool and a club. It tends to fit less well when you want to eat in town, drive between sights or keep a strict nap schedule that a busy resort day will not respect. A baby or a toddler changes the question most: look at what the resort offers under age four before anything else.

To see what the whole trip adds up to once flights and extras are in, try the family trip budget calculator.

What to check before you book

  • Kids club ages. Find the youngest age the club takes and whether a parent must stay. Some clubs start at four months, others at four years.
  • Hours. Ask when the club opens, closes and breaks, and whether that matches your child's nap or dinner.
  • What is included. Check whether the club, childcare, strollers and excursions are in the price or charged separately.
  • Room layout. Ask how many people the room sleeps, where a cot goes and whether there is a door between the sleeping area and the rest.
  • Food for fussy eaters. Ask what is on offer at the buffet and whether a kitchen will make plain food at any hour.
  • Water safety. Ask how the pools and beach are supervised, and what depth the children's pool is.
  • Flight time. A long flight and a time-zone shift come before the first club session. Use the kids jet lag calculator.
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Kids club ages and family features at 13 resorts

Every figure here comes from the linked resort page, as read on 20 October 2026. Age ranges are quoted as the page states them. Several pages give different splits in different places, so confirm the band for your child with the resort.

ResortCountryKids club ages as statedFamily features as stated
Club Med Phuket Beach Resort (source)ThailandBaby, Petit, Mini and Teens Club Med. Age bands 0 to 2, 2 to 3, 4 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17. The FAQ says kids clubs for ages 0 to 10 and teen clubs for ages 11 to 17Family Oasis with themed family rooms, a family snack bar and a water play area. Splash park. Kids under 4 stay free (asterisked). Kids clubs included in the all-inclusive
Club Med Kani (source)MaldivesBaby, Petit, Mini and Teens Club Med. Age bands 0 to 2, 2 to 3, 4 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17Described as the ultimate kid-friendly resort in the Maldives. Flying trapeze. Family pedal boats and kayaks. Under 4s stay free (asterisked). Kids clubs included
Club Med Cancún (source)MexicoBaby Club Med 4 to 23 months. Petit, Mini and Teens clubs. Bands 0 to 2, 2 to 3, 4 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17Aguamarina Family Oasis with Mayan-themed children's clubs. Two-bedroom Deluxe rooms. Scuba diving costs extra
Club Med Bali (source)IndonesiaBaby, Petit, Mini and Teens Club Med. Age bands 0 to 2, 2 to 3, 4 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17. The page's FAQ gives a different splitAmazing Family program. Under 4s stay free (asterisked). Kids clubs included, with 38 included activities. The page says kids clubs are closed 1 July 2026 to 28 May 2027
Club Med La Caravelle (source)Guadeloupe (French Caribbean)Baby Club Med 4 to 23 months. Petit Club Med ages 2 and 3. Mini and Junior Club Med (no ages given). The FAQ says ages 0 to 17Splash Park. Flying trapeze school. Family rooms. Adults-only Zen Oasis. All-inclusive stay with unlimited drinks
Club Med La Pointe aux Canonniers (source)MauritiusBaby Club 0 to 2. Petit Club 2 to 3. Mini Club 4 to 10. Teens 11 to 13 and 14 to 17 (the FAQ names Passworld for 11 to 17)Family pool with water jets and a paddling pool. Baby Corner in the buffet. Under 4s stay free (asterisked). Adults-only Zen pool
Club Med Da Balaia (source)Portugal (Algarve)Baby, Petit, Mini and Teens Club Med. Age bands 0 to 2, 2 to 3, 4 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17Kids' spaces and children's pools. Under 4s stay free (asterisked). Kids' clubs covered by the all-inclusive. Spa and external golf cost extra
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana (kids club, water park)Dominican RepublicRoxity Kids Club: children under 4 are welcome in the company of an adult. Teen Gaming Room for ages 13 to 17Rockaway Bay Water Park with 26 slides, included with your stay. Babysitting for 6 months to 12 years at extra cost. Kids club has a mini kitchen, mini theater, trampoline zone and indoor basketball court
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya (source)MexicoClub Nick (no age range stated on the page)Aqua Nick, a 6-acre water complex with seven slides, free and unlimited. Character meet-and-greets and character dining. Gourmet Inclusive experience
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa (source)JamaicaBaby Club 1 to 3. Mini Club 4 to 12. Black & White Junior Club (no ages given). The FAQ says the kids' club is free, ages 4 to 12Kids' pool with slides and a nightly children's show. Children's water park. Connecting suites for 4 adults and 3 children. Children up to 2 stay free. Ages 3 to 12 pay 50% of the adult price. The FAQ says it is an all-inclusive resort
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park (family page, FAQ)Greece (Crete)Grecoland Kids Club: Grecokids 4 to 6, Grecojuniors 7 to 12, Grecoteens 13 to 17. The FAQ says 4 to 12 is complimentary. Under 3s can attend with a parentKingdom of Poseidon aqua park, 6,000 m². Family rooms and maisonettes. Babysitting from age 4 at extra charge. Described as a lifestyle all-inclusive concept with families in mind
Royalton Splash Punta Cana (source)Dominican RepublicClubhouse Kids Club ages 4 to 12. Hangout Teens Club ages 13 to 17Supervised indoor play space and outdoor playground. Teen lounge with PlayStation, billiards and ping pong. Described as an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino. Paid Escape Room for ages 6 and up
Barceló Aruba, All Inclusive (source)Aruba (Caribbean)Kids Club ages 4 to 12, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMDescribed as ideal for families. Daily pool and beach activities. Family game room. Atlantis-themed escape room

