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10 Best Family Resorts in Spain

Spain lures families with high-quality service, superb sightseeing opportunities, Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea delights, and excellent amenities in the resorts. Does it sound like a plan for your family? Taking my vast experience of vacationing in this wonderful country, I have collected the best family resorts in Spain. Gracing the beaches of the mainland, providing a perfect island escape, allowing an affordable getaway, and pushing the boundaries of luxury, you’ve got an amazing choice. Book one of these for the phenomenal holidays in the magical land of the sun and beauty.

The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort - Mallorca The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort - Mallorca
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The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort - Mallorca

One of the best family resorts in Mallorca, The St. Regis Mardavall is what you choose for a deluxe vacation with children. The grounds are spectacular here, and you will enjoy the Mediterranean garden while marveling at sea panoramas. There’s a kid’s club to keep busy your younger ones, as well as two swimming pools, playgrounds, and an entertainment program. Adults can find peace and quiet at the impressive 4,700-square-meter Arabella Spa, which offers more than 60 exclusive treatments. And don’t miss a chance to try creative takes on local dishes at the Michelin-starred Es Fum restaurant with a scenic terrace.

Key Amenities:

  • 5-star resort with spacious guestrooms and suites

  • Sea-facing cascading swimming pool 

  • Animation program for children 

Bahia del Duque - Tenerife Bahia del Duque - Tenerife
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Bahia del Duque - Tenerife

Graciously woven into the hill above Tenerife’s Playa del Duque, this resort is sure to gift you with many moments of sublime beauty. The suites are perfect for families and come with bright designs, panoramic terraces, and Atlantic Ocean views. The grounds are gorgeous in their lush greenery and organically using Tenerife’s ever-blossoming character. You will love lounging in a delightful lagoon-style outdoor pool, strolling through the traditional Canarian patios, and having the amazing beach steps away. Bahia del Duque treats the children’s leisure seriously, as there are thematic clubs, board games, and a relaxation area specifically for them.

Key Amenities:

  • Multiple restaurants and bars on-site

  • 24-hour gym and garden-surrounded Wellness Retreat

  • Direct access to Playa del Duque beach

Europe Villa Cortes GL - Tenerife Europe Villa Cortes GL
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Europe Villa Cortes GL - Tenerife

Families love Europe Villa Cortes for its spacious sea-facing suites, private beach club, tennis courts, and baby pools. This is a Mexican-themed five-star complex right in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife’s most popular resort area. The heated freshwater pool will be a sure hit during your stay, the WiFi comes free, and the vistas from all parts of the resort are fantastic. It’s a perfect base for exploration of the “Island of eternal spring,” as Tenerife is often called for its year-round mild climate. Have a family outing to Telde volcano, the highest point in Spain that doubles as a spectacular national park with breathtaking panoramas of the whole island.

Key Amenities:

  • 5-star Mexico-inspired resort with family-friendly setting

  • Large themed suites with ocean views

  • Spa center with jacuzzi and a gym

Hard Rock Hotel - Tenerife Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
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Hard Rock Hotel - Tenerife

Have yourself a little bit of Las Vegas-like opulence and bravado when staying at Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife. Surprisingly, it is also among the top family resorts in Spain thanks to its big comfortable suite options, the dedicated kid club experience, and a perfect location in Adeje on the southern coast of the island where the sun is always warmer. The ocean panoramas are simply stunning from the units here, it’s a high-rise hotel, after all, and you’re high above everything. As with other Hard Rock Hotel properties around the world, you can expect great attention to detail and slick designs. While your youngsters are playing at the club, you can indulge in quintessential spa treatments and relax in a sauna, Turkish bath, or indoor hydrotherapy pool.

Key Amenities:

  • Large selection of panoramic rooms and suites

  • 3 swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon

  • All-inclusive package available

Apartamentos Parque Mar - Mallorca Apartamentos Parque Mar - Mallorca
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Apartamentos Parque Mar - Mallorca

Here’s a nice pick for one of the best affordable family resorts in Mallorca. Parque Mar is a complex comprised of apartment-like units with terraces, sea views, and fully equipped kitchens. It’s perfect for families who’d like to save money and be able to get the most out of Mallorca’s magnificent nature in the process. The grounds are well-kept and pleasant to be at, the three swimming pools (including one for children) keep it refreshing, and the Cala D’Or location is all tranquility and peace.

