The 19 best hotels to go on vacation with children in Spain

Family vacations are just that: rest days for everyone to enjoy, big and small. A good option to achieve this is to stay in a family friendly hotel, where children are great protagonists, because if they have fun, dad and mom also relax.

So, with summer just around the corner, we have researched to bring you the 19 best hotels to go on vacation with children in Spain. Happy journey!

Magic Robin Hood Resort, Alfaz del Pí (Alicante)

This themed hotel in medieval times, inspired by the scenery of the robin hood adventures, allows you to travel back in time and stay in comfortable cabins, such as King Arthur or Queen Geneva, in the Sherwood Forest, in the town of Nottingham or in the gardens of Robin Hood.

Count with one water park, with thrilling slides for all ages, Waterplay and Children's Splash. In addition to a multi-adventure zone, with zip lines, laser tag battles in the great wooden castle, archery, climbing wall ...

Parents can relax at the Locksley's Lagoon pool, lie on a Balinese bed, or disconnect at the Lady Marian Spa.

And, to hang out when the heat is tighter or the sun goes down, the room 'Game experience'with the latest consoles and games on the market, Arcade machines, virtual reality, F1 simulators and dance area for young and old.

In addition, it has restaurants in the purest medieval style and inspired by the legend of this English character, such as the 'Lionheart Magic Restaurant' that includes dinner and show or the 'The Golden Arrow & The Long Bow Terrace', with children's buffet.

More information: Magic Robin Hood Resort

Hotel Gold River, Salou (Tarragona)

Staying here or at any of the resort's themed hotels includes unlimited entry to PortAventura Park and a free entrance to Ferrari Land, plus discounts for PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park.

But Sullivan City also recreates an old town in the American West, so you will travel back in time as soon as you cross its doors, until the time of the gold rush.

With PortAventura Park shortcut, you will stay in the constructions of that distant era, but with the comforts of today. Children will enjoy in the cabins, the pools, the playground or in the games room.

There is also a lack of daily entertainment for adults and children. And if there is still time, there is a bicycle rental service.

More information: Gold River Hotel

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Holiday World Riwo, Benalmádena (Málaga)

Here the children will have the opportunity to travel to Dinoworld World, a dream space around the life of dinosaurs.

They also have at their disposal a mini club with slides, ball pools, animators, a mini-golf, outdoor swimming pools for adults and children, recreational playground, spa, gym, bowling and endless activities organized by the entertainment team

But perhaps the most striking part of its facilities is the Beach club, which includes multiple pools with waves and original jacuzzis, in themes as attractive as treasure island, jungle or the cave of terror. The Holi and Worldie pets will accompany the children on their family vacations.

More information: Holiday Word Riwo Hotel

Barceló Cabo de Gata, Almeria

With direct access to the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata, and the beach, they make it an ideal candidate to enjoy with the family, but there are more facilities and entertainment programs designed for children, in addition to their routes for cyclists, to pedal Enjoying the environment without danger.

Children aged four to twelve enjoy in the Barcy club, with a team of animators and water activities, sports and games. There is also an inflatable castle and an outdoor playground.

But perhaps the most innovative initiative of Barceló Hotel Group is Happy minds, a program that is inspired by the theory of the seven multiple intelligences and that are developed through a great variety of games and workshops adapted to your tastes, skills and abilities: environmental practices, manual skills and plastic arts, theater, music, dance, cinema and everything related to the performing arts; construction, research and scientific experiments with elements of nature, magic, inventions, video editing workshop ...

There is also a space specially designed for teenagers from 13 to 17 years old, ONE Lounge Bar: a relaxed atmosphere with recreational activities such as video games (Play Station and Wii U), mixer, soft drinks bar, traditional table football, ping pong tables and billiards. All encouraged by an animation team.

More information: Barceló Cabo de Gata

Spa Hotel City of Teruel (Teruel)

If your son is another of the dinosaur geeks and you want to give him a nice surprise this summer, the Dinópolis theme park in Teruel is an incredible option. And the stay will be even more unforgettable if you stay at this hotel with a spa for children and adults.

Because following the theme of prehistoric sites, the hotel offers a spa for kids unique in Spain, DinoSpa, where dinosaurs are the central theme. It has slides and water pools with balls, which can be enjoyed all year round, because the maximum water depth is 40 cm and the temperature ranges between 28º and 30º.

It is intended for children from five to 12 years old, accompanied by their parents.

But it is not the only fun: the little ones and not so little ones will have a great time with the pet Dino, Dino.TV, the movie theater and the entertainment program specially designed for them. Two environments for children and not so children: the small room (with mirrors of laughter, sensory panels, board games, coloring Dinopintas, children's stories ... and the maxisala, with Foosball, AirHockey, PingPong, DinoTwist ...

