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Top five-star family hotels

 

Our Indulgent Escapes provide luxurious holidays for everyone. Discover our favourite hotels for the best five-star family experience...

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Picking the perfect Indulgent Escape isn't easy. From finding the right location to selecting the ideal hotel, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got everything you need. So, to save you some time, we’ve hand-picked some of our favourite five-star family hotels so you can find your dream destination.

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Royal Hideaway Corales Suites, Tenerife

Coral-inspired interiors, wooden accents, idyllic sea views and prime pool areas summarise this luxurious hotel in Tenerife. You’ll also find incredible facilities to utilise, many of which are fantastic for families. The children’s club hosts daily activities such as arts and crafts, drama and music classes, and a variety of sports to get involved with. To make your stay here particularly special, choose a room to suit your every need. For families, the villas are a divine choice. With privacy guaranteed, stunning sea views from your terrace, and your own pool to cool off in, you’ll feel totally relaxed. For some R&R, visit the wellness centre, which offers a variety of revitalising treatments, a sauna and Turkish bath.

The hotel's location in Costa Adeje is excellent for exploring your surroundings. Family outings to nearby waterparks, shopping malls, golf courses or sandy beaches are in order. There’s also La Enramada Beach just 200m from the hotel to take a leisurely stroll to.

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Cullinan Belek, Antalya

Antalya boasts some of the most outstanding hotels in our Indulgent Escapes collection, and Cullinan Belek is no different. Named after the largest diamond ever found, this vast complex is its own shimmering gem along the Belek coastline. The amenities here are second to none, and families can guarantee they will be well looked after. Children can spend hours at the on-site waterpark and enjoy club activities like racket sports, team games and water-based fun. Then, be seated for the in-house evening entertainment like live shows, music and mini discos. The variety of rooms on offer here is staggering too. From swim-up rooms to golf rooms and duplex lagoon villas, no matter who’s being catered for, there’s a room for every guest.

There’s also an incredible array of restaurants on offer. Whatever cuisine you could desire, the hotel will provide. With All Inclusive Plus as standard, you can relish a buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurants. Of these a chocolatier and 12 à la carte choices await you, spanning cuisines including Italian, Indian, Turkish and Greek.

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Ikos Odisia, Corfu

Postcard-worthy Ikos Odisia is one of Corfu’s finest and promises a relaxing getaway. Located on the peninsula of Dassia Bay, you're in pole position for sun, sea and serenity. The glistening Ionian waters are only ever steps away, and the beachfront is lined with shaded day beds. This hotel is fabulous for family getaways as there are 60 acres of grounds to roam around. Four designated children’s pools, several restaurants with varied menus, brilliant children’s club facilities and indoor play areas are just some of the amenities on offer. For families travelling with babies and toddlers, there’s also an on-site crèche with a soft play area for children aged four months to three years.

Choosing the right room is essential, which is why Ikos Odisia provides a vast variety. The deluxe bungalows with private gardens are great for larger families or select a superb suite with pool or sea views. Take part in fun-filled activities like tennis, yoga or cycling. Alternatively, for some revitalisation, take a visit to the spa. As for mealtimes, you’re treated to six exquisite à la carte restaurants. The menus here are crafted by Michelin-starred chefs, so you know you’re in for refined dining experiences.

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Sani Beach, Halkidiki

The beauty of Halkidiki is on full show at Sani Beach. Luxury doesn’t spare any details here, between lagoon-style pools, the tranquil spa and Blue Flag beachfront, every need is met. Visit the surrounding areas with on-site bike here, spend fun-filled days at the aqua or adventure park and enjoy the children’s club entertainment. If the younger ones are looking for activities to fill their days with, look no further than the array of academies. Sani Beach operates their own football, tennis, scuba diving, biking and triathlon academies, so everyone can continue their favourite sports while away.

