Curated family friendly hotels in Portugal

Located in Braganca, Exe São Lazaro is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Igreja de São Bento and Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Museu do Abade de Bacal and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cidadela.

Viscondes da Varzea is a charming hotel set in an aristocratic country manor dating back to the 17th century. It is surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves at the heart of the Douro Region.

Rural Casa dos Viscondes da Varzea is an example of Portugal's Gothic-Manueline architecture. On-site wonders include a chapel with a baroque altar, centuries' old wine cellars and the oil press, still in use.

The atmospheric rooms of the hotel include antique furnishings and a deluxe bathroom with bathtub and courtesy bathrobe and slippers. Decorative elements include stone banisters and baroque goblets.

There are also an elevated salt-water swimming pool and a tennis court. During the wine harvesting months, guests can participate in the wine pressing and join in folklore dinners, accompanied by concertina music.

Hotel Rural Casa is located in Lamego and is close to the Murganheira Cellars, where sparkling wine tastings are regularly held.

Located in Rota, Barceló Costa Ballena Golf & Spa is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Ballena Beach and 8 minutes from Corrales of Rota. This beach hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Luna Castle and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Barbadillo Winery.

When you stay at Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa in Baiao, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Duoro River and Quinta de Covela. This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Eça de Queiroz Foundation and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from São Tiago de Valadares Church.

With a stay at Água Hotels Riverside in Lagoa, you'll be 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Slide and Splash Water Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Rocha Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Meia Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Carvoeiro Beach.

With a stay at Tivoli Lagos in Lagos (Santo Amaro), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Marina de Lagos and 9 minutes from Dona Ana Beach. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Camilo Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Praia da Luz.

Set in large gardens, 5 minutes' drive from central Toledo, Beatriz Toledo Auditorium & Spa offers free Wi-Fi, a paying spa, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Each room has a private balcony.

All rooms at the Hotel Beatriz Toledo Auditorium & Spa are air conditioned and spacious. They have wooden floors, a 43-inch flat-screen TV, minibar, safe and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer.

The Beatriz Toledo Auditorium & Spa Hotel has a buffet restaurant and an à la carte restaurant, offering seasonal dishes. There is also a poolside bar, a disco and a children’s play area.

Available for a supplement, the spa contains a hydrothermal circuit with contrast showers, a sauna and an ice fountain.

The Beatriz Toledo Auditorium & Spa is located 5-minute drive from Toledo’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Buses to the town centre stop 150 metres from the hotel.

When you stay at Hotel Puertobahia & Spa in El Puerto de Santa Maria, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Valdelagrana Beach and Naval Station Rota. This beach hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Playa de la Victoria and 11.8 mi (19 km) from La Caleta Beach.

With a stay at Barceló Jerez Montecastillo & Convention Center in Jerez de la Frontera, you'll be 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Estadio Municipal de Chapin and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Alcazar Gardens. This family-friendly hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Jerez Cathedral.

With a stay at Hotel Rural Brícia du Mar in Lagoa, you'll be 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Carvoeiro Beach and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Slide and Splash Water Park. This golf hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Rocha Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Benagil Beach.

With a stay at Lagos Atlantic Hotel in Lagos (Porto de Mós), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Dona Ana Beach and 7 minutes from Marina de Lagos. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Camilo Beach and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Praia da Luz.

With a stay at Albufeira Sol Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Albufeira, within a 5-minute drive of The Strip and Balaia Golf Village. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Falesia Beach.

A 4-minute walk from Monte Gordo’s beach, the 4-star Hotel Alcazar features a state-of-the-art spa, 2 outdoor pools and a modern fitness centre, Alfit. The Monte Gordo Casino is 700 metres away.

Hotel Alcazar offers several themed rooms inspired by New York, Paris and Dubai. All spacious rooms and suites are air-conditioned and fitted with modern furnishings, with some also including a balcony. Most rooms and suites come with flat-screen satellite TVs and all units include a mini-fridge. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Restaurant Al-Gharb allows guests to savour Mediterranean cuisine while admiring the Arabic décor and the panoramic pool view. Alambique Bar provides live music as well as drinks and refreshments.

Guests can relax at Olive Trees Terrace. There is also a chill-out area with canopy beds. The outdoor swimming pool features salt water. The surrounding area features various trails that guests can enjoy jogging and cycling through.

Cacela Velha is 11 km away and features a popular beach area, as does Manta Rota which is 9 km away. A modern sports complex is 3 km away and is regularly used by professional athletes and teams. The Spanish border is just 10 km from Hotel Alcazar. A minibus is available for transport in the area. Faro International Airport is 61 km from the Hotel Alcazar.

Located in Ciudad Rodrigo, Hotel Conde Rodrigo II by eme hoteles is within a 5-minute drive of Ciudad Rodrigo Walls and Palacio Moctezuma. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Plaza Mayor and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Castle of Enrique II.

A stay at Dom Pedro Vilamoura places you in the heart of Loulé, just a 5-minute walk from Vilamoura Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Vilamoura Marina. This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Falesia Beach and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from The Strip.

Situated in Guareña, 24 km from Basilica of Saint Eulalia, Hotel Rural el Turuñuelo features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a city view.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Hotel Rural el Turuñuelo have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a balcony. The rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast.

Hotel Rural el Turuñuelo offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Guareña, like hiking and fishing.

Roman Theatre & Amphitheatre is 24 km from Hotel Rural el Turuñuelo, while Merida Train Station is 24 km away. Badajoz Airport is 71 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Eurostars Isla De La Toja in O Grove, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Church of San Sebastian and 8 minutes by foot from Ría de Arousa. This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Illa da Toxa Pequena and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Paseo Maritimo.

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 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 resort 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.

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.