19 Best Luxury Resorts in the Pacific Northwest for Busy Families
Feeling overwhelmed trying to plan the perfect family vacation in the Pacific Northwest? It can be hard to pick the perfect hotel that will be a great fit for your family, offer the right amount of luxury, and be a good value for the spend. Don’t worry, I’ve done all of the research (and tested them myself) so you don’t have! We love the Pacific Northwest so much we decided to move here. But it all started with one amazing luxury resort stay! I can’t wait to share our favorite luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families to make your next vacation a dream!
Idaho
Idaho is an amazing destination if you are looking for the perfect luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families. With high end properties offering a mix of relaxing and outdoorsy activities, you will be able to unwind and disconnect.
Idaho Rocky Mountain Resort
A little over three hours from Boise, the Idaho Rocky Mountain Resort near Stanley, Idaho is the perfect luxury getaway for active families who want a turnkey vacation. This all-inclusive resort is every bit as luxurious as it is outdoorsy back-country fun.
Accommodations
The ranch provides a variety of restored cabins and lodge rooms that blend historic Western charm with modern comfort. Each includes a private bath—featuring Oakley stone showers or deep bathtubs—electric heat, and cozy fireplaces.
Amenities
Despite being an Idaho transplant, I am more than happy to admit that I’m ‘fake outdoorsy’. Give me an amazing mountain view, a good book, and a glass of wine and I am content. Which is why you’ll find me soaking in Idaho Rocky Mountain Resort’s heated natural spring pool instead of enjoying most of the properties other amenities. For more active families there is a fully stocked pond for fly fishing (catch and release only), yoga classes, a pickleball court, and mountain biking.
My favorite family friendly amenity? Three nights a week the staff organizes activities for children ages five and up on the front lawn so that exhausted parents can get a much needed break. All you have to do is sign up earlier in the day! While your little ones are having the time of their life on the front porch, you can head indoors to enjoy the five star dining experience that is included in your stay. That’s right, Idaho Rocky Mountain Resort doesn’t just offer five star luxury in an out of this world gorgeous setting, it is also all inclusive. And trust me when I say you aren’t going to want to skip a meal!
What to Do Nearby
All your meals are included, including a picnic lunch which is the perfect motivation to get outside and enjoy the nearby Sawtooth Mountains. Even if it is hard to want to leave the property! Some of our favorite things to do in Stanley, Idaho include spending the day at Redfish Lake. You can rent a boat from the Redfish Lodge or just enjoy splashing around on the rocky shore. If you are looking for more of a challenge, Fishhook Creek trail is one of our favorites in the area with kids.
Sun Valley Inn & Lodge
No list of the best luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families would be complete without a mention of the Sun Valley Inn and Lodge in Ketchum, Idaho. While this luxury resort is best known for it’s world class ski slopes, I will let you in on a little secret: the best time to visit Sun Valley is any time you have a long weekend!
Accommodations
There are so many options for a luxury family stay when you stay at Sun Valley. You can rent on property condos either through the hotel’s website or AirBnB which will include access to all of the onsite amenities. Since condos are owned individually just be aware that the finishes and furnishing is highly variable. Because of how fantastic the property itself is we prefer to stay in one of the hotel rooms. Our favorite is the king suite in the Lodge which includes a separate living room with pull out couch that is perfect for families.
Amenities
So why do we like staying on property instead of in one of the condos? For the pools of course! What better way to start your day then to throw on a bathrobe and saunter down to the perfectly heated outdoor pool at the Sun Valley Lodge. I am not exaggerating when I tell you the pool, which is typically heated to 1054 degrees Fahrenheit is always the perfect temperature no matter what the season. It is honestly the bar I hold all other hotel pools too and I still haven’t found one that lives up to the standard the Sun Valley Inn & Lodge has set! And there isn’t just one pool, there are two! One for guests in the Inn and one in the Lodge. Guests in the condos still have access to the pools but pools are more fun when you can just roll downstairs and hop in!
There is also an arcade and bowling, an onsite movie theater, and multiple restaurants and shops in a quaint outdoor shopping plaza. Oh right, and there is skiing! Sun Valley is home to world class ski slopes and instructors making it the perfect place to introduce your kids to the sport. We are more sledding through the snow so we like to go riding in a horse drawn sleigh but we’ve all taken lessons at Sun Valley and loved how easy it was to navigate and how friendly the staff was.
