9 Great Baby & Toddler-Friendly Hotels Across Europe
Quinta Da Comporta
Portugal
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most popular destinations, but Comporta is where the fashion set goes for their summer holidays. Just 90 minutes outside of Portugal’s capital, this old fishing village offers secluded golden beaches, excellent restaurants and relaxed beach clubs. Quinta da Comporta is a top choice for families looking for spacious rooms and plenty of activities to keep little ones entertained. Styled like a traditional Portuguese farm, the hotel has two types of rooms: thatch-roof cabanas, and mock farmhouses with whitewashed walls and wooden beams. The hotel also has a 40m infinity pool, a bar, and a beautiful restaurant where guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes made with the best local organic produce. During the summer months, there’s a kids’ club and babysitting service.
Rooms from £180 per night.
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Modus Vivendi
Psematismenos, Cyprus
Modus Vivendi is a collection of self-catering suites and stone cottages in the small village of Psematismenos, between Larnaca and Lemesos. Full of character, the interiors are rustic yet chic – think stone walls, bamboo ceilings, antique four-poster beds and stylishly mismatched furniture. Terra Verte Studio and Lefko House are the top choice, with white-washed walls and modern en-suites. Kids will love playing in the pretty courtyard and swimming in the outdoor pool. Guest can also use the kitchenettes, and tuck into breakfast hampers delivered each morning and filled with local produce. Ahead of arrival, ask for your room to include cots and highchairs, as well as a selection of books and games. The local village is a short drive away, so you’ll probably want a car to get around.
Room from £97 per night.
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Sani Resort
Halkidiki, Greece
Sani Resort is on the Kasandra peninsula in Halkidiki, about 50 miles from Thessaloniki airport. It’s vast, set among 1,000 acres, with several beaches, five hotels (with a range of room rates) and 40-odd restaurants and bars. You can make your way between hotels by golf buggy – ideal if you choose to stay in a suite in the more luxe Porto Sani, which recently underwent an impressive refurb. Rooms can be kitted out with everything little ones could need, including cots, baby linens and monitors, changing facilities and even a white-noise machine for bedtimes. There’s an Ofsted-accredited crèche, private nanny services, and a kids’ clubs for older children. Sleep experts are on hand to help with bedtimes, while baby swimming lessons can be booked in one of the heated indoor pools.
Rooms from €129 per night.
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Martinhal Sagres Family Resort
Algarve, Portugal
Martinhal Sagres has the facilities of a resort and the feel of a beachside retreat. Overlooking the beach on the unspoiled western Algarve, it’s set in landscaped grounds within a protected natural park. The hotel has gone above and beyond to ensure holidaying with a baby is easy, recently introducing a ‘baby’s first holiday’ package. You’ll be given everything you need for your little one – wipes, bottle steriliser, cot, changing mat and more. There are four heated pools, and separate toddler pools, as well as tennis courts and every sort of bike available to rent. The resort also offers daily creche sessions and relaxing spa treatments for tired parents.
Rooms from £260 per night.
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The Peligoni Club
Zakynthos, Greece
The Peligoni Club is a family run beach club in Greece. It’s a members-only retreat for a fun-loving bohemian crowd who want good food and drink, friendly staff and beautiful scenes, but without the fuss that can come with high-end hotels. There’s no uniform accommodation on-site. Instead, guests are booked into a range of villas, cottages and B&Bs, either by the sea or in the beautiful hills of north Zakynthos behind the club, meaning you’ll stay in the best place for your family and can have the independence of a self-catering holiday. Peligoni is a place where teens can roam free, mingle with other guests and make their own fun without feeling like they are constantly being monitored. There are two creche locations with separate sleeping areas and playrooms, as well as an in-villa babysitting service, and a selection of baby essentials you can pre-hire before arrival. For adults, there’s a luxurious spa, well-equipped gym and a range of water sports activities.
Accommodation from £945 per week, plus membership costs.
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Plácido y Grata Hotel
Seville, Spain
If you’d prefer a city break, this small boutique hotel is a hidden gem in one of Spain’s most interesting cities. A 19th-century building in central Seville has been transformed with cool Scandi-inspired interiors, resulting in a calming and tranquil place away from the bustling streets. There isn’t a kids’ club, but the friendly staff ensure little ones are catered for, from arranging babysitters with local professionals to delivering linen tipis and toys to your room. There’s a small coffee shop and café for breakfast and cortados, a pretty courtyard garden, and a cocktail bar – the perfect spot for sangria and tapas once the kids have gone to bed.
Rooms from £180 per night.
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Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes is a failsafe option for a family holiday in the sunshine, thanks to beautiful beaches, great food and easy access via its international airport. Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort is set by Kallithea Beach on the north-eastern coast of Rhodes. The resort comprises four whitewashed buildings that blend into the background of sand and sea, with numerous room and suite sizes for groups or larger families. Some have sea views and balconies, while others have swim-up pools and separate living areas. Guest can relax on the beach, swim in nine freshwater pools around the resort – each with sun loungers and cabanas – enjoy spa treatments and tuck into traditional Mediterranean dishes at the restaurants and bars. There are mini buffets for kids, as well as an all-day kids’ club. Thoughtful services make life a little easier, like airport pick-ups with baby seats, and strollers to use during your holiday.
Rooms from £120 per night.
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Le Mas des Oules
Uzès, France
This charming country property is near the pretty Provençal market town of Uzès, known for its medieval architecture and cafés. The terracotta-coloured building was the hub of a farm and winery, until Christophe and Christine took ownership six years ago. Now, you’ll find eight self-catered apartments and houses with fully equipped kitchens and balconies or gardens. Ideal if travelling with toddlers (those with babies might struggle as facilities are geared towards older kids) there’s a swimming pool and sandpit in the garden, and a lawn for games and running around. A local baker visits the property each morning with bread and pastries, though you’ll need to drive to the closest supermarket for everything else. The closest beach at La Grande Motte is about an hour away.
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La Zambra
Málaga, Spain
Set in the Andalusian hills between Malaga and Marbella, La Zambra is the old Byblos hotel (the renowned 80s and 90s spot favoured by stars like Mick Jagger). There’s a baby club for infants between six months and three years old, plus a kids’ club for four to ten-year-olds, who will love the playground which has indoor and outdoor areas with monitored access. During summer holidays, there are extra activities like gardening, arts and crafts, pottery classes and cookery sessions. Rooms are chic and minimally designed, and families can ask for tipis, rocking horses and toys to be dropped off ahead of arrival.
Rooms from £220 per night.
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