Crystal Cove

stunning! very relaxing and plenty to do for the kids.

We are fussy travellers, but this all-incl hotel gave us our best ever holiday. We are already planning to return, and many of the guests appeared to be 'returners'. The kids club was open 9am to 9pm and adored by our dd (5) who made lots of jewellery, local craft/played games etc, and it was a godsend during the middle of the day when you need to get children out of the heat. (Also, if your child doesn't like sitting through a 3 course evening meal with mum and dad, they show an evening film at 7pm). The club gave myself and my husband a breather for a couple of hours a day. There are lots of free watersports included (private catamaran sailing lessons/inflatable banana 'boat' rides/glass bottom boat/snorkelling etc). The hotel is set on the most glorious beach (get an ocean front room if you can. Our room (135) had two bathrooms FGS!). No downsides, though I would say the hotel is better for kids over the age of 3 (our dd is five) as the hotel is set on steps and there is nowhere to push a pram. Also, the children's pool is 3ft 6 deep all over. There are three pools in total. None are ever crowded as most people hit the beach, but they are very useful if the sea gets choppy (there were 3 'red flag' days when we went in Feb half-term). It's not a cheap holiday but given that the kids club, watersports and all food and drink was included (including afternoon tea/ and every meal is 3 course), we felt we got great value for money. It also appeals to families, without losing its sophistication. Truly, you will love it. Lots of happy kids, and as a result, lots of happy parents. We couldn't believe our luck.