What to Do Nearby
One of the best things about staying at Sun Valley is that you really don’t have to leave the property. Unfortunately you are going to want to! Ketchum is a charming mountain town that is going to lure you away from the resort. With tons of five star restaurants and luxury shops, you’ll find yourself having as much fun off property as you do on. We love to spend a lazy afternoon strolling Ketchum before grabbing an early dinner at our favorite restaurant, Rickshaw. More adventurous families will want to stretch their legs biking or hiking around Ketchum. One great way to do it is to make lunch reservations at the Roundhouse, one of the resort’s restaurants. You’ll need to take a gondola up to the restaurant and then you can enjoy gorgeous mountain views. When you are done eating, stretch your legs on the trail before hoping back on the gondola and heading back into town!
Shore Lodge
One of my favorite luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families is the Shore Lodge. Located just two hours north of Boise in McCall, Idaho, the Shore Lodge is perfect for busy families looking for a quick weekend getaway complete with luxury suites, lake views, and outstanding heated pools.
Accommodations
The Shore Lodge is perfect for families who want a home away from home feeling. Even the smallest rooms include a separate living and sleeping area. Couches in the bedroom fold out to a queen size bed. Not every room is the same and some come with small dining spaces as well. Make sure to call the front desk to make requests prior to arriving.
The Shore Lodge is one of those times when splurging a little extra for a room with a view is absolutely worth it. Make sure to get a lake facing view and enjoy sunset on your balcony!
Amenities
For a small boutique hotel, the Shore Lodge goes above and beyond to find the types of amenities you’d expect a large 5-star luxury chain. Private movie theater you can book for your family for free? Check! Cookies delivered to your room each night? Check! A game room with ping pong and shuffle board? Check! There are also free bike rentals, paddle boards and kayaks to rent for a fee, and nightly s’mores to satisfy your families sweet tooth. If you are looking for something a bit healthier than cookies and s’mores, the Shore Lodge has two onsite restaurants, a steakhouse and family friendly grill serving up pizzas and burgers with a beautiful lake view.
But our favorite family friendly amenities are the heated pools and hot tubs and the lakeside beach. Looking for a little solo time? The Shore Lodge has one of the most gorgeous spas I’ve ever spent the day in.
What to Do Nearby
Honestly, if you are just coming to McCall for a quick weekend, I recommend you spend as much time at the Shore Lodge as possible to relax and enjoy all of the onsite amenities. We love to spend a day on the water either on the hotel’s paddle boards or on one of their speed boats. After that we like to unwind on the beach with some s’mores. If you absolutely insist on leaving the property, you can enjoy a stroll through scenic McCall or hit one of the trails in Ponderosa State Park.
Oregon
Allison Inn & Spa
Less than an hour away from Portland, the Allison Inn & Spa delivers on a luxurious getaway in the Pacific Northwest that is perfect for families. The views of the Willamette Valley can’t be beat!
Accommodations
While the Allison is geared towards adults seeking a relaxing getaway (*hint hint* book that adult’s only weekend!) the oversized rooms and suites make it perfect for families looking for a serene getaway. Our favorite room to stay in is the one bedroom suite which offers separation for kids and parents and includes a sofa bed in the living room.
Amenities
My favorite way to spend the day at the Allison is by starting the day in their Summer Garden Yoga class before checking into the spa for a relaxing massage and some down time in the steam room. While I’m relaxing, the kids are enjoying the indoor pool and hot tub.
What to Do Nearby
While the Oregon wine region is a big draw for adults, many wineries around Willamette Valley are family-friendly and offer great outdoor spaces where kids can roam. Some of our favorites to explore when staying at the Allison include the Sokol Blosser Winery which frequently has live music, Willamette Valley Vineyards with it’s kid friendly lemonade stand, and Alder Ridge Vineyard with it’s kid’s playarea.
