Best Four Seasons Hotels in the World (2026): A Mom's Picks
I've stayed at dozens of Four Seasons hotels (and counting), and it's still the first brand I recommend… especially to families.
Here's why: every Four Seasons welcomes kids without ever turning into a "kids' hotel." Your children are wanted there, and you still get the beautiful bar, the great spa, and incredible dining on site.
Many of the resorts have a complimentary Kids For All Seasons club, which is a total game changer when you want a couple of hours at the spa or a long lunch. And even the properties without a kids club still go out of their way for families. Four Seasons Chicago has a dedicated kids' playroom you can pop into whenever someone needs to burn off energy.
Below are my honest picks: where we've stayed, what to book, and who each one is (and isn't) right for. I've also included a few client favorites I book again and again.
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Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
A $100 hotel credit per stay ($200 for suites)
A room upgrade when available at check-in
Complimentary Wi-Fi
The same rate you'd see on fourseasons.com, plus someone in your corner before and during the trip.
Our Family Favorites
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
Best for: families who want a London base with space to spread out.
This is my personal favorite city Four Seasons. It's in a grand 1920s building with marble interiors, a short walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. don't miss afternoon tea in the Rotunda Lounge.
Caroline's tip: For families, book the three-bedroom residence with bridge views — wow, wow, wow!
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, England
Best for: combining London with a real English countryside escape.
It's about an hour from London on the historic Dogmersfield Estate. Kids can ride at the equestrian centre, groom the resident Shetland ponies, try falconry, and go down the slide at the Sharkie's Reef pool. The complimentary Kids For All Seasons club (ages 4+) runs on weekends and holidays, and kids under 5 eat free at Wild Carrot.
Caroline's tip: spend a few nights here before heading into london, the perfect reset before a city trip!
Read my full Four Seasons Hampshire review →
Four Seasons Costa rica at Papagayo Peninsula
Best for: families who want beach, wildlife and adventure in one place.
The resort sits on its own peninsula with two beaches, so there's always a calm side for little swimmers. The complimentary Kids For All Seasons club (ages 4–12) has its own shallow pool and nature playground, and the Tuanis Teen Center (ages 10–18) has soccer, basketball, pickleball and a lounge with video games. Kids under 5 eat free from the kids' menu, and diapers, swim diapers and cribs are provided.
Caroline's tip: Book a one bedroom with plunge pool so you have outside space after bedtime
The Hawaii Four Seasons (all of them!!)
Best for: the easiest "big trip" with kids from the U.S.
I love every Four Seasons in Hawaii for families. At Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina, the complimentary kids' club (ages 5–12) has lei making, tie-dye, a keiki pool, and even glamping nights, and the resort sits on calm lagoons that are perfect for young swimmers. Maui, Hualalai and Lanai each have their own personality. One heads-up: Sensei Lanai is adults-only, so for families it's Four Seasons Resort Lanai.
Caroline's tip: definitely do two islands.
Read my family guide to Oahu →
Four Seasons Bali: Sayan + Jimbaran Bay (do both!)
Best for: a split stay that gives you jungle and culture, then the beach.
Bali has two Four Seasons, and they're completely different. Sayan sits in the jungle above the Ayung River near Ubud, with 60 suites and villas. Jimbaran Bay is on the beach about 20 minutes from the airport, with villas that each have their own pool. Both have kids' clubs: the Pici Pici Club at Sayan and the Jimba Club at Jimbaran Bay.
I recommend splitting your stay: start at Sayan for rice terraces, temples and the river, then finish at Jimbaran Bay to slow down on the beach before the long flight home!
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Best for: a history-packed city stop that still feels like a retreat.
The hotel is in a restored Ottoman-era building steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, so you can walk to the major sights and come back for a nap. It's a small, calm hotel in the middle of the old city, which is exactly what you want with kids.
Caroline's tip: take the complimentary fs boat ride to their Bosphorus property for a swim!
the city Favorites :
These are city hotels that do not have a formal kids' club, but every one made our family feel welcome.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Best for: a family weekend in the city.
This is the hotel I mentioned with the dedicated kids' playroom. Add the indoor pool and the weekend kids' buffet, and it's one of the best city hotels for families I know. Book an executive suite if you want room to spread out.
Caroline's tip: pack swimsuits for the indoor pool
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Best for: a Mayfair stay next to Hyde Park.
