Europe's best all-inclusive hotels for families, as recommended by a parent travel writer
If airlines charged passengers for the weight of their mental loads as well as their luggage, most parents and carers would be paying fines. Thankfully, they don’t – and one recent hotel trend has developed to help offset such child-rearing stress: the renaissance of the glorious all-inclusive. No longer short-hand for quantity over quality and unimaginative itineraries, today several game-changing family hotels in Europe have redefined the concept to marry chic design with cutting-edge fine-dining, world-class kids’ clubs with the most soothing of adult-only spas, activities for all ages in simply stunning natural landscapes – all available without worrying about a final bill hovering at the back of your mind. So why not make a plan to pretend money doesn’t exist for a bit and order all the drinks, spontaneous snacks and activities you like, while someone else takes over the cooking, cleaning and as much childcare as you want them to, as you take a well-earned load off.
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How we choose the best all-inclusive hotels for families in Europe
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We’re always looking for beautiful design, a great location and warm service – as well as serious sustainability credentials. We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve. For more information on how we review hotels and restaurants, please look at our About Us page. This is our pick of the best all-inclusive hotels in Europe for families.
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Eagles Palace, Halkidiki
Think of Greece and you may think of long, laid-back meals by the water, sipping chilled Greek wines, tucking into fresh meze and grilled fish squeezed with lemon. Armyra, just one of the restaurants at Eagles Palace, is one of the best spots for it, where you’ll dine on a deck that’s built out over the glittering Aegean, with the water lapping gently below you.
It’s just one reason to love Eagles Resort, a large family-run resort located 90 minutes' drive from Thessaloniki airport on Halkidiki’s third ‘finger’. The focus here is very much on the beach and water – a long swathe of golden sand is peppered with loungers, with a watersports facility at one end and a quieter spot at the other. Children happily potter on the water's edge for hours, and you could happily spend your entire stay right there, or around the curvy (heated) pool and the nearby children’s shallow pool. But you want to make the most of the location: small speed boats are available to hire, and some of the most vibrant turquoise water in the region is found just off the islands opposite.
Accommodation is a mix of rooms, suites and villas – the villas being the most recent addition, with their in-room tubs, showers with views and private pools. They’re located in the upper end of the resort (there are golf buggies to whisk you around), close to an excellent Italian restaurant and a huge infinity pool with views that’s reserved for villa guests. The real star of the hotel may just be the Scott Dunn Explorers Kids' Club, where children aged four months and above will be looked after by the most enthusiastic and capable team you could hope for (particularly important if this is your first time leaving your child in a kids club). Older kids, meanwhile, will love the bug hunts, craft classes and swim sessions – leaving you a precious few hours to relax. Hannah Summers
Address: Ouranoupolis, 630 75, Greece
Price: From about £575 per night all inclusive
www.fevziondu.comhotelXO Cape Arnna, Dalaman, Turkey
For families, XO Cape Arnna is outstanding. The new kids' club is ingeniously designed by 3MOMS, the first architectural firm in Turkey to specialise exclusively in child-focused design, with a robotics lab to craft an automaton, an animation studio for budding Walt Disneys, a beauty parlour where little fingers and toes are adorned and a yoga and disco room. Open till a gobsmacking 11pm (to cater for the fact that no babysitting in bedrooms is currently available), the highlight is the post-dinner disco and theatre show (Aladdin was a favourite). There is also a huge outdoor playground and, for under 5s, a soft playroom complete with slides into ball pits. My 7-year-old loved the secret spy room, complete with Mission Impossible-style lasers.
One thing to note: the kids club does not cater at all to under 2s so this is not ideal for those with young babies and those age two-five have to pay a pricey £30 an hour per child, so really it is best for those with children five and above unless you don’t mind being very hands-on during your stay (or paying up). Many children, however, will not be dragged from the water park, which comes with three separate zones: splash pool, five and over with slides, and then Alton Towers style derring do loop de loops for over 10s or for some rides, over 16s. Jemima Sissons
Address: Kargı, 202. Manolya Sokak No 4/4, 48300 Fethiye/Muğla, Türkiye
Price: From about £464 per night all inclusive
hotelIkos Porto Petro, Mallorca
Top of every all-inclusive fan’s list right now is Ikos. Since 2015, the trailblazing Greek group has opened no less than seven hotels, blossoming across the Med from Halkidiki to Corfu and Kos, mainland Spain to Mallorca (with its sights on Portugal in the near future, too). On the latter Balearic, Ikos Porto Petro opened in 2023, by the sleepy fishing village of the same name. The brand’s ‘unconditional luxury’ concept is carefully woven into each spot, through the formidable but family-friendly restaurants led by Michelin star-winning chefs (Ettore Botrini, David Ibarboure and Thiou at Porto Petro) and offering healthy kid and toddler menus; the countless wines and cocktails to choose from and famed free-pouring Taittinger for every (adult) guest; as well as the ready-to-roll Teslas for family adventures (following a break from said Taittinger). Experience-led, Ofsted-standard childcare for four-month babies to 17-year-olds at the vast kids’ club or around the grounds comes all rolled in, as is 30-minutes’ (beautiful) beach or poolside babysitting, spa pool and thermal suite access, a dine-out excursion at a local taverna and even local cultural passes for grown-ups, too.
