Best Family-Friendly Hotels with Pools Near the Meadowlands

Traveling to the World Cup with children changes your lodging priorities entirely. You need larger rooms, proximity to entertainment, and most importantly, a swimming pool to burn off energy during the long, hot July days between matches. Here are the best family-friendly options near MetLife Stadium.

1. Harmony Suites (Secaucus, NJ)

This hotel is incredibly popular for families. Every room is a suite, meaning parents and kids can have separate sleeping areas. They offer an excellent indoor heated pool, a massive free breakfast buffet, and it is located just down the road from the stadium.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford

If you are staying for the entire group stage, the Residence Inn is perfect. The rooms feature full kitchens, allowing you to cook meals for picky eaters and save money. It features a great indoor pool and is geographically as close to the stadium as you can possibly get.

3. DreamWorks Water Park (Day Trip)

While not a hotel, it is worth noting that if your hotel's pool is inadequate, the American Dream Mall right next to the stadium houses the largest indoor water park in North America. You can spend the entire morning riding water slides before walking across the bridge to the match.

Tips for Families

• Check Pool Hours:

  Because of the late match times, call ahead to see if the hotel will extend pool hours so kids can swim after a night game.

• Adjoining Rooms:

  Always call the hotel directly rather than booking online if you absolutely require adjoining rooms for a large family.