Incredible rooms – including interconnecting ones – are part and parcel, no matter what size group. Choose from a variety of sea-facing rooms, suites on the beachfront or ones with lush garden views to make your stay sublime. Four restaurants boast delightful menus, varying from Italian to French to Mexican to Greek.

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Elysium, Paphos

The striking coastline of Paphos stretches in front of the opulent Elysium, made for beach-lovers and sun-seekers. The hotel is pristinely presented, adorned with mosaics and beautifully crafted with Byzantine architecture throughout. If you’re wanting to enjoy luxury as a whole family, you couldn’t find a more accommodating location. Daily entertainment is guaranteed at the children’s clubs, and there are different ones for groups of ages. So, if you have little ones, they can enjoy their own fun-filled days at the crèche, suitable for children between four months and three years. Children up to 12 have their pick of activities at the older children’s club, as well as a soft play area.

The dining options at Elysium are delightful. Delve into a variety of delicacies from Tuscany, Japan and Greece. Five of the restaurants have children’s menu’s to add to the appeal. To make your stay unforgettable, you’ll be able to select from a range of rooms. Choose the family Cyprian maisonette for vast space and a lovely terrace with unrivalled garden views. Or try their royal villas with your own pool for something extra-special.

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Ikos Andalusia, Costa del Sol

Luxury has never looked as inviting as it does at Ikos Andalusia. Staggering beauty oozes from both the interior and exterior. There’s a continuous bohemian feel throughout and chic rooms as standard. Add this to the unrivalled coastal views and you’ll see why it’s flawless. The facilities here are worth writing home about too, with activities like football, table tennis, volleyball and basketball. You’ll also find a children-only pool, on-site playground and children’s clubs for different ages, so you can be sure nobody will ever be bored. Little ones in tow and want to get some R&R? Rest easy knowing there’s an on-site crèche for children aged four months to three years. For those who want to get out and explore their surroundings, Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona are right on the doorstep.

From one-bedroom suites with gardens views to family suites with a private pool, everyone is catered for. The rooms are wonderfully light, decorated to the highest standard and they always put your comfort first. There are also delectable dining options. Take your pick from nine restaurants in the evening, with great children's choices and even some Michelin-starred menus.

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Pine Cliffs Gardens, Algarve

This beautiful garden setting is embellished with elegant palm trees and perched upon the Algarve’s beachfront. The contemporary apartments provide the perfect retreat for families. There are eight outdoor pools for everyone to plunge into, with dedicated sunbathing spaces and parasols for the all-important shade seeking. There are six children’s sections across the different pool areas, so the youngsters can take some cooling dips too. As there are also activities such as kayaking and snorkelling to get involved with, your days will be filled with fun. There’s also the Porto Pirata Children's Village for the younger ones to revel in, which has a children’s pool, two large scale pirate boasts and a playground.

You can choose from a variety of board options during your stay. Why not select All Inclusive and have every meal sorted, or Half Board or Bed and Breakfast to make the most of the resort's restaurants? On-site, indulge in deliciously fresh seafood and classic Algarvian and international gastronomy at any of the seven à la cartes.

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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik

Prepare to soak in the Croatian sun and swill your feet in the azure Adriatic waters. Behold the beachfront location, three freshwater pools, serene spa and the enchanting town of Dubrovnik nearby. There's a reason that Sun Gardens Dubrovnik is a member of the prestigious ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ group. Offering incredible facilities such as dance classes, basketball, football, table tennis and many more sports, everyone will be well-entertained around the clock. There are several different children’s clubs, ranging from the Marko Polo Crèche for one to threes, to the Marko Polo Tween Club.

Mealtimes here take your tastebuds on a journey. Sample traditional Dalmation dishes and international plates across the à la carte restaurants. Six of which have great menus for children, so they can feed the appetites they build up during their fun-packed days. Pick an incredible room to tailor your getaway further. Suites with sea views reveal a breathtaking outlook or choose a two or three-bedroom suite for the extra room to spread out.

Posted: 28th Mar 2024.

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