Address: Ikos Porto Petro, Carrer d'es Far, 16, 07691 Portopetro, Illes Balears, Mallorca, Spain
Price: From about £524 per night all inclsuive
GEORGE FAKAROS™ "UNIQUE IMAGINGAmada Colossos, Rhodes
After an extensive refurbishment and redevelopment in 2018, Amada Colossos reopened with its five-star accreditation as a sleek, modern resort catering to families and couples across its sprawling residence just outside of Rhodes’ Old Town. The hotel offers a multi-tier all-inclusive program (Gold, Diamond, and Elite), allowing guests to upgrade to include additional restaurants, from the Greek Taverna (with live music and lobster nights) to the wood-oven seaside restaurant, Enalia. This is a great option for groups or multi-generational holidays, with its relaxation-focused setting, multiple restaurants and bars, pool, spa, gym, and almost-private beach, plus its ideal positioning for day trips around the island, but it's the activities and entertainment for children that really make this a standout. On the other side of the resort (away from the quieter beach and adults-only pool areas) is its private waterpark – a failsafe crowd-pleaser for both kids and big kids. There is a section for toddlers, a lazy river, teen-friendly tube slides, and another pool, plus a snack bar serving pizza and hot dogs to keep the family going. Come sundown, there is live entertainment in the outdoor arena, with face painting, kids discos, and a roster of energetic performers to engage children under 10 (and tire them out before bedtime).
There are almost 700 rooms (699 to be exact, one room is held for the owner), all in calming neutral colour palettes and with spacious bathrooms, some with sea views or swim-up pools, and there are family suites with a separate room with twin beds (all plush and super comfy). The room to book is the On The Beach villa, which has a second bedroom upstairs, a private pool and jacuzzi, and an uninterrupted view across the coast as well as access to one of the private beach Gazebos (available to book separately for non-villa guests, and highly recommended). Throughout the resort, standards are impeccably high, staff are friendly and professional, towels are fluffy, and cleanliness is paramount, so there are no poolside plasters or a whiff of chlorine. This is an all-singing, all-dancing family resort, with parents firmly in mind. Charlotte Davey
Address: Επαρχιακή Οδός Ρόδου- Καλλιθέας, Faliraki 851 00, Greece
Price: From about £280 per night all inclusive
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Vicent MariGrand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa, Italy
This mega, 469-room beachside resort was entirely renovated ahead of its 2021 opening, and stands out on this list for its VIP ‘Signature Level All-Inclusive concept’, launched in June 2023. The latter grants access to all sorts of special areas, such as an exclusive pool and private parts of the beach and certain restaurants, and includes a personal butler to cater to your every preference, right down to the snacks – restocked daily – in your mini-bar. It also allows you priority booking in the Miniclub, a space for those from four to 12 which runs arts and crafts, sports and educational games, and has its own pool. The Baby Club, meanwhile, is for babes, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged one to three, and The Black and White Junior Club is a private space for teens up to 16 to play video games and the like. Grand Palladium Sicilia’s location in the pretty town of Campofelice di Roccella and proximity to Palermo, as well as seaside spots such as Cefalù, Bagheria, Termini Imerese and Monreale, nature reserves including Serra Guarneri, and quiet beaches in Mazzaforno and Settefrati, is also wonderful for families who like to explore. For those that don’t or for down days, on site there’s an adults-only spa, steak and Sicilian dishes among other cuisines at the three à la carte restaurants, and six bars (Signature Level includes ‘premium’ drinks).
Address: Viale Himera, 7/8 ss 113 Km 204.3, 90010 Campofelice di Roccella PA, Italia
Price: from £222 per night all inclusive
Heinz TrollElix, part of Mar-Bella Collection, Parga, Greece
Like a luscious Bond lair rising from the sea, Elix is a masterclass in welcoming hotel design, with its soaring lobby ceiling and gigantic windows drinking in the glimmering Ionian views. Kids of all ages will love the motorboat journey there from Corfu should you take that route (you should), and forever remember the dinky funicular that ferries guests to and from the sheltered beach cove below. Meanwhile, parents and littles alike will love the mini-moat that runs around the main heated infinity pool to perfectly contain petite paddlers. Food is all-local and all rather irresistible, even for those with under-developed tastebuds (there’s unlimited ice-cream all day, in a crisis), every eatery has a gorgeous – child-safe – view out into the horizon, and a dine-out meal also comes included. The Grasshoppers’ Adventures Kids’ Club offers Ofsted-standard Worldwide Kids Company childcare from four months to 12 years (an extra cost applies for those under four), with experiences ranging from robotics and pottery to theatre, eco trails and chef masterclasses, while antsy teenagers (and adults) are enticed to switch screens off and explore through the likes of pedalo and canoe sessions.