More information: Spa Hotel City of Teruel

TUI Family Life Islantilla (Huelva)

Located on the beachfront, on the always warm Costa de la Luz, it is designed to enjoy a summer full of activities.

On the one hand, they have agreements with local companies for sailing courses, guided trips, jet ski rentals, kayaks and many more activities.

But children are also great protagonists. The hotel has excellent children's pools, video room, mini-disco, children's playground and Kid's club (from 2 to 15 years old), where they can participate in games and activities, always attended by an entertainment team: live performances, children's movies, costumes, games, gymnastics, storytelling, olympics ...

Meanwhile, parents can relax on the beach or the pool, play sports in the gym or outdoors, in guided classes or parrots organized by the entertainment team, or enjoy the spa treatments.

In addition, the hotel has themed family rooms, decorated in space or jungle or with circus or marine motifs, which will delight the little ones.

More information: Tui Family Life Islantilla

Sapphire Can Picafort, Santa Margalida (Mallorca)

"A paradise of constant fun and adventure for children while you enjoy the most exclusive leisure concept". This is described on their website, and there is no reason.

A wide offer for the whole family that includes modern and elegant apartments, mini club (crafts, games, gymnastics and shows set in a different theme every day), sports facilities, in addition to a games room and directed aerobics and aquagym classes.

Y the pools as great protagonists: the main pool, with the bubble, Wet Bubble; the children's pool, with slides, playground and a pirate ship; five Swim Up pools, with direct access from the rooms on the ground floor; and an indoor heated pool, sauna and jacuzzi.

More information: Sapphire Hotel Can Picafort

Suitopía Sol y Mar Suites Hotel, Calpe (Alicante)

Hotel designed to enjoy with family. You can pedal together on paths for all levels by the sea, or enjoy water sports such as kayaking, diving, snorkeling, canyoning, boat fishing, banana boat, paddle surfing, boat trips, coasteering, etc.

In addition, children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years have the Suitopia Talent, a new entertainment program of 11 hours a day where each child can develop their creativity and abilities thanks to the art-science binomial. With three different programs divided by age, they can explore, learn and develop their skills.

A different opportunity for children to discover and enjoy theater, dance, music, painting, magic, sculpture, cinema, robotics and fun science. All workshops will end with an open session where families can enjoy everything learned by their children.

There are three animation rooms divided by age, games area with consoles, virtual reality, F1 simulators, mobile platforms and, for the little ones, interactive projectors.

Meanwhile, parents can relax at the Thalassian Spa or get fit in the gym.

But like every hotel that boasts, swimming pools in summer become protagonists: 1000 m2 of water with Splash Pad and slides area.

More information: Suitopial Sol y Mar Suites Hotel

Sol Katmandu Park & ​​Resort, Magaluf (Mallorca)

The first resort 'with fun included' in Mallorca, with accommodation and entertainment, in the middle of an exciting theme park, just a few steps from the beach.

On one side is the Kathmandu Adventures, divided into three different camps by age, from eight months to 12 years. Includes expeditions to Kathmandu Park, 'Kathmandu Olympics', 'Live the Legend of Kathmandu', 'The Footprints of the Yeti', etc. There is also Mini Disco every afternoon / evening and special activities such as the 'Boron Breakfast' where children can dance with their yeti pets.

Although the great attraction of this hotel is Katmandu Park, a theme park for all audiences that you access by staying at the hotel. There are ten attractions that include 'The House' (where what you imagine comes true and reality is just an illusion); Katlantis Splash Park and Soft Play (an underwater world where children take control of the fun); and O Zombies! XD Dark Ride (an exciting battle against the walking dead).

And after a day full of adventures, the whole family can relax in themed rooms, from 20 m2, and completely renovated in 2018.

More information: Sol Karmandu Park & ​​Resort

Hotel Sol Príncipe, Torremolinos (Málaga)

Located on the first line of the Costa del Sol, with direct access to Playamar beach.

It includes the new concept Kathmandu Adventures, activities and play areas inspired by the myths and legends of Kathmandu. It is a themed area, inspired by the Flintstones, where the little ones can do sports, artistic and culinary activities with their family and the 'navigators' (professional monitors).

In addition, there are three swimming pools, zip line, climbing wall, trampolines, miniature golf, laser-tag, mini-karting and a splash park.

But the hotel is designed to meet the demands of parents too, with a spectacular Caribbean lake pool of 1,500 m2 with three whirlpools, two large areas of water beds and large geyser and night lighting.

It offers innovative shows inspired by musicals. They highlight 'Mamma Mia', 'The Lion King' and 'The Little Mermaid'.

More information: Hotel Sol Principe

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Occidental Lanzarote Mar, Costa Teguise (Lanzarote)

In this holiday hotel families have a leading role, so it has large and fully equipped rooms. In addition, it offers a wide and diverse program of entertainment and fun activities for all ages.