Key Amenities:

  • Daily entertainment for kids at the children’s club

  • Two tennis courts, a volleyball pitch, and playgrounds 

  • Washers and dryers available for guests

Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso - Gran Canaria Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso - Gran Canaria
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Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso - Gran Canaria

Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso is quite unique among Spain’s family resorts. Modeled like a traditional Canarian village, it’s a microcosm of leisure set in one of the most striking Atlantic islands. The grounds here are basically one large garden (56,000 square meters of the territory is an impressive number), the spa center is large and glorious, the mini club for kids allows adults to properly relax, and the proximity to mindblowing Maspalomas Dunes is an amazing bonus.

Key Amenities:

  • Multiple restaurants and bars 

  • Live music in the evening 

  • Spacious family suites with balconies

Iberostar Selection Andalucía Playa - Cadiz Iberostar Selection Andalucía Playa - Cadiz
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Iberostar Selection Andalucía Playa - Cadiz

Get a taste of Southern Spain haute resort living at Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa. There will be epic dunes and golden sands of Playa de la Barrosa, 3 heated outdoor pools, a golf course, and the pleasant feeling of total rewind in the remote corner of Andalusia. Also, you’re looking at one of the best all-inclusive family resorts in Spain, meaning that there won’t be a need to think about anything while you’re vacationing here. A suite with a sea view is the ultimate choice for a hassle-free family vacation, the Star Camp specifically caters to kids, and the children’s pool adds more fun to the experience of your youngsters.

Key Amenities:

  • 5-star all-inclusive family resort on the beach 

  • Two championship-level golf courses

  • A fitness center and indoor pool at the spa

Royal Son Bou Family Club - Menorca Royal Son Bou Family Club - Menorca
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Royal Son Bou Family Club - Menorca

Reviews of Royal Son Bou Family Club are full of guest appraisals of the kids’ experience. Indeed, this Menorca-located complex is among the best beach resorts in Spain for families, with a great focus on entertaining children of all ages. They even have age-specific club programs that include animation, shows, activities, and playgrounds. Rarely do you find an accommodation that is entirely committed to the well-being of families, and Royal Son Bou is a great find in that department. An all-inclusive option is also available, so make sure to make your life easier by booking it.

Key Amenities:

  • Family-friendly apartment-like suites

  • Two restaurants with an all-inclusive option

  • Children’s entertainment at age-specific clubs

Seaside Los Jameos - Lanzarote Seaside Los Jameos - Lanzarote
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Seaside Los Jameos - Lanzarote

Your family holidays in Spain will have a charm of an Atlantic escape at this awesome all-inclusive resort. Seaside Los Jameos is among the top Lanzarote properties for a vacation with kids. Boasting an immensely beautiful territory inspired by the island’s volcanic nature, it is situated right on the fine sandy Playa de los Pocillos. Sunbathe there or rehearse the splashy fun at a gorgeous on-site lagoon-style pool or two kid pools. There are tennis courts for competitive family tournaments as well as ping-pong, shooting range, and even the giant chess. A spa comes with a plethora of luxurious treatments and a plunge pool. And it’s an all-inclusive property, so yet another big advantage for families. 

Key Amenities:

  • Set right on Playa de los Pocillos beach

  • Kids club with playgrounds and activities

  • Spacious ocean-facing suites

Iberostar Selection Anthelia - Tenerife Iberostar Selection Anthelia - Tenerife
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Iberostar Selection Anthelia - Tenerife

Proudly bearing the title of one of the best family resorts in Tenerife, Iberostar Selection Anthelia is all about hassle-free, all-inclusive, and satisfactory holidays with a luxurious edge. Kids will feel really good here, as there’s a club with animation, a pool with a pirate ship, and a mini-aquapark with slides. Six pools in total is quite an impressive stat, so you’ll have plenty of all-family water time. The rooms and suites are designed with children in mind – there’s a separate kids menu in the restaurants and a well-organized entertainment program for your youngsters. The oceanside Costa Adeje location, on the other hand, ensures the best sunset views in Tenerife and a spectacular vista of the long sandy Fañabé Beach. 

Key Amenities: 

  • A kids club, mini aquapark and pool with a pirate ship

  • Luxe 5-star service and all-inclusive option 

  • Rooms and suites with ocean views

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