Curated family friendly hotels in South of France

Caprici Beach Hotel & Spa is centrally located in Santa Susanna – a 1-minute walk from Santa Susanna Beach and 15 minutes by foot from Pineda de Mar Beach. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Levante Beach and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Malgrat de Mar Beach.

Empúries is set in a restored building overlooking the Mediterranean from a secluded beach. It is located nearby Empuries Archeological Site and is a 15-minute walk from L’Escala, on the Costa Brava.

The charming rooms at Hostal Empúries all come with a work desk and include en suite bathrooms. Some rooms are equipped with satellite TV channels and many offer a terrace with great views of Portitxol Beach.

The property has 2 restaurants: one serving gourmet Mediterranean food and the other offering a range of dishes in an informal environment.

Hostal Empúries has a spa service at an extra cost, including a pool, saunas, a gym and sensation shower circuit. Bicycles and electric scooters are rented at the 24-hour reception desk.

Facing the beachfront, Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles offers 4-star accommodation in Sant Feliu de Guixols and features a fitness centre, garden and shared lounge. Enjoy the restaurant, relax on the terrace or soak in the exclusive Port Salvi Spa, which includes an indoor swimming pool (bathing cap compulsory), hamman, sauna and whirpool bath. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, the units at Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

At Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles guests will find facilities including a hammam and a spa and wellness centre. You can play billiards at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Speaking Arabic, Catalan, English and Spanish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay.

Popular points of interest near Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles include Platja Port Salvi, Platja Sant Feliu and Cala del Vigatà Beach. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 32 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Dwo Les Palmeres, you'll be centrally located in Calella – a 3-minute walk from Calella Beach and a 2-minute drive from Calella Lighthouse. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sant Pol de Mar Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Pineda de Mar Beach.

Set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Empordà region, this hotel offers charming rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and fantastic mountain and quad bike excursions.

Rest your body and mind at the Hotel Can Xiquet, where you relax in the outdoor swimming pool whilst admiring spectacular views of the Empordà plain.

All of the Can Xiquet's rooms are full of natural light, and you can watch films using the digital TV with satellite and DVD player. Most rooms have a private terrace.

Enjoy the views from your large bedroom windows. Each room also boasts a bright en suite bathroom and full air conditioning and heating.

The Can Xiquet’s restaurant offers delicious breakfasts and tasty Mediterranean meals.

After a morning of relaxation, explore the stunning natural area of Albera. Enjoy going for a walk, or take advantage of the mountain and quad bike excursions organized by the hotel.

When you stay at Hotel Best Negresco in Salou, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 15-minute drive of PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach. This beach hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Cambrils Beach and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Tarragona Port.

A stay at Hotel Panorama & Spa places you in the heart of Escaldes-Engordany, within a 5-minute drive of Caldea Spa and Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley. This family-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Sant Miquel d'Engolasters and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Valles del Comapedrosa Nature Park.

Located in Marseille (8th Arrondissement), Villa M Marseille is within a 15-minute walk of Borely Park and Musée d'Art Contemporain. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Prado Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Plage de la Pointe Rouge.

Hotel Pessets is situated next to the Noguera Pallaresa River in Sort, in the Lleida Pyrenees. Its facilities include a spa and swimming pool.

Rooms all offer views over the Pessets’ swimming pool and garden or over the town. They each have free Wi-Fi, as well as satellite TV. The private bathroom comes with a bath and shower.

Hotel Pessets’ restaurant serves cuisine from the Pallars region using seasonal and local products. There is also a bar-cafeteria and an attractive terrace.

The spa at Hotel Restaurant Pessets & SPA includes a steam room, sauna and heated swimming pool. A wide range of massage and beauty treatments is also available.

Cheap public parking is possible nearby. Sights in the local area include the Sant Maurici National Park and the Parc Natural de l’Alt Pirineu.

Hotel Pessets is just 16 km from the ski slopes of Port-Aine and Espot-Esquí.

With a stay at Chateau De Montcaud in Sabran, you'll be 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cascades du Sautadet and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Ancient Theatre of Orange. This golf hotel is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Pont du Gard.

With a stay at Hotel Les Grenettes in Sainte-Marie-de-Re, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Bay of Biscay and a 3-minute drive from Phare des Baleines. This family-friendly hotel is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Minimes Beach and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Plage de Montamer.

Hotel Bernat II is set just 100 metres from Calella Beach. It features a spa (pay per service), an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access.

Hotel Bernat II offers accommodation with seasonal air conditioning/heating and a balcony. Rooms are equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Guests can sample Mediterranean cuisine in the Bernat’s restaurant. The poolside bar features occasional live music and entertainment. The hotel also has a restaurant at the beach, Bahari Club, which offers discounts for the hotel guests.

The on-site spa features a Finnish sauna, Turkish baths and hydromassage pool. There are also chocolate and wine therapies on offer, as well as beauty treatments. Access to the spa is available at an extra cost.

Barcelona can be reached in just over an hour by train from Calella, while Girona is approximately 45 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Termes Montbrio in Montbrio del Camp, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wine Cups Museum and Parc Sama. This spa hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from PortAventura World and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Cambrils Beach.

A stay at Hotel California Palace places you in the heart of Salou – a 4-minute drive from Llevant Beach and 7 minutes from Ferrari Land. This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Aquopolis Costa Dorada and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from PortAventura World.

Located in Barakaldo, Hotel Puerta de Bilbao is in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Plaza Moyua and Vizcaya Bridge. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Santiago Cathedral and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

Hotel Mirador de La Franca is a charming, secluded hotel that overlooks the beautiful bay and beach of La Franca – one of the largest, sandy beaches along the Asturian coastline. This beachfront hotel offers free WiFi.

Enjoy the fresh, sea air with a game of tennis on the Mirador de La Franca’s own courts. Meanwhile, children can have fun in the football court or playground.

Use the hotel as a base to visit the stunning scenery of Green Spain, including the majestic Picos de Europa mountains and the Cantabrian coastline. Hotel staff are on hand to offer advice on a wide range of activities available in the region.

After a day spent enjoying the pleasant surroundings, return to the hotel to try the fine local cuisine served in the hotel restaurant.

Estival El Dorado Resort is a beachfront resort, 1.5 km south of Cambrils Old Town and marina. It offers 3 outdoor pools, spa-gym and many sports facilities, supervised by qualified monitors.

Sports facilities include tennis courts and mini golf. You can go sailing and windsurfing. In the bike centre, courses and routes are available.

You can choose from different types of rooms: standard, with sea views, suite and junior suite. Each of them has a private bathroom with amenities and hairdryer.

The Spa-Gym includes a sauna, hot tub, hamman, indoor pool, spinning room and cardiomachinery room. Massage and beauty treatments are available.

Estival El Dorado Resort has 4 restaurants serving Mediterranean and international cuisine. There are 5 bars, each offering a unique atmosphere.

Free parking is offered nearby and you can hire a car or bicycle. There is a tour desk and you can exchange currency.

Located in Santa Susanna, Hotel Montemar Maritim is on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Susanna Beach and Pineda de Mar Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Calella Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Santa Cristina Beach.

With a stay at Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona in Barcelona (Sant Martí), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Barcelona International Convention Centre and 5 minutes from Barcelona Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Barceloneta Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sagrada Familia.

Located in Vila-Seca, PortAventura Hotel Colorado Creek is connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Ferrari Land and Tarragona Port. This family-friendly hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Llevant Beach and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Capellans Beach.