By the Family All-Inclusive Resorts editorial team · Updated November 7, 2026
The Short Answer
Our top pick for teens is Grand Palladium Vallarta on the Riviera Nayarit coast near Puerto Vallarta. Its Junior Club takes ages 13 to 18, it promotes itself as a family surf destination, and younger siblings get a Baby Club and Mini Club, so it works for families with a wide age spread.
- Jamaica: Royalton Negril has a supervised teen lounge for ages 13 to 17. See our Jamaica guide.
- Teens plus water slides: Riu Bambu in Punta Cana pairs the RIU4U teen program with Splash Water World at a lower tier. See our water park guide.
- Europe: Regnum Carya in Turkey has the Leo Teens Club alongside the 20,000 m² Aqualantis water park.
Teen Clubs Compared
| Resort | Destination | Teen club | Ages |
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| Grand Palladium Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta | Junior Club | 13–18 |
| Royalton Negril | Jamaica | Teen lounge | 13–17 |
| Grand Palladium Kantenah | Riviera Maya | Teen Club, fun zone | Fun zone 8–17 |
| Riu Bambu | Punta Cana | RIU4U | Not published |
| Ocean Riviera Paradise | Riviera Maya | Teenclub | Not published |
| Ocean El Faro | Punta Cana | Teenclub | Not published |
| Regnum Carya | Turkey | Leo Teens Club | Not published |
| Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta | Adventure Friends | Not published |
| Krystal Grand Los Cabos | Los Cabos | Adventure Friends | Not published |
| Grand Velas Los Cabos | Los Cabos | Teens' Club | Not published |
| The Fives Beach Hotel | Riviera Maya | Teens Club | Not published |
| Barceló Tambor | Costa Rica | Teen's House | Not published |
"Not published" means the resort's own website names the teen club but doesn't give its ages; ask before you book if your child is 12 or 13.
Teen Clubs With Published Ages
The resorts that say exactly who their teen club is for.
Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
Riviera Nayarit, near Punta Mita, Puerto Vallarta
Our top pick: for families with teens who like the beach, with a Junior Club for ages 13 to 18 on a coast promoted for family surfing.
Best for: Families with toddlers or teens
- Baby, Mini and Junior clubs (ages 1–18)
- Small kids' water park
- About 45 minutes from the airport
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A Palladium resort on the Riviera Nayarit coast with a Baby Club for ages 1 to 3, a Mini Club for 4 to 12 and a Junior Club for 13 to 18. It also has a small water park for kids and a saltwater pool, and promotes itself as a family surf destination.
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Photo: Lynx Burgos, CC BY-SA 3.0
Royalton Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica
For teens in Jamaica, with a supervised lounge for ages 13 to 17 and water sports.
Best for: Families with teens
- Kids' club (4–12) and teen lounge (13–17)
- Splash pad with fountains and slides
- Reopened in 2026 after Hurricane Melissa
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A family all-inclusive on Negril's Norman Manley Boulevard with the Clubhouse Kids Club for ages 4 to 12, a supervised teen lounge for ages 13 to 17 and a shallow splash pad with slides. The 678-square-foot Luxury Family Suite has a king bed and a sofa bed behind a sliding door.
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
Kantenah, near Akumal, Riviera Maya
For families with kids of several ages, with a Teen Club and a fun zone for ages 8 to 17.
Best for: Families with babies to teens
- Free kids' club from age 1
- Children's water park
- Three-bedroom suite and Family Selection rooms
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A family all-inclusive in the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya complex with a Baby Club, Mini Club and Teen Club, children's pools and a children's water park. The free kids' club takes ages 1 to 8 from 9 am to 5 pm, and a fun zone covers ages 8 to 17.
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Photo: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Teen Clubs Plus Water Parks
For teenagers who would rather ride slides than sit in a lounge.
Hotel Riu Bambu
Arena Gorda, Bávaro, Punta Cana
For teens on a budget, with the RIU4U teen program and Splash Water World.
