Best family hotels in Benidorm, according to parents

Benidorm’s reputation as the party capital for Brits abroad is a myth we’re happy to bust. Though there is some boisterous nightlife, if you know where and when to stay, you can secure your family an affordable holiday that your children will love!

Boasting long, sandy beaches that stretch into the beautiful blue water of the Mediterranean sea and a broad range of child-friendly attractions, there is plenty to keep children of all ages busy. What’s more, Benidorm offers plenty of affordably-priced options for you to choose from, making it one of the best destinations in Europe for budget holidays.

If you’re now imagining yourself soaking up the brilliant Spanish sunshine, we’ve curated a top ten list that helps you avoid the nightlife and achieve family-friendly fun instead.

Using a combination of Mumsnetter recommendations, parent reviews and guidance from industry experts, we’ve verified that every hotel is tried and trusted by real families. That way, all you have to worry about is packing your bags and making the most of your next holiday to Benidorm.

Here’s our guide to the best family hotels in Benidorm…

Family-friendly hotels in Benidorm: a roundup

1. Best overall family hotel in Benidorm: Hotel RH Princesa and Spa

2. Best all-inclusive family hotel in Benidorm: Medplaya Hotel Flamingo Oasis

3. Best budget family hotel in Benidorm: Medplaya Hotel Rio Park

4. Best Benidorm family hotel for location: Magic Cristal Park 

5. Best family villa in Benidorm: La Siesta - Rincon de Loix

1. Best Benidorm family hotel for location: Magic Cristal Park

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Magic Cristal Park is located in the charming and, most importantly, quiet Old Town. From here, you can easily access Benidorm’s main thoroughfare and its gorgeous beaches without the spirited nightlife keeping your family awake.

One of the most striking features of this 3* hotel, is the roof-top solarium which is where you’ll find the indoor swimming pool. As the sun sets, you can enjoy the stunning views and make the most of the last rays of sunshine before dinner. In addition to this, your children will love the fun, free kid’s club, outdoor pool with a waterslide, a small playground, bowling alley and an indoor arcade and game room with up-to-date technology. Leaving you to enjoy uninterrupted hours in the sun as well as heavenly cocktails at the poolside bar. For dinner, you can sing along to live music at the Magic Cafe, try all kinds of delicious dishes at the hotel’s buffet restaurant or walk into town in search of other appetising eateries.

For a very reasonable price, you get the choice of seven family-room options. However, it is important to note if you choose a room with a view or if you decide to book an all-inclusive stay it will increase the cost per night. Finally, previous guests all note that the staff are friendly and family-centred.

• Prices: From £64 per night

• Nearest airport: 36.5 miles

Mumsnet users say

“We went in October. It's a big town and quite built up. The beach is nice though. I think that hotel is further out. We stayed in Magic sister hotel in the Old Town. It was mostly Spanish guests, and no drunk English.” axolotlfloof

2. Best family villa in Benidorm: La Siesta - Rincon de Loix

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La Siesta Rincon de Loix is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Benidorm, creating the perfect balance between relaxation and child-friendly fun. Only a ten-minute walk from the town centre, nearby you’ll find the famous Levante beach and action-packed Aqualandia Waterpark. As well as, hiking trails through the protected-national park, Sierra Helada, which has spectacular panoramic views.

Recently renovated, the villa is part of a gated complex that is safe and secure so parents have some peace of mind whilst children are playing in the communal pool that is right on your doorstep. Owned by private hosts, previous guests all agree that they are friendly and easily contactable and that the property is clean and well-presented. If you stay here, the two spacious bedrooms can sleep up to six people and provide convenient amenities such as a washing machine and kitchen. Truly a home away from home, this property is worth every penny of its very reasonable price.

• Prices: From £60 per night

• Nearest airport: 37.3 miles

Mumsnet users say 

“We stayed at La Siesta Rincon which was lovely and quiet but other family stayed in hotel and couldn’t sleep due to the constant noise around. You do see a lot of groups drinking but at the times your most likely out with kids they are just enjoying themselves not bothering anyone.” Fundays12

3. Best Benidorm hotel for customer service: Hotel Mediterraneo

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Hotel Mediterraneo is an iconic hotel located in the Rincon de Loix area of Benidorm that enjoys repeat holiday-makers and lots of positive reviews. Great customer service is at the heart of their business as previous guests all agree that staff go above and beyond to ensure everyone has a wonderful stay. No wonder this hotel is rated 4*!

