Best Family Friendly Hotels in Charleston
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Best-rated
French Quarter Inn
- Valet parking
- Early check-in/ -out
- Premium bedding
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Located nearly a 10-minute walk from the Rainbow Row, the 4-star French Quarter Inn Charleston includes 52 rooms. Guests will have access to private parking on site for added convenience.
The French Quarter Inn Charleston is fairly close to Kaminsky's Most Excellent Cafe and offers a broad selection of meals.
French Quarter Inn
- Valet parking
- Early check-in/ -out
- Premium bedding
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
French Quarter Inn
Located nearly a 10-minute walk from the Rainbow Row, the 4-star French Quarter Inn Charleston includes 52 rooms. Guests will have access to private parking on site for added convenience.
The French Quarter Inn Charleston is fairly close to Kaminsky's Most Excellent Cafe and offers a broad selection of meals.
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Beach access
The Charlestonian
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
The 4-star The Charlestonian Aparthotel is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Brittlebank Riverside Park and offers a restaurant. To keep fit, a golf playground provided for guests at the aparthotel.
Guests can enjoy American dishes served in Ladles Soups Downtown located a few moments from the property.
The Charlestonian
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
The Charlestonian
The 4-star The Charlestonian Aparthotel is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Brittlebank Riverside Park and offers a restaurant. To keep fit, a golf playground provided for guests at the aparthotel.
Guests can enjoy American dishes served in Ladles Soups Downtown located a few moments from the property.
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Top location
John Rutledge House Inn
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 28 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Babysitting/Child services
Located nearly 25 minutes on foot from the 4-star John Rutledge House Inn Charleston, guests can reach the eight-acre Joe Riley Waterfront Park. Families with children will appreciate child care services offered by this Charleston hotel, ensuring their unique needs are met during their stay.
John Rutledge House Inn
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 28 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Babysitting/Child services
John Rutledge House Inn
Located nearly 25 minutes on foot from the 4-star John Rutledge House Inn Charleston, guests can reach the eight-acre Joe Riley Waterfront Park. Families with children will appreciate child care services offered by this Charleston hotel, ensuring their unique needs are met during their stay.
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Eco-friendly stay
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection By Hilton
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Located nearly a 5-minute walk from the historic Confederate Museum, the charming Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Offering a ballroom and a cocktail lounge, this 4-star smoke-free hotel features 210 rooms overlooking city.
Toast Restaurant offers a wide range of American dishes and lies merely 5 minutes' stroll away.
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection By Hilton
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection By Hilton
Located nearly a 5-minute walk from the historic Confederate Museum, the charming Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotel gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Offering a ballroom and a cocktail lounge, this 4-star smoke-free hotel features 210 rooms overlooking city.
Toast Restaurant offers a wide range of American dishes and lies merely 5 minutes' stroll away.
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Great deal
Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Shoppers Port Shopping Center, Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley hotel offers 147 rooms. Here, guests can make use of Wi-Fi in public areas, along with general facilities like a lift and a vending machine.
Guests can dine at Ruby Tuesday in the immediate vicinity of the Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley.
Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Cots
Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley
Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Shoppers Port Shopping Center, Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley hotel offers 147 rooms. Here, guests can make use of Wi-Fi in public areas, along with general facilities like a lift and a vending machine.
Guests can dine at Ruby Tuesday in the immediate vicinity of the Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley.
Andrew Pinckney Inn
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
- Children's buffet
The 4-star Andrew Pinckney Inn Charleston, the history of which began in 1860, has 39 rooms.
Andrew Pinckney Inn
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
- Children's buffet
Andrew Pinckney Inn
The 4-star Andrew Pinckney Inn Charleston, the history of which began in 1860, has 39 rooms.
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Eco-friendly stay
The Dewberry Charleston
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Separate tub and shower
- Steam room
- Babysitting/Child services
The 5-star The Dewberry Charleston Hotel, situated just 1.7 km from the Pineapple Fountain, offers a conference space and 3 meeting rooms for corporate guests. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi in public areas and access to conference facilities and a photocopy machine.
Choose from an unlimited choice of Caribbean dishes at Citrus Club which is 5 minutes' walk away.
The Dewberry Charleston
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Separate tub and shower
- Steam room
- Babysitting/Child services
The Dewberry Charleston
The 5-star The Dewberry Charleston Hotel, situated just 1.7 km from the Pineapple Fountain, offers a conference space and 3 meeting rooms for corporate guests. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi in public areas and access to conference facilities and a photocopy machine.
Choose from an unlimited choice of Caribbean dishes at Citrus Club which is 5 minutes' walk away.
