Top 10 Family-Friendly Resorts In Manzanillo, Mexico - Updated 2024

Melanie
Melanie 
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There are plenty of family-friendly things to do, see and explore in Manzanillo, Mexico. Located in the state of Colima on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Manzanillo boasts beautiful sandy beaches, lush natural parks and attractions for kids of all ages. Known as the Sailfish Capital of the World, this bustling city has played host to international fishing competitions. Top family-friendly attractions include Iguanario Archundia, where you can meet friendly iguanas and Natura Camp, which is an ecological park where you can indulge in extreme sports, including hiking and ziplining. Surfers can catch a perfect wave at Miramar Playa. Are you planning a family vacation? Read on for the top family-friendly resorts in Manzanillo, Mexico.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.

1. Barceló Karmina - All Inclusive (from USD 189)

Make your family holiday perfect at Barceló Karmina - All Inclusive, a five-star beachfront resort surrounded by tropical greens. It offers well-appointed family suites with a seating-dining area where you can enjoy your meals together. Families have access to the outdoor pool and a kids’ pool. The restaurant also serves kids meals and has a kid-friendly buffet.

Complimentary activities include themed dinner nights, evening entertainment and live music to keep everyone in the family entertained. Babysitting and child services are available at extra charges for parents seeking a little quiet time.

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Barceló Karmina - All Inclusive

Wifi Available

Address: Avenida Vista Linda Hermosa 13 Peninsula
1.27 km (0.8 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

2. Tesoro Manzanillo All Inclusive (from USD 426)

Tesoro Manzanillo All Inclusive is a luxurious family-friendly resort fronting a beautiful beach. This four-star property boasts spacious family rooms and master suites with stunning ocean views. Children can head for glorious swims in the outdoor pool while parents enjoy downtime at the spa and wellness centre. Other facilities at the resort that kids will love are the evening entertainment, a kids’ club, a children’s playground, and the delicious buffet spread, plus daily a la carte breakfast.

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Tesoro Manzanillo All Inclusive

Wifi Available

Address: Seccion Audiencia L-1 Peninsula de Santiago
2.03 km (1.3 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre Business centre

3. Las Hadas by Brisas (from USD 238)

Treat your family to luxury at Las Hadas by Brisas, a five-star beachfront resort with spectacular ocean views. The property has an indoor pool for all ages and a children’s playground to entertain the little tykes. If you love sports, the resort has a wide range of recreational activities on offer for an additional charge. These include windsurfing, diving, and golf. Then, rest and relax in spacious family rooms before bringing the young ones to the kids’ club.

There are babysitting and child services provided with extra charges, so parents can enjoy a relaxing session at the spa or refreshing soaks in the adults-only outdoor pool.

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Las Hadas by Brisas

Wifi Available

Address: Avenida Vista Hermosa
2.01 km (1.3 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

4. Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo (from USD 118)

Have an enjoyable family vacation at Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo. It’s a four-star resort on the stunning Santiago Bay in Miramar Beach. It boasts an aqua park with a fantastic pirate boat surrounded by life-sized octopus tentacles, water cannons and water slides — an ideal spot for kid’s to have fun.

Families looking to get a bit more active on holiday can head to the game hall and indulge in wall climbing, rappelling, and camping. After an action-packed day, retreat to luxuriously appointed family rooms that come with a double bed, bunk beds and a comfy sofa to watch TV.

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Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo

Wifi Available

Address: Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid 15.5
4.27 km (2.7 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Non-smoking rooms Laundry Family rooms

Other family-friendly accommodations in Manzanillo, Mexico

5. Hotel Parotas Manzanillo (from USD 49)

This three-star resort near Miramar Beach has spacious family rooms and suites. They come with complimentary toiletries in the private bathroom and wardrobes to store extra luggage. Have a great time swimming in the outdoor pool with a shallow end. Kids will love playing at the children’s playground, while parents can indulge in recreational activities such as off-site snorkelling and fishing for an additional charge.