Best for: Budget families with teens
- Splash Water World water park
- RIU Land for kids, RIU4U for teens
- Two children's pools
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A family Riu on Arena Gorda beach with the Splash Water World water park, the RIU Land kids' club and the RIU4U program for teenagers. It has four outdoor pools plus two children's pools, and Riu puts it about 25 km, or 30 to 45 minutes, from the airport.
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Photo: Fulvio Barudoni, CC BY 3.0
Ocean Riviera Paradise
Xcalacoco, north of Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
For teens who want slides, with a Teenclub and a water park near Playa del Carmen.
Best for: Kids who want slides
- Water park plus a children's water park
- Daisy Club (4–12) and Teenclub
- 24-hour all-inclusive
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A large H10 resort near Playa del Carmen with a water park, a separate children's water park and a splash pool. The Daisy Club takes ages 4 to 12, there is a Teenclub, and food and drinks are available 24 hours a day.
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Photo: Alfonzo Buscemi, CC BY 3.0
Ocean El Faro
El Faro, north of Macao, Punta Cana
For teens in Punta Cana, with a Teenclub, four water slides and a lazy river.
Best for: Families with slide fans
- Water park with four slides
- Lazy river
- Daisy Club and Teenclub
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A large H10 resort on the beach north of Macao with a water-park pool of four slides and water jets, plus a gentle lazy river. Kids have the Daisy Club and teens the Teenclub, and Junior Suite Waterpark Side rooms face the slides.
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Photo: Carolinarondon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Regnum Carya
Kadriye, Belek, Turkey
For European families, with the Leo Teens Club and a 20,000 m² water park.
Best for: Splurge family summers
- 20,000 m² Aqualantis water park
- Bamboo Kids World and Leo Teens Club
- Two-bedroom family rooms for up to eight
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A year-round luxury all-inclusive in Belek, about 30 minutes from Antalya airport, with the 20,000 m² Aqualantis water park, including a kids' splash pool and a baby splash park. Bamboo Kids World and the Leo Teens Club cover 6,000 m², and babysitting is offered for children over 2.
Teen Clubs at Quieter Resorts
Teen programs at resorts with a calmer feel or more room to spread out.
Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta
Flamingos, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta
For a short transfer near Puerto Vallarta, with the Adventure Friends teens' club.
Best for: Families with teens
- Kamp Krystal kids' club
- Adventure Friends teens' club
- Direct beach access
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A Krystal resort on the long beach at Nuevo Vallarta with three pools, the Kamp Krystal kids' club and the Adventure Friends teens' club. Krystal puts it 10 to 30 minutes from the airport.
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Krystal Grand Los Cabos
San José del Cabo hotel zone, Los Cabos
For teens in Los Cabos, with the Adventure Friends teens' club and four pools.
Best for: Families with tweens and teens
- Kamp Krystal kids' club
- Adventure Friends teens' club
- Four pools
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A Krystal resort on the Sea of Cortez in San José del Cabo whose all-inclusive plan comes with four pools, the Kamp Krystal kids' club and the Adventure Friends teens' club. It is a mid-range choice on the quieter San José side of Los Cabos.
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Photo: Maria de los Angeles…, CC BY-SA 3.0
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Tourist Corridor, km 17, Los Cabos
For a splurge, with a Teens' Club and big ocean-view suites.
Best for: Splurge family trips
- Kids' Club and Teens' Club
- Two-bedroom family suite
- Every suite over 1,100 sq ft
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An all-suite luxury resort on the Tourist Corridor where every suite faces the ocean and measures over 1,100 square feet. It has a Kids' Club, a Teens' Club and an Ambassador Two Bedroom Family Suite.
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Photo: SunCabo, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
Xcalacoco, north of Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
For families who want space from each other, with a Teens Club and multi-bedroom residences.
Best for: Big groups or two families
- Residences with full kitchens
- Aluxitos Kids Club (4–12) and Teens Club
- Baby tub, bottle warmer and sterilizer
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An all-suite resort of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with full kitchens, north of Playa del Carmen. Two-bedroom residences sleep up to eight and three-bedroom ones up to ten, and the Aluxitos Kids Club takes ages 4 to 12.