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Guest favorite
Emeline
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
The charming Emeline Hotel Charleston provides proximity to the massive South Carolina Aquarium, which is situated merely 1.3 km away. Enjoy luxury rooms and dry cleaning and housekeeping service at the 4-star smoke-free hotel.
Market Street Deli and Salads offers a selection of American delicacies and lies in the immediate vicinity of the property.
Emeline
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Family rooms
Emeline
The charming Emeline Hotel Charleston provides proximity to the massive South Carolina Aquarium, which is situated merely 1.3 km away. Enjoy luxury rooms and dry cleaning and housekeeping service at the 4-star smoke-free hotel.
Market Street Deli and Salads offers a selection of American delicacies and lies in the immediate vicinity of the property.
Kings Courtyard Inn
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 17 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Babysitting/Child services
Situated only a 6-minute walk from the 19th - century prison "Old City Jail", the smoke-free Kings Courtyard Inn Charleston features a lift and free newspapers. This 3-star bed & breakfast also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.
This accommodation is just a few steps from Toast Restaurant, that serves American cuisine.
Kings Courtyard Inn
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 17 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Babysitting/Child services
Kings Courtyard Inn
Situated only a 6-minute walk from the 19th - century prison "Old City Jail", the smoke-free Kings Courtyard Inn Charleston features a lift and free newspapers. This 3-star bed & breakfast also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.
This accommodation is just a few steps from Toast Restaurant, that serves American cuisine.
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Beach access
The Charleston Place
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Babysitting/Child services
The smoke-free The Charleston Place hotel is situated in an entertainment area of Charleston, a 17-minute walk from the history museum "Edmondston-Alston House" and just 0.6 km from the Saint Michael's Church. Within reach of the Old Slave Mart Museum, this 5-star hotel with 467 rooms features a shared lounge and barbecue grills, plus an American restaurant, serving American specials.
You can go to Clock Tower Terrace restaurant for dinner or eat your breakfast at Community Perk restaurant. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar.
The Charleston Place
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Babysitting/Child services
The Charleston Place
The smoke-free The Charleston Place hotel is situated in an entertainment area of Charleston, a 17-minute walk from the history museum "Edmondston-Alston House" and just 0.6 km from the Saint Michael's Church. Within reach of the Old Slave Mart Museum, this 5-star hotel with 467 rooms features a shared lounge and barbecue grills, plus an American restaurant, serving American specials.
You can go to Clock Tower Terrace restaurant for dinner or eat your breakfast at Community Perk restaurant. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar.
Wentworth Mansion
- Free parking
- Separate tub and shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Ironing facilities
- Cots
The 5-star smoke-free Wentworth Mansion Hotel Charleston provides proximity to the Rainbow Row, which is located just 1.8 km away. This Charleston hotel features 21 rooms and comforts such as a restaurant and a gift shop.
Circa 1886 Restaurant is approximately a 5-minute stroll away and serves contemporary cuisine.
Wentworth Mansion
- Free parking
- Separate tub and shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Ironing facilities
- Cots
Wentworth Mansion
The 5-star smoke-free Wentworth Mansion Hotel Charleston provides proximity to the Rainbow Row, which is located just 1.8 km away. This Charleston hotel features 21 rooms and comforts such as a restaurant and a gift shop.
Circa 1886 Restaurant is approximately a 5-minute stroll away and serves contemporary cuisine.
Hotel Richemont
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Located merely 1.5 km from the The Battery, Hotel Richemont Charleston offers general facilities such as a lift and an outdoor fireplace. Featuring a luggage room and a restaurant, this Charleston hotel is a short way from the Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim.
American cuisine is offered at Handy And Hot, situated within 5 minutes' walk of this Charleston hotel.
Hotel Richemont
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Hotel Richemont
Located merely 1.5 km from the The Battery, Hotel Richemont Charleston offers general facilities such as a lift and an outdoor fireplace. Featuring a luggage room and a restaurant, this Charleston hotel is a short way from the Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim.
American cuisine is offered at Handy And Hot, situated within 5 minutes' walk of this Charleston hotel.
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 12 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
A hot tub, a sunbathing terrace, and spa therapy are available at the 3-star Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel, and the Historic Charleston City Market is 25 minutes' walk away. The hotel offers private car parking on site and a spacious outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a meal at the American-style restaurant, offering American cuisine. Bistro at Courtyard Marriott Charleston Waterfront offers American dishes and lies just near this wonderful hotel.
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 12 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
A hot tub, a sunbathing terrace, and spa therapy are available at the 3-star Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel, and the Historic Charleston City Market is 25 minutes' walk away. The hotel offers private car parking on site and a spacious outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a meal at the American-style restaurant, offering American cuisine. Bistro at Courtyard Marriott Charleston Waterfront offers American dishes and lies just near this wonderful hotel.
Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Patio
Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast Charleston hotel offers guests access to the Citadel Daniel Museum, which is about 20 minutes' walk away.
Fuel Charleston is adjacent to Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast hotel, 450 metres away.
Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Patio
Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast
Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast Charleston hotel offers guests access to the Citadel Daniel Museum, which is about 20 minutes' walk away.
Fuel Charleston is adjacent to Innkeepers Quarters Queen Suite With Breakfast hotel, 450 metres away.
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
The 3-star Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel offers a courtyard and various recreational opportunities and sits only a 5-minute walk from the Gibbes Museum of Art. Among the facilities of the hotel there is a vending machine and a lift, along with Wi-Fi in public areas.
Tommy Condon's serves Irish cuisine and is located a stone's throw from Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel.
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
The 3-star Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel offers a courtyard and various recreational opportunities and sits only a 5-minute walk from the Gibbes Museum of Art. Among the facilities of the hotel there is a vending machine and a lift, along with Wi-Fi in public areas.
Tommy Condon's serves Irish cuisine and is located a stone's throw from Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Charleston, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| French Quarter Inn |
9.5 / 10 (431 Reviews) |
From 411$ | |
| The Charlestonian |
9.1 / 10 (263 Reviews) |
From 149$ | |
| John Rutledge House Inn |
9.9 / 10 (25 Reviews) |
From 390$ | |
| Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection By Hilton |
8.9 / 10 (373 Reviews) |
From 153$ | |
| Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley |
9.1 / 10 (293 Reviews) |
From 148$ |
More accommodations in Charleston
Frequently Asked Questions
Which family hotels near the Charleston City Market offer convenience for exploring?
The Kings Courtyard Inn and The Charleston Place are both close to Charleston City Market. They offer unique family accommodations with easy access to shopping and dining options nearby.
Visit the market early in the morning to enjoy fewer crowds and a quieter shopping experience.
What family hotels in Charleston are near historic attractions?
Church Street Inn and Andrew Pinckney Inn are situated near top historic sites like The Battery and Gibbes Museum of Art. These locations provide a rich cultural experience for families.
Plan your museum and historic site visits for weekdays to avoid long lines and large groups.
Which family hotels in Downtown Charleston have pools for kids?
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront and French Quarter Inn feature pools that are perfect for families. These hotels provide relaxation and fun after a day of sightseeing.
Visit the pool during afternoon hours when it's less crowded for a more enjoyable swimming experience.
Which family hotels offer spacious accommodations for larger families in Charleston?
Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley and The Charlestonian provide spacious suites that accommodate larger families comfortably. These hotels include kitchen facilities for added convenience.
Book a suite with a kitchenette to prepare easy meals and snacks for the whole family, especially useful for younger children.
What family-friendly hotels in Charleston allow pets?
Emeline and Kings Courtyard Inn have pet-friendly policies and amenities designed for families traveling with dogs. This makes for a more inclusive stay for your furry family members.
Bring a pet-friendly blanket or toy for your dog to help them feel at home in the hotel environment.
Which family hotels near the beach are best for day trips?
Home2 Suites Charleston West Ashley and the Courtyard Charleston Waterfront provide easy access to nearby beaches like Folly Beach. Both hotels focus on family comfort and convenience.
Pack beach essentials the night before to ensure a quick getaway to the beach without forgetting your gear.
Which hotels near popular attractions are best for families in Charleston?
Mills House Charleston and The Dewberry Charleston are close to attractions like the Charleston Museum and Marion Square. These hotels provide a central location for families to explore.
Consider purchasing local attraction passes to save money and skip lines for popular destinations, which can be a big time-saver for families.
What unique family-friendly activities are available in Charleston?
Families can enjoy activities like visiting the South Carolina Aquarium and exploring the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. These attractions provide hands-on experiences for kids to learn and have fun.
Check for special events or family workshops happening during your visit to maximize your interactive experience at these attractions.
How can families get around Charleston efficiently?
Families can use the DASH trolley service, which is free and covers key areas in downtown Charleston. This is a convenient way to explore without the need for a car.
Plan your trolley route ahead of time; the biggest concentration of attractions is along the Market Street corridor, making it a prime route for families.
What events should families not miss in Charleston during the year?
The Spoleto Festival USA in May and the Family Fun Festival in September are must-visit events for families. They offer cultural performances and activities that engage children and adults alike.
Arrive early to secure good seats for events at Spoleto Festival, as popular performances may fill up quickly.
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