Brasada Ranch
Brasada Ranch is located in the heart of Central Oregon, just about 2 hours (about 120 miles) from Portland and less than 20 minutes northeast of bend. Brasada Ranch stands out for its ability to provide a luxurious yet laid-back family experience. The spacious accommodations allow for families to enjoy time together without feeling crowded, and the variety of amenities ensure that there’s always something for everyone. This is the perfect escape for busy families who want to reconnect without the stress of having to plan every minute of a vacation! We’ve only been to Brasada Ranch once but I am dying to go back!
Accommodations
Brasada Ranch truly is one of the most luxurious Pacific Northwest resorts for families with a variety of large and well appointed accommodations to choose from. Families can stay in two-to-four bedroom homes for rent on property. You’ll love having the flexibility to cook your own meals or just enjoy a glass of wine on the wraparound porches. You can even bring along your dog so the whole family can enjoy the vacation! Leaving the kids at home? There are a variety of rooms and cabins that are perfect for a romantic couple’s retreat.
Amenities
When I think luxury family resort the first thing that comes to mind are properties where you will be just as happy staying on property the entire time as you will leaving to explore. Brasada Ranch is definitely somewhere you can come and unwind without needing to leave. From horseback riding to the heated pool, archery, s’mores, and the kids only hideout (yes adults can come to keep an eye on little ones), your kids will never get bored! Adults will enjoy the 18-hole championship golf course and spa.
What to Do Nearby
You don’t have to leave but with Bend beckoning you, you might want to! Some of our favorite things to do around Brasada Ranch include floating the Deschutes River, hiking in Smith Rock State Park, and enjoying the vibe that is Bend, OR.
Hallmark Resort & Spa cannon Beach
One of my favorite luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families is the Hallmark Resort and Spa. It is also one of my favorite Oregon Coast hotels! Located just under two hours away from Portland, this is the perfect resort for a quick weekend getaway but offers more than enough to entertain families for an entire week. We’ve been staying at the Hallmark for years and I’ve enjoyed every trip! It’s the perfect luxury family resort to use as your home base on the Oregon Coast.
Accommodations
The Hallmark Inn Cannon Beach offers a variety of comfortable, spacious accommodations that are ideal for families. Rooms range from standard suites to oceanfront rooms, providing ample space for families to spread out and unwind. Many of the suites are equipped with kitchenettes or full kitchens, allowing you to prepare meals at your convenience, which is a huge bonus for families traveling with young children.
Amenities
One of our favorite services the hotel offers, is a family s’mores setup. The hotel will help you with the bonfire and provide the s’mores and chairs. All you have to do is stroll down to the beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset! If your kids aren’t into sugar and beaches (what?!), there is also a fantastic indoor heated pool. It’s perfect for overcast days or if you just need some unwinding time.
What to Do Nearby
No stay at the Hallmark would be complete without enjoying Cannon Beach and the famed Haystack Rock. Our favorite way to enjoy the beach is during one of the hotel’s s’mores nights. But you can’t miss visiting Haystack at low tide to see the tide pools. The Oregon Coast is full of tide pool gems and great beaches! Another great option for families is hiking in nearby Ecola State Park. The views are seriously out of this world!
Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa
Just under two hours away from Portland lies the perfect family escape, the Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, in Pacific City, Oregon.
Accommodations
Rooms feature a rustic yet modern aesthetic, with large windows framing breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can choose from a variety of room options, including oceanfront suites, cozy lodge rooms, and private cottages. Each space comes equipped with high-end amenities like gas fireplaces, luxurious bedding, and premium bath products, ensuring a restful stay. Our favorite family friendly accommodations are the two-and-three bedroom cottages. Some cottages are even pet friendly if you want to bring fido!
Amenities
Want to know the most unique amenity I’ve ever encountered at a luxury hotel? It has to be the adventure coaches at the Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa. The coaches will help you craft your perfect family adventure on the Oregon Coast. Talk about a stress free way to plan a vacation! If adventure isn’t your speed, you can enjoy the luxury onsite spa, fitness center, or pool. And since the property is located directly on the beach, a scenic stroll is always available to you.
What to Do Nearby
The Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area and eponymous hike is one of the most iconic things to do during your stay at the Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa. This 1.5 mile moderate hike offers breathtaking views and more than one Instagram photo opp.
Sunriver Resort
Located 25 minutes from Bend and about 4 hours from Portland, is the epitome of a family friendly luxury resort, the Sunriver Resort.
