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The 12 Best Family Hotels in Andalucia

The 12 Best Family Hotels in Andalucia

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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- Ikos Andalusia Marbella 393 rooms from CA$615
  
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  Families  -  Couldn't be more family-friendly with a Kids Club, endless on-site actvities, interconnecting rooms, and children's menus
  5* Luxury  -  Luxury defined from the nothing-is-too-much service to the restaurants with menus created by Michelin starred chefs
  Beach Life  -  Enjoy the hotel's Beach Club on its own picturseque stretch of white sand beach
  Restaurant  -  Expect fine dining with Michelin-starred chefs creating seven innovative restaurants from European to Asian
  
  All-inclusive luxury resort, designed to spoil, set on the coast near Marbella. Contemporary rooms are white on white with clean lines and fabulous views from picture windows. Menus are created by Michelin-starred chefs across the seven venues. Plus there's an expansive spa and activities for all. See More
  
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- Family Agua Amarga Agua Amarga 9 rooms from CA$114
  
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  Families  -  WIth the family rooms and the beach right on your doorstep enjoy a seaside holiday en masse!
  Back to Nature  -  Family Agua Amarga is situated right on the edge of Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve!
  Fishing  -  If you fancy a peaceful afternoon then head off to a quiet spot for some fishing
  Great walks  -  Explore the Natural Park's fantastic hiking trails
  
  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, perfect for a refreshing afternoon dip. Plus there's a well-respected restaurant. A charming family stay. Great value too! See More
  
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- Cortijo Las Piletas Ronda 8 rooms from CA$136
  
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  Active Holiday  -  From hiking to birdwatching or discovering Roman ruins, there are loads of activities for all ages
  Families  -  Interconnecting rooms or a family suite, plus private terraces and a big pool. Family heaven!
  Local exploring  -  Ideally located for exploring Ronda and the Grazalema Nature Park
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  Recommended by  -  Sawdays
  
  A lovely white farmhouse surrounded by sunflower fields in a nature park. Charmingly sunny bedrooms and one family suite, swimming pool, an excellent table d'hote and lunch time picnics. A great choice for an active family holiday and lots to explore in the natural park. See More
  
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- Cortijo del Marques Albolote, Andalucía 11 rooms from CA$140
  
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  Families  -  2 family rooms sleep 4.
  Child friendly
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  Romantic Break
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Sawdays
  
  A stunning country house hotel with sweeping countryside views. Atmospheric rooms, family suites with some four poster beds, with fireplaces, wooden beams and stone floors. Small swimming pool, gardens, good restaurant. Close to Granada, lots to do around too. See More
  
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- Hotel Punta Sur Tarifa 34 rooms from CA$189
  
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  Restaurant  -  In the evenings the garden becomes an atmospheric, candlelit restaurant with tables dottted amongst the palm trees
  Tennis  -  Play a game on the on-site outdoor court. Racquets can be borrowed from reception
  Swimming Pool  -  Huge outdoor pool feature a large shallow end that is ideal for children
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  
  Contemporary, laid-back, beachside hotel with views of Africa. Spacious rooms and suites with direct garden access, tennis court, small lake, large pool surrounded by palm trees and an array of sporting activities. Ideal for families. See More
  
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- Casa la Concha Marbella 5 rooms from CA$271
  
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  Views  -  Of the Mediterranean and of Marbella.
  Groups  -  The whole house can be rented.
  Weddings  -  Tailor made wedding weekends.
  Private villas  -  5 luxury cottages.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  A chic boutique B&B with individual cottages sprawling through beautiful flora and fauna gardens. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean and Marbella. An ideal location for a weekend wedding or a group/family holiday. See More
  
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- La Bobadilla Loja, Granada, Andalucía 70 rooms from CA$348
  
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  Spa breaks  -  U-Spa offers superb facilities including a spa suite for couples' treatments, dynamic pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and more
  Other Activities  -  Table tennis, quad bikes, petanque, kids playground
  Garden  -  350 hectares
  Maison d'hôtes
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Tablet
  
