Family Holidays for Toddlers (2-3 Years)
We’ve rounded up the best family hotels across Europe for toddlers (2-3 years). These are places designed with curious little explorers in mind with welcoming kids clubs for younger age groups, safe and cleverly designed swim spots ranging from gentle zero-entry pools to splash pads and shallow water play areas, and child-friendly layouts that make it easy to move between rooms, pools, and restaurants without stress. Evenings are thoughtfully considered too, with soft entertainment, mini discos, and relaxed family shows that don’t feel overwhelming for small children. From beautifully designed Mediterranean resorts in Greece, Cyprus, Croatia and Spain to easy, all-in-one hotels where everything is within reach
Our Top Family Hotel Picks for Toddlers
Amicor Resort
Hvar, Croatia
A breath of fresh air in family holiday form, Amicor Resort is a short walk from authentic & ancient Stari Grad, and combines a charming boutique feel with a pocket sized, perfectly formed waterpark
Phāea Cretan Malia
Crete, Greece
A family focused holistic hideaway, with aesthetically pleasing décor, environmentally aware Kids Club, photogenic pool & flavourful restaurants
OKU Andalusia
Andalusia, Spain
A magical melody of adult ambience & family facilities nestled on Spain’s southern shore. Faultlessly toeing the line between barefoot sophistication and the hassle-free hallmarks of resort living, this five-star retreat offers both pleasure & leisure in spades, thanks to a chic Kids Club (2+), delicious restaurants and restorative spa
Ikos Odisia
Corfu, Greece
The stylish stepping stone for boutique bolthole-goers into Ikos’ roster of all inclusive resorts, there’s an intimate feel to Odisia, with childcare from 6 months +, splash pad, stand out spa and impeccable dining
The Royal Senses, Curio Collection by Hilton
Rethymno, Crete
Whispering quiet luxury and serving up serious culinary prowess, grown up gorgeousness and tiny traveller appeal are both served in spades at this waterpark-blessed boutique
Best Family Hotels with Kids Clubs for Toddlers (2-3 Years)
The Grove
Hertfordshire, UK
from £445 per night
The ultimate country house experience, designed for ease and to please, a stone’s throw from London. With endless activities and luxuries for all ages, perfect for combining city sightseeing with a touch of indulgence (think fab food and a spoiling spa!)
Naturhotel Forsthofgut
Salzburg, Austria
from £410 per night
Expect peak sophistication levels at Austria’s Naturhotel Forsthofgut - a one-of-a-kind alpine abode with wellness-first family facilities, complimentary childcare & a dazzling destination spa
Village Heights Resort
Crete, Greece
from £131 per night
A breath of fresh air away from Crete’s overcrowded beach resorts. Village Heights is a laid back and low key escape in the middle of nature, promising peace, privacy and lots of relaxed activities
The Westin Dragonara Resort
St Julian’s, Malta
from £142 per night
A Maltese leader in both the luxury and family-friendly stakes, The Westin Dragonara Resort is a cool and contemporary oasis promising palm-fringed pools and a private beach, a wander away from St Julian’s
Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi
Sardinia, Italy
from £285 per night
An impossibly beautiful beach break for foodie families seeking all-age amenities at arm’s length, sensational swimming, Kids Club (3+) and evening entertainment, in a picture-perfect paradise
Baia del Sole
Calabria, Italy
from £253 per night
The secret seaside stay that should be on every beach lover’s bucket list, Baia del Sole offers guests an authentic abode with all the trimmings. Highlights include captivating cuisine, complimentary childcare and proximity to one of Italy’s most beautiful coastal towns
The Royal Senses, Curio Collection by Hilton
Rethymno, Crete
from £337 per night
Whispering quiet luxury and serving up serious culinary prowess, grown up gorgeousness and tiny traveller appeal are both served in spades at this waterpark-blessed boutique
Best Family Hotels with Toddler-Friendly Pools or Splash Zones
Las Terrazas de Abama Suites
Tenerife, Spain
from £140 per night
A peaceful Spanish sanctuary overlooking the ocean, timelessly elegant, spacious suites are seamlessly blended with first class facilities, including a stand out Kids Club, heated pools, 2 restaurants & 18 hole golf course
Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi
Sardinia, Italy
from £285 per night
An impossibly beautiful beach break for foodie families seeking all-age amenities at arm’s length, sensational swimming, Kids Club (3+) and evening entertainment, in a picture-perfect paradise
Family Hotel Amarin
Rovinj, Croatia
from £141 per night
A budget-friendly Adriatic retreat where Baby and Kids Clubs, pools, slides, and playgrounds keep every child grinning—whether they love supervised sessions or playing with their parents. With full board dining, modern family rooms and the sights of Rovinj in easy reach