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Hotel Parotas Manzanillo

Wifi Available

Address: Calle Izcoatl, 10
6.87 km (4.3 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Room service 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms Fishing Free parking

6. Holiday Inn Express Manzanillo, an IHG Hotel (from USD 109)

Are you looking for a relaxing yet affordable family getaway? Then, book a room at Holiday Inn Express Manzanillo. Guests enjoy access to the outdoor heated swimming pool, where kids can swim even on chilly nights. The resort has outdoor play equipment for energetic kids and a poolside terrace to relax under the sun.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast of Mexican dishes and local favourites with family each morning. In addition to that, the resort has spacious family rooms with modern creature comforts and a flat-screen cable TV to keep the little ones entertained.

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Holiday Inn Express Manzanillo, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid 424 Zona Industrial Tepeixtles
5.08 km (3.2 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Garden Business centre Laundry Facilities for disabled guests

7. Hotelito Escondido (from USD 70)

Discover fun for everyone in the family at Hotelito Escondido that offers four-star luxury. Kids can have endless fun in the outdoor pool with a shallow end while parents relax on poolside sun loungers. The beachfront resort has well-furnished family rooms with a kitchenette that makes warming up food and preparing simple meals a breeze. Exciting resort activities include windsurfing, fishing and water sports on the beach.

Are you planning to go sightseeing? The property has a tour desk to assist guests in planning and booking excursions to family-themed attractions in the city.

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Hotelito Escondido

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Calle del Mar 67, Las brisas
3.74 km (2.4 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Fishing

8. Hotel La Pergola (from USD 121)

Give your family an unforgettable holiday at Hotel La Pergola, located a short drive from Manzanillo town centre. Accommodation-wise, the resort has spacious family suites with a separate living room and a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. Enjoy a great time at the beautiful outdoor pool with a shallow end for junior swimmers.

Best of all, the restaurant serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine and kids meals at an additional charge. Another attraction is the animal and birds exhibition at the resort that will wow the kids.

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Hotel La Pergola

Wifi Available

Address: Boulevard Miguel de Madrid Km. 11.5
443 meters (0.3 ft) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace

9. Hotel Rio Balsas (from USD 46)

Hotel Rio Balsas is a modern family-friendly resort located on the main street of Manzanilla. Spacious family rooms are air-conditioned and offer lovely views of the pool, garden and inner courtyard. Bring the family for a splashing good time at the outdoor pool before relaxing with drinks on the sun terrace.

Do you love exciting beach adventures? Santiago Beach and Olas Altas Beach are within walking distance of the resort, where you can go swimming, sunbathing and picnicking on sandy shores.

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Hotel Rio Balsas

Wifi Available

Address: Boulevard Licenciado Miguel De La Madrid Hurtado Kilómetro 13.5 Colonia Salahua
2.05 km (1.3 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Free parking Internet services

10. Sierra Mar All Inclusive at Tesoro Manzanillo (from USD 194)

Enjoy an epic family vacation in Sierra Mar All Inclusive at Tesoro Manzanillo, a luxurious resort with a private beach. It’s a perfect holiday playground for children as the resort has a kid’s pool and an outdoor pool with water slides. Spacious double rooms have a private balcony with ocean views. The all-inclusive resort offers thematic shows after dinner to entertain the family.

Head to nearby La Audiencia Beach, Las Hadas Beach, and Santiago Beach for fun-filled days under the sun. Active guests can indulge in thrilling water sports activities.

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Sierra Mar All Inclusive at Tesoro Manzanillo

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Avenida Audiencia, 1
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from Casino Riviera

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km)

Have fun with family in Manzanillo

Spending quality time together on a family vacation is a great way to create lasting memories. Why wait? Find the perfect accommodation from this handy list of the top family-friendly resorts in Manzanillo, Mexico.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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