Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa

The short version

While the kids are busy at the Explorer's Club, the grown-ups at Dreams Huatulco can slip off to Portofino, an adults-only restaurant among the seven places to eat. That balance makes it an easy one to suggest to families. The resort sits on Tangolunda Bay with 421 rooms and suites sleeping two to four, six pools including one only for kids, and a ride of about 25 minutes from Huatulco International Airport.

Best for Families with young kids Multi-generation groups Big-resort variety

Good to know

• On Tangolunda Bay, about 25 minutes from Huatulco International Airport.
• 421 rooms and suites, each sleeping two to four guests.
• Seven dining options, among them El Patio, Himitsu, Oceana, Seaside Grill and Portofino, which is adults-only.
• Six pools, one of them only for kids. The Explorer's Club takes ages 3 to 12, and its staff hold Red Cross CPR certification.

Before you book

The resort sells room-only rates as well as all-inclusive ones, so check which plan you are booking. Ask me and I'll confirm it for you.