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The best hotels for families with food allergies

It’s our mission over at Tiny Travelship HQ to alleviate ALL holiday headaches. We know if you need to factor in a very specific set of dietary requirements into your hotel search, it can seem a little daunting. Which is why we’re here to help! We asked our community of parents to share their tried & tested recommendations for the best hotels for families with food allergies. Whether you’re working with dairy, nut & egg allergies or gluten intolerances these are the standout stays (and accompanying first hand experiences) that came up trumps

Words by Frankie Collinson

 

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A bite sized guide to: The best hotels in Europe for families with food allergies

Almyra, Cyprus
Mitis Selection Blue Domes, Kos
Princesa Yaiza, Lanzarote 
Domes of Elounda, Greece
Creta Maris, Crete 
Atlantica Aegean Blue Rhodes, Rhodes
Candia Park Village, Crete
The Ritz-Carlton Abama, Tenerife 
Ikos, Greece and Spain 
Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, Italy 
Zafiro Palace Hotels, Mallorca 

*The information shared in this article is based on individual parents’ first-hand experiences and is intended as general guidance and inspiration only. Allergy policies, procedures and levels of awareness can vary between hotels and may change over time. We cannot take responsibility for individual circumstances, and we strongly recommend contacting hotels directly in advance of booking or travel to discuss specific allergies and to confirm their current allergy protocols and suitability for your family’s needs

Our Insider Intel

One of the rare breed of hotels that include the littlest of legs in their childcare offering, the brilliant Kids Club here starts from 4 months. Sitting stylishly on Paphos’ promenade, just steps from the city itself, aesthetically alluring Almyra gives guests a tranquil base in prime position for exploring. The trio of onsite restaurants have been favourably compared to Ikos for foodie fanatics, while the slick spa is a winner for any wellness warriors

Best bits:

  • Kids Club 4 months +
  • Genius packing service
  • Diners on half board can dine at sister hotel Annabelle’s restaurants too
  • Walkable to Paphos town
  • Award winning spa and Japanese fusion foodie fare

Allergy protocol:

  • The Executive Chef will gladly tailor menus to meet individual needs. Contact the team before your visit to discuss your individual requirements

Our Insider Intel

Far removed from high-rise resorts, Mitsis Blue Domes feels more like a traditional Grecian village, with white-washed, pastel-topped buildings fanning out around a snaking swimming pool. The setup works brilliantly for multi-gen groups of all ages, thanks to a culturally considered Kids Club (4+), inflatable ocean obstacle course for teens and nap-trap-eliminating private pool rooms. All inclusive foodie fare is dished up across 7 a la carte restaurants, with globetrotting menus spanning Italian to Pan-Asian 

Best bits:

  • Complimentary Kids Club 4+
  • 24 hr ultra all inclusive offering
  • Day out access to waterpark at nearby sister hotel
  • Beachfront location
  • Purse-pleasing private pool rooms
  • Epic evening entertainment

Allergy protocol:

  • Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan and other requirements can be provided at the main restaurant, free of charge

Our Insider Intel

Combining modern conveniences with authentic Spanish style, Princesa Yaiza is a go-to for parents seeking a failsafe, sun-sure holiday, year-round. It’s a highly regarded establishment for effortless ease, thanks to a Kids Club, encyclopaedic all-day, all-night entertainment and brilliant postcode, positioned near the restaurant-rich Rubicon harbour. Kids will particularly love the soft-play room, while parents will be pleased to hear they can leave tots for supervised sessions!

Best bits:

  • Kids Club 4 months +
  • Soft play, evening entertainment and plenty of playgrounds
  • Year round sunshine
  • Onsite restaurants & walkable to a glitzy local marina

Allergy protocol:

  • Staff highly qualified in food intolerances and allergies
  • Specific, independent, kitchen room specially to cook gluten free and avoid cross-contamination

Our Insider Intel

On a private beach lapped by turquoise water, and a short stroll from the picturesque fishing village, Plaka, Domes of Elounda is a downright dreamy destination and one expertly designed with families in mind. Exclusively a ‘Suites and Villas’ only outpost, all home-from-homes have plenty of space and come equipped with a private pool or jacuzzi. There’s a chargeable creche from 4 months, complimentary Kids Club from 4, teen activities and an elevated take on evening entertainment. Think: puppet performances, under the star cinema nights and bubble shows

Best bits:

  • Kids Club 4 months +
  • Stone’s throw from a pretty local town
  • Suites & Villas hotel
  • ‘Core’ open air plaza with festivals, street food trucks and live music

Allergy protocol:

  • Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available

Our Insider Intel

Every age group is catered for at Creta Maris, from the much-loved Kids Club (4+), and the epic onsite water park for easily bored tweens, to the mighty evening entertainment offering. Parents won’t have anything to complain about either. Family facilities are definitely at their fingertips, but this amenity-armed resort comes packaged as a traditional village of pretty squares, white-washed buildings and olive-peppered pathways. Water babies, of all ages, can dip in and out of an impressive number of swimming pools, while food lovers are wined & dined in 7 outstanding restaurants

Best bits:

  • Affordable all inclusive
  • Kids Club 4+
  • Onsite water park
  • Lively evening entertainment
  • Spacious rooms that can sleep up to six

Allergy protocol:

  • Each dish in the buffet restaurants has full allergy labeling, and guests can request fresh portions from the kitchen to avoid cross-contamination. 
  • Other restaurants have menus with clear allergen labels, and waiters take note of any allergies when taking orders