Address: Elix, Καραβοστάσι 461 00, Greece
Price: From about £325 per night all inclusive
Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort, Portugal
Reopening after a refurbishment in spring 2024, Tivoli Alvor is our big and bold option. Spread over nearly 28 acres with 491 guest rooms, the all-inclusive deal here expands even beyond the grounds to the best local restaurants, theme parks and attractions such as Zoo Marine, Slide & Splash or Lagos Zoo. At the resort there are no less than six pools (five heated and outdoor, one inside; one for adults, one for kids – with slides – and four for families), four restaurants, two bars and a wellness centre, with Turkish bath, saunas and spa treatments, and even bars. The kids’ club, meanwhile, caters to those between four and 12 and includes a new playground and mini-golf plus a games room, while teens have the opportunity to join in or play football, tennis and padel. Take your pick between the standard or even more exclusive premium all-inclusive, with the latter offering access to VIP areas, one 30-minute massage and a minibar upgrade. Everyone at the resort gets to participate in what sounds like the most fun: a complimentary miniature train transfer to sandy beaches or Alvor village.
Address: Avenida José Saramago, Amora, 8500-032 Alvor, Portugal
Price: From about £214 per night all inclusive
mcdeividsssParadisus Gran Canaria, Spain
For crews looking for the winning combination of all-inclusive and winter sun, this new Canary Island spot is worth a look. Fresh from Meliá Hotel International, the enormous and rapidly expanding Spanish company also behind ZEL, a new hook-up with Rafael Nadal, Paradisus Gran Canaria launched in 2023. Its ‘Destination Inclusive’ deal covers off-grounds experiences such as ‘Sacred Mountain’ hikes, coffee plantation tastings and rum distillery tours, all as part of the brand’s drive to connect guests with the broader island environment. This goes both ways, with organic minibar products made by local artisans, and Canarian food served (alongside other international dishes) in its nine dining areas. The Kidsdom Club, open to those aged five to 10, is also sustainability-focussed (and has a splash pad), while older children are entertained with sports, video consoles and movie evenings. Smart rooms come from the ASAH studio of the architect Álvaro Sans, the team behind dozens of hotels sprinkled across the world including Nikki Beach and Nobu Ibiza. Its Nikté (or ‘flower of water’) family offering includes priority child-friendly room and restaurant reservations, a concierge service and access to the spa’s water circuit.
Address: C. las Retamas, 3, 35100 Playa de San Agustin, Las Palmas, Spain
Price: From about £361 per night all inclusive
HEINZ TROLLDaios Cove, Crete, Greece
Set in a dreamy sandy cove dotted with olive trees and ideal for children to play in, this family-run resort comprises a scattering of pretty stone-built villas that edge towards the beach in amphitheatre formation, each with sweeping sea views. Opt for a villa with a private pool if possible: it comes with all the inflatable kiddie paraphernalia they could ever require. The Crèche, Kids and Children’s Clubs staffed by multilingual WorldWide Kids Co nursery nurses can occupy your little ones aged from four months to 12 (an extra fee applies for under fours) with the likes of treasure hunts, dino adventures and space exploration, as well as supervise them later in the evening to allow parents a quiet supper together. Opt for a two-storey Vathi Bay villa if you can: not only do they look out on an infinity pool, terrace and the beautiful bay itself, but children can sleep on a sofa bed in their own top half, with separate bathroom. For à la carte dining in the six restaurants, lengthy wine list and open-ended room service, upgrade to the Residents Club – after saving money with the Kids Stay Free offer which applies to babies up to two-years-old (and can include stair gates and baby monitors), kids from two to 12 in suites and villas, and a first child aged between two and 12 in deluxe rooms.
Address: Βαθύ, Kritsa 721 00, Greece
Price: From about £805 per night all inclusive
GEORGE FAKAROSDomes Aulūs Zante, Greece
The most family-friendly of the Domes hotels, a collection which includes 13 locations across Greece and Portugal, Domes Aulūs Zante opened in a protected turtle sanctuary on the island’s longest beach in summer 2022. Understated, slow-paced, sustainability focussed, it’s another of the Med’s new school of all-inclusives, set within 230 acres of white-sand pine forest and with earthy-toned roomy suites that sleep up to six. The interactive kids’ club, inspired by the child-led Montessori and Reggio Emilia educational methods and open to four to 12-year-olds, meets UK Ofsted standards and includes a beachside gazebo classroom and botanical eco garden where your ‘Turtle Scouts’ can learn how to support the local reptile’s habitat. The whole family can go along on eco-friendly recycling excursions and trips to botanical gardens, or to meet the farmers and fishermen who supply the resort’s restaurants. And those after an even-more-exclusive stay can opt for its ‘Cool Living’ section: its ‘hotel within a hotel’ that includes suites in a private area with dedicated concierge services.
Address: Domes Aulus Zante, Kalamaki, Zakynthos, Greece 29092
Price: From about £301 per night all inclusive
