Best Family Hotels in New Jersey

There are no children- or family-specific amenities offered at this hotel; however, babysitting services can be arranged in advance.

There are no children- or family-specific amenities offered at this hotel; however, childcare can be arranged prior to arrival.

Cribs, high chairs and adjoining rooms are available at the Hilton Short Hills. Two swimming pools are also available.

Families will want to check out the on-site arcade, which consists of air hockey, skee ball and video games. The pool is family-friendly during the day, although it takes on a club-like atmosphere as the evening hours approach and is only open to those 18 and older after 7 p.m.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City has a Family Fun center with an indoor pool and a 25-game arcade, as well as 18 holes of miniature golf and additional games (shuffleboard, pool table) that may be rented by the hour.

The W Hoboken offers standard amenities for children, like complimentary cribs and childrens menus, but does not have any specific programs for kids.

The Westin Jersey City Newport welcomes young guests with an amenity bag that includes a coloring book and crayons. Cribs are complimentary and children's menus are available.

An East Coast offshoot of the Las Vegas classic, Caesars Atlantic City has become a landmark in its Atlantic City, New Jersey home. With towering columns aspiring to the aesthetic heights of ancient Rome, this immense casino hotel offers tempting diversions. The hotel's theme carries through to the tranquil QUA Baths and Spa; however, some visitors felt that while the guest rooms were impeccably clean, they were also a bit on the plain side. On the other hand, Caesars' on-site facilities (including the popular Playground at Caesars, the pool and deck, and the numerous dining venues like the trendy Buddakan at the Playground and Morton's The Steakhouse) earn rave reviews. But let's be honest: The highlight of this property is the expansive casino, which boasts a wide array of table games and slot machines.

Families have access to a beach and two pools at this property. At the beach, kids 5 and older can sign up for surf lessons taught by the resort's certified lifeguards. The on-site pools include a small splash pool for younger children and a larger family-friendly option with water jets. Both are surrounded by lounge chairs.

The hotel does not offer a kids club or activities, but children will enjoy the indoor heated pool and babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge.

A night in the Atlantic City area doesn't have to mean bright lights and smoky casinos; instead, head about 11 miles northwest to the Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey. This member of the Dolce Hotels and Resorts family (and the Wyndham Hotel Group) features spacious guest rooms with antique furniture, flat-screen TVs and complimentary wireless internet access. Plus, if you've brought your clubs along, the resort's two golf courses are backed by some impressive coastal vistas. If hitting the links isn't your forte, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa provides a variety of massages and skin treatments, while the two pools (one indoor and one outdoor) provide an enjoyable setting for some family-friendly fun. No matter how you spend your day, the hotel's Main Dining Room and its more casual Coastal Grille serve up hearty plates of American cuisine that recent visitors say isn't to be missed. However, prepare to pay a pretty penny for all this pampering: Many guests say rooms rates and meals at the on-site eateries can be pricey.

Congress Hall offers multiple children's programs, activities and a variety of family-friendly events depending on time of year. There is Blue's Clubhouse, an on-site sitting service, and a weekly carnival and magic show held from July to August. There is also a family karaoke night held every Thursday throughout the year. Families might also enjoy a self-guided tour of the property's 62-acre farm, or bird watching, which the concierge can help arrange.

Business travelers will find the Hanover Marriott's 18,850 square feet of meeting space (with 22 meeting rooms) suitable for industry happenings in Morristown, Whippany and other nearby northern New Jersey towns. Meanwhile, travelers of all types appreciate the hotel's 353 rooms and suites for their comfortable, clean feel and plentiful amenities. Accommodations feature pillow-top mattresses, ergonomic work desks, Bath & Body Works products and high-speed internet access (for a fee). Leave the confines of your room to spend time in the gym or indoor pool. And when all that activity stirs up your appetite, visit the well-liked Auld Shebeen Pub. The hotel's Irish pub features traditional Celtic fare for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, stick to the on-site Seeds restaurant that serves American cuisine to get your day started. All those meals – along with the cost of your stay – can translate into free nights for loyalty members of the Marriott Bonvoy program, who can earn and redeem points here.

Cribs, THe Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids and Westin Kids Club amenities are available at this Westin outpost.

The Westin Mount Laurel's location places it near a few family-friendly attractions, including the Adventure Aquarium in Camden.