Who said family holidays can’t be luxurious? Our Indulgent Escapes are perfect for all members of the family, and these five hotels with top-quality children’s clubs and facilities prove it. From scuba diving to crafts, this is a quintet of fine, five-star properties with a whole range of activities covered. Where will your family land?

Pine Cliff Gardens, the Algarve, Portugal
The stylish Pine Cliffs Resort beckons with its beachside postcode, but if your lot has dotted the seaside with sandcastles already, there is plenty to keep them occupied on-site. Budding sailors from one to eight years old have their space in Porto Pirata Children’s Club, where story times, team games and crafts start from the morning. Meanwhile, holidaymakers up to 13 can test their skills at football, mini-golf and tennis in a separate space. Everyone reunites at the fun-filled playground, centred around two massive pirate boats.

Ikos Andalusia, Costa del Sol, Spain
From those taking their first steps to the almost-adults in your clan, Ikos Andalusia has a children’s club for all ages. The smallest ones will be well-looked after in the hotel’s crèche, but you have the babysitting option available too. Parents can revel in the sunshine at ease, as toddlers 11 and under will be busy making arts and crafts or trying their hands at sports. The teenagers' club has the power to whisk away the frown from your eldest’s face, as game consoles and team games await inside. If nothing else works, serene pools need no introduction.

Elysium, Paphos, Cyprus
It’s not often that the smallest ones get their own club, but at Elysium, everything is made for your convenience. The youngest are welcome at the hotel’s crèche, where a soft play area as well as all changing and napping necessities are provided. It’s suitable for mini-travellers from four months up to three years old, while the older kids will be supervised at Angel’s Kids Club. Here, the expert staff will help all talents blossom – from arts and crafts to team games and movie nights, everyone will make the most of their holiday.

Sani Club, Halkidiki, Greece
Raising sports legends? Let the array of academies at Sani Club fill your days with all activities from football and tennis to water skiing and scuba diving. These welcome everyone from six-year-olds to adults, so exciting family afternoons are on the itinerary here. For those too young to celebrate goals just yet, a crèche with a play area, toys and sleeping cots is at your disposal, while toddlers can enjoy various interactive activities at their own club. Got teenagers that would like to spend an hour or two away from their parents? Ozone Teens Club hosts 13 to 17-year-olds with team activities or game consoles.

Cullinan Belek, Antalya, Turkey
State-of-the-art facilities set among harmonious golf grounds are a welcoming sight at Cullinan Belek. But peek inside and the five-star features continue. Among them are two children’s clubs, one specifically for teens from 13 to 16. The younger ones have indoor and outdoor playgrounds to themselves, as well as a children’s club, while the smallest holidaymakers can take their first steps in the baby play area. Travelling with picky eaters? Not to worry – not only do all 15 restaurants offer highchairs and menus, but the kids will also have their own buffet too. Just look at that chocolatier as well... bliss.
Posted: 7th May 2024.