The youngest will have in the Barcy club, a children's and youth club divided by ages, where parties and thematic days such as pirate day, magic day, music day are prepared ... Children from four to 12 years will learn and have fun with the concept Happy minds, present in the family hotels of the Barceló group, inspired by the theory of the seven multiple intelligences.

Through different workshops, adapted to their age and concerns, they will learn good environmental practices, plastic and performing arts, make scientific experiments, invent, discover the circus world and can rehearse for a flashmob Or edit your own video.

There is also a special check-in for children on arrival at the hotel and an outdoor playground to play on slides, swings, not forgetting its three swimming pools for adults and two for children, also with different slides (three tracks, splash) and a Indoor playground with padded areas, ball pool, climbing wall ...

In addition, the hotel has a human table football where children and adults can all play together.

Sports enthusiasts also have their space, thanks to a wide range of sports, its professional cycling center and the Olympic pool.

More information: Occidental Lanzarote Mar

Sol Pelícanos Ocas, Benidorm (Alicante)

At 300 meters from the Levante beach, this tourist complex has attractions for everyone. Among them, its five swimming pools for adults (a lake pool with three whirlpools and three geysers), two children, one outside for activities and one for adults.

In addition, it offers fabulous night shows, shows inspired by Broadway musicals, parties at the large lake pool and a fun playground.

It also has magnificent themed, international buffets and areas dedicated to local specialties, buffet throughout the day, Family rooms…

And as in all family hotels of the Meliá group, children can enjoy Kathmandu Adventures, play areas with imaginative and creative activities that bring them closer to the myths and legends of Kathmandu.

With Maiya and Kumar walking through the hotel, children will experience the life of the famous 'Enchanted Forest', the birthplace of imagination, a border between reality and fantasy. They will also participate in sports activities, crafts and cooking classes with the family or with monitors.

The parents will not get bored either, because they have an activity, sports and fitness program for adults: water polo, water volleyball, waterbasket, aqua aerobics, aquagym, water bike ...

More information: Sun Pelican Ocas

H10 Rubicon Palace, Playa Blanca (Lanzarote)

Recently renovated and converted into a five star, it is located on the beachfront.

It stands out for its spectacular swimming pools, the Thalasso Center space, gym and a complete entertainment program for the whole family, including the Daisy Adventure playground with pirate ship and water attractions.

We talk about five swimming pools for adults (one heated), three children's pools (two heated) and Daisy club, with activities for children from one to 12 years, divided by ages:

  • Babyclub (from 1 to 3 years old): nursery service, pedagogical activities and exclusive playground for babies.
  • Miniclub (from 4 to 8 years old): playground and a playhouse where the little ones will enjoy making crafts, painting, board games, costumes ... And, at night, minidisco.
  • Juniorclub (from 9 to 12 years old): sports competitions, games in the pool, gym, table games, crafts, etc. It has its own space with Wii console and PlayStation.

In addition, for adults and children, games room and recreational machines, a multi-sport court, beach volleyball, bocce and miniature golf.

And for total dad's relaxation, 'Slow Thalaso Center'. It includes a dynamic pool with sea water, hydromassage beds, seawater river, pebble passage and cold water pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath and water mist cabin.

More information: H10 Rubicon Palace

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Magic Aqua Rock Garden Hotel, Benidorm (Alicante)

Modern themed hotel of ethnic inspiration, which takes us to deeper Africa. Five minutes from Levante Beach, 'wild animals' surprise young and old inside and outside the premises.

Its main attraction is its huge pools of more than 100m2 with swim up and slides and its African Emotion water park. In addition, this complex includes a safari area, mini club, mini disco, play areas and dinner with show focused on children.

In the mini club, with daily entertainment, you can participate in the 'Miracle' games, attend the 'School of Knights and Princesses' or the 'School of Magical Arts'.

And if, meanwhile, adults seek to relax, they can do so in the spa or on a Balinese bed in the chill-out area of ​​the terrace with spectacular views.

More information: Magic Rock Garden Hotel

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel, Playa Blanca, Yaiza (Lanzarote)

A 5-star resort located on the beachfront, with Thalasso and Spa, and family suites with views of the Atlantic Ocean that include two separate bedrooms, each with a bathroom.

The little ones will love the Kikoland playground, where pets Hooky, Cooky and Kiko will accompany children and teenagers on their adventures.

10,000m2 of children's facilities that include, in addition to a swimming pool for adults and children, playhouses according to age, tennis and paddle courts, basketball court, climbing wall, slider pool, soccer field with soccer school, beach volleyball court , Hoocky Pool Bar and amphitheater for shows, musicals and theme parties.

