Jet ski rental is the high-octane watersport that consistently delivers maximum thrill for older kids and teenagers. The sound, the speed, the spray: this is one of those activities that gets put at the top of the daily request list and never quite drops down it.

The hotels in this collection offer proper jet ski rental. Think well-maintained craft, qualified instructors who handle proper safety briefings, life jackets in every size, and bounded operating areas clear of swim zones and other traffic. Riders typically need to be 16 or older to operate solo, with younger kids riding pillion with an adult.

Below are the top family hotels with jet ski rental, sorted by overall score.