Best hotels and resorts with kids clubs in Europe 2023

A Mediterranean beach break has long been a stalwart of family holidays – and for good reason. Travelling with kids isn’t always easy but a European jaunt can deliver a getaway for all the fam, in just two hours, with safe, sandy beaches; shallow, aquamarine waters; and guaranteed sunshine.

Nothing beats knowing your kids are having a brilliant time while you kick back and relax. Fortunately, whether your child’s a tiny baby or a discerning teenager, there’s an entire wealth of activities out there to keep them occupied and entertained while you lounge pool-side with a glass of something cool.

But, of course, grown-ups can get in on the action, too, with games, excursions, water parks and more for parents and offspring to enjoy together.

From surfing and ziplining, to performing and DJ-ing, here’s our edit of the hotels with the best clubs for kids that will guarantee they have as much fun as you do (probably even more) on your next holiday. Keep scrolling to see our top family-friendly European hotel picks.

Location: Badesi Marina, Sardinia

The medal-deserving, endlessly enthusiastic staff at this award-winning kids’ club caters for children aged 18 months to 17 years, who can join in with or without their parents. The 10,000sq m “Fantasy Village” play area is just one of the standout features, with a pool, Native American reservation and cowboy fort amid sand dunes, while Duneland is an enchanted castle for kids with creative workshops, a play area, cinema, nap room and Peter Pan restaurant.

Expect sports galore – tennis, mini-golf, trampolines, a riding school, kayaking, archery and a climbing wall, to name a few – while the resort itself has 500 rooms, six pools, 10 restaurants and beaches with water as clear as the…