Accommodations
Accommodations at Sunriver Resort are diverse, ranging from cozy lodge rooms to expansive vacation homes, offering plenty of space for families. Families will likely opt for the vacation homes which you can book directly through Sunriver or AirBnB. However, the lodge offers great suites which include kitchenettes and can accommodate up to 6 people. Guests who stay in vacation homes will have access to all of the same great amenities as guests who stay at the lodge so you can’t go wrong either way!
Amenities
What can’t you do at Sunriver? From 40 miles of paved trails to the Cove Aquatic Center which offers indoor and outdoor pools for a year around experience there is so much for families to do at Sunriver! This is another one of those resorts where you can check in and check out because the resort has everything your family is going to need. You can easily fill a week worth of activities with the horseback riding, golf, pools, and outdoors activities! A really unexpected perk for us was the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. I’m dying to sign the kids up for the summer camps!
What to Do Nearby
Nearby, families can explore the Deschutes River, which offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The resort is also a short drive from Mount Bachelor, one of Oregon’s top ski resorts, providing excellent winter sports options.
Tetherow Resort
Another luxury family resort near Bend, Oregon, Tetherow is a winner of the Conde Nast reader’s choice awards for a reason. This modern mountain retreat offers a perfect balance of comfort, recreation, and natural beauty.
Accommodations
Guests can choice from lodge rooms and luxury vacation rentals, but families will want to book the luxury vacation rentals. As with the other resorts we’ve recommend near Bend, Oregon, guests who stay in the vacation homes have access to all of Tetherow Resort’s amenities. Tetherow offers the perfect blend of full sized home with turn key amenities so you can enjoy a relaxing but active vacation!
Amenities
The heated outdoor pool means year around swimming for families! And the fire pits mean you can indulge in some s’mores after your swim. The real draw to Tetherow though is the golf! Ranked the #57 course in the USA by Golf Digest and one of Golfweek’s 2025 Top Resort Golf Courses in the U.S., Tetherow boasts an 18-hole championship semi-private course with a distinctive layout by David McLay Kidd – the award-winning architect of Bandon Dunes and Castle Course in Scotland
What to Do Nearby
Tetherow’s location is a major perk! It’s just 7 minutes from downtown Bend, where you’ll find local shops, restaurants, and family attractions like the High Desert Museum and Bend Rock Gym. In the summer, families can float down the Deschutes River, bike the Phil’s Trail system, or hike in the nearby Cascade Mountains. In winter, Mt. Bachelor, one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier ski areas, is only 20 minutes away, offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing.
Washington
You can’t make a list of the best luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families without sharing some of the best resorts in Washington. We truly have fallen in love with the state through our numerous vacations. It is the perfect mix of outdoors adventure, great restaurants, and luxury hotels!
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Tucked on the tranquil southern shores of Hood Canal, Alderbrook Resort & Spa sits roughly two hours from Seattle.
Accommodations
This storied resort, in operation since 1913, offers around 77 guest rooms and 16 two-bedroom cottages, plus one inviting one-bedroom cottage. Rooms feature cozy details such as window seats, balconies or patios, luxurious linens, oversized bathrobes, Keurig coffee makers, free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and aromatic bath amenities. The cottages truly feel like private beach houses. They are 600–650 sq ft with fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces, living areas, DVD players, and sleep up to six (Queen, King, sleeper sofa). Two of these cottages are pet-friendly for an extra fee.
Amenities
Alderbrook has amenities for every member of the family! Enjoy the heated saltwater indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna and steam room—all overlooking the canal. The award-winning spa offers indulgent treatments like basalt‑stone massages, marine algae wraps, facials, and more. The Waterfront Center offers kayak, paddleboard, hydrocycle, pontoon boat rentals, plus moorage for private boats. There are private hiking loops across the street, forest bathing trails, geocaching, and lawn games. Kids will love the game room with Xbox! They’ll also love the crafting kits offered in partnership with the Children’s Museum.
