The best family friendly hotels with heated swimming pools

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A bite sized guide to: The best family friendly hotels with heated swimming pools

Zafiro Palace Alcudia, Mallorca 

Parga Beach Resort, Greece

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

Noah Surf House, Portugal

Naturhotel Forsthofgut, Austria 

Las Terrazas de Abama Suites, Tenerife 

Phāea Cretan Malia, Crete 

Anassa, Cyprus

Hillside Beach Club, Turkey 

Sani Club, Greece

Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel, Tenerife 

Ikos Andalusia, Spain 

Forte Village, Sardinia 

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Martinhal Sagres, Portugal

Domes of Elounda, Crete

Daios Cove, Crete

Château les Carrasses, France

The Magnolia Hotel, Portugal 

Borgo Engazia, Puglia

Puente Romano, Spain

Eagles Palace, Greece

Lujo Hotel Bodrum, Turkey 

Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort, Morocco 

Country Kids, France

New this year, the main pool at Zafiro Palace Alcudia is now heated! Within walking distance to a trademark Balearic beautiful beach AND a charming local town dripping with character, this 5* all inclusive hotel is brimming with ease-inducing helping hands, while still feeling like a gorgeous grown up getaway. The number one recommendation whenever we ask for affordable alternatives to Ikos, this foodie paradise dishes up all-you-can-eat dining across 4 a la carte restaurants and a globally-influenced buffet. If swim-up suites, a pirate ship splash pad, Kids Club 4+, and genius afternoon mini discos sound like your gang’s getaway MO, this is the place to book

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Family friendliness is more than just a checkbox at Parga Beach, a hidden gem hotel that brings together 5* facilities, faultlessly friendly staff and an unparalleled ocean setting, all ‘packaged’ into an intimate, boutique-feeling resort. Set in lush gardens (with flowers blooming on every corner), you’ll find 7 swim spots sprinkled around the grounds. All are ridiculously beautiful, but only the dedicated ‘children’s pool’ is heated. Here, you’ll find a gradient entry slope, ideal for little legs, a treasure trove of floats to borrow, and speedy food & drink service from the chic, and cushioned (!) sunloungers. A comprehensive cuisine scene is where the hotel really shines, with the choice of B&B through all inclusive, with the labyrinth streets of Parga Old Town (brimming with traditional tavernas) a short walk or water taxi away. Parents of those 4+ can enjoy some undisturbed downtime, courtesy of the complimentary Kids Club, while tinier tots are sure to love the sea-facing playground. Peppered with peace, privacy and endless entertainment, a stay at pretty Parga is downright delightful

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Proving the age old adage, ‘you can’t have everything in life’ wrong is The Westin Dragonara Resort in Malta –  a sprawling seafront stay with a central location for culture vultures, and a wealth of fully-fledged facilities, guaranteed to keep even the most discerning of tiny travellers entertained. Humble-bragging 300 days of sunshine a year, you’re pretty much guaranteed Vitamin-D driven downtime, whenever you visit. Weather slightly nippy? Don’t fret, the waters of the main swimming pool are bath water warm. Kids Club, beach, walking distance to St Julian’s town – it’s an all round people pleaser 

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A hidden Portuguese gem, families looking to splash (without having to spend the cash) out on a stylish seaside escape should make a beeline for Noah Surf House. As you might expect, the sea takes centre stage here, but the solar heated swimming pool is no wallflower. Gazing out across the Atlantic, this is one sexy, sustainable, infinity-edged piscina. Activities here are endless, whether you seek to get your heart thumping or achieve a state of Zen. There’s yoga, pilates, skateboarding, cycling, trampolining and superbly scenic treks on the agenda. If you need a little helping hand to get your kids off screens, Noah Surf House is the fairy godmother of outdoor adventures. TikTok who?

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An alternative aquatic playground, Austria’s Naturhotel Forsthofgut, plates up impossibly photogenic pools, which can be enjoyed year round! First up, the heated infinity pool, which floats on the (swimmable) natural lake. Next, the indoor family pool, open 24/7. Then there’s the splash pad with waterslides, and let’s not forget the glistening adults-only option hovering in the sky. Visit in the summer to top up your tan from the sumptuous sunloungers, or come during winter to enjoy a post-ski swim sesh. With a free Kids Club, art studio, wood workshop, Indoor Ninja Parkour, forest adventure playground, mini farm, riding stables, superlative spa and complimentary exercise classes, we guarantee whenever you choose to visit you’ll immediately plot your return

