Traveling with family involves finding destinations that cater to the needs of both kids and adults. Whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a city adventure, or a cultural experience, Hyatt offers numerous family-friendly hotels and resorts across various locations, making it an excellent choice for family vacations. Here, we explore eight top travel destinations with Hyatt properties, comparing costs when booking with money versus points, complete with weekly price breakdowns to help you plan your next getaway.

1. Hyatt Place Sandestin, Florida

Located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Hyatt Place Sandestin offers beautiful beaches and is perfect for families.

• 🏆 Points per night: 15,000 to 18,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: Approximately $1,848

2. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas

This luxury resort is part of the Baha Mar complex and offers activities for the entire family, including water parks.

• 🏆 Points per night: 21,000 to 26,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: About $2,964

3. Hyatt Ziva All-Inclusive, Dominican Republic

Hyatt Ziva offers an all-inclusive experience perfect for families who prefer to have everything planned.

• 🏆 Points per night: About 58,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: Up to $7,500

4. Hyatt Place Lake Powell, Arizona

Near the iconic landscapes of the Grand Canyon, this hotel is great for nature-loving families. *Note – it is about an 1.5 hour drive to the Canyon.

• 🏆 Points per night: 15,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: Around $2,239

5. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Situated close to historic sites and museums, this is a prime location for educating and entertaining the whole family. Such a great spot to taxi, metro (or if you’re feeling energic) walk to the monuments! This spot is about 4 large city blocks from the monuments. We recommend a taxi or uber if you’ve got really little ones.

• 🏆 Points per night: 12,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: Typically $1,300

6. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego

Ideal for a beach vacation and visiting attractions like SeaWorld, this hotel offers great value. The San Diego Zoo is also about 15 minutes away by car.

• 🏆 Points per night: 18,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: $2,492

7. Andaz San Diego

A more luxurious option than the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, this boutique hotel in the heart of San Diego is perfect for families looking to enjoy the city in style. This location is further from the beach but closer to the Zoo.

• 🏆 Points per night: 20,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: Around $3,248

8. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida

Close to major theme parks, this hotel is perfect for theme park enthusiasts, but we do hope you travel around Orlando to see Winter Park, FL (go to Downtown Park Avenue), and other hot spots OUTSIDE of the parks 🙂 There’s so much to see and experience.

• 🏆 Points per night: 12,000
• 💰 Weekly cash rate: $2,343

Booking Tips for Families

• Seasonal Considerations: Points can provide better value during peak tourist seasons when cash rates are high.
• Look for Promotions: Hyatt sometimes offers promotions that enhance the value of points used.
• Value Comparisons: Always compare the benefits of paying with cash versus points, as cash payments might include additional perks like promotional offers or earning elite night credits.