What to Do Nearby
A short drive brings you to Twanoh State Park (about 5 miles), which is ideal for beach walks, picnics, hiking, swimming, and birdwatching. Other nearby adventures include exploring parts of Olympic National Park, hiking Staircase, or spending time at Lake Cushman. If you have never been to Olympic National Park it is an absolute must do that belongs on your bucketlist! Check out our list of the best family friendly hikes in Olympic.
Four Season Hotel Seattle
Set at 99 Union Street, the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is truly in Seattle—right downtown. You’re steps away from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum. This is a very different kind of luxury family stay but is fantastic nonetheless!
Accommodations
The hotel features 147 guest rooms across the first 10 floors, with 36 private residences occupying the upper stories. Families can choose from double beds, a king bed with roll away bed, or the two bedroom suite. Updated in 2019, rooms reflect the natural Pacific Northwest aesthetic, with wood accents, blue-gray tones, and textured cloud-like wallpaper. Amenities include deep-soaking tubs, marble bathrooms, built-in bathroom TVs, L’Occitane toiletries, in-room Nespresso machines, minibars, and personalized touches like Coffee Concierge morning deliveries.
Amenities
The hotel offers a heated infinity-edge rooftop pool, the only one in Seattle, with an adjacent hot tub and firepit—open year-round and perfect for both lounging and taking in panoramic views. How cool is it to brag about how you swam in Seattle’s only rooftop pool?! Other standout features include a full-service spa with Pacific Northwest–inspired treatments and couples’ suites, a 24-hour fitness center with sweeping bay views, and the Coffee Concierge delivering your morning brew directly to your room.
The hotel also offers children’s welcome programs with treats, kid-size robes, and DVDs. Additional family services include cribs, rollaways, high chairs, baby-proofing items, and babysitting on request.
What to Do Nearby
Located in downtown Seattle there is just so much to do! One of our favorite and unexpected things to do with kids is to visit the Chihuly Museum. Chihuly is hands down my favorite artist and the intricate glass shapes are sure to capture children’s attention.
George Washington inn
George Washington Inn is located near Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula, approximately 2 hours west of Seattle by car—a scenic drive across Puget Sound followed by a stretch of Highway 101. It is a great homebase for visiting Olympic National Park and Hurricane Ridge.
Accommodations
The inn offers five luxurious suites, each with private baths and sweeping views of both the Olympic Mountains and the ocean that are perfect for families. Standout rooms such as the Presidential Suite, General Washington Suite, Mount Vernon Retreat, Surveyor Retreat, and Martha Washington Suite feature amenities like jetted two-person spa tubs, all-season fireplaces, four-poster king beds, verandas or balconies, and some even include kitchenettes. Guests are welcomed each morning with a generous home-cooked breakfast, often prepared with culinary lavender from the inn’s own farm, accompanied by house-roasted “Cup of George” coffee.
Amenities
Set on a 10-acre lavender farm, the property offers walking paths through lush lavender, opportunities to purchase lavender products in the farm gift shop, and views of visiting wildlife such as deer and eagles. The inn also features a cozy library, a great room with board games, evening refreshments like cookies and tea, and attention to detail from the friendly owners, Dan and Janet. Guests particularly adore the freshly roasted coffee, elegantly savory breakfasts, and thoughtful hospitality
What to Do Nearby
Located 15 minutes from downtown Port Angeles, the George Washington Inn is a perfect homebase for day hiking in Olympic National Park and a trip to Canada! Yes, you read that right, Canada! One of our favorite adventures from Port Angeles was taking the ferry to Victoria, Canada. You can visit Butchart Gardens, eat some amazing fish and chips, and spend the day strolling around gorgeous Victoria. We even saw a whale breech on our ferry ride back to Port Angeles!
Salish Lodge & Spa
One of my favorite luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families is the Salish Lodge and Spa, located about 40 minutes east of downtown Seattle.
Accommodations
Guests stay in one of 86 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, each featuring luxurious touches such as gas fireplaces, oversized soaking tubs or spa-like showers, and plush gel memory foam mattresses topped with feather bedding. Many rooms also offer balconies or patios with serene river or waterfall views. Rooms can be arranged with cribs or rollaways, and the lodge is pet-friendly too.
