Family-Friendly Spa Resorts & Hotels in Atlanta
Located in Alpharetta, The Hotel at Avalon is a wonderful stay for families. Photo by Bill Leffler
1.The Hotel at Avalon– Alpharetta
The Hotel at Avalon provides access to shopping, restaurants, and a movie theaterwithin walking distance. All rooms include a mini fridge and cribs are available upon request. Start your day at the lobby Starbucks, then explore thearea on complimentary bicycles, followed by a dip in the hotel’sswimming pool. Check outevents atAvalon, including live musicduringsummer, an Easter egg hunt, Santa visits, andholiday icerink.
2.Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort– Stone Mountain
The Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort at Stone Mountain Parkhas everything for a family-friendly getaway including golf courses, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, fitness center, and over 300pet-friendly rooms. Choose from multiple dining options including a coffee shop, poolside grill, and two restaurants. Since the hotel is located insideStone Mountain Park, enjoyhiking and biking trails, a playground, minigolf,and fishing. Purchase anattractions pass thatincludes a train ride, ropes course, 4D movie, dinosaur exhibit, and more.
3.Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta– Midtown
Synonymous with high-end luxury, the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel offers over 200 rooms and suites in an ornatebuilding. Cribs, rollaway beds, and highchairs available upon request. Call the concierge before check-in for a childproofed room, welcome cookies, a play tent, and kid-sized bathrobes. In addition to an indoor saltwater pool, sun terrace, and rooftop garden, this spa resortprovides a scavenger hunt and board games. Visit theHigh Museum of ArtandPiedmont Park, bothwithinwalking distance.
4.Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park– Downtown
Stay at thisall-suites hotel while visitingdowntown Atlanta tourist attractions. Start your day withfreemade-to-order breakfast, andorder a picnic box from the on-site deli to enjoy at Centennial Olympic Park. After touringnearby Georgia Aquarium, Children’s Museum of Atlanta, and World of Coca-Cola, kids can relax at the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel offers a complimentary evening reception with beverages and snacks. Cribsavailable upon request.
5.Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park– Downtown
The Omni Centennial Parkboasts 1,000 non-smoking rooms with turn-down service and cribs available upon request. At check-in, kids ages 10 and under receive a Omni Junior Chefs tote bag filled with healthy snacks, an activity book, and crayons. When children color and turn in the Say Goodnight to Hunger postcard, the spa resort donates a meal to someone in need. Check outfamily-friendly offers. Pack bathing suits as the heated outdoor swimming pool is openyear-round.
Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta bridges sports, fun, andsightseeing. Photo by Rebecca Leffler
6.Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta – Cumberland
What’s not to love aboutThe Battery Atlanta with tons of restaurants, events, and shopping? Stay on-site at the Omni Hotel Battery, withan outdoor pool and sun deck. Stay here when attending an Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park (or watch the game from your hotel window!). Cribsavailable upon request.Parents can use the fitness center or requestanin-room fitness kit. Kids ages 10 and under receive aJunior Chefs tote.
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The St. Regis Atlanta is the ultimate spa resort, with fun kid-friendlyamenities like an in-room camping setup.
7.The St. Regis Atlanta – Buckhead
The St. Regis Atlanta, another AAA Five Diamond Hotel, offers a luxegetaway for the family. Kids enjoy child-size robes andslippers, as well as milk and cookies with turndown service. The concierge provides a customitinerary to explore Atlanta, as well aspopcorn anddrinks forin-room movie nights. In addition to cribs and rollaway beds, thebutler service provides strollers andother related items. Enjoy the swimming pool, spa services, and afternoon tea at Astor Court. The hotel keeps a list of babysitters.
8.Courtland Grand Hotel – Downtown
Kids love the indoor pool with retractable roof at this downtown hotel. Request a crib free of charge or a rollaway bed for $25. Dogs under 40 pounds can stay fora non-refundablefee. After visiting nearby downtown attractions, like the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame and SkyView Atlanta, get a good night's sleep in the soundproof rooms.
Family-Friendly Spa Resorts & HotelsBeyond Metro Atlanta
9.The Inn at BarnsleyResort– Adairsville
Barnsley Resort, 60 miles northwest of Atlanta, provides the perfect backdrop for afamily retreat with inn rooms and pet-friendly cottages. Tour the restored gardens andruins of the 1848 Italianate villa, canoe, fish, hike, bike, and play disc golf. The resort offers an air rifle,axe throwing and archery classes, and horseback trail rides for older kids. Youngchildrenenjoyanimal encounters at the farm andcorral rides. Check out thesaltwater swimming pool, s’mores, family bingo,spa, fitness center, and more.
There'smany family activities at Callaway Resort and Gardens Lodge and Spa. Photo by Rebecca Leffler
10.Callaway Resort and Gardens Lodge and Spa – Pine Mountain
Nestled inCallaway Gardens,lies the Lodge and Spa.Dine at the Piedmont Room, Cason’s Tap Room, or enjoy other on-site restaurants. Ridebike trails, visit the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, watch the Birds of Prey show,zipline, enjoy beach activities, andmore. During summer, signup for theFamily Adventure program, enjoytrivia night, s’mores, and evening fireworks. Many families book two-bedroom cottages with screened-in porches, kitchens, andmore.
11.Great Wolf Lodge – LaGrange
All overnight stays at Great Wolf Lodge includeaccess to the 93,000-square-foot water park boasting slides, a lazy river, and wave pool. Non-water activities include gem mining, miniature golf, ropes course,climbing wall, andgaming den. Kids love the Wolf Den and KidCabin-themedsuites, both with bunk beds. There are multiple dining options on site; and food and drinks can be delivered to poolcabanas (available for rent). Attend kid-friendly events, such asstorytime, yoga, and character appearances.
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Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge's draw for families is nearby Margaritaville Fins Up Water Park.
12.Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge – Buford
Legacy Lodge at Lanier Islands includes aheated saltwater pool, fire pits, andgame room. Guests can bringdogs under 75 pounds for an additional $100fee. While Lanier Islands provides hiking trails, lake activities, and golf, the biggest draw during the summer is MargaritavilleFins Up Water Park. When booking your stay, look into packages that include tickets to the water park.
13.The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee– Greensboro
Children can sign the guest book, go on a scavenger hunt, and take a 10-minute locomotive ride. Reserve thein-room camping package—the spa resortsets up a tent with sleeping bag,flashlight, stuffed animal, and book. The Ritz KidsClubhouseprovides an aquarium,play space, andarcade games. Signup for the half-day or full-dayRitz Kids Lake Adventure with fishing, sports, and nature programs. Other hotel amenities include a swimming pool, tennis,bicycles, kayaks,paddleboards, as well asthe spa.
14.The Inn at Serenbe– Chattahoochee Hills
The 1,200-acre Serenbe community, south of downtown Atlanta,allows families to reconnect with nature. The Inn at Serenbe offers plush accommodationswith freebreakfast. Enjoyhorsebackrides, animal feedings, hayrides, hiking, and evening bonfires (with s’mores). During June and July, book a five-night stay for a guaranteed spotat Camp Serenbe(extra $350 fee) forages 3-12. Meanwhile, parents can relax at the spa, take yoga, or eat at afarm-to-table restaurant.
Unless noted, photos courtesy of the resorts and hotels
