What are the best family hotels right now?
Wondering where to visit on your next family holiday? The below hotels are getting praise from our Travel Mum families this month!
Family Hotels Getting Lots of Attention
With over 500+ family opinions, Family Approved helps you find what works for your family.
What Makes a Great Family Hotel?
A great family hotel goes beyond a big room. We love hotels that offer interconnecting rooms or family suites, a pool (ideally heated), and on-site dining that caters to our fussy eater!
Here are some features that our Travel Mum families look for most:
- Interconnecting or family rooms so everyone sleeps under one roof without paying for two separate bookings
- A kids club or children’s entertainment to give parents a proper break
- A heated pool: especially important for UK and shoulder-season trips
- All-inclusive or half-board options to keep costs predictable
- Baby and toddler-friendly kit such as cots, high chairs, and baby food on the menu
The picks on this page have been flagged by Travel Mum families as standing out for family friendliness.
Great Family Eurocamps
What matters most when families book a holiday?
Value for money
Price remains the biggest influence on holiday decisions, with 79% of travellers looking for good value. A competitive headline price matters, but families are also attracted by the complete package: 38% respond to special offers, while 24% value complimentary extras that make their money go further.
Food and family-friendly facilities
Convenience becomes considerably more important when travelling with children. According to the Away Resorts Holiday Trends Report, 78% of families look for restaurants or bars on site, while 74% consider child-friendly facilities and activities when choosing where to stay.
Trusted reviews and ratings
Families want reassurance that a hotel will live up to expectations before committing their money. An AA Hospitality survey found that 92% of UK leisure travellers check official star ratings or guest reviews before booking. Family travellers are especially engaged, submitting 24% more reviews than other types of traveller. You can read family reviews over on our new review platform Family Approved.
Location and easy connections
A brilliant hotel can quickly lose its appeal if reaching it – or getting anywhere from it – is a faff. Transport connections influence 70% of travellers, according to family travel research compiled by Condor Ferries. Meanwhile, 69% consider proximity to attractions and activities when settling on their final destination.
Pet-friendly accommodation
For many households, the dog is part of the family too. Some 62% of dog owners prioritise pet-friendly accommodation, while 69% say they feel guilty about leaving their pet behind. This means clear pet policies, suitable outdoor space and genuinely dog-friendly facilities can all influence the final booking decision.
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Key Takeaways
- Best family hotels offer interconnecting rooms, a pool, and a kids club.
- Heated pools matter most for UK and shoulder-season European trips.
- All-inclusive abroad often beats self-catering once meals and convenience are factored in.
- Eurocamp breaks give families more space than a standard hotel room.
- Free-child-place deals can cut headline costs significantly.
- Check cots, high chairs, and baby menus before booking with toddlers.
FAQs
Look for all-inclusive or half-board options, a dedicated kids club, a pool with a shallow area for young children, and interconnecting rooms so the whole family can sleep together. Free-child-place deals are worth looking out for with companies like Jet2holidays and TUI, many resorts in Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Portugal run them regularly.
Yes. Eurocamp holidays are a strong choice for families who want more space than a standard hotel room but still want resort-style entertainment and pools on site. You stay in a mobile home or lodge, which typically includes a kitchen and separate sleeping areas, great for early bedtimes and fussy eaters. The Great Family Eurocamps section above lists the specific ones Travel Mum families recommend. Also have a read of Eurocamp Package Holidays for the camps we really rate.
The Luxury Family Hotel Group is a collection of upscale, family-focused country house hotels in England, located across Cornwall, Dorset, Suffolk, the New Forest, and the Cotswolds. They are known for high-quality kids clubs, spacious family suites, and adult amenities so parents are well looked after too.
