Puente Romano Marbella

The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Spain

"Best for: Everything in one place Puente Romano is often described as an adult’s playground, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a child that doesn't love it here too. If you’re looking for a hotel that you can settle into and never have to leave, this is it—with a village-style design that covers villa-style bungalows, a tennis club, water sports facilities, botanical gardens and a Six Senses spa. The La Casita Kid’s Club is a particular highlight for parents in need of some R&R—open daily between 10a.m. and 5p.m., and where lunch can be pre-ordered from a varied yet child-friendly menu, so everything is taken care of. The club has an outdoor pool and a garden with a climbing frame and swings, as well as an al fresco dining table. Elsewhere, there are five more swimming pools to choose from, so those looking to keep things fresh can try a different sunspot each day. The shallow children’s pool neighbors the healthy food, smoothie and coffee hotspot, Rachels. there’s also a great alternative close to the beach with a waterfall and four-poster cabana beds. From here, take a short stroll to the shoreside water sports facilities where teens can ride the banana boat or try paddle boarding. Restaurant-wise, Nobu and Coya are the on-site stars of the show, while the more laidback Sea Grill and Chiringuito have beautiful sea views and offer fantastic children’s menus featuring seabass and fries, tomato pasta and mini burgers. Anyone keen to venture off-site for lunch should take the five-minute (pram-friendly) stroll to Marbella Club, where kid’s menus double up as coloring books. Back in the Puente Romano rooms, find a wealth of gifts for little ones, from branded baby towels to notepads and toiletry sets for bath time. Prices: From around $1,517 per night" - Sarah Leigh Bannerman