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Best Family Weekend Resorts| Kid-Friendly Stays- Lux + Lux adjecent
Staying at a luxury resort with kids is like sipping champagne... while someone’s yelling ‘I need to pee!’ in the background." 🥂🚽😅
🏖️ Luxe Resorts Built for Family Joy
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🏞 The Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville, NC
Distance: ~1.5 hours
Why Families Love It: This iconic mountain resort blends luxury and family fun. It has spacious rooms, mountain views, and seasonal events like gingerbread house displays and holiday lights.
Family Must-Do's: Indoor pool, on-site scavenger hunts, kid-friendly dining, and downtown Asheville fun nearby.
Pro Tip: Book a room with mountain views and visit nearby Asheville Pinball Museum for a fun afternoon with the kids.
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🏕 Blackberry Farm – Walland, TN
Distance: ~3 hours
Why Families Love It: A luxury farm resort nestled in the Smoky Mountains with incredible food and plenty of kid-friendly activities like horseback riding and nature classes.
Family Must-Do's: Animal encounters, creek exploration, family yoga, and cooking demos.
Pro Tip: Book the Camp Blackberry kids program—it’s like summer camp meets five-star retreat.
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🏡 High Hampton Resort – Cashiers, NC
Distance: ~2.5 hours
Why Families Love It: This scenic mountain retreat blends luxury with rustic charm and has a Dirty Dancing lake-vacation vibe.
Family Must-Do's: Canoeing, lawn games, golf for grown-ups, and organized nature adventures for kids.
Pro Tip: Hike to Chimney Top for an epic view, and let the kids enjoy the playground and kids’ club.
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🌲 Bear Lake Reserve – Tuckasegee, NC
Distance: ~2.5 hours
Why Families Love It: Nestled along a quiet lake, this resort has luxurious homes, a lakeside pool, and planned family activities.
Family Must-Do's: Paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing off the dock, and family movie nights.
Pro Tip: Book one of the lakeside homes and enjoy stargazing from your private patio.
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🏔 Old Edwards Inn & Spa – Highlands, NC
Distance from Greenville: ~2.5 hours
Why It's Fun for Families: This European-style luxury resort is unexpectedly family-friendly—with cozy cottages, lush gardens, and nearby outdoor adventures galore. It’s nestled right in the quaint downtown of HighlandsFamily Must-Do’s: Walk behind a waterfall at Dry Falls,Take a dip at Sliding Rock nearby, Grab hot cocoa at Mountain Fresh Grocery. Relax in the resort's heated mineral pool (yes, kids are welcome!)Fun Tip: 📚 Stop into The Bookworm for kid-friendly reads and souvenirs—then head to Kelsey-Hutchinson Park downtown for lawn games and music on weekends.
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✨ The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Greensboro, GA
Distance from Greenville– ~ 2 hr 45 min
Why Families Love It: This upscale resort blends five-star luxury with Southern charm and lakefront adventure. Families will love the expansive grounds, kid-friendly activities, and the “Ritz Kids” program—on Lake Oconee.
🌟 Family Must-Do:Spend the day paddleboarding or kayaking, then cozy up lakeside for nightly s’mores by the fire pits.💡 Pro Tip: Book a lakefront room with a balcony for beautiful sunrise views—and don't miss the seasonal family events like movie nights on the lawn and outdoor scavenger hunts.
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🏨 Greystone Inn – Lake Toxaway, NC
Distance from Greenville 1.5 hours (85 miles)
🌟 Why Families Love It. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Greystone Inn offers a serene lakeside retreat. Families can disconnect from daily routines.
🛶 Family Must-Do Activities-Lake Adventures: Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. Tubing Excursions: two-hour tubing adventure down the French Broad River, suitable for all ages. Nature Hikes: Explore nearby trails in Gorges State Park, featuring waterfalls.💡 Pro Tip: Book the Family Slumber Party Package: Includes snack packs, cookie decorating kits, s'mores, and cozy bathrobes for a fun-filled evening.
🌄 ✨ Fancy-ish Resort Family Getaways
Where the spa feels fancy but kids can still cannonball.
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💦 Lake Lanier Islands Resort – Buford, GA
Distance: ~2.5 hours
Why Families Love It: This lakeside resort offers a full waterpark, beach fun, and boating—all rolled into one.
Family Must-Do's: Margaritaville at Lanier Islands (water slides, wave pools), sunset boat rentals, and s’mores by the lake.
Pro Tip: Stay in a lakeside cabin or a family suite—don’t miss their Lanier Lights show at Christmas! -
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🐐 Earthshine Lodge – Lake Toxaway, NC
Distance: ~2 hours
Why Families Love It: A mountain retreat with rustic cabins, educational animal encounters, and hands-on nature activities.
Family Must-Do's: Learn about sustainable farming, try the zipline course, or take a night hike to see the stars.
Pro Tip: Great for screen-free bonding time. Perfect for adventurous families and nature lovers!
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🏕️ Wolf Point Lodge
Distance from Greenville: ~ 2 hours
Why Families Love It: Wolf Point Lodge is the ultimate rustic retreat for families looking to unplug and reconnect with nature. With cozy cabins, scenic lake views, and endless outdoor adventures, it’s where memories are made around the campfire.
🌟 Family Must-Do:Take the kids out for a paddle on the lake, then spend the evening roasting s’mores under the stars.
💡 Pro Tip:Bring bikes! The surrounding trails are great for family rides and wildlife spotting.
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🏞️ Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
📍 Lakemont, GA – Approx. 1 hr 35 min drive
Why Families Love It: Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, this charming historic hotel offers a serene lakeside retreat with cozy accommodations and a gourmet-style breakfast.
🌟 Family Must-Do: Rent a kayak or canoe to explore Lake Rabun, then unwind with s’mores by the fire pit in the evening.
💡 Pro Tip: Book a suite or cabin for extra space, and don't miss the nearby waterfalls and hiking trails for a family adventure.
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🏖️ Captain's Quarters Resort
📍 Myrtle Beach, SC – Approx. 3 hr 30 min drive
Why Families Love It:This oceanfront resort is a paradise for families, featuring a water park, bowling alley, and arcade. With numerous pools and direct beach access, it's a hub of entertainment for kids and relaxation for parents.
🌟 Family Must-Do:Spend a day at the resort's Shipwreck Lagoon water park, then enjoy a family game night at the on-site bowling alley.
💡 Pro Tip:Check out the resort's seasonal activity schedule for special events and kids' programs during your stay.
🌊 Why those luxe resort accommodations are totally worth it—even with kids in tow:
🛏 Space to spread out – No more sharing a bathroom with a toothbrush army.
🧘♀️ Actual relaxation – Spa for you, kids’ club for them = win-win.
🍳 Delicious food on-site – No hangry meltdowns required.
🏊 Pools, playgrounds & perks – Entertainment without ever leaving the resort.
🧺 Daily housekeeping – Because vacation shouldn't mean doing laundry.
✨ The magic of feeling pampered – Everyone deserves a soft robe moment.