Family Favourites: Beachy resorts

It can be a nightmare finding a holiday to suit the whole family, particularly if what you would like to do is relax on the beach with your favourite book. Luckily we have put in the research to help you find your perfect beach holiday, with lots of other facilities and activities to keep everyone happy. Check out our list below of some of our favourite family friendly beach holidays, with something for everyone.

Favourite of the month

The Almyra Hotel, Cyprus

Kids in the Med

The Almyra Hotel, Cyprus

The stylish Almyra enjoys uninterrupted views across the bay. Facilities and service are superb, including the wonderfully indulgent spa. New for 2007 is a new creche and extensive beach improvements. More

Top 5 Luxury Beachy resorts

Top 5 Beachy resorts for Infants and Toddlers

1. Windjammer Landing, St Lucia
1. Windjammer Landing, St Lucia
Hillside village resort overlooking a sandy beach. Great sports & entertainment
2. One & Only Kanuhara Resort, Maldives
2. One & Only Kanuhara Resort, Maldives
5 Star barefoot luxury offering pure relaxation & an active holiday experience
3. Lemuria Resort & Villas, Seychelles
3. Lemuria Resort & Villas, Seychelles
Luxurious resort accommodation scattered along two pristine beaches
4. Hilton Resort and Spa, Maldives
4. Hilton Resort and Spa, Maldives
5 Star Spa resort in amazing setting, 2 islands, superb lagoon & pristine beaches
5. Dorint Atlantic Palace, Morocco
5. Dorint Atlantic Palace, Morocco
Impressive 5 Star owned by Royalty, with private beach, royal spa & kids activities
1. The Agadir, Club Med, Morocco
1. The Agadir, Club Med, Morocco
Family resort, great facilities, Baby welcome, Baby club & Young Mums package
2. The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2. The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5 star luxury. Pools, spa, watersports, beach & trained nursery nurses for 0-4yrs
3. Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
3. Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
A 5* family beach Resort in idyllic setting. Baby, Toddler, Kids & Teen Clubs
4. Half Moon Hotel, Jamaica
4. Half Moon Hotel, Jamaica
Vast, beachfronted resort on Sunset Beach, with seasonal baby & kids clubs
5. Sandpiper, Club Med, Florida
5. Sandpiper, Club Med, Florida
Funpacked activities for the whole family, Baby & Petit Clubs from age 4 months

Top 5 Beachy resorts for Teens

Top 5 Budget European Beachy resorts

1. Abu Soma Beach Resort, Egypt
1. Abu Soma Beach Resort, Egypt
5 star. Water sports & Indy Club 13-17 yrs, activities & teen social club evenings
2. Porto Sani Village, Halkidiki
2. Porto Sani Village, Halkidiki
5 Star all-suite hotel, Teens club 13-16yrs Open 10.00-12.00hrs & 17.00-19.00hrs
3. Beau Rivage Hotel, Mauritius
3. Beau Rivage Hotel, Mauritius
One of the best in Mauritius with Kids' and teenagers' clubs & games room.
4. Sunsail Club Phokaia, Aegean Coast, Turkey
4. Sunsail Club Phokaia, Aegean Coast, Turkey
Teens Beach Team. Flexible programme from sailing to beach tennis to just chillin'
5. Sandpiper, Club Med, Florida
5. Sandpiper, Club Med, Florida
Coastal activity resort. Club for 11-17 yrs with complete freedom to choose activities
1. Aldemar Paradise Royal Mare, Rhodes
1. Aldemar Paradise Royal Mare, Rhodes
Close to the beach, shops, bars and restaurants with 7 pools & kids clubs
2. Coral Beach Hotel and Resort, Cyprus
2. Coral Beach Hotel and Resort, Cyprus
Lush gardens, by a secluded sandy beach, great pools & clubs. 30 mins from Paphos
3. Mellieha Bay Hotel, Malta
3. Mellieha Bay Hotel, Malta
A four star beachy favourite. Private beach with shallow water for 100m.
4. Talayot Apartments, Menorca
4. Talayot Apartments, Menorca
Apartments near gently shelving sandy cove with comprehensive kids program
5. Hotel Victoria Playa, Menorca
5. Hotel Victoria Playa, Menorca
A sunworshipper's dream along Santo Tomas beach. Kids club 6 days a week

Top 5 UK Beachy resorts

1. Watergate Bay, Cornwall
1. Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Contemporary beach holiday with amazing views & surf school
3. Sands Hotel, Cornwall
3. Sands Hotel, Cornwall
Overlooking beautiful beaches, clubs for 0 to 12 yrs, buggy hire, superb facilities & surf shack!
5. Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Devon
5. Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Devon
Kid's Beach Club with quad biking & surf school, & for under 5s playhouse creche
2. Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall
2. Hotel Tresanton, Cornwall
Elegance, stunning location, terrific service & reputation, cinema & large kid's room
4. Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall
4. Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall
Stunning location and rave reviews with terrific kids clubs for 0 to 12 years
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