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Family hotels & resorts

Kids' hotel, holiday park or farm stay? We show which type of stay suits which age – and what to check before you book.

Family room instead of an extra bedChildcare: from what age?Free cancellation with little ones

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Which type of stay suits you?

Kids' hotels are built around families: childcare, play areas, kids' buffet and often baby equipment in the room. Holiday parks offer cottages with their own kitchen and big indoor pools – ideal if you want to eat on your own schedule. Farm stays are all about animals, nature and space. All-inclusive resorts pay off especially in school holidays with older kids when child discounts apply.

Checklist before booking

  • Family room or suite with a separate sleeping area instead of an extra bed
  • Cot, high chair, kettle – free or for a fee?
  • Childcare: from what age, how many hours, included in the holidays?
  • Pool: is there a shallow, heated children's pool?
  • Cancellation: with little ones, book flexibly – illnesses often strike at short notice.

Our hotel guides

We are building this section step by step: kids' hotels in Germany and Austria, holiday parks compared and farm stays with hands-on programmes.