Luxury Babymoon Spots You’ll Actually Want to Return To With Kids
Here’s the thing about babymoons: you pick the dreamiest, most indulgent destination, sink into bliss for a week or two, and then you think, Well, that was nice, but I guess we’ll never be back once the baby comes. Wrong!
Some of the best luxury babymoon spots are actually even better when you return with kids in tow. (And also, we’re kind of a sucker for bringing baby back to the same spot… you know the in + out photo!)
I’ve been there and I’ve gone back again as a mom with little ones — and trust me, you don’t need to relegate your babymoon destination to the “pre-kid” chapter of your life. The right properties and locations can grow with your family, shifting from spa days and mocktails to stroller-friendly adventures and kids’ clubs.
Here are my favorite luxury babymoon destinations that make just as much sense when you return with your tiny travel buddy (or toddler with endless energy).
Crete, Greece: A Babymoon That Ages Beautifully
Why It’s Perfect for Babymoon: Think long dinners by the sea, endless olive groves, and spa treatments with Greek botanicals. Resorts like Domes of Elounda or St. Nicolas Bay are peaceful, romantic, and full of that Mediterranean magic.
Why It Works with Kids: Greek people adore children. Many of the same resorts that cater to honeymooners also have kids clubs, private pool suites, and babysitting services. Plus, beaches here are shallow and calm — toddler heaven.
Insider Tip: Return in May or September — shoulder season means fewer crowds and softer sunshine, which is perfect for both bumps and babies.
Maui, Hawaii: From Babymoon Zen to Family Playground
Why It’s Perfect for Babymoon: Maui feels like it was made for slowing down. Long walks on Wailea Beach, couples’ massages at the Four Seasons Maui, and those golden sunsets you’ll never forget.
Why It Works with Kids: Hawaii is one of the most family-friendly luxury destinations in the world. The same resorts that pamper babymooners also have award-winning kids clubs, nanny services, and endless family pools. And let’s be real — that flight feels a lot shorter when you know there’s shaved ice (or a mai tai!) waiting on the other end.
Insider Tip: Book a suite with a lanai — your baby monitor will work while you sneak in a quiet glass of wine outside after bedtime.
Amalfi Coast, Italy: Romance with Room for the Whole Crew
Why It’s Perfect for Babymoon: Amalfi is all about romance — lemon groves, cliffside views, and boat rides to Capri. A place to linger over pasta while the waves sparkle below. Le Sirenuse in Positano or Belmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello are the stuff babymoon dreams are made of.
Why It Works with Kids: Italians genuinely love children (your toddler is basically a celebrity at any trattoria). Many luxury hotels here offer family suites and will arrange trusted local babysitters so you can slip out for a grown-up dinner. And ferries are stroller-friendly, so hopping between towns is surprisingly easy.
Insider Tip: For a second trip, stay in Ravello. It’s quieter, easier with kids, and you can still take day trips to Amalfi or Capri without the chaos of Positano’s stairs.
Maldives: Yes, Even with a Baby
Why It’s Perfect for Babymoon: Let’s be honest, the Maldives is peak babymoon fantasy. Overwater bungalows, private plunge pools, and the sense that you’re floating in your own private ocean. Resorts like Soneva Jani or One&Only Reethi Rah are pure magic.
Why It Works with Kids: Believe it or not, many Maldivian resorts are built with families in mind. Kids clubs (some start at 1 year old!), private nannies, and villas that work just as well for toddlers as they do for honeymooners. And those calm lagoons? Basically giant saltwater kiddie pools.
Insider Tip: Skip the seaplane if you’re nervous about flying with a baby. Book a resort with speedboat transfers instead — far easier with kids and gear.
Bali, Indonesia: Soulful Before, Joyful After
Why It’s Perfect for Babymoon: Yoga retreats, rice terraces, massages that cost less than dinner back home. Bali is restorative, romantic, and full of spirituality — perfect for that pause before parenthood.
Why It Works with Kids: Ubud and Seminyak have incredible family villas (many come with staff, including nannies), and resorts like Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay cater seamlessly to families. Your toddler can splash in your private pool while you still enjoy the destination’s soulful calm.
Insider Tip: Consider a private driver for the whole stay — it’s affordable, and it saves you the hassle of taxis or juggling car seats.
Why This Matters
Luxury travel doesn’t have to split into “before kids” and “after kids.” The truth? The same places that nurture romance and relaxation can transform into incredible family destinations if you know where to stay and what to plan.
That’s where I come in. I know which Amalfi hotels actually have elevators (a stroller’s best friend), which Maldivian resorts offer real childcare (not just a playroom), and which Greek islands have shallow beaches safe for toddlers.
So don’t think of your babymoon as a “one and done” trip. Think of it as your first chapter in discovering destinations that can grow with your family. Because whether it’s your first glass of sparkling Amalfi lemonade or your toddler’s first gelato drip down their chin — these places only get sweeter the second time around.
