The best family friendly hotels in mainland Greece

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A bite sized guide to: The best family friendly hotels in mainland Greece

Best family facilities – Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, Halkidiki 

Best rooted-in-place resort – Parga Beach Resort, Parga 

Best for an authentic & affordable abode – Opora Country Living, Nafplio

Best for beach babes – Ekies, Halkidiki

Best for rural romance – Kinsterna, Monemvasia

Best for a hassle free holiday – Sani, Halkidiki

Best for a city beach break – Four Seasons, Athens

Best for an elevated all inclusive – Elix, Mar-Bella Collection, Parga

Best for serviced villas – Eagles Palace Villas, Halkidiki

Best for a luxurious location – 91 Athens Riviera, Athens 

Best for culinary choice – The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, The Peloponnese

Best fully fledge waterpark – GRECOTEL LUXME OASIS, The Peloponnese

Best cocoon of relaxation – The Danai, Halkidiki

Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort

Spilling down the cliffside towards a beautiful Blue Flag beach, Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort is a sprawling pampering palace sure to recharge and revive even the weariest of parents. A world class wellness destination, the superior spa utilises the mineral rich hot springs surrounding the hotel, alongside steam baths, saunas and a comprehensive treatment menu. The outstanding ‘Kids planet’ (yep, it’s really that large!) has quite possibly the most varied range of activities for all ages in the region (if not country!) Seventh heaven for mini movie buffs, Tiny Travellers are welcomed by the stars of Madagascar and Ice Age as they enter their fantastical fun-zone. The Kids Club is available for 6 months + and older, at a charge, but there is a free to use family room for gangs to use together. A great option for children who like their parent’s company when being entertained, there’s also a splash pad and mini race track kitted out with baby-sized Range Rovers & Mercedes to drive

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Parga Beach Resort 

Low rise bungalows dotted throughout oasis-esque grounds set the subversive all inclusive tone at this rooted-in-place resort. Offering a locally-led spin on food and facilities, Parga Beach Resort lets the Greek good life shine bright. Guests are treated to low-mileage menus (across all boards, including all you can eat!), while evening entertainment enthralls with live music, feasting and traditional dancing. Tots are taken care of in the Kids Club (4+), allowing parents to check into the restorative spa, or get their Zen on in one of the daily yoga classes. Nestled, on what many Greeks consider, one of the country’s best beaches, sand & sea aficionados will not be disappointed. Nor will idle explorers – with the picturesque town of Parga itself a short 15 minute stroll away

From: £152 p/night

Opora Country Living, Nafplio

Two hours outside of Athens, in a landscape dotted with olive groves and orange trees you’ll find hidden hideaway Opora Country Living, a peaceful eco farm in the lesser-travelled eastern Peloponnese. Families are treated to authentic aesthetics at this captivating country house straight from a storybook. Yes, the honey hued interiors and secret-garden oasis-like pool are to die (or to fly) for, but the real reason you’re here is for the food. A real treat for all senses with a farm-to-fork ethos dishing up delectable local cuisine. Inside the rustic stone walls you’ll find cosy corners blessed with modern little luxuries. This isn’t the land of Kids Clubs, but tiny travellers will soon forget traditional toys when they have acres of farmland beckoning them to play hide and seek  

From: £120 p/night 

Ekies, Halkidiki

With bluer-than-blue skies, blinding white sands and fragrant forests, Ekies is the Greek island getaway of your nightfeed fantasies. Nestled on the tip of Halkidiki, an area famed for its glorious beaches, you’ll be hard pushed to find more postcard perfect views. It’s a magical place to kick off the shoes and switch off from the hectic day-to-day life of parenting. From June-September there’s a Montessori led Kids Club (5+) for tiny travellers, but the lush location makes for a year round playground. The private beach has safe, shallow, welcoming waters, whilst the palm-fringed pool is well shaded

Adults enter a design-lover’s dream, where whimsical interiors manage to be both incredibly beautiful and comfortable – the hammocks submerged softly swinging in the sea are next level! Foodies will want to google plane tickets immediately. The gastronomic onsite restaurant is a destination in its own right, where freshly grilled fish, feta-laden salads and slow cooked pork are all accompanied with ouzo, local wine and seafront views 

From: £175 p/night

Kinsterna, Monemvasia

We’re here to tell you that romance, after kids, isn’t dead. At least the starry eyed, weak at knees type of passion evoked by certain hotels isn’t. Enter Kinsterna, an ancient Byzantine estate overlooking the fairytale city of Monemvasia. A Greek love story for all ages, kids can tour the estate in horse drawn carriages, play in the treehouse, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, or splash about in their own large pool. Speaking of pools – gorgeous poolside cribs are brought outside for any babies fancying an al fresco snooze in style