Amenities
The Spa at Salish Lodge is an oasis of rest and renewal, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler among the “Top 50 Hotel Spas in the U.S.” It offers treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, soaking pools, steam showers, and a Hidden Terrace for serene yoga sessions by the falls. Many treatments utilize herbs from the lodge’s garden and honey from its own apiary. This is absolutely the place to indulge in a little parent only relaxation while the kids enjoy the Snoqualmie Falls or the nearby Railroad Museum.
What to Do Nearby
Walking around historic downtown Snoqualmie is one of my favorite things to do when staying at the Salish Lodge. I am a sucker for a charming main street!
Skamania Lodge
Conveniently located 45 minutes away from Portland, the Skamania Lodge is your home away from home in the Columbia River Gorge.
Accommodations
Set amidst 175 wooded acres in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge offers a wide range of cozy and elegant lodging. Choose from classic ridge-top lodge rooms with forest or river views, or elevate your stay in one of the luxury treehouses introduced in 2017 — complete with modern comforts like a small kitchenette, s’mores supplies, private fire pits, and cozy robes. Kids will absolutely love the luxury treehouses!
Amenities
Skamania Lodge brings together relaxation and adventure under one roof. Including indoor and outdoor saltwater hot tubs, a recently renovated pool and spa, and fitness facilities. Our favorite is the Skamania Lodge Adventures which offers seven ziplines and sky bridges, a self-guided aerial park, axe throwing, and e-bike rentals (for a fee). We also enjoy the Backyard Golf Center where kids can enjoy mini golf and lawn games.
What to Do Nearby
Families will want to venture out to the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler for a scenic paddleboat cruise along the river or go hiking in nearby Beacon Rock State Park for panoramic views of the river.
Suncadia Resort
The Suncadia Resort is an easy 90 minute drive from Seattle, nestled in the Cascade Mountains between Cle Elum and Roslyn. Owned by Hyatt and extra perk of Suncadia is that you can book with Hyatt points (OMG!!)!
Accommodations
Suncadia offers a wide range of lodging styles, from cozy lodge rooms and suites to spacious vacation rentals, charming chalets, and trailhead condos. Many accommodations provide serene forest or river views with full kitchens and ample living space—perfect for families needing extra room.
Amenities
Suncadia offers visitors over 40 miles of hiking and biking trails and two championship golf courses. Kids will love the two water slides, lazy river, and shallow pool while adults will enjoy the world-class spa treatments. Onsite parks such as Dawson Park offer playgrounds, sports courts, disc golf, and a bike pump track. In summer, daily kids’ programming includes tie-dye, crafts, junior ranger quests, and community events such as s’mores by the fire and Barnyard BBQs. During winter, activities shift to sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and cozy fireside fun. The VIP: Kids Rule package offers free kids’ meals with adult purchase, free bike rentals, and bonus activities—even free overnight accommodation for kids under 12 in some packages
What to Do Nearby
Families staying at Suncadia Resort are going to want to enjoy nearby Cle Elum. Our favorite thing includes biking on the Coal Mine Trail, a flat family friendly trail that stretches from Cle Elum to Roslyn. Its perfect for young families and totally suitable for strollers or bike trailers.
British Columbia
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is nestled in Clayoquot Sound, on Vancouver Island’s west coast, within a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. Guests must take a 45-minute seaplane flight from Vancouver or a 35-minute boat ride from Tofino to reach this secluded paradise.
Accommodations
The lodge offers 25 luxurious canvas glamping tents elegantly perched along the forest and shoreline, each furnished with king-size beds, plush duvets, private decks, and heated bathroom floors, with many also offering outdoor cedar showers. Families with children aged six and up are warmly accommodated and smaller children’s tents, or adjoining-family tents can be set up for families.
Amenities
The stay is truly all-inclusive, covering meals, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and many guided experiences. Dining shines with fresh, local Pacific Northwest cuisine but is made kid friendly through the candy bar and hot chocolate deliveries. The spa, known as Healing Grounds, features a waterfront massage tent that is absolute dreamy, cedar hot tubs, sauna, yoga studio, and treatment rooms. Horseback riding, fly-fishing, canyoning, and heli-adventures including heli-hiking to glaciers—offering unforgettable “firsts” for many guests. But don’t sleep on some of the more traditional kid-friendly activities like archery. We had an absolutely amazing time pretending we were modern day Robin Hoods!