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Photo: Alfonzo Buscemi, CC BY 3.0
Barceló Tambor
Playa Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
For a quieter Costa Rica trip, with a Teen's House for teenagers.
Best for: Families wanting a quiet coast
- Barcy Club and Teen's House
- Children's pool
- About 18 minutes from Cóbano airport
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A family all-inclusive on Tambor Beach in Puntarenas, south of Guanacaste, with the Barcy Club for younger kids and a Teen's House for teenagers. Two outdoor pools covering more than 21,500 square feet are linked by a waterfall, and there is a children's pool.
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Photo: Rodtico21, CC BY-SA 4.0
Teen-Friendly Resorts at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & SpaRiviera Nayarit, near Punta Mita, Puerto Vallarta · Mid-rangeFamilies with toddlers or teensCheck prices -
Royalton NegrilNorman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica · Mid-rangeFamilies with teensCheck prices -
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & SpaKantenah, near Akumal, Riviera Maya · Mid-rangeFamilies with babies to teensCheck prices -
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Ocean Riviera ParadiseXcalacoco, north of Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya · Mid-rangeKids who want slidesCheck prices -
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Krystal Grand Nuevo VallartaFlamingos, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta · Mid-rangeFamilies with teensCheck prices -
Krystal Grand Los CabosSan José del Cabo hotel zone, Los Cabos · Mid-rangeFamilies with tweens and teensCheck prices -
Grand Velas Los CabosTourist Corridor, km 17, Los Cabos · SplurgeSplurge family tripsCheck prices -
The Fives Beach Hotel & ResidencesXcalacoco, north of Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya · SplurgeBig groups or two familiesCheck prices -
Barceló TamborPlaya Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica · BudgetFamilies wanting a quiet coastCheck prices
| Hotel | Location | Price level | Best for | Prices | |
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Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
Family resort
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Riviera Nayarit, near Punta Mita, Puerto Vallarta | Mid-range | Families with toddlers or teens | Check prices |
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Royalton Negril
Family resort
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Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica | Mid-range | Families with teens | Check prices |
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Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
Family resort
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Kantenah, near Akumal, Riviera Maya | Mid-range | Families with babies to teens | Check prices |
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Hotel Riu Bambu
Family resort
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Arena Gorda, Bávaro, Punta Cana | Budget | Budget families with teens | Check prices |
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Ocean Riviera Paradise
Family resort
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Xcalacoco, north of Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya | Mid-range | Kids who want slides | Check prices |
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Ocean El Faro
Family resort
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El Faro, north of Macao, Punta Cana | Mid-range | Families with slide fans | Check prices |
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Regnum Carya
Luxury golf resort
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Kadriye, Belek, Turkey | Splurge | Splurge family summers | Check prices |
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Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta
All-inclusive resort
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Flamingos, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta | Mid-range | Families with teens | Check prices |
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Krystal Grand Los Cabos
Beach resort
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San José del Cabo hotel zone, Los Cabos | Mid-range | Families with tweens and teens | Check prices |
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Luxury resort
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Tourist Corridor, km 17, Los Cabos | Splurge | Splurge family trips | Check prices |
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The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
Residence resort
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Xcalacoco, north of Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya | Splurge | Big groups or two families | Check prices |
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Barceló Tambor
Beach resort
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Playa Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica | Budget | Families wanting a quiet coast | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 7, 2026.
What Teens Can and Can't Do at an All-Inclusive
- Adults-only events. Riu's RIU Party nights are for guests 18 and over, and Riu Dunamar's Pink Pool Party is 18+ as well.
- Adults-only areas. Several family resorts have adults-only buildings or pools, such as the Mirage Club at Majestic Mirage and the El Beso areas at the H10 Ocean resorts.
- Age-limited rooms. Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos takes guests 13 and over in its swim-up suites, while Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta's swim-up suites are 18+.
- Spa age limits. Occidental Tamarindo's spa has a minimum age of 16.
- Room splits. Teens count toward room occupancy, and some suites cap the number of minors; The Fives Beach Hotel's residences take at most two. See our family suites guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.