Surrounded on three sides by a grand hotel complex is a central outdoor pool perfect for cooling off after a day spent at the nearby Levante Beach, Aqualandia Water Park or Mundomar Animal Park. On-site your children will love the Mini Club perfect for children aged 5-12, exclusive children’s playground area and a diverse programme of entertainment including mini discos, treasure hunts and water bingo! Whilst the children are at play, adults can relax in the spa or bask in the sun at the terrace bar.

Affordably priced, there are six family room options available, all of which are clean, generously sized and filled with light which shines through their floor-to-ceiling windows. For an extra cost, you can book all-inclusive at Hotel Mediterraneo and make the most out of eating at their Riu-Rau restaurant for delicious Mediterranean cuisine.

• Prices: From £63 per night

• Nearest airport: 38.7 miles

4. Best overall family hotel in Benidorm: Hotel RH Princesa and Spa

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RH Princesa is a 4* hotel that is located a short walk from Levante Beach in the centre of Benidorm. Promising a fun-filled stay for families, it has an exceptional range of amenities available all at a very affordable price.

Fully renovated in 2016, RH Princesa provides a splash pool for toddlers, a children’s pool with a waterslide and a main outdoor pool with a jacuzzi. In addition to a games room, free kid’s club, mini-golf, a programme of family-friendly entertainment, evening live shows, two soft play areas (seasonal) and a fully-equipped Escape Room experience that opened in 2019! There’s enough there to keep your children very, very busy. Not forgetting parents, for a child-free evening make sure to use the in-room babysitting service for a relaxing date night at the spa.

Booking a stay at the RH Princesa is easy with three family room options available all of which are spacious, clean and modern (most rooms have a balcony too!). It is worth noting you can book an all-inclusive stay here, however prices will be affected.

• Prices: From £65 per night

• Nearest airport: 36.3 miles

5. Best beachfront family hotel in Benidorm: Hotel Poseidon Playa

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For the beach bums amongst us, make the most of the golden sand of Poniente Beach and soak up the radiant sunshine as you swim in the cool Mediterranean sea with a stay at Hotel Poseidon Playa. This 3* beachfront hotel offers families three room options all with their own private balcony from which you can enjoy spectacular ocean views day and night. Set at a reasonable price you also get access to extra cots free of charge and babies younger than two years old can stay for free!

It’s already easy to see why Hotel Poseidon Playa boasts a 2022 Traveller’s Choice Award, however, the holiday fun doesn’t stop there. If you stay here, your children will love the comprehensive programme of children’s entertainment, free kid’s club and outdoor pool. Fingers crossed for a child-free evening, make sure to use their babysitting service so you can enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar or hotel lounge.

Finally, all-inclusive stays are available and can be tailored to your needs so if you’re planning family days out to nearby Aqualandia Water Park or Terra Mitica Theme Park you can choose to include only breakfast and dinner in your plan for example.

• Prices: From £69 per night

• Nearest airport: 34.2 miles

6. Best all-inclusive hotel in Benidorm: Medplaya Hotel Flamingo Oasis

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Looking for a great all-inclusive stay? The 4* Flamingo Oasis Hotel, part of the Medplaya Hotel chain, offers great value for money. Optimise your stay for your family by booking in the summer holidays, when the hotel caters specifically for families. That way your children can make the most of the child-friendly buffet, outdoor swimming pool, indoor heated pool, games room, a full programme of daytime and evening entertainment, children’s playground and Medkids activities. They’ll be kept busy trying their hand at sports like archery and mini golf and in the afternoon you may find them enjoying a movie out of the hot sun. This leaves you with plenty of time to sunbathe in peace and relax in the sauna.

In the evenings, you can also arrange the onsite babysitting service to set you free for a few drinks at the bar. If you manage to convince the children to leave this fun-filled resort, the Flamingo Oasis Hotel is situated close to Levante Beach and is not far from child-friendly activities like Terra Natura and Aqualandia Waterpark too.

Sounds perfect? There are five family room options for you to choose from and every room is well-lit, modern and comes with its own private balcony. Book now to secure a jam-packed family holiday at Flamingo Oasis Hotel that won’t break the bank!

• Prices: From £83 per night

• Nearest airport: 35.9 miles

7. Best 4* family hotel in Benidorm: Hotel RH Victoria

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Treat yourself this year to a 4* family-friendly holiday at the stylish RH Victoria Hotel, you deserve it! Recently having undergone a full renovation of rooms and facilities, a stay at this hotel feels luxurious with its modern decor and spacious, well-lit room, just without the price tag to match. Though it is more expensive than other hotels in the area, we think you’ll agree it is worth every penny.

