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.

• Best Western Plus North Shore – Indoor and outdoor swimming pools; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; breakfast included in room rate; 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.
• Residence Inn North Shore –Outdoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites (sleep 4), two bedroom suites (sleep 6); all suites have living/dining area and fully equipped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, utensils; grocery shopping service; breakfast buffet included in room rate; coin-operated laundry.
• Sonesta Select Danvers – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4) suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 3); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast available; coin-operated laundry, convenience store onsite.
• Candlewood 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; coin-operated laundry.
Marblehead
• The Hotel Marblehead – One bedroom suites, king bed plus sofa bed in living area (sleep 4); all suites have kitchenettes with refrigerator; air conditioning; breakfast available; picnic areas.
Rockport
• Rockport Inn and Suites – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds, (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; crib available upon request; breakfast included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry.