
Andalucia is arguably the perfect holiday destination. Packed with culture and history, boasting spectacular food (and produce), and offering varied landscapes with everything from sunny beaches to dramatic mountains. With so much to see and do, it is an ideal destination for families with something to keep all members entertained. To make choosing the best hotel for your family holiday that much easier, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in Andalucia. Whether you are looking for a beach break, a ski lodge, an activity-packed resort, or a rural hideaway — there is something to suit most families and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family break?
For a rural hideaway

- Cortijo Las Piletas is a lovely white farmhouse surrounded by sunflower fields in a nature park. Expect charming sunny bedrooms and one family suite, a swimming pool, an excellent table d'hote, and lunchtime picnics. A great choice for an active family holiday with lots to explore in the natural park.
- Cortijo del Marques is a stunning country house hotel with sweeping countryside views. Atmospheric rooms and family suites feature four poster beds, fireplaces, wooden beams, and stone floors. With a swimming pool and large gardens, there is plenty to do at the hotel while Granada is nearby too.
- Hotel Rural El Anadio is a truly unique stay. This is a fantastic bull breeding and equestrian ranch in the middle of the Sierra Morena. Expect rustic rooms, cosy living areas with fireplaces and excellent local cuisine. Bull fighting lessons, riding, hunting and nature trails will entertain the whole family. A taste of traditional Andalucia.
For luxury

- La Bobadilla is a fairytale five-star Andalusian ‘village’ set in a 1,000-acre private country estate. Expect courtyards, gardens, fountains, and palatial rooms full of Moorish furniture and art. Complete with fine dining restaurants, spa, pool and endless activities. Ideal for families.
- Ikos Andalusia is a slick luxury all inclusive resort designed to spoil set on the coast near Marbella. Contemporary rooms are all white on white with fabulous views from picture windows. This couldn't be more family-friendly with a Kids Club, endless on-site actvities, interconnecting rooms, and children's menus.
For skiing

- El Lodge is an upscale luxury hotel in Sierra Nevada with ski-in ski-out access. Plush designer rooms feature old school ski posters, animal prints, and antler chandeliers. This mountain lodge is the ideal playground for the whole family, from the stunning spa and bar for adults to the basement kids club.
For beach life

- Hotel Puente Romano is a luxury Marbella property right on the seafront. Beautiful sunny rooms and suites have whitewashed walls, parquet floors, and private balconies. With a choice of restaurants, tennis courts, spa, private beach and a kids club — you'll wish for nothing here.
For an active break
- Hotel Punta Sur is a contemporary, laid-back, beachside hotel with views of Africa, just along the coast from Tarifa. Spacious rooms and suites have direct garden access. With a tennis court, small lake, large pool, and an array of sporting activities — this is ideal for families.
- Hotel Hurricane is one of the best places to stay on the Costa de la Luz if you want to be right on the beach. On a clear day, you can see Africa from the pool, which is set in lush sub-tropical gardens. The simple, colonial-style rooms, and focus on access to sporting activities like sailing, riding, golf and surfing, make this one of Andalucía's best hotels for active families.
For a boutique stay

- Casa La Concha is a chic boutique hotel set on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean and Marbella. Suites and multi-room bungalows offer plenty of space for families. A quiet base set in pretty gardens and with plenty of activities nearby.
For great value

- Family Agua Amarga is located a short distance from the beach in the village of Agua Amarga. It offers simple unfussy accommodation (including family rooms) and an outdoor pool. With a popular restaurant, this is a charming family stay and great value too!
For a resort

- If you're looking for a luxurious Andalucían resort with everything, the Marbella Club is for you. As well as having its own golf course and spa, it also offers tennis and horse riding and has its own private beach. Perfect for families wanting everything on site.
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