db Seabank Resort+Spa, Mellieha Bay, Malta

This family orientated all-inclusive hotel in Mellieha Bay, Malta, has plenty for everyone. It’s next to a shallow beach so you can spend your days here (or by the pools) or head up the hill to the old town to sample the laid-back Maltese lifestyle and numerous bars and restaurants. Venturing further afield; Malta’s National Aquarium in St Paul’s Bay and Mdina, the medieval city with gorgeous honey-coloured buildings, narrow streets and an impressive cathedral are both 20 minutes by car. 

Kids will love hanging out by the lagoon-style pool (although they do have their own pools too, including a nice shaded one, to get out of the sun) or getting ready for the mini-disco. Entertainment at Seabank Resort Spa is on a big scale and as well as the well-run kids’ clubs there are shows of many different guises for all the family. Take your pick of where to eat at one of the many restaurants, with multiple buffets as well as a la carte options, with a range of menus from around the world. 

Rooms are spacious and bright with a nautical theme, and the biggest rooms sleep 6, so there are options for families big and small.