Cortijo del Marques

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Marbella Club

  • 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.

Still not sure where to book?

The 12 Best Family Hotels in Andalucia

Hotel Punta Sur

Tarifa

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.

  • 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
from €129 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Hurricane

Tarifa

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.

  • 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.
from €99 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
La Bobadilla

Andalucía

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.

  • 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
from €238 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Casa la Concha

Marbella

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.

  • Views - Of the Mediterranean and of Marbella.
  • Groups - The whole house can be rented.
  • Weddings - Tailor made wedding weekends.
  • Private villas - 5 luxury cottages.
from €185 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Marbella Club

Marbella

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.

  • 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!
from €770 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Cortijo del Marques

Andalucía (Camino del Marqués s/n)

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.

  • Families - 2 family rooms sleep 4.
  • Child friendly
  • Views
  • Romantic Break
from €96 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Puente Romano

Marbella

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.

  • 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
from €400 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Cortijo Las Piletas

Ronda

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.

  • 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
from €93 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Hotel Rural El Añadio

Andalucía

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!

  • 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.
from €100 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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El Lodge

Sierra Nevada (Sierra Nevada)

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.

  • 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.
from €500 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Family Agua Amarga

Agua Amarga (Agua Amarga)

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!

  • 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
from €78 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Ikos Andalusia

Marbella

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.

  • 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
from €420 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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