Martinhal Sagres
Algarve, Portugal
from £150 per night
On a picturesque, private, sandy beach, Martinhal Sagres is the definition of a family holiday without compromise. Guests of all ages are treated to fantastic food & facilities, plus the 5 Kids Club welcomes everyone from tots to teens
Parga Beach Resort
Parga, Greece
from £152 per night
Championing a locally-led approach to hassle-free holidays, Parga Beach offers the winning trifecta of convenience, culture & childcare, distilling the ease of resort living into a boutique-feeling bolthole with a free Kids Club, beautiful beach and prime position a short walk into town
Phāea Cretan Malia
Crete, Greece
from £170 per night
A family focused holistic hideaway, with aesthetically pleasing décor, environmentally aware Kids Club, photogenic pool & flavourful restaurants
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Limassol, Cyprus
from £180 per night
A 5* seaside stay that delivers luxury in spades, to say that Parklane is one of Europe’s most sumptuous sanctuaries is no hyperbole. Home to one of the largest Kids’ Clubs on the continent, a superlative spa and gourmand-approved dining
Zafiro Palace Alcudia
Mallorca, Spain
from £215 per night
Upping the ante on all inclusives, 5* Zafiro Palace Alcudia marries family-focused facilities with stylish sophistication. We’re talking a comprehensive Kids Club, pirate-themed splash pool, swim-up suites, modern Med menus and pottering proximity to one of Mallorca’s prettiest towns
Falkensteiner Family Hotel Diadora
Zadar, Croatia
from £208 per night
A want-for-nothing waterfront resort on Croatia’s sparkling Adriatic coast, promising a wonderland of family fun from climbing walls & bowling to pools, a playground & trampoline zone
GRECOTEL LUXME COSTA BOTANICA
Corfu, Greece
from £213 per night
A one-of-a-kind resort, GRECOTEL LUXME COSTA BOTANICA entwines Corfiot culture & Mother Nature’s greatest hits, with family-first facilities. Expect a la carte all inclusive dining, a free Kids Club, Aqua Park and unblemished beachfront location.
Domes Lake Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
from £233 per night
Bringing hassle free family holidays to the beach blessed Algarve, Domes’ palatial Portuguese pad is rich in childcare trappings & gorgeous natural scenery, a short wander from buzzing Vilamoura Marina
Ikos Odisia
Corfu, Greece
from £325 per night
The stylish stepping stone for boutique bolthole-goers into Ikos’ roster of all inclusive resorts, there’s an intimate feel to Odisia, with childcare from 6 months +, splash pad, stand out spa and impeccable dining
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort
Halkidiki, Greece
from £250 per night
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort is a rare family escape where luxury, wellness, and endless fun seamlessly coexist. Parents can unwind in a decadent spa, adults-only pools, and mineral-rich springs, while kids are enthralled in the gigantic Kids Planet (6 months +). With three sparkling pools and a pristine Blue Flag beach, every member of the family—from toddlers to teens to adults—can revel in a Greek getaway truly worthy of the Gods
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
Tenerife, Spain
from £256 per night
Europe’s premier family escape for year-round sunshine, The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama on Tenerife’s golden coast proves you really can have it all. Kids are blissfully entertained in Ritz Kids (4+), while parents sneak off for Michelin-starred meals, world-class spa rituals, a round at the nearby Abama Golf Championship, or just lounging by one of seven heated(!) pools
Forte Village
Sardinia, Italy
from £285 per night
Italy’s most iconic island resort, everything (and we mean everything) is at your fingertips at Forte Village, with a world-renowned Kids Club from newborn, sports academies, sublime spa and prime location one on the country’s best beaches
Amathus Beach Hotel
Limassol, Cyprus
from £300 per night
5* Amathus Beach Hotel nails the hassle free hallmarks of resort living, in an undeniably beautiful package. With a Kids Club (4+), evening entertainment, splash pad and serene seaside setting
Creta Maris Resort
Heraklion, Greece
from £367 per night
The Cretan embodiment of a ‘hassle free holiday’, Creta Maris is the name to know if you’re seeking an escape putting ‘ease’ front and centre. This 5* spot boasts a private Blue Flag beach, 13 family friendly pools, kids clubs, waterslides & 7 restaurants (including a la carte!)
Zafiro Palace Andratx
Mallorca, Spain
from £276 per night
Mallorca’s most stylish surprise for new parents, where sleek design and sea-view suites combine grown-up glamour with parent pleasing practicalities (think a la carte all inclusive options, room service & private pools)
