Here's Travel for Kids list of best family hotels on the North Shore, all styles and price ranges, in towns near to fun things to do with kids.

Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as swimming pools, breakfast is included in the room rate, suites with kitchenettes, coin-operated laundry on-site, and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.

• Salem Waterfront Hotel – Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), connecting rooms available; mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; on-site restaurant; hotel is located right at the harbor.
• Salem Inn – Family suites with queen bed plus trundle bed or rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), mini-fridge, kitchenettes in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood; April - September, two night minimum stay on weekends.
• Hawthorne Hotel – Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); air conditioning; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; hotel is one block from Salem Common.
Danvers

Tip: Danvers is convenient to all the sights to see in Salem.

• Comfort Inn North Shore – Breakfast is included in the room rate; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge or microwaves in some rooms; coin-operated laundry.
• Residence Inn North Shore – One bedroom suites (sleep 4 -5), two bedroom suites (sleep up to 7); all suites have living/dining area and fully equipped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, utensils; grocery shopping service; breakfast buffet is included in the room rate; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; coin-operated laundry; outdoor swimming pool.
• Courtyard Danvers – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); crib available upon request; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, and dinner with family friendly food; coin-operated laundry.
• TownePlace Suites North Shore – Outdoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites (sleep 4) and two bedroom suites (sleep 6), connecting rooms available; suites have fully-equipped kitchens, with stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; coin-operated laundry.
• Knights Inn Danvers – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); outdoor swimming pool; picnic areas.
Marblehead
• Marblehead Inn – One bedroom suites, queen bed plus sofa bed, (sleep 4); all suites have kitchenettes with refrigerator and microwave oven, and living area, buffet breakfast is included in the room rate; Victorian era hotel located in Marblehead.
Rockport
• Rockport Cottage – Vacation rental in downtown Rockport; one bedroom, one bath (sleep 5); fully-equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; charcoal grill, outdoor dining area; beach chairs; board games, children's toys; car parking; minimum 2 night stay, 7 days in July and August.
• Rockport Inn and Suites – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds, suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwaves in rooms' coin-operated laundry; tennis courts.
• Yankee Clipper Inn – Hotel is located directly on the ocean with extensive grounds; outdoor swimming pool; made to order hot breakfast is included in the room rate; suites with king bed plus twin bed (sleep 3).