Greece has always been a destination for shoulder-dropping moments, and parents are blissfully ensconced at this heaven-sent haven. Tradition and history are seamlessly blended with luxury here. Airy rooms are kitted out with vaulted ceilings, embroidered rugs and atmospheric aesthetics. Take a dip in the snaking infinity pool, get pampered at the locally-led spa or dine in one of the two onsite restaurants. Those looking to experience Greece beyond its tourist ready islands have come to the right place. An hour’s drive away sits Elafonisos Island, lauded by locals as the country’s best beach. The golden sands and gin-clear waters you’ll find here are normally only associated with the Caribbean. Rural recharges don’t come much better in our opinion 

From: £190 p/night

Sani, Halkidiki

No matter how frazzled you are when you arrive, we can guarantee you’ll leave Sani feeling like you’ve had a proper holiday (yes, in the pre-baby sense of the word). Scattered across 400-hectares of beach fringed-forest on mainland Greece you’ll find five luxury hotels; Beach, the entry level abode where most converts start their journey; Porto, the premium all-suite option in the heart of the lively marina; Club, a quieter offering hidden amongst the hills; Dunes – new and contemporary and Asterias – the smallest and most expensive of the bunch. No matter where you choose to bed down you can still make use of the facilities at your neighbours 

Widely revered as THE parental paradise for style seeking families, children’s facilities here are second to none. Tiny travellers as young as four months are welcomed into the creche; the Babe Watch team provides 30 minutes of free childcare a day on the beach; there’s the Annabel Karmel designed menu; swim lessons and even a complimentary sleep consultation session. Teens aren’t forgotten either, with sailing, cycling and watersports on offer. This is not a low-key boutique retreat. The vibe is big, busy and buzzing. But, unlike the likes of Mark Warner or Club Med, this is achieved without an overkill of plastic, beige buffets or unsightly water parks. Thanks to the polished & plush decor, plus the wealth of gourmet restaurants, parents are not forced to compromise their love of good food or beautiful surroundings simply because they’re travelling with tots in tow 

From: £250 p/night

Four Seasons, Athens 

Although most famed for her ancient wonders, Athens certainly doesn’t live in the past. Less than an hour from the Acropolis, sitting pretty within a pine-peppered peninsula, lies the Athens Riviera, once the playground of the rich and famous. Famed in the 60s for its glamorous guests, including the likes of Frank Sinatra and Brigitte Bardot, Astir Palace has been impeccably reimagined by the Four Seasons. Why choose between a beach, city or spa break when you can have all three?

A modern revival of a Greek icon, expect exquisite design, world class hospitality and haute cuisine, plus sandy beaches to rival the neighbouring islands. Children are more than well catered for in the Kids Club (4+), where thoughtful touches extend to the children’s menu, tiny toiletries, mini bathrobes and turndown treats. Adults can amble around in a sun-drenched stupor, from the serene spa to the splendid shores, via the sumptuous sun loungers which speckle the boardwalk. Much more than just an island-getaway gateway, Astir Palace is somewhere you’ll definitely want to linger for longer than a mere layover 

From: £570 p/night

Elix, Mar-Bella Collection, Parga

Parga might not roll off the tongue quite as quickly as the likes of Crete or Corfu when brainstorming a break with your brood in Greece, but Elix, Mar-Bella Collection under-the-radar location is just one tick in a very long list of parent pleasing perks. Boasting Caribbean-comparable beaches and uninterrupted views of the twinkling Ionian sea, as far as the eye can see, a stay here is seventh heaven for coastal connoisseurs. Headlining the sophisticated seaside stay? The mesmerising infinity pool. Surrounded by beckoning beanbags and snooze-enticing sunloungers it’s the perfect place to breathe in serenity and breathe out any stresses

The much-loved Kids Club welcomes Tiny Travellers from 4 months +, allowing parents to eke out a little more downtime – be it in the celestial spa or odyssey-worthy restaurants. Speaking of decadent dining, the all inclusive offering at Elix, Mar-Bella Collection blows its competition out of the water. Expect modern Mediterranean fare and ravishing regional specialties. With a knack for seamless service and superlative childcare, the name Parga won’t stay a secret for long 