Our Insider Intel

A bucket list destination for aquatic adrenaline junkies, the onsite waterpark at Atlantica Aegean Blue Rhodes will quench all thrill-thirsts. Boasting the full shebang of slides, it’s got everything from fast paced flumes to a more sedate splash pad. Back on dry land, the Kids Club starts from 4+, while the older set are entertained in their own ‘teen lounge’. An all-inclusive name to know for vegans, the meat and dairy free options here are exemplary 

Best bits:

  • Affordable all inclusive
  • Kids Club 4+
  • Waterpark, games room, playground & teen lounge
  • Swim up rooms

Allergy protocol:

  • Allergens are clearly marked on the buffet
  • Manager meet & greet on arrival
  • Highly trained F&B staff

Our Insider Intel

An under-the-radar hidden gem offering epic entertainment for sprogs in a serene seaside setting, with an unbeatable cost:convenience ratio. Designed to resemble a traditional village, parents in pursuit of ‘true-to-the-country’ experiences get the best of both worlds here; access to local living and plenty of fabulous facilities to keep tots on their toes. Plump for one of the recently renovated Serenity Seafront Suites for more modern interiors (think: monochrome palettes featuring blonde wood and rattan)

Best bits:

  • Budget boutique price tag
  • Kids Club 4+
  • Engaging roster of entertainment, including mermaid school & nightly shows
  • Private pine-fringed beach and crystal-clear sea
  • Self catering apartments alongside onsite restaurants

Allergy protocol:

  • Offers alternatives for many common allergies and intolerances
  • Safety at Kids Club made a top priority

Our Insider Intel

Totally geared up for children, this Tenerife outpost features the largest Ritz-Carlton Kids Club in Europe for ages 4 and up, offering supervised sessions in a vibrant space with a football pitch, a slide into soft play, a gaming zone, and a LEGO table. Even the little ones are welcome to join in, with a special Stay & Play invitation that lets them explore and enjoy the whole Kids Club alongside their parents. This thoughtfully designed resort is Moorish in all senses of the word – from design to decadent touches. Freed from overseeing offspring, frazzled parents can rest & recuperate courtesy of the superior spa, world-renowned golf course, or Michelin star menus. It’s rare to find a hotel as universally loved as the Ritz Carlton Abama, Tenerife. Guests who grace the walls of this pink palace have nothing but glowing reviews to share 

Best bits:

  • Kids Club 4+
  • Roster of boredom busting activities
  • World-renowned golf course, superior spa & Michelin star menus
  • Private pool rooms

Allergy protocol:

  • Trained and attentive staff on hand to help with menu choice

Our Insider Intel

A reinvention of the all inclusive, Ikos has become synonymous with ease and elevated family-focused facilities. Design-led decor is both fashionable and functional, children are brilliantly catered to without any compromise on adult aesthetics and ALL food and drink is included. Not only that, the lesser lauded Local Discovery Programme actively encourages guests to get up from their loungers and immerse themselves in the country, not just the hotel

Best bits:

  • Kids Club 6 months +
  • Michelin-starred menu all inclusive
  • Complimentary 30 minutes beach watch service 4+
  • Culturally-clever Local Discovery concept
  • Slick service plus chic & well conceived family rooms

Allergy protocol:

  • A senior member of the restaurant team will meet the family on arrive to discuss requirements and plan for their stay
  • All restaurants are notified of the allergy and someone will run through the menu each night with the guests
  • The above protocols apply to all Ikos hotels

Our Insider Intel

Shaking up the traditional supervised session scene, ALL ages are welcome to the Kids Club at Feuerstein Nature Family Resort. Yep, we’re talking newborns plus. Not stopping there, the smallest of guests are truly SPOILED for choice here, with a mud room, painting studio, Ninja Parkour, pony rides and mini farm visits all on the agenda. The outdoor mountain-gazing infinity pool is really rather special, and so is the delicious full board dining. Family rooms here come complete with separate bunkbed spaces, and thoughtful tiny touches extend to nightly bedtime stories 

Best bits:

  • Complimentary Kids Club from newborn
  • Unparalleled array of family amenities,  including waterslides, mud room, painting studio & ninja parkour
  • Generous full board dining plans
  • All seasons getaway, with stunning pools & piste-side postcode

Allergy protocol:

  • Families have dedicated seating areas each evening, with the same staff every night, who are well briefed on any dietary requirements
  • The team of chefs are able to accommodate any allergies or intolerances, with dedicated corners to prepare these to avoid cross-contamination

Our Insider Intel

Laying claim to some of Mallorca’s most beautiful family-first hotels, the Zafiro Palace collection includes Andratx, Palmanova and Alcudia. Each of these 5* resorts combine luxury lodgings with gourmet restaurants and plenty of parental perks. You’ll find a Kids Club at all of the outposts, with Andratx the most grownup feeling getaway and the only one without a splash park or pirate ship     

Best bits:

  • Kids Club 4+
  • Affordable all inclusive for foodies
  • Private pool rooms
  • Choose Zafiro Palace Alcudia for walkability into a local town
  • Resort dependent, pirate ship splash pools & bounty castles

Allergy protocol:

  • Guests are provided with an allergen card to show to staff at mealtimes
  • Guests with severe allergies are provided with special menus (meals to be ordered 2-3 days in advance) to eliminate risk of cross-contamination and ensure a safer dining experience
  • Special menus are only available at the hotel’s main restaurant
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