  Fairytale five star Andalusian ‘village’ set in a 1,000 acre private country estate. Olive groves, oak trees, rolling countryside. Courtyards, gardens and fountains, plus palatial rooms full of Moorish furniture and art. Fine dining restaurants, spa and pool, ideal for families. See More
  
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- El Lodge Sierra Nevada 20 rooms from CA$732
  
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  Active Holiday  -  Skiing being the main point of interest here, you may also opt to hike or go mountain biking in the surrounding mountains.
  Families  -  The ideal playground for the whole family, from the stunning spa and bar for adults to the basement kids club.
  Back to Nature  -  Enjoy the sweeping mountain views from the rooms, the restaurant and the spa and pool area as well.
  Local markets  -  A 30 minute ride away, explore Granada, an interesting city for its history and culture.
  Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels
  
  An upscale luxury hotel in a stunning location. Plush designer rooms feature old school ski posters, animal prints, and antler chandeliers. All rooms open out to a balcony or terrace and some come with hot tubs. Enjoy the fine dining restaurant, chic bar and cosy lounge. A cool mountain retreat. See More
  
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- Hotel Puente Romano Marbella 183 rooms from CA$585
  
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  Spa breaks - The Six Senses Spa offers a range of treatments, therapies and facilities which aim to refresh body and mind
  Foodies
  Beach Life
  Luxury
  Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  Grand Andalucian luxury set on the sands of Spain’s Costa del Sol. Beautiful sunny rooms and suites have white washed walls, parquet floors, creamy furnishings and private balconies. Many restaurants, tennis courts, Six Senses spa, private beach and kids club. Perfect for beach life. See More
  
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- Marbella Club Marbella 81 rooms from CA$1127
  
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  Spa breaks  -  Holistic wellbeing is all here! A naturopath, nutritionist & fitness expert give personal advice alongside meditation and more
  Private villas  -  Especially suitable for families or those seeking absolute privacy. Villa El Cortijo sleeps 8 and boasts a private pool
  Traditional  -  A quintessential Marbella resort — established by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe in 195
  Beach Life  -  Situated right on the shores of the Mediterranean, the Beach Club here is legendary!
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Fodors
  
  A golf, spa and beach resort that offers a unique experience. Elegant in its classic style and luxurious with its outstanding facilities. Located in a natural paradise on the shores of the Mediterranean. An oasis of relaxation for families or those seeking something princely. See More
  
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- Hotel Hurricane Tarifa 33 rooms from CA$145
  
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  Value chic  -  Moorish-style hotel right on the beach in Tarifa, with an excellent restaurant serving homemade pastas and a small pool.
  Kayaking  -  Sea kayaks are available at the fitness center, a great way to explore the coast from another perspective.
  Surfing  -  The beach in front of the hotel is a renowned surfing spot, complete with surf school.
  Tennis  -  Guests can use the tennis court nearby in the sister hotel Punta Sur.
  
  Wonderful, relaxed beachside hotel in sub-tropical gardens, with views to Africa from the pool. Simple rooms with terracotta colours and white washed walls. Easy access to sporting activities. Ideal for families. See More
  
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- Hotel Rural El Añadio Vilches, Andalucía 7 rooms from CA$146
  
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  Unusual  -  The ganaderia is dedicated to the rearing of magnificent fighting bulls.
  Active Holiday  -  The ranch is built for equestrian activities and bullfighting.
  Views  -  Fantatic views over the ranch.
  Riding  -  You can bring your own horses.
  Recommended by  -  Sawdays
  
  A fantastic bull breeding and equestrian ranch in the middle of the Sierra Morena. Rustic rooms, cosy living areas with fireplaces and excellent local cuisine. Bull fighting lessons, riding, hunting and nature trails. A taste of traditional Andalucia, perfect for families and groups. Truly unique! See More
  
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