From: £130 p/night

Eagles Palace Villas, Halkidiki

All hail Halkidiki as the goddess of easy to reach Grecian getaways. With golden sands framing the azure Aegean, there’s no need to board a boat for a taste of the island life here. Masterfully combining the space of villa living with fancy hotel facilities, guests will want for nothing at Eagles Palace. All definitions of ‘holiday’ are catered to at this perennially parent pleasing pad – whether it means sedate sunbathing on the neighbouring private island, diving head first into the wealth of watersports, or taste testing your way around the hotel’s culinary scene. Families can choose to bed down in one, two or three bed villas, all of which come complete with heated plunge pools and oasis-esque gardens

While you have the freedom to do as you wish you’re certainly not left to fend for yourself at this unique villa-hotel-hybrid. With the home from homes dotted above the ‘Palace’ you can choose to be as cocooned or communal as you wish; Tiny travellers are welcomed into the Kids Club; mum & dad can make a beeline for the spa; and teens will be in their element with aquatic activities aplenty. Days can be spent swanning between one watering hole to the next (both of the swimming and sipping a cocktail kind), before retiring to your roomy residence – where in a stroke of ease-inducing genius, round the clock room service is provided

From: £448 p/night

91 Athens Riviera, Athens 

Most famed for their chic collection of hassle-free hotels, 91 Athens Riviera is the Domes group’s first foray into glamping, and as we’ve come to expect from the boujee brand, parent pleasing perks are on point. First up – location. Nestled on the lesser-trodden riviera, the city centre itself can be reached in 30 minutes by car, while the alluring Aegean is mere steps away. Next – bedrooms. Here, these come in the form of luxury tents, otherwise known as ‘Luxents’. Don’t be deceived by the camping connotations, these are some seriously stylish interiors; we’re talking hardwood floors, palatial bathrooms, plush super-king beds and a separate sleeping space for smalls. Proving this is definitely a resort rather than a campsite, guests are treated to a sumptuous-sun-lounger-lined main pool, mind-bogglingly relaxing massages at the signature Soma spa (complete with sauna & indoor pool), plus divine dishes at onsite BARBAROSSA restaurant

From: £777 p/night

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, The Peloponnese

Proving that sometimes, bigger really is better, is The Westin Resort Costa Navarino. A sprawling estate that stretches out across the idyllic Ionian coastline. The Peloponnese was previously an under the radar destination, until Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos brought to life his concept of a sustainable ‘resort’, with conservation at its core. The surrounding scenery is still as unspoiled and breathtaking as ever, but guests who make the 2 hour journey from Athens are treated to an unparalleled array of amenities. Reader: we’re talking four 5* hotels, 40 restaurants and four 18-hole golf courses. Each impossibly beautiful, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is the most family-focused. Here guests are treated to a fully fledged aqua park, Kids Club 4 months +, indoor climbing wall, outdoor ‘Escape Game’ and even an NBA basketball school. For those of you who prioritise private pools, the solo swim spots here are some of the country’s best, with you’ll-need-to-pick-your-jaw-off-the-floor infinity options 

From: £251 p/night

GRECOTEL LUXME Oasis, The Pelponnese

Lying on the shores of ancient Olympia, where the Olympic games themselves were first born, going for gold at GRECOTEL LUXME Oasis is easy. Everything from the honey-hued sands through to the spacious family rooms are first-place worthy. A calling card for adrenaline-loving families, the onsite Aqua Park here is the largest in any Greek resort, with lightning speed water coasters (to make Hermes proud), rafting slides and the thrilling ‘Black Hole’. Younger gods and goddesses are catered to with aqua games, a paddling pool, jets, slides and age-appropriate playground. The Grecoland Kids Club supervises Tiny Travellers 4 and older, while the appealing all inclusive concept keeps bellies full – and the final checkout bill low!

From: £262 p/night

The Danai, Halikidiki

A proud member of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’, The Danai is a family-run hideaway perched on the Halkidiki peninsula. Previously a personal holiday-home, it’s been lovingly expanded over the decades to encompass 56 individually designed suites and villas. Zen-inducing bedrooms make the nighttime road to relaxation a breeze, with broods wanting the Two Bedroom Pool Suites or villas. The free Kids Club (4+) comes with an army of multilingual staff to entertain their charges, outdoor playground and indoor playroom (should the sun get too much). Thoughtful tiny touches include the handy onsite village shop, stocked with nappies, wipes and snacks, and shopping-list of gear to borrow (from baby monitors to pushchairs!)  

From: £492 p/night

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