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Tenerife. The land of year-round sunshine. An easy-to-reach winter sun no-brainer, the heated ocean-facing pools at Las Terrazes de Abama Suites are just the icing on this very delicious cake. Offering a unique spin on resort living, traditional hotel rooms are replaced with spacious suites – all with separate living spaces and fully equipped kitchens. Although you have the freedom to keep hanger at bay in your new home from home, guests are far from left to fend for themselves here; onsite you’ll also find the Michelin-designed menu at Melvin restaurant, locally-led Tagara, 2 pool bars and a gourmet deli (dishing up fruit, veg, snacks & wine 24/7). Should you wish to venture out (though there really isn’t any reason to leave), there are a handful of lovely restaurants within an easy drive. The utopian picture continues into childcare. So much more than a standard kids club, entertainment here is inspired by lifetime-memory-making summer camps. A strictly-screen free zone, fun here is deeply rooted in nature and imagination. Forget small, stuffy rooms, ‘Camp Abama’ (4+) sprawls over 21500 sq ft of Canarian countryside, with activities housed in real canvas tents. Parents needn’t feel hard done by with a spoiling selection of in-suite wellness treatments, swish spa & picture perfect 18 hole golf course

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Hotels that try to be all things to all people usually fall at the first hurdle, but that’s not the case at perennially people pleasing Phāea Cretan Malia in Crete. Starting with the tiniest of tots, who are welcome to stay & play (with parents) in the cozy baby room. Littler Explorers 3 and up have the Montessori-inspired Kids Club to keep them entertained – and trust us, you’ll be hard pushed to find to find a chicer set up. Multi-gen gangs will be delighted to hear teens are also brilliantly catered for; with their own swim spot, table tennis, billiards and al fresco cinema screenings. Time spent together is centered around the long winding (heated!) river pool, which has plenty of shallow sections for paddling. Interiors are undeniably gorgeous, but it’s not style over substance here. Pool Front Bungalows are a godsend for juggling snoozing & sunbathing (without the expense of swim up rooms), while Family Bungalows offer the gold standard of set ups for bigger broods – we’re talking a generous master plus separate bunkbed rooms for kids, sleeping up to a total of 5.  A haven for foodie families, the trio of taverna-inspired restaurants don’t disappoint either

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While sun-sure Cyprus should be a shoo-in for shoulder season getaways, it’s no good dosing up on Vitamin D from the sunlounger if you’ll be shivering in the swimming pool. Easy-to-reach warm weather is almost guaranteed in this neck of the continent, but heated pools are conspicuously hard to find. Which is just one reason why elegant Anassa tops our list of family-fabulous hotels. There’s a wonderfully-warm infinity icon facing the ocean, perfect for swimmers of all ages, plus a super swish solo spot for toddlers – with that all important shallow shelf. A unique proposition, Anassa is both family and wellness focused, and it excels at both. The spa is regularly awarded world’s best and there’s a commitment to offering healthy options on all menus, including a creative range of non-alcoholic cocktails – a real treat for expectant or breastfeeding mamas. Parents can rest assured there’s plenty of support for them here – with a Kids Club (4 months plus) and genius Baby Go Lightly packing service

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After much-heated debate, our team has reached the conclusion that if you’re looking for a faultless fly and flop in Turkey, Hillside Beach Club is the name to know. The trio of children’s pools are kept toasty year-round, while the main showstopper gets boosted seasonally whenever the weather dips below 25 degrees. With an aquatic appeal for all ages, there’s water slides for Tiny Travellers, a raft of on-ocean sports for teens and blissfully adult-only beaches for parents. Childcare here starts from 4+, but the brilliant Baby Park is free to use for under-threes, and evening entertainment really is in a league of its own

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Sani’s season runs from April to October, and there’s no denying you need deep pockets for a peak summer stay. However, those looking for the experience, with slightly less cash to splash, can get their first-class-fill in Spring or Autumn, thanks to the resort’s plethora of heated pools. Not only are the communal watering holes warm here, so are the private ones outside the spacious suites – and you don’t need to pay for the privilege here (which isn’t the case in many resorts). Alongside a creche (6 months+) and Kids Club (4+), sporty sprogs will go gaga for the Bear Grylls Survival Academy and Treetop Adventure Park. And let’s not forget the world-class dining across a whopping 26 restaurants or blindingly beautiful beachy backdrop either 

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If you ask us, we can give you a reason to visit Tenerife every month of the year. And those in favour of December dips will be pleased to know the infinity edged pool at Roca Nivaria sits pretty at 29 degrees through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Not stopping there, this affordable all inclusive has a refreshing take on childcare too – while most hotels have a Kids Club entry age of at least 2 +, Roca Nivaria welcomes teeny tiny travellers of just 10 months + into the fold – and doesn’t charge you for it either! If you’re looking for failsafe fly and flop on budget, Roca Nivaria is a no brainer 