Notes on the table

The Club Med pages list the club names and the age bands separately, so a page does not say which club covers which band. Club Med Bali, La Pointe aux Canonniers and La Caravelle give different age splits in different parts of the same page. The Club Med under-4s-stay-free offers are marked with an asterisk and the terms were not shown on the pages we read, so ask Club Med for them in writing.

A children's playground with climbing frames and a slide in a park
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What the published ages mean by age group

  • Babies under 2. Club Med Cancún and La Caravelle publish a Baby Club from 4 months. Club Med Phuket, Kani, Bali, Mauritius and Da Balaia list a Baby Club Med band of 0 to 2. Grand Palladium Jamaica lists a Baby Club for 1 to 3. Hard Rock lets under-fours in with an adult. The Royalton and Barceló clubs start at 4.
  • Toddlers 2 to 4. Club Med lists a Petit Club for ages 2 and 3. Grand Palladium's Baby Club runs to 3. Grecotel says under 3s can attend with a parent.
  • School age, 5 to 12. Every club in the table covers some or all of this range, with the top age between 10 and 13 depending on the resort.
  • Teens. Club Med (11 to 17), Grecotel (13 to 17), Royalton Splash Punta Cana (13 to 17) and Hard Rock (a gaming room for 13 to 17) publish something for teens. The Barceló Aruba page we read stops at 12.

What all-inclusive can leave out

The pages above show where the line sits at these resorts:

  • Babysitting is separate. Hard Rock Punta Cana and Grecotel Marine Palace list it at extra cost.
  • Some activities are paid. Club Med Cancún lists scuba diving as extra, Club Med Da Balaia lists the spa and external golf, and Royalton Splash lists a paid Escape Room.

A page that says nothing about a fee does not prove there is none. Ask the resort for a written list of what is not included.

Questions to ask the resort

  • What is the youngest age the kids club takes, and must a parent stay?
  • What are the hours, and when does the club close for cleaning or meals?
  • Which childcare, strollers and cots are included, and which cost extra?
  • Can the room sleep our whole family, and where does the cot go?
  • What is the plan if my child will not settle in the club?

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What we left out

We left out room rates, a booking-window recommendation and any resort whose official page did not state that it is all-inclusive or give kids club ages on the pages we read. The 13 resorts are in 11 countries, with none in Spain, Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus or Costa Rica. We will add resorts as we confirm them.

Sources

Questions

What age can a baby go to an all-inclusive resort kids club?

It depends on the resort. Club Med Cancún and La Caravelle publish Baby Club Med from 4 months, other Club Med resorts list a 0 to 2 band, and Grand Palladium Jamaica lists a Baby Club for 1 to 3. The Royalton Splash and Barceló Aruba clubs start at 4. All were read on 20 October 2026, so confirm with the resort.

Do kids clubs at all-inclusive resorts cost extra?

Club Med, Grand Palladium Jamaica and Grecotel Marine Palace say the kids club is included or free for the stated ages. Babysitting is listed as extra at Hard Rock Punta Cana and Grecotel. Ask the resort for a written list of what is not included.

Do kids stay free at all-inclusive resorts?

Several Club Med pages say under 4s stay free, marked with an asterisk, and the terms were not shown. Grand Palladium Jamaica says children up to 2 stay free and ages 3 to 12 pay 50% of the adult price. Confirm the terms before you book.

Is an all-inclusive resort good for teenagers?

Several publish teen spaces: Club Med for 11 to 17, Grecotel for 13 to 17, Royalton Splash Punta Cana for 13 to 17 and Hard Rock Punta Cana a gaming room for 13 to 17. Read the page for the resort you are considering.

Why does this guide not name a best resort?

Because we could only back up published ages and features. Those say what a resort offers, not how well it does it, and we will not rank on information we cannot source.

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