Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrenees-Orientales)

A family-friendly seaside hotel with beach access. Simply decorated, bright and functional modern rooms, some with sea views and sit-out balconies. There's a small pool and a decent restaurant, but best of all is the direct beach access just across a small road. A fun bucket and spade option.

• Local exploring - Banyuls and the surrounding area — both coastal and inland — is relatively unspoilt
• Families - Family friendly (some rooms can sleep up to four), with the beach nearby
• Beach Life - It's across the road!
• Restaurant - Le Casot serves 'Mediterranean colours and flavours' overlooking the sea

Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrenees-Orientales)

Perched on a hill between sea and mountains on the Côte Vermeille, Côté Thalasso offers sleek, modern rooms most of which have sea views and all have balconies. Spa services include cures and à la carte treatments. Two seawater pools, one indoor, and a restaurant. A deeply regenerative break.

• Spa breaks - A la carte thalasso treatments and cures. Sauna, hammam, cardiofitness room, solarium, marine aerosol room
• Total relaxation - Banyuls sur Mer is perfect for a relaxing break with its gorgeous scenery, vineyards and the hotel spa
• Restaurant - In fine weather, the terrace offers a panoramic view of the Mediterranean
• Swimming Pool - Two seawater pools, one indoor, one outdoor