Kid-friendly all-inclusive resorts and the parents who love them

May 9, 2010 2:05 PM

Family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in NY/NJ/PA?

We have two daughters, 3.5 years old and 18 months.

We're looking to plan a summer trip, between two and four nights, at an all-inclusive resort that caters to families, within driving distance of central New Jersey.

We looked at Rocking Horse Ranch and Woodloch. Both, particularly the latter, skewed a bit pricier than anticipated. Rocking Horse was about half the price of Woodloch, at $1200. If that's the going rate, then so be it — but we'd need more trusted recommendations that the ranch is fun/clean/our-kids'-ages-friendly than TripAdvisor can provide.

Any advice on these or other similar resorts in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, etc?

posted by lexfri to Travel & Transportation (4 answers total)

I was forced to go on a trip to Rocking Horse ranch when I was 20 and hated it--but the only other kids there my page were my siblings. All the grownups and little kids seemed to be having a great time. My aunt took my cousins there annually for years and they all loved it. It's definitely clean, friendly, etc, and I remember it having a nice pool and sauna.
posted by leesh at 2:13 PM on May 9, 2010

Mohonk Mountain House is the absolute best for both kids and adults (babysitting available). It should fit easily into your price range.
posted by Xurando at 3:39 PM on May 9, 2010

I went to Skytop as a kid and enjoyed it. May be worth a look.
posted by xiaolongbao at 5:20 PM on May 9, 2010

Is northern Vermont too far? Because the Tyler Place is wonderful, absolutely wonderful. And expensive. But wonderful. Not at all cheesy, wonderful child care, delicious food, low key, genuinely friendly people.
posted by The corpse in the library at 8:54 AM on May 10, 2010