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With more heated pools than we can count on one hand, there’s no denying water babies will be in their element at Ikos Andalusia. Jaws drop on arrival here and it’s only fitting the facilities have the same effect; with a highly-lauded Kids Club (6 months + and the brands’ largest); to the toddler friendly-splash pad; complimentary beachside childcare; Ikos’ most spacious villas; and Michelin-starred dining across nine restaurants. Add to the mix the short flight time and vibrant nightlight of Costa del Sol and we don’t imagine we’d need to do much pushing to get you to take the Ikos plunge 

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The ultimate base for Italophiles seeking a blindingly beautiful beach break, Forte Village is a one-of-a-kind resort housing 8 hotels, 21 seasonal restaurants and a world class spa. There’s a total of 10 swim spots in this coastal complex. If you like to practise your stroke in warm waters you want to bed down in one of the 5* offerings for access to the hot-H2O-piscina at Il Castello. The main freshwater pool, available to all guests, may not be as toasty, but the sloping entry and submerged sunbeds definitely make up for it. For kids, there’s a pirate ship splash pad, handful of waterslides, accurately named ‘Children’s Wonderland’ (newborn plus!), evening entertainment and encyclopedic array of sport academies 

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Arguably Corfu’s most luxurious resort (and up there in the top 5 for Greece as a whole), this heaven-sent Hellenic haven may not yet be a name you’re familiar with, but trust us, it’s one you want to know. The serene (and blissfully balmy) main pool is just the beginning. Epicureans will want to hunker down here for the culinary choice alone – we’re talking 12 devilishly delish dining destinations. One of the best serviced hotels in Med children are equally well catered too – with activities in the complimentary Kids Club including language lessons and science sessions 

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The Algarve’s Martinhal Sagres knows how to do family fun on an impressive scale. Broods will be bedazzled by the facilities at this village-style resort; with 5 Kids Clubs (6 months +); watersports a plenty; early dinner sittings; a private sandy beach; choice of luxury hotel rooms or spacious self-catering apartments; a trio of restaurants with creative children’s menus; and Atlantic-gazing heated outdoor pool. Yes, it’s a family-first kind of place, but one that cleverly manages to retain a sense of style and adult ambience 

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Ensuring shoulder season stays go without compromise, the family and Plaza pools at Domes of Elounda are kept to a tip top temperature throughout Spring and Autumn. Luxury Residence private swim spots are heated with the hotel’s compliments during this time, but come at an additional charge at other times of the year. The dictionary definition for family friendly luxury, Domes is a doozy of a destination for discerning parents and their energetic offspring. Elounda, the flagship, embodies the best of the brand with the trademark childcare starting at 4 months +; ‘Core’ open air plaza for elevated entertainment; olive-lined private beach; and enviable location just a 20 minute stroll from a locally-loved town 

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Mention Daios Cove to parents and the chances are you’ll be hit with a heap load of praise on the sensational all inclusive dining. A gourmet getaway for all ages, the family facilities at this Cretan crashpad are just as enticing. Swim-up rooms provide the ultimate ease, allowing sprogs to roll from their beds onto a lilo in two seconds flat. While you do need to pay to heat these private pools, the main infinity pool is always inviting. The 6 restaurants are sparkling and sophisticated, while the Zen-inducing spa is raved about world over. Daytime naps on the treatment table are a non-negotiable, especially when the Kids Club here starts at 4 months +

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Château les Carrasses takes all the perks of a self catering stay and packages them into an impossibly chic resort, as only the French could do. Sprinkled around the glorious grounds are fully-equipped studios, apartments and villas, complimented by a gastronomic restaurant, working vineyard and seasonal Kids Club (4+). The main picture-perfect pool is heated from April – October, making a strong case for a long weekend most months of the year

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Proving it’s possible to be both purse AND parent pleasing, is the Algarve’s hidden gem – The Magnolia Hotel. A retro chic motel / hotel hybrid, really quite affordable room rates open up the world-class Quinta do Lago to spend-savvy families. On the doorstep (you will want to hire a car) you’ll find some of Portugal’s best beaches, pristine golf courses, double digit restaurant choice, a world-class wellness hub and a stellar calendar of seasonal Sports Camps. Back at base, you’ll find a lightly heated outdoor pool, 2-bedroom cottages and handy restaurant – where kids eat for free! 