What to Do Nearby
There really is no nearby and that is the draw to Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge! The all inclusive experience allows you to fully immerse yourself in the resort, let the staff handle all of the details, and connect with your family!
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Fairmont Chateau Whistler is situated in Whistler, British Columbia. You might have heard of it for it’s world class skiing!? But I will let you in on a secret, we prefer to visit the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in the off season!
Accommodations
The resort boasts 519 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including elegant one- and two-bedroom suites that offer additional space for families. The elevated Fairmont Gold rooms and suites provide exclusive perks like private check-in, a relaxing lounge, and personalized service.
Amenities
Guests, especially ones with young children, will enjoy the 60-ft heated lap pool, n indoor/outdoor leisure pool and four rejuvenating hot tubs. One of the most unique experiences is the kid’s treasure hunt. Kids can pick up the treasure hunt map from the front desk. With the Treasure Hunt Map in hand, young explorers are invited to discover hidden clues throughout the hotel and surrounding grounds—turning their stay into a playful adventure. It’s a mix of exploration and discovery that’s fun, family-friendly! Such a fun idea at a hotel!
What to Do Nearby
In the winter, families will enjoy skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, tubing parks, ice skating, and the magical Vallea Lumina night walk. If you are like us and not really into winter sports, I recommend coming in the off season and enjoying the resort and hiking in Whistler.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Another amazing Whistler hotel makes the list of the best luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families! It’s really no surprise, Whistler is such a fantastic destination for families. Even if you aren’t big skiers!
Accommodations
Boasting 273 guest rooms and 95 suites, the Four Seasons balances rustic charm with modern luxury. Accommodations feature gas fireplaces, large balconies, deep-soaking tubs, plush bedding, rich wood tones, and spacious layouts ideal for families. For larger families or longer stays, private residences offer fully equipped kitchens, dining and living areas, and multiple bedrooms. They are perfect for home-away-from-home comfort in the mountains!
Amenities
Family amenity staples like daily s’mores by the fire, nightly movies in the library, and creative art or cooking classes will keep kids entertained and give parents a chance to relax. Kids will also love the child sized bath robes and stuffies at check in. In the winter, families will love the convenience of skiing in/out, especially with young children!
What to Do Nearby
We love spending time in nearby Whistler Village. Families will enjoy shopping and dining on the pedestrian only street. For families looking for more of an outdoors experience, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is an 11-minute ride that offers of glaciers, forests, and a stunning alpine valley.
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
One of my favorite luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families is Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. Honestly it belongs on a ‘best of’ list for luxury resorts around the world it is just so special! The resort is extremely remote. Guests typically fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Port Hardy (about a 1-hour charter flight), then continue via a 20-minute floatplane directly to the resort
Accommodations
The resort features just nine wooden cabins—six waterfront and three forest-facing—each about 700 sq ft. Cabins offer two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living/lounge area, wet bar, coffee station, and a private patio. The cabins are perfect for families, especially because Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort doesn’t have a minimum age requirement. Even the littlest guests are welcome here!
Amenities
Despite its off-grid location, Nimmo Bay delivers modern comfort. The main lodge floats on the bay and houses the dining room, bar, games room, fitness area, and gift shop. Guests enjoy two outdoor cedar hot tubs, a floating sauna, a waterfall plunge pool, and cozy floating fire dock with Adirondack chairs and blankets.
The Kids in the Wild enhancement offers a full-day camp-style program including beachcombing, nature crafts, guide training, and ending with dinner and s’mores by the fire. Cabins include thoughtful touches like kid-sized robes, coloring books, and journals. For parents seeking solo time, the resort offers nanny services. A babysitter in the middle of no where, talk about special!
What to Do Nearby
There is no nearby! You are going to enjoy kayaking off the dock at the resort, wildlife excursions like grizzly bear excursions, and heli-adventures to glaciers. If you are looking for a resort that is a destination in and of itself, Nimmo Bay is for you!
Map of the Best Luxury Resorts in the Pacific Northwest for Families
What a list!
Talk about some of the best luxury resorts in the Pacific Northwest for families! I hope you are as ready to book your next vacation after reading this list as I am!