It looks right over Hyde Park, so kids can run off energy between museums. The rooftop spa is a treat for the grown-ups.
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Best for: a classic Boston trip with walkable sights.
It faces the Public Garden, close to Newbury Street and an easy ride to Fenway. Rooms are spacious, and the spa and cocktails are excellent.
Caroline's tip: don’t miss the vault (snack closet!!)
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Best for: big views and an easy base for the waterfront.
The hotel sits on the top floors of a Financial District tower, so rooms look out over the Bay and the city. You're a short walk to the Ferry Building and the Embarcadero.
Caroline's tip: be sure to mail yourself a postcard back home!
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
Best for: a quick, easy Florida beach trip.
It's right on Fort Lauderdale Beach, and it's an easy flight from most of the East Coast. It's the stay I'd suggest when you want a Four Seasons beach trip without a long flight.
Caroline's tip: does have a kid clubs — and it’s small but mighty!!! The team here was amazing.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Best for: a harbourfront base for your first trip to Sydney.
You wake up to Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, and the outdoor pool is a nice break after sightseeing. The Rocks and Circular Quay are right outside, and Bondi is an easy trip from here.
Caroline's tip: get the room with the view
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Best for: starting or ending an Egypt trip in comfort.
Waking up to the Nile outside your window is unforgettable. The hotel blends traditional Egyptian design with contemporary luxury, and it's a calm base before or after the Pyramids and a Nile cruise.
The Ones I love (and Book Again and Again for Clients) :
My clients come home raving about these, and they're the ones I recommend most often.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
Best for: a Disney trip that still feels like a vacation for the parents.
It's inside the Walt Disney World Resort, with its own water park and lazy river, a golf course, a spa, and Capa, the rooftop steakhouse with fireworks views. There's a complimentary Kids For All Seasons club, and you get easy transportation to the parks.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside
Best for: a stylish Miami beach stay away from the South Beach crowds.
It's built around the historic 1930 Surf Club, just north of Miami Beach. Couples love the Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar and The Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Best for: an easy, relaxed Florida beach escape.
It's an oceanfront resort that feels more laid-back than you'd expect in Palm Beach. It works equally well for a long weekend as a couple or a family beach week.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
Best for: families and couples who want a quiet Caribbean beach.
It sits on a bluff between two beaches, Meads Bay and Barnes Bay, so you get calm water and soft sand on both sides. It's a quieter Caribbean pick, with a kids' club for the little ones.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Best for: multi-generational trips and golfers.
It's right on Pinney's Beach with Nevis Peak behind it and a Robert Trent Jones II golf course. There's a complimentary Kids For All Seasons club, and it's very easy for grandparents, parents and kids to all find their thing.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Best for: honeymoons, anniversaries, and once-in-a-lifetime family trips.
This is the overwater-bungalow dream, with views across the lagoon to Mount Otemanu. The resort's Ruahatu Lagoon Sanctuary lets you learn about and snorkel with the marine life, which is a highlight for older kids too.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand
Best for: a private-villa stay in Thailand.
Villas are tucked into the jungle hillside, most with their own infinity pool over the Gulf of Thailand. It's a great last stop to rest after Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
Four Seasons San Domenico Palace, Taormina
Best for: a Sicily trip with history and views.
The hotel is a former 14th-century convent with views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. You can walk into Taormina's old town and to the ancient Greek theatre.
FAQ
Which Four Seasons is best for families? For a beach resort, my top picks are Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, Oahu and Maui, and a Bali split stay. For a city, boston, Chicago and London at Tower Bridge. For countryside, Hampshire.
Do Four Seasons resorts have free kids' clubs? Many resorts offer a complimentary Kids For All Seasons club for resort guests. Ages and hours vary by property, so we confirm them for every booking.
What is Four Seasons Preferred Partner? It's Four Seasons' program for approved travel advisors. When you book through me, you get daily breakfast for two per bedroom, a $100–$200 hotel credit, and priority for upgrade, early check-in, and late check out, when available.
Is Four Seasons worth it with kids? For us, yes. Kids are welcomed, not just tolerated, and parents still get a real vacation. and every single one of these i would absolutely still visit without kids.
Can I book a Four Seasons split stay? Yes. Bali (Sayan + Jimbaran Bay), London + Hampshire, and Maui + oahu all pair beautifully, and I handle the transfers between them.
