The Best Hotels in Dallas and Fort Worth for Families

The vast open area between the hotel and the water park has lawn games, chairs, and plenty of room for kids to run and play. There’s a TopGolf swing suite where you can practice your skills virtually, and during the holidays the hotel is buzzing with excitement and activities like writing letters to Santa, breakfast with Santa, movies, and more.

The tower has been renovated, and they have larger suites for big families. Kids ages nine and under eat breakfast for free, and if you’re there during the colder months, there is an indoor pool!

The Beeman Hotel – Dallas

This boutique hotel in the Park Cities neighborhood has an incredible lounge with plenty of space to spread out. Seely’s Mills is where you’ll find chicken & waffles, egg sandwiches for breakfast, slow-smoked brisket, street tacos, burgers, salads, and flat breads for lunch and dinner. Kids will get a kick out of ordering the Boot Scoot Sundae or banana pudding for dessert.

The Rhapsody Room is where the fun happens. Nestled on the bottom floor next to Seely’s Mill, kids can play shuffleboard, try their hand at the arcade games, and watch TV on the big screen. You can enjoy live music on the weekends and kids will love events like hot chocolate bars, Each room comes with a vintage-inspired mini fridge, there’s a quick-grab snack corner, and the Beeman has an indoor heated pool adjacent to a beautiful outdoor patio, which means you can enjoy it all year.

Omni Hotels – Dallas

If the rooftop heated pool or the location of this downtown Dallas hotel doesn’t win you over, the Omni Junior Chefs program is sure to do the trick. Upon arrival, kids receive a tote bag with healthy snacks, a to-go cup, crayons, an activity book, and a Say Goodnight to Hunger postcard they can color and turn in to the front desk to donate a meal to Feeding America. There’s also a menu for kids with french toast, egg-in-a-hole, grilled cheese, salmon, and smash burgers.

The Best Hotels in Fort Worth for Families 

Hotel Drover – Fort Worth

This place is hands-down one of the best hotels in Fort Worth for families. Located near the legendary Stockyards, Hotel Drover is inspired by the Western vibe and historical cattle drives for which the city is famous. There’s a huge lawn with games and fire pits, a pool with views of Marine Creek, cabanas, and outdoor dining options.

But what makes this hotel in Fort Worth stand out from the crowd are the amenities for ‘lil ropers. There’s a family concierge on staff to help guests plan their adventures, kids can get a pint-sized robe and stool in their room upon request, there’s a library filled with books and games, a children’s menu at 97 West Kitchen & Bar, and possibly the cutest perk—a little horse plush animal for kids to take home.

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Fort Worth – Fort Worth

This hotel is within walking distance of Sundance Square, Bass Performance Hall, and the Fort Worth Water Gardens, which makes getting out and about a breeze. FunkyTown Donuts is practically next door, and the kids will love trying their unique offerings that rotate monthly. Think maple bacon, red velvet cake, straw dizzle, and more.

The indoor pool is one of the reasons why we recommend staying at this Fort Worth hotel. It’s indoors and has splash pad features perfect for little ones. Older kids will love the pool table in the lobby, and everyone will love the free hot breakfast and the grab-and-go snack shop.

The Best Hotels in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for Families 

Great Wolf Lodge – Grapevine

One of the best hotels in DFW for families is, without a doubt, Great Wolf Lodge. Currently undergoing a resort transformation, prepare for a completely new Grand Lobby, an entirely new evening entertainment spectacular called the Legend of Luna, a new laser tag game, a mini bowling alley, a completely revamped MagiQuest adventure, a new virtual reality experience, an expanded arcade, and much more.

The popular buffet restaurant will be vastly expanded, and a new full-service restaurant and enhanced fast-service options are also in the works. The outdoor pool area is also getting a facelift with expanded deck space and a new outdoor bar area. Renovations are expected to be completed in early 2025.

Of course, the indoor water park is still the gem of the resort with the lazy river, stories-high waterslides, splash pads, and kids’ play area.

Homewood Suites at Epic Central – Grand Prairie

This brand-new hotel is located in the heart of EpicCentral, an entertainment district in Grand Prairie that includes the Epic Waters indoor water park, Bolder Adventure Park, Andretti Indoor Racing, an all-abilities playground, a huge green space that often hosts movie nights and other activities, and the Jambox music stage, where live music happens regularly.

You can enjoy pickleball, shuffleboard, outdoor games, and ping-pong at Chicken N Pickle, tacos at Vidorra, specialty shakes at Serious Eats, and brunch at The Finch.

Homewood Suites has several suites that sleep from four to six people and range from being equipped with microwaves and fridges to full kitchens, it offers free breakfast, has connecting rooms if you choose to book for a large group, and boasts an outdoor pool.

Westin Stonebriar Resort & Golf Club – Frisco

This impressive resort got a 30-million-dollar renovation a few years back and was worth every penny. Included in that glow-up was more green space and a kids’ club for ages 4-12 ($35 for a half-day/$60 for a full day) with plenty of fun and games, as well as two to three staff members in attendance at all times. There’s also an impressive poolside vibe with a two-story waterslide and a splash pad, cabanas with TVs, lawn games like Giant Connect Four, corn hole, and put-put golf. There’s also a Top Golf Swing Suite available for up to 12 guests and the public for $25 an hour on a weekday and $50 an hour on the weekends.

As for dining, you’ll have plenty of options. You can eat all day at the lobby restaurant and bar, Beans & Barrel, which also has a grab-n-go section with ice cream and Starbucks products, and it also serves menu items from the soon-to-open Heard & Hearth, which specializes in modern Southern cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. 

The Gaylord Texan Resort brings the magic of a winter wonderland indoors with its annual ICE! exhibit,

Gaylord Texan – Grapevine

The Gaylord Texan has plenty to do whether you come in the warmer or colder months. Hit up Paradise Springs Water Park & Resort Pools, a 10-acre water wonderland complete with a lazy river, slides, and pool in the summer, or experience the wonder of the resort’s year-round activities, like an Escape Room, the Adventure Kids’ Club, a virtual safari, and more. One of the best times to visit is during the holiday season when the Gaylord goes full Christmas. You can ice skate, go snow tubing, build a snowman, decorate gingerbread houses, get photos with Santa, experience ICE!, and much more.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort – Frisco

This Omni resort in the PGA District has four pools, a splash pad, spacious ranch houses with chef’s kitchens, fire pits, and outdoor patios situated along the golf course, fun activities like roasting s’mores, build-a-bear workshops, movie nights, and more. The Omni Jr. Chef program is also available for kids here, so they’ll get their tote bags, snacks, postcards, and activity books. 

The PGA District has 13 dining establishments, some at the resort and some in the PGA district, so feeding everyone in your crew is never an issue. The Apron serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual environment, the Leisure Pool Bar is ideal for when everyone is having too much fun in the sun to dry off and sit down inside, the Lounge by TopGolf has a ton of virtual games and serves kid-friendly items like wings, pizza, chips and queso, and smash burgers, and Margaret’s Cups & Cones is THE spot for a sweet treat.