A truly great family resort is one where everyone has the holiday they want: children with kids’ clubs, splash parks and new friends, parents with a spa, a good book and a proper dinner. Europe’s best five-star family resorts get this balance exactly right, and many are only two to four hours from the UK.
Here are fifteen of the best, every one rated 4.5 or higher by guests.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Fifteen five-star family resorts
- Tips for a luxury family holiday
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikos Andalusia | Estepona, Costa del Sol | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Thalassa Villas | Aghios Nikolaos, Crete | 5★ | Full Board, Half Board, Half Board Plus | 5/5 | No |
| BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya | Lara Beach, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 5/5 | No |
| Ikos Aria | Kefalos, Kos | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Sani Beach | Sani, Halkidiki | 5★ | Full Board, Half Board | 4.9/5 | No |
| Royal Hideaway Corales Suites | Costa Adeje, Tenerife | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.9/5 | No |
| Ikos Porto Petro | Porto Petro, Majorca | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort & Spa | Ixia, Rhodes | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| Ikos Odisia | Dassia, Corfu | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | No |
| Elysium | Paphos Resort, Paphos | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| The Westin Resort | Costa Navarino, Peloponnese | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.7/5 | No |
| Titanic Luxury Collection Bodrum | Guvercinlik, Bodrum | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.7/5 | No |
| Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa | Sarigerme, Dalaman | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.6/5 | No |
| Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa | Carvoeiro, Algarve | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, Self Catering | 4.5/5 | No |
| Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort Lanzarote | Playa Blanca, Lanzarote | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.5/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Our top picks
1. Ikos Andalusia
- Estepona, Costa del Sol
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Ikos Andalusia on the Costa del Sol is perfect for families, with a beachfront location, a range of outdoor pools and All Inclusive Plus, a short flight from the UK.
Best for: A short flight and total luxury
2. Thalassa Villas
- Aghios Nikolaos, Crete
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 5/5
Thalassa Villas in Aghios Nikolaos, Crete, has a stunning waterfront location, luxurious décor and villas with private pools.
Best for: Villa space for families
3. BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya
- Lara Beach, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 5/5
BAYOU Villas in Lara has beachfront private villas with swim-up lagoon pools, perfect for families on All Inclusive Plus.
Best for: Turkey’s best villas
4. Ikos Aria
- Kefalos, Kos
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Ikos Aria in Kos has magnificent views and an idyllic beachfront.
Best for: Families on Kos
5. Sani Beach
- Sani, Halkidiki
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Sani Beach in Halkidiki is beachfront with a lagoon-style pool, and it is perfect for families.
Best for: Calm, shallow sea
6. Royal Hideaway Corales Suites
- Costa Adeje, Tenerife
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Royal Hideaway Corales Suites in Tenerife has a unique design, rooms with private pools and an excellent children’s club.
Best for: Year-round family sun
7. Ikos Porto Petro
- Porto Petro, Majorca
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Ikos Porto Petro in Majorca is seafront, with a luxury spa and excellent family facilities.
Best for: Majorca
8. Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort & Spa
- Ixia, Rhodes
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Atrium Platinum on Rhodes has a lagoon-style pool, rooms with private pools and an excellent All Inclusive Plus package.
Best for: Rhodes
9. Ikos Odisia
- Dassia, Corfu
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Ikos Odisia on Corfu is beachfront, with ten pools and Michelin-starred menus.
Best for: Food-loving families
10. Elysium
- Paphos Resort, Paphos
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Elysium in Paphos is beachfront with a stunning pool area, and it is perfect for families.
Best for: Cyprus
11. The Westin Resort
- Costa Navarino, Peloponnese
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
The Westin Resort at Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese is beachfront, with two outdoor pools and an aqua park.
Best for: Active families in the Peloponnese
12. Titanic Luxury Collection Bodrum
- Guvercinlik, Bodrum
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Titanic Luxury Collection Bodrum has an on-site waterpark with a children’s section and swim-up rooms.
Best for: Waterpark fans
13. Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa
- Sarigerme, Dalaman
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa has fantastic children’s facilities, a fabulous on-site waterpark and swim-up rooms.
Best for: Short transfers from Dalaman
14. Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
- Carvoeiro, Algarve
- 5-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa in Carvoeiro, Algarve, has a peaceful pool area, a fantastic children’s club and an excellent range of facilities.
Best for: The Algarve
15. Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort Lanzarote
- Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
- 5-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Princesa Yaiza in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, has six outdoor pools, a prime beachfront location and a play area for kids.
Best for: Winter-sun families
Tips for a luxury family holiday
Check kids’ club ages: many clubs start at four, with separate teen clubs. Book family suites or villas early, as they sell out first. Consider transfer times with young children; Lara, Estepona, Ixia and Sarıgerme are all close to their airports. All-inclusive is usually the best value for families.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 2785 hotels across Europe and beyond. To build this list we started with the five-star resorts with dedicated family facilities, excluding adults-only hotels, then read what our guests say: every hotel here scores highly on TripAdvisor. We picked no more than one or two per destination so you can compare places as well as hotels, and we only include hotels you can book with us today as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best luxury family resort in Europe?
The Ikos resorts in Spain and Greece are consistently among the highest-rated by families.
Which resorts have villas for families?
Thalassa Villas in Crete and BAYOU Villas in Antalya both offer villas with private pools.
Which family resort has the shortest flight?
Ikos Andalusia on the Costa del Sol, under three hours from the UK.
Which family resorts have waterparks?
Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme, Titanic Luxury Collection Bodrum and The Westin Costa Navarino all have aqua parks.
Find your family resort
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to match a resort to your children’s ages.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
