Curated family friendly hotels in Spain

With a stay at Penafiel Park Hotel & Spa in Penafiel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Penafiel Church and Penafiel Municipal Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Magikland and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Quinta da Aveleda.

With a stay at Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena in Benalmádena, you'll be on the beach – a 3-minute walk from Carihuela Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Benalmadena Marina. This beach hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Port of Malaga and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Malagueta Beach.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Islantilla Beach Golf Resort in Lepe, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Islantilla Golf Club and 13 minutes by foot from Islantilla Congress and Exhibition Centre. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from La Hacienda de Islantill Shopping Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Playa de Islantilla.

Nestled in the Serra do Açor Mountains, this hotel is built out of slate and offers panoramic views over the historic village of Piodão. Inatel has an indoor pool, sauna, and a spa pool.

A satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar are in Piodão’s room. Each comes features a contemporary décor and colourful bedspreads. Toiletries and a hairdryer are in the en suite bathrooms. Free wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

A freshly prepared buffet-style breakfast is available daily. Room service is also available throughout the day.

Guests can work out in the gym. They can also play a game of billiards in the games room or make use of the free internet connection in the lobby.

The centre of Piodão is just 300 metres from the hotel and features several churches and the Piodão Museum. Free private parking is available at Inatel Piodão.

With a stay at Grupotel Club Turquesa Mar in Ciutadella de Menorca, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Puerto de Ciutadella de Menorca and Cala Bosch. This family-friendly hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Cala Macarella Beach and 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from Santo Tomas Beach.

When you stay at Port Benidorm Hotel & Spa in Benidorm, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Llevant Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Casino Mediterraneo Benidorm. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Benidorm Palace and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Aqualandia.

Located in the town centre, only 120 metres from the main beach of Calafell, the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, most offering balconies, and a number of leisure facilities.

Facilities include a year-round outdoor pool, a children playground, a conference room and a buffet-style restaurant.

Other services are a heated swimming pool, sauna, gym and parking, available at additional costs.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Salou is 39 km from Hotel Canada Palace, while Sitges is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Reus Airport, 36 km from Hotel Canada Palace.

Situated in the heart of the forest near Medoc, the Vitalparc Hotel is just 3 km from the ocean and the Moutchic. It offers a fitness room and a heated, outdoor pool available from May to September.

All rooms at Vitalpark feature a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Breakfast is available at the property. Guests can relax in the bar at the end of the day and enjoy meals made with local products in the on-site restaurant. The Vitalparc spa offers treatments from Monday to Saturday. There is also a relaxation area which includes a heated pool, sauna, steam room, sensory polar shower and ice grotto.

Activities nearby include horse riding, tennis, cycling, walking. The nearby village has shops, restaurants and night clubs. Bordeaux Airport is 53 km away while Arcachon Bay is 35 km from the property.

Located in Oliva, Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Hotel is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Oliva Nova Golf Club and 6 minutes from Font Salada. This beach hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Les Deveses Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Town Hall Square.

With a stay at Suite Hotel S'Argamassa Palace in Santa Eulalia del Rio, you'll be 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Bastions and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Talamanca Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Port of Ibiza and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Hospital Can Misses.

When you stay at Muthu Oura Praia Hotel in Albufeira, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of The Strip and Oura Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Falesia Beach.

When you stay at Hotel Sant Jordi in Palma de Mallorca, you'll be near the beach – a 1-minute drive from Playa de Palma and 9 minutes from El Arenal Beach. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Port of Palma de Mallorca and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma.

The all-inclusive Estival Islantilla is located directly in front of Islantilla Beach, on the Costa de la Luz. It offers 3 outdoor pools, as well as air-conditioned studios and suites with private balconies.

Some of the accommodation at Estival Islantilla has sea views. All rooms have a safe, minibar and satellite TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The property offers a buffet restaurant, a mexican restaurant and 2 bars including the pool bar. Guests can benefit from a varied entertainment programme and a family club.

Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, while the sun terrace around the pool has loungers. Estival Islantilla has an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The property offers access to Islantilla Beach.

Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange car or bicycle rental and organise excursions. An airport shuttle service is available on request.

Located in Palma de Mallorca, HM Tropical Hotel is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Aqualand El Arenal and La Rambla. This beach hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Auditorium de Palma de Mallorca.

With a stay at VS Gandía Palace Hotel in Gandia (Grau i Platja), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Gandia Beach and Platja Nord. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Oliva Nova Golf Club and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Gandia Marina.

Located in Santa Susanna, Hotel Indalo Park is a 1-minute drive from Les Caletes Beach and 15 minutes from Santa Clotilde Gardens. This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Calella Beach and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Santa Cristina Beach.

With a stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Mallorca in Calvia (Torrenova), you'll be steps from Playa Son Matias and 9 minutes by foot from Katmandu Park. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Palma Nova Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Puerto Portals Marina.

With a stay at Hotel Lodomar Spa & Talasoterapia in San Pedro del Pinatar (Lo Pagan), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and La Zenia Beach. This golf hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Cabo Roig Beach and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Mar Menor Golf.

The Aquamarina Hotel Santa Susanna is set around a large outdoor swimming pool, 150 metres from Santa Susana beach. This hotel has a restaurant, sports facilities and rooms with balconies.

The hotel offers a health and fitness centre, Aquamarina Wellness & Spa, which guests can use for an extra charge. This includes a heated saltwater pool, a gym and beauty treatments. Prior appointment is required by calling the hotel.

The Aqua offers spacious, air-conditioned accommodation with simple décor. Each has satellite TV and a well-equipped bathroom.

A buffet breakfast is served in the Aquamarina Santa Susanna’s restaurant, which offers a selection of Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner. There are also 3 bars on site.

Santa Susana’s resort centre, where there is a selection of cafés, bars and restaurants, is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Piñeda del Mar and the fishing village of Calella are less than 6 km from the hotel.

Set within Benidorm’s Magic Natura Animal and Water Park, the Polynesian Lodge Resort offers accommodation in themed bungalows. The parks include swimming pools, restaurants, bars and children’s clubs.

Bright and spacious, the bungalows have air conditioning and free WiFi. Each one has a private terrace, a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Their bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries.

As well as the many water rides, guests can enjoy daytime and nighttime safari trips or environmental and science workshops.

Guests have access to the Aqua Natura Water Park and the Terra Natura Zoo. Benidorm and its beach can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive. Terra Mítica Theme Park is also 10 minutes away by car, and Villaitana Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Free parking is available on site and the resort can also arrange a shuttle service. Alicante Airport can be reached in a 40-minute drive.