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Style-seeking parents of mini-merpeople, rejoice! The family-friendly pool at uber gorgeous Borgo Egnazia is heated in early June and September. Resolving resort-phobia for parents this may just be the prettiest hotel in the Med. Rest assured, glorious good looks are matched with faultless facilities here. We’re talking a Kids Club 3+ (where the number of staff:children ratio puts most nurseries to shame); family friendly pool; exceptional babysitters; ‘teen’ room; and, picture-perfect playground. Delivering Disney-esque levels of fairytale fantasy, superlative swimming pools and romantic restaurants are found dotted between Arabian arches, trickling foundations and limestone lodgings. Challenging the traditional tropes of family focused hotels, parents are treated to Michelin-star cuisine and evening entertainment steeped in local culture 

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Just two and a half hours from the UK (followed by a 40 minute drive from the airport), an easy-breezy-beach break to Puente Romano already sounds pretty appealing, and that’s before we’ve even mentioned the trio of heated outdoor pools. A unicorn amongst hotels around the world, this boujee bolthole is a mecca for both culinary connoisseurs, and their families! Showing that it is in fact possible to have your cake and eat it too, Puente Romano is THE Spanish spot for destination dining, with a buzzing central plaza boasting Nobu, COYA and Cipriani (to name a few). Celebrity restaurants may not typically scream ‘place to take your kids’, but the childcare setup here is brilliantly conceived, and gourmands of all ages warmly welcomed. The official Kids Club starts a 4+, while babysitters can easily be booked, should you wish to dine a deux. Keeping the accolades coming, the gym is also knock-out (not least thanks to its very own boxing ring), with a roster of classes to hit your Apple watch goals. After a day of swimming and sweating, the sublime Six Senses spa beckons for a well deserved spot of soul-surrendering 

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Looking for the space and serenity of a villa, without compromising on the ease of resort living, with the guarantee of a wonderfully warm swim to boot? Balancing peace & privacy with fully fledged facilities, Eagles Palace knows how to orchestrate a faultless family holiday, and heated pools are just the beginning. Let’s start with location. With shimmering sands fronting an azure Aegean, there’s no need to board a boat for the taste of island life here. Next, accommodation. Guests can choose from beachy bedrooms or elegant villas. A real rarity of the resort scene, Eagles Place is family-run, and you can tell. Slick, seasoned service feels akin to staying with friends and a strong Hellenic thread grounds this getaway with a sense of place. A heavy hitting dose of culture is matched with convenience here; parents can offload offspring to the Kids Club (4+) before slipping off to the spa; summer movie nights for tots allow for rare adults only dinners; and teens are kept smiling by the abundance of aquatic activities 

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The main heated pool at Lujo Hotel in Bodrum might just be the most impressive we’ve ever seen. A masterpiece is design, 5 beautiful bodies of water interconnect over cascading levels, surrounded by sun loungers and serviced by cocktail-toting staff. If you’re someone who likes to have a dip at their fingertips 24/7 while on holiday, you’re in luck. The boujee beautiful Laguna Deluxe Rooms have direct access to a snaking, shared (and again, heated) swim spot. Aquatic-adrenaline junkies will love the 5 slide waterpark, while parents looking for a little ‘me time’ will be pleased to know the Kids Club (1+) runs until the early hours of the morning here. For dining, you’ll find an a la carte take on all inclusive, with foodie-first menus showcasing some serious culinary skill

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The undeniable star of the show at Barcelo Palmeraie is the huge, heated (!), main pool. Bathwater warm, you’ll have to drag your tiny travellers out each evening. Temperature isn’t the only trump card either – with a gently sloping entrance perfect for splashing sprogs. A great affordable base to explore Marrakech, this budget-boutique bolthole is for those of you who like both sunbathing and sightseeing. Wander straight out of a secret door at the back of the hotel and directly into a dazzling desert, following the ‘Oasis Experience’ path, dotted with tents and fairy lights. Break up days exploring the buzzing Medina with pedalos on the lake, mini golf, tennis courts, pintsized go-karts, trampolines and the all important Kids Club (4+)

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You’ll find all the facilities of a fully-fledged resort, in a much more intimate setting at Country Kids in France. A one-of-a-kind all inclusive offering that combines spacious self-catering apartments with hotel-esque services. The heated outdoor pool may be the icing on the cake, but there’s plenty of cherries on top. Let’s start with childcare. The Kids Club welcomes tiny travellers from as young as 3 months, and in an act of kindness to to-do-list drowning mums & dads, there are no reservations needed. A tennis court, splash pool, Petanque court, mini golf, playground, sandpit and even forest farm are spread across the safely gated grounds, meaning boredom-busting outdoor activities are available at every turn

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