Curated family friendly hotels in Spain

Located in Penafiel, Hotel Rural Quinta das Quintães is within a 10-minute drive of Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins and Saint Vincente Inatel Chapel. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Paco da Sousa Church and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Jardim de Torrao Park.

When you stay at Hotel Dom Vasco in Sines, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Sines Culture and Arts Centre and Vasco da Gama Statue. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Vasco de Gama Beach and 5 mi (8 km) from Sao Torpes Beach.

This 4-star hotel in Albernoa, between Beja and Aljustrel, is a short drive from Alentejo’s centre. It has an indoor pool and a restaurant serving local cuisine. The hotel has a Mini-zoo, horse and chariots rides, as well as wine tastings.

All rooms have a private balcony. The hotel features air-conditioned twin and family rooms, each with cable TV and a private bathroom. The air-conditioned rooms at the Clube de Campo Vila Galé are bright and have tiled flooring. They include satellite TV, a living area and views of the Casa de Santa Vitoria vineyards.

The hotel’s Restaurant Pavilhão da Caça serves traditional Portuguese and international meals of along with award-winning Casa de Santa Vitoria wines. Meals are served indoors, or al fresco.

Guests can explore the region or relax in the health club which features an indoor pool, a hot tub and a Turkish bath. Beauty treatments are also available at an additional cost. Children can have fun while observing the donkey's stables with staff assistance.

Vila Galé Clube de Campo also provides a range of facilities and activities such as rides on 4-wheel motorcycles and bicycles, water sports (kayaks), mini-golf and hiking.

When you stay at Carvoeiro Hotel in Lagoa, you'll be near the beach – a 4-minute drive from Carvoeiro Beach and 10 minutes from Benagil Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 18 mi (28.9 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square.

When you stay at Grupotel Taurus Park in Palma de Mallorca, you'll be in the entertainment district – a 2-minute drive from Playa de Palma and 6 minutes from El Arenal Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Port of Palma de Mallorca and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma.

This hotel is on the beach, 600 metres from Almuñecar’s Old Town. It features a spa and a pool with water slides. All rooms have a private balcony with views.

Ibersol Almuñecar Beach & Spa Hotel also has a mini-golf course and table tennis facilities on-site. The pool is surrounded by free sun loungers. Entertainment is available for adults and children.

Each room has air conditioning, a ceiling fan and heating. There is satellite TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box to hire.

Spa centre access is available for an extra charge. Facilities include a sauna and steam room, and you can relax with a massage.

The Almuñecar Playa Hotel offers a varied buffet breakfast. There are several bars and a large restaurant. The restaurant offers a baby corner, with complimentary facilities for parents to use, such as a microwave and a fridge for baby food.

A stay at Hotel SB Corona Tortosa places you in the heart of Tortosa, within a 5-minute drive of Els Ports and Monument a la Batalla de l’Ebre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Santa Maria de Tortosa Cathedral and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from The Prince’s Gardens.

When you stay at Hotel GHT Sa Riera in Tossa de Mar, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Tossa de Mar Beach and Water World. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Lloret de Mar Beach and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Fenals 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.

With a stay at Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra in Sesimbra, you'll be 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sesimbra Castle and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Cabo Espichel. This golf hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Portinho da Arrabida Beach and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Galapos Beach.

When you stay at Iberostar Waves Cristina in Palma de Mallorca, you'll be near the airport – a 2-minute drive from Playa de Palma and 6 minutes from Aqualand El Arenal. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Port of Palma de Mallorca and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from El Arenal Beach.

With a stay at Senator Gandia in Gandia (Grau i Platja), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Gandia Beach and Platja Nord. This spa hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Oliva Beach and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Oliva Nova Golf Club.

With a stay at Playacalida in Almunecar, you'll be near the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Playa de Cabria and 6 minutes by foot from Playa Calabajío. This family-friendly hotel is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Balcon de Europa and 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Burriana Beach.

With a stay at Hotel BlueBay Banús in Marbella (Puerto Banús), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Puerto Banús Marina and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Puerto Banús Beach and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Marbella Marina.

With a stay at Universal Hotel Romantica in Ses Salines, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Es Trenc Beach and Bassa Cabots. This family-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Cala Llombards Beach and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Cala Mondrago Beach.

A stay at Hotel Parador places you in the heart of Chefchaouen, steps from Chefchaouen Kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grande Mosquée and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bab el Ain.

With a stay at Smy Vistamar Portocolom in Felanitx, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Cala d'Or Marina and caló d'en Manuel. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Cala Domingo Beach and 10 mi (16 km) from Cala Mondrago Beach.

Facing the beachfront, Estival Park Marena offers 4-star accommodation in La Pineda and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Featuring a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. Private parking is available on site.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. All units will provide guests with a minibar.

Guests at Estival Park Marena can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Speaking Catalan, German, English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.

Popular points of interest near Estival Park Marena include Playa de la Pineda, Llarga Beach and Aquopolis La Pineda. Reus Airport is 19 km away.

Located in Elvas, Hotel Rural Quinta de Santo António is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Amoreira Aqueduct and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. This family-friendly hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Largo de Santa Clara.

Hotel Mediterraneo Park is set 200 metres from Santa Margarida beach and is surrounded by 10,000m² of gardens and 2 outdoor swimming pools. It has rooms with balconies.

The hotel features a Spa with a water circuit, hot tub, sauna and a swimming pool. There is also a gym, table tennis facilities and a mini-golf course.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Mediterraneo Park has a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. Children's cots are available upon request for a surcharge.

The Mediterraneo’s restaurant serves hot and cold buffet meals prepared in a show kitchen. The daily buffet breakfast includes both English and continental breakfast options.

Set just a kilometre outside the pretty Costa Brava resort of Roses, the hotel is just 20 minutes’ drive from the picturesque towns of Cadaqués and Empuriabrava. Cap de Creus Park is 4 km away.