Short answer up front: true “all‑inclusive” resorts (where food, drinks and activities are all bundled) are uncommon in Melbourne city — instead you’ll find family packages and inclusive add‑ons at city hotels and nearby resort areas (Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley). Below are the best options to consider, with what they include and where they’re located.

Recommended family options near Melbourne

• RACV Cape Schanck (Mornington Peninsula) — full resort with family rooms/suites, kids’ facilities, pool, playground and family room types (sleeps up to 5). Great for a seaside family escape. (racv.com.au)
• RACV Healesville (Yarra Valley) — country resort with interconnecting family rooms, family packages (breakfast/dining credits) and kids-eat-free offers at times. Good for wineries + family activities. (racv.com.au)
• Peppers Moonah Links Resort (Mornington Peninsula) — family‑friendly resort (heated pool, mini‑golf, family dining) and packaged experiences (e.g., hot‑springs/golf combos). (peppersmoonahlinks.com.au)
• Silverwater Resort (San Remo / Phillip Island) — self‑contained 2–3 bedroom apartments that work well for families visiting Phillip Island attractions (penguins, beaches). (silverwaterresort.com.au)
• BIG4 / holiday‑park resorts around Victoria (Mornington, Queenscliff, Inverloch, etc.) — family‑focused parks with splash pools, kids’ activities and cabin accommodation (very family oriented; not “all‑inclusive” but many on‑site activities). (big4.com.au)

City hotels with family packages (Melbourne CBD)

• Crown Hotels (Crown Towers / Crown Promenade / Crown Metropol) — recurring family packages that include resort credit, Village Cinemas family passes, free kids’ breakfasts or in‑room add‑ons. These are luxury city stays with family perks rather than fully all‑inclusive pricing. (crownhotels.com.au)
• Crowne Plaza Melbourne (riverside) — “Family Getaway” packages with family rooms and breakfast included; sometimes runs kids’ clubs during school holidays. (melbourne.crowneplaza.com)
• Novotel properties (e.g., Novotel Melbourne on Collins / Novotel Melbourne Airport) — frequent “Family & Novotel” offers: kids stay and eat free (usually up to two children), family rooms and kid welcome gifts — good affordable city options. (novotelmelbourne.com.au)

Practical notes and tips

• “All‑inclusive” in Australia: most Melbourne‑area resorts rarely sell true all‑inclusive meal/drink/activity bundles like outgoing beach resorts overseas. Instead, look for “family packages” that bundle breakfast, dining credit, kids’ meals or attraction passes. Always check precisely which meals/activities are covered and the age limits for “kids” on the package. (For example, Crown and RACV offers often list specific stay dates and age/meal rules in their T&Cs.) (crownhotels.com.au)
• Distances: Mornington Peninsula is about 1–1.5 hours from central Melbourne; Phillip Island about 1.5–2 hours; Yarra Valley roughly 1 hour — useful when choosing whether you want a short drive or to stay in the city. (australia.com)
• What to confirm before booking: which meals are included, kids’ age limits, whether activities/attraction tickets are included, whether rooms are family suites or interconnecting rooms, babysitting availability, and cancellation/blackout dates. Many hotels have seasonal family offers so check the dates and book directly for the best rates. (racv.com.au)

If you’d like, I can:

• compare family packages for specific dates/number of people, or
• pull together 3–4 options in a particular area (CBD, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island or Yarra Valley) with current rates and exact inclusions.

(If you want me to check availability/prices now, tell me the travel dates, number of adults and children and the kids’ ages and I’ll look them up.)