Marriott Hutchison Island Beach Resort – know before you go

If you are looking for a relaxing easy family getaway –Marriott Hutchison Island Beach Resort is it.

The resort is family, pet, and boat friendly.

The ocean front resort recently underwent a $50 million renovation, boasting 274 reimagined rooms, 30,000 square feet of expansive meeting spaces, and resort amenities including a golf course, pickle ball courts, a private marina(yes – come by boat!), two pools, and five additional dining establishments. Plus, the resort is home to two new concepts by restaurateur Rocco Mangel (known for Rocco’s Tacos) – The Hutch, a coastal café, and Locals Lanes, a duckpin bowling alley and bar.

We stayed in a ocean front one bedroom room. It was perfect for a mom with 3 kiddos. If you need a crib, they have them for you!

The pool and beach chair and towel service is included. It is so much easier to enjoy the beach with chairs, umbrellas and towels await you. The pools both have wonderful food and beverage service.

There is a publix, CVS, convenience store, and surf shop nearby. Next to the surf shop don’t miss Ital Bowls – organic smoothies, acai bowls, acai cookie sandwiches (just get it!).

For off property fun, The Coastal Center from the Florida Oceanographic Society exceeded my expectations. I thought it would be a quick stop in, but no one wanted to leave after two hours! You can pet a ray, touch a sea cucumber, watch sharks dine, learn about nesting turtles, and so much more hands on fun. Lots of indoor fun if it rains too.

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is great for younger children. Indoor and outdoor play.

Downtown Stuart is a walkable stop with old town charm, unique shops, sweets and a Sunday morning market.

If you have extra time, Florida Surf Experience has incredible youth learn to surf experiences.

For an off property dining experience, Kyle G’s really knocked our socks off. Reservations suggested. It is ocean front with indoor (fancier) or outdoor (more casual) seafood and steaks.