Sunterra is a launch pad for family adventures and not just because it’s like having a resort in your backyard. Sunterra’s excellent Katy location puts you at the center of the Houston area’s many attractions, so a staycation is as easy as booking a great family-friendly hotel. Here are some of our favorites:
Hyatt Place Houston — Sugar Land
Overlooking Brooks Lake, the hotel features rooms with separate living areas, an outdoor pool, fitness center and complimentary breakfast. Fur babies are welcome if you don’t want to leave Fido at home. You also get easy access to Sugar Land’s many attractions such as the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, Constellation Field and Smart Financial Centre.
Less than 30 minutes from Katy, the Westin Houston Memorial City offers everything you love about Westin hotels and more. There’s a rooftop infinity pool, beautifully appointed rooms with flat-screen televisions and an onsite Starbucks. Kids can sleep in their own teepee if you choose the Indoor Camping Package. They also get plush armadillo to cuddle and keep and a free breakfast.
Kids will love this colorful hotel with spacious rooms and a rooftop pool. Lounge on the sun deck, grab something from the snack bar and stargaze on the terrace. The hotel is pet-friendly. Once you’ve unpacked, check out Discovery Green, The Galleria and Minute Maid Park.
Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
Situated a mere half mile from The Galleria, this upscale hotel is warm and welcoming. There’s a pool and fitness center as well as an onsite restaurant. In the morning, hit Java Jive for coffee and juice before heading out for a day of shopping or a stroll through the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center.
Yes, it’s fancy, but kids will have a ball here. Choose the Stay and Play Family Getaway package featuring a nightly in-room movie, gifts for the kids and a calendar full of on-site activities for families. There are three pools, a spa for adults, onsite restaurants and trails that lead to Memorial Park.
Got theater-loving kids? The Lancaster is the only hotel in the heart of Houston’s Theater District. Book a staycation package and get complimentary snacks, $75 food credit at the onsite restaurant, complimentary breakfast buffet and discounted tickets to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Don’t forget to reserve a spot for afternoon tea before heading to one of Houston’s many theaters.
The chances of you getting your kids away from this hotel’s Texas-shaped lazy river are slim but not impossible. The hotel also boasts an infinity pool, onsite restaurant and fitness room. Discovery Green is across the street. The Theater District, Museum District and Toyota Center are minutes away.
Think Houston is the only place with resort-style hotels? Think again. The Woodlands Resort boasts spacious rooms with balconies or pool walkouts. Forest Oasis Waterpark & Lazy River offers year-round fun with water slides, resort-style pools, lazy river and spray park. Daily resort activities for families include karaoke, chalk art, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, live music, trivia nights and more. Kids 12 and up can participate in goat yoga. The hotel is pet-friendly.
There’s a lot to do around Lake Conroe, but the most fun to be had is at Margaritaville. Stay in a luxury suite or a waterfront cottage. Spend the day at Jolly Mon Water Park or challenge the kids to a game of mini golf at Parrot Island. There’s an arcade, six restaurants, tennis courts, a golf course and more. Book a Bonfire & Smores experience and enjoy Adirondack chairs, a s’mores kit for the family and a portable fire pit set up outside your cottage or on the beach if you are staying in the resort tower.
The vibe is beachy, and rooms overlook the Boardwalk. Every room has a balcony so you can enjoy the breeze. Kids will enjoy the pool. Weekends bring live music. Discounted ride and attraction packages, as well as restaurant credit are available with select booking options.
It’s hard to see everything Moody Gardens has to offer in a day — which is why you should book a room. Book a Family Package to get a room for the night, as well as four two-day passes for two consecutive days to the Rainforest, Aquarium, 20,000 Leagues: An Interactive Adventure, 3D Theater, 4D Theater and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. There’s also a gigantic outdoor pool and slightly smaller indoor one. Children’s activities, games and restaurants make the stay even more fun.
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