Houston area suburb has one of the best family resorts in the U.S., according to national travel magazine

Travel + Leisure readers has named The Woodlands Resort as one of the 15 Best U.S. Resorts for Families.

Travel & Leisure said the resort stands out for its Forest Oasis pool complex which includes a full family-friendly water playground with lazy river, zero-entry splash zones, water slides, and heated pools during cooler months.

Readers also praised its championship golf courses, on-site family programming (crafts, movie nights, s’mores by fire pits), and overall ability to combine fun for kids with chill downtime for parents.

The full list of the 15 Best U.S. resorts for families

1. Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort – Kailua‑Kona, HI
2. The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch – Saratoga, WY
3. Montage Palmetto Bluff – Bluffton, SC
4. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World – Lake Buena Vista, FL
5. Enchantment Resort – Sedona, AZ
6. Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa – Vero Beach, FL
7. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts – Wanship, UT
8. Pendry Newport Beach – Newport Beach, CA
9. Grand Hyatt Deer Valley – Park City, UT
10. Brasada Ranch – Powell Butte, OR
11. The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton – Woodlands, TX
12. The Ranch at Rock Creek – Philipsburg, MT
13. Blackberry Farm – Walland, TN
14. C Lazy U Ranch – Granby, CO
15. The Cloister at Sea Island – Sea Island, GA

Why Travel + Leisure says these spots made it

These resorts topped the reader poll for their perfect blend of:

• Spacious, kid-friendly accommodations
• Flexible dining & children’s menus
• On-site activities (from waterparks to ranch life and cultural immersion)