Also they teenagers (from 13 to 18 years old), they have their space here. They will be able to make new friendships while enjoying board games, video consoles, artisan workshops to carry out graffiti, recycling, modern dance, eva rubber, fimo ... And they will do sports and outdoor activities, inside and outside the enclosure (Kayak, Banana, Paddle surf …), Guided by the animation team.

More information: Princess Yaiza

Royal Son Bou Family Club, Son Bou (Menorca)

As the name of the hotel indicates, it is intended for families, ensuring that parents relax and enjoy while the children have fun.

From the apartments with one or two bedrooms, according to needs, to the program of activities, appropriate to the age within the Kikoland space.

  • Babyclub (0-2 years): games and fun in an enclosed area, to ensure their safety, and attended by specialized personnel who will help them to dress up, will teach workshops of modeling clay or finger paint and, ultimately, will make them feel like in House.

  • Miniclub (3-4 years): activities inside and excursions some excursions outside the hotel. You can go to the beach to see the ducks in the humid area of ​​Son Bou, pony ride around, visit the animal farm or visit Trogoland, the cave where Troglo and Dita live from prehistory.

They can also get lost in the maze, participate in water games in the pool, cook cookies to give to Dad or paint a picture for mom.

  • Maxi Club (5 and 6 years old): activities designed to encourage your sports skills and imagination and fantasy for musical games and crafts. There is also time for the bouncy castle, excursions and giant games.

  • Junior Club (7 to 12 years old): water and Olympic circuits programmed by the hotel monitors: water polo, waterbasquet, board games…

  • Teeny Club (13 to 17 years old): with fun sports activities and an exclusive space for them, the Royal Club, where they have board games and video games: consoles, playstation and tablets controlled by the monitors that will help them improve their use.

More information: Royal Son Bou Family Club

Evenia Olympic Palace, Lloret del Mar (Girona)

It has rooms of up to 35 m2 and all kinds of facilities and activities for young and old to enjoy all year. A holiday complex of more than 30,000 m2 with large garden areas, two tropical swimming pools, a water park with slides (children's area and adults), swimming pools with slides and pirate ship, two heated pools, a multi-sports court, games room, clay tennis court, fitness center with spa, disco ...

And, of course, daily entertainment program for children and adults and mini club, with activities suitable for different ages.

More information: Evenia Olympic Palace

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Iberostar Royal Andalus, Sancti Petri, Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz)

Hotel for families with direct access to the beach of La Barrosa, five kilometers of fine sand facing the Atlantic, with recognitions such as the Ecoplaya flag, the tourist quality Q or the precious Blue Flag.

According to the TripAdvisor travel portal, it is one of the five best 'All Inclusive' in Spain and one of the 10 best in Europe, perfect for family enjoyment.

It has family rooms and its area of children's pools between dragons and Viking ships: a three-headed dragon that spits water through its mouth, a waterfall, two water cannons and water slides.

At Star camp, by professional monitors and aimed at children and adolescents, children can live authentic adventures and practice outdoor sports while making new friends.

And it is that this program of activities takes as a starting point the theory of multiple intelligences, which defends that intelligence is built thanks to interrelation and cooperation, encouraging children to interact and collaborate through participation in games and other recreational actions and educational.

And if parents want a little peace, they can go to the adult pool or approach the Golf Club and enjoy the 36 holes designed by Severiano Ballesteros. Another alternative that is not negligible is the spa with water circuit, which can be accessed by children from 13 to 15 hours.

And if you are looking to keep fit, your choice is the 'Star Fit & Fun' program where you can play games and sports of all kinds: spinning, aquafit, buzzing on the beach, Pilates, water polo, step ...

More information: Iberostar Royal Andalus

Hotel Mediterranean Palace, Playa de las Américas (Tenerife)

A complete world available to the smallest of the house, the Mare Nostrum Children's City, which includes the Mare Kids Club, with more than 800m2 of indoor and outdoor fun: 8m x 8m multiplayer area, puppet theater, rest area for fathers and mothers, craft area, music area ...

It is a space reserved exclusively for children and adolescents, separated by ages, with indoor and outdoor activities and safe facilities, tailored and under the supervision of the monitors.

  • Club Turtle: from 6 months to 3 years.
  • Willy Club: from 4 years to 7 years.
  • Club Sailor: from 8 years to 12 years.
  • Club Surfer: from 13 to 16 years old.

In addition, sports spaces to play football, tennis, mini-golf, table tennis ...; children's pools with lifeguards; road education circuit; video game room, children's laboratory ...

But this hotel also thinks about parents and the Mare Leisure Club, organizes a leisure program exclusively for adults from 18 years. They can participate in sports competitions: tennis, soccer, archery; Have fun in dance classes (salsa, rock & roll ...), and enjoy the evening shows, in the company of children.

More information: Mediterranean Palace

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