Each year, we ask our readers to vote for the best family resorts around the world. From classic Hawaii to the historically rich country of Ireland, learn more about our readers’ Top 20 family resorts.
Sea Island, Georgia — Renowned family-oriented resort and golf community on a 10,000-acre island estate connected by a causeway to St. Simons Island, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville.
Ka`upulehu-Kona, Hawaii — Grand resort in dramatic grounds along a half-mile rocky shoreline on the north Kona Coast, adjacent to Kona Village.
Maui, Hawaii — Luxurious resort on 15 oceanfront acres at the south end of Wailea Beach.
Walland, Tennessee — Country house hotel owned by the Beall family since 1976, set on a 9,200-acre estate bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 25 minutes south of Knoxville.
Kohala Coast, Hawaii — Justly renowned resort overlooking an exquisite white-sand beach on the Kohala Coast.
Kiawah Island, South Carolina — Beautifully appointed resort set along a 10-mile beach on private Kiawah Island, 35 minutes from Charleston.
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands — Eco-resort founded by Laurance Rockefeller amid 170 verdant acres bordered by seven secluded white-sand beaches.
Calistoga, California — Tranquil 157-acre resort of 50 cedar-clad freestanding guest lodges, sister property to Auberge du Soleil, in a wooded canyon at the northern edge of the Napa Valley.
Punta Mita, Mexico — Seaside hotel on a scenic 1,200-acre peninsula with two pretty beaches, 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica — Gracious 175-room resort overlooking two beaches from the hilly Peninsula Papagayo.
Sedona, Arizona — Dramatically sited resort secluded in a box canyon surrounded by sensational red rock formations, 15 minutes from downtown Sedona’s shops and galleries.
Santa Barbara, California — Mission-style resort on a 22-acre estate across the street from the public beach. Red tile roofs, lantern-lit brick walkways, courtyard gardens and whitewashed cottages distinguish the 207-room enclave.
Chatham, Massachusetts — This resort near the historic village of Chatham contains 120 cottage-style rooms and suites spread across 27 acres of gardens, salt marshes and woodlands.
Christchurch, New Zealand — Evocative seven-suite Queen Anne manor amid century-old estate gardens, 20 minutes outside Christchurch. Magnificently appointed public areas include a richly paneled dining room, library and guest lounge.
Deer Valley, Utah — Stone-and-timber lodge located mid-mountain at 8,200 feet in the upscale Deer Valley ski resort above Park City. Heated walkways lead from the vaulted lobby lounge to a trio of ski-in/ski-out wings.
Greenough, Montana — Resort complex set on a 37,000-acre estate in the valley of the Blackfoot River.
Newport Coast, California — Lavish and well-managed resort on 504 acres south of Los Angeles, in the hills overlooking the Pacific between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
Cong, Ireland — Imposing castle-hotel in a 350-acre park on the shores of Lough Corrib. Battlements incorporate the remnants of a 13th-century castle.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos — Luxurious 11-acre resort along 1,100 feet of pristine sand on Grace Bay Beach.
Watch Hill, Rhode Island — Gracious and charming re-creation of an original Victorian mansion-style hotel, with wide verandas, soaring mansard roof and 64 rooms and suites, all with sea views.
1. The Cloister - © Al Payne
2. Four Seasons Hualalai - © John C. Russell
4. Blackberry Farm - © Beall and Thomas
6. The Sanctuary Hotel - © Steve Uzzell
19. Grace Bay Club - © Steve Passmore
20. Ocean House - © Chip Riegel
