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From basic campsites to luxury resorts, Europe is packed with fantastic family-friendly places to stay. And whatever your budget and your tastes, we've made it our mission to round up the cream of the offerings when it comes to European activity and adventure holidays, ski and winter sports holidays, all-inclusive resorts, holiday parks, farmstays, city breaks and much more besides. 

Scroll down for our handpicked recommendations for child-friendly places to stay in Europe in these categories and more, or if you're looking to book a luxury family resort or tailor-made holiday in Europe, contact our travel consultants on 020 3633 0653 or via our enquiry form. 

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Citadines Ramblas

Barcelona
A family-friendly apart-hotel with a plum location in the heart of Barcelona.

Pine Cliffs Resort

Algarve
One of the world’s leading luxury family resorts, with an Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, a golf course and a spa.

Martinhal Sagres

Algarve
Super-stylish rooms, houses and villas in southern Portugal, with kids' sports academies including football and surfing.

Vila Vita Parc

Algarve
A luxury resort with including kids' clubs, teen activities, a spa and Michelin-starred dining, offering rooms, suites and villas.

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

Barcelona
A luxurious central hotel with a roof-top pool and a warm welcome for kids, in Barcelona.

Hotel Zafiro Palace Alcudia

Mallorca
Large five-star hotel complex with swim-up rooms and suites with roof-top terrace plus kids club and activities for 4-16 years.

Club Med Da Balaia

Algarve
A popular all-inclusive resort on a sandy beach, with golf, tennis, fitness sessions and even a flying trapeze school.

Ikos Andalusia

Andalucia
A stylish, luxurious all-inclusive hotel with a private beach, childcare from 4 months to teens, and water sports included.

Insotel Club Punta Prima Prestige Suites and Spa

Menorca
Luxury 5-star family suites at a secluded beach resort in Menorca, with access to childcare, sporting facilities and dining options.

Hotel Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa

Fuerteventura
Beachfront all-inclusive hotel; 2 pools, kids club + spa.

El Palauet Hotel

Barcelona
Stunning boutique apartments in the heart of Barcelona, offering a very special personal service.

Abora Catarina

Gran Canaria
An all-inclusive family-friendly hotel in the heart of a lively resort on Gran Canaria, with kids' clubs, pools and a free shuttle to the local beach.

Memmo Baleeira

Algarve
A luxury beachfront hotel well suited to active families, especially those who love surfing.

Martinhal Quinta Family Resort

Algarve
A luxury resort in the Rio Formosa Nature Park, with villas with private pools plus a kids' club.

Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Algarve
An upmarket family-friendly hotel on the Algarve, with a kids' club, open-air cinema and spa.

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort and Spa

Algarve
A much-loved beachfront property with kids' clubs, teen activities and a spa.

TUI Magic Life Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura
With a vast choice of activities, facilities and places to eat, drink and relax, this is a top all-inclusive option on Fuerteventura.

Gran Hotel Bahia Real

Fuerteventura
A five-star hotel on the island of Fuerteventura offering child-friendly facilities, spacious bedrooms and top class service.

TUI BLUE Flamingo Beach

Lanzarote
An all-inclusive apartment hotel with yoga, football and waterpolo, plus a mini-spa.

Gran Hotel Son Net

Mallorca
Luxury boutique hotel located in the Mallorcan mountains with a unique treehouse and pool with private cabanas.