At family hotels and resorts worldwide, kids stay and eat free (2026)

It’s no secret: Family vacation costs can add up quickly. Even the most budget-friendly trip can drain your wallet.

So when you can save money on necessities, it’s always a good thing, especially if it frees up cash for some fun extras. If you’re planning a spring or summer vacation or just looking for a weekend getaway, keep an eye out for the following offers and promotions for hotels where kids stay And eat for free.

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HolidayInn property

Kids stay and eat free at Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Select and Holiday Inn Resort hotels worldwide. Here’s how it works: Up to two children 18 and under stay free with up to two adults at American hotel properties. Children 11 and under eat free when ordering from the children’s menu in the hotel restaurant. This offer is available for up to two children per parent, per meal, and adults must order a main course from the menu. The deal is also available at Holiday Inn properties in Europe and Asia with slightly different age ranges.

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In the US, there is a Holiday Inn property for every type of family vacation. If you’re heading to a national park, consider properties like Holiday Inn La Verkin-Zion Park and Holiday Inn Estes Park. If you’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday or are just a fan of US history, the Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview and Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall are good choices.

Hilton All-Inclusive Resort

Book by March 31, 2026, to take advantage of Hilton’s Kids & Teens Stay Free promotion at select all-inclusive resorts. The deal includes free stay and meals for up to two children or teenagers (aged 17 and under) per room, with a minimum stay of three nights for travel between April 15 and October 31, 2026.

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Participating properties include the beachfront Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort, with multiple pools, a kids’ and teens’ club, a spa with a relaxing hydrotherapy circuit, and five dining options that include an extraordinary Asian show kitchen. The new All-Inclusive Zemi Miches Punta Cana Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a water park, kids’ club, state-of-the-art fitness center and juice bar, and a prime location in the growing region of the Dominican Republic.

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort; Hilton Cancun, All-Inclusive Resort; and the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort are also participating in the promotion.

Mohonk Mountain House

Mohonk Mountain House—located in New York State and one of our favorite all-inclusive resorts in the US—offers free stay and eat deals for kids at various points throughout the year, but you have to pick up the phone to get them. Call 855-883-3798 for call-only service, where one child ages four to 12 can stay and eat free per paying adult, with a limit of two children per room. This deal is available this year at the Hudson Valley resort for stays February 16 to 21, March 27 to April 11, and midweek during the summer, with a two-night minimum.

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Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort

Kids 12 and under always stay, eat, and play free at this sister all-inclusive property in Turks and Caicos. Alexandra Resort is located right along the white sands of Providenciales’ famous Grace Bay and offers amenities such as water trampolines, snorkeling equipment, kayaks and paddle boards. Blue Haven Resort offers its own private beach and water sports facilities. Guests have access to all restaurants and amenities at both resorts, and a free shuttle operates between the two properties.

Conrad Punta de Mita

A two-mile beach, pools and waterslides, and a game room are some of the family-friendly amenities at Conrad Punta de Mita. And when families stay at this resort located along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, kids under 12 can eat free at its restaurant when accompanied by an adult ordering an entree. (Note: This benefit does not apply to room service.) Children also enjoy free access to the Turi Kids Club, which hosts a variety of daily activities for young guests aged four to 12 years.

Brando

Located on the Tetiaroa atoll in French Polynesia, The Brando resort is a dream vacation spot. Imagine days spent swimming, snorkeling, rowing, and learning about Polynesian nature and culture. This is definitely not a budget-friendly vacation, but the budget is made a little easier with the resort’s kids offering free flights, stays and meals. For travel dates from 12 February 2026 to 31 March 2028, children under 12 enjoy free flights to Tetiaroa, villa accommodation, daily dining and resort activities when traveling with their parents.

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