The best time to book at RH Victoria is the summer holidays because that is when young children can make the most of the mini-club whilst older children are entertained with a full range of games and activities organised by the RH Kids Team. Your kids will also love spending time swimming with friends in the children’s pool and inventing new games in the indoor play area. Not forgetting it's only a short walk to the beach too! Don’t worry parents, we haven’t forgotten you, whilst they're having the time of their lives you can feel brand new in the beauty salon, find tranquillity in the onsite spa and have a dip in the outdoor jacuzzi.

As if all of that isn’t enough, all rooms come with their own private balcony (price varies between city or sea views) so you can enjoy the superb surrounding views. With 11 family room options available, all of which can be booked all-inclusive, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Hotel RH Victoria.

• Prices: From £89 per night

• Nearest airport: 36.3 miles

8. Best budget family hotel in Benidorm: Medplaya Hotel Rio Park

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Why do guests keep returning to Rio Park, again and again, every summer? Well, that’s easy, the 4* Rio Park Hotel offers great value for money, a choice between all-inclusive or self-catering bookings and it is situated in a convenient location. Stay here and you’re only a short walk from the golden sand of Levante beach and the child-friendly fun that can be found at Aqualandia Water Park and Mundomar Animal Park.

A Traveller’s Choice Award Winner in 2022, Rio Park Hotel has undertaken recent renovations in 2019 that resulted in the addition of a brand new splash park that promises hours of fun for young children. This has only added to the family-friendly amenities already on offer as children can enjoy live entertainment in the evenings, themed dinner nights, a games room, an outdoor swimming pool and a kid’s club. Parents will love the hours of peace and quiet they get for a very affordable price.

At Rio Park, there are five modern family room options to choose from, all of which are spacious, modern and clean based on guest reviews. An additional perk is that every room also has a furnished balcony for fantastic views across Benidorm.

• Prices: From £89 per night

• Nearest airport: 35.9 miles

9. Best Benidorm family hotel with a waterpark: Hotel Deliox Aqua Centre

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Hotel Deloix Aqua Centre is a 4* resort secluded away from the hustle and bustle of Benidorm’s centre. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and a short distance from quiet beaches and secret coves, nature is everywhere and can be admired from every room’s private terrace. Not to worry though, you’re still able to get to child-friendly attractions easily like Terra Mitica theme park, Terra Natura, Aqualandia Water Park and Mundomar Animal Park.

Within the contained hotel grounds, lots of family-friendly fun can easily be found. Hotel Deloix is the ideal stay for all water babies with its purpose-built children’s pool filled with waterslides and a climbing frame as well as another large outdoor pool that welcomes children of all ages. Alongside all the water-based fun, children can join the onsite Mini Club where they’ll have access to creative workshops, sports equipment and children’s movie screenings. This gives parents plenty of time to escape to the adults-only Sky Pool for a child-free haven or while away the hours in the luxury spa.

In the daytime and evenings, Hotel Deloix has a full entertainment programme run by professionals that provide all kinds of child-friendly activities as well as live music, magic shows, special performances and karaoke. So, with two family room options available Hotel Deloix Aqua Centre is a great choice for your next family holiday.

• Prices: From £92 per night

• Nearest airport: 38.6 miles

10. Highest rated family hotel in Benidorm: Hotel RH Corona Del Mar

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Hotel RH Corona Del Mar is rated highly with many guests giving a score of 10/10! A 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award Winner to boot, this hotel is the most expensive on this list. However, if you have the budget, we think you and your family will find this hotel worth the hefty price tag.

Elegant, stylish and luxurious, there are four generously sized family room options to choose from. Located near Benidorm’s charming Old Town, Hotel Corona Del Mar is in a prime location to make the most of Poniente beach which is a short distance from its front steps. Spend the day playing in the golden sand and cool water, before sampling delicious food on the seafront terrace.

If you’re interested in more than a beach holiday, you’ll also find a children’s playground, an outdoor children’s pool with a waterslide and a full family-friendly entertainment programme available for you to enjoy. The only downside is with no kid’s club or babysitting services available it makes it tricky for parents to secure any child-free hours at Corona Del Mar.

• Prices: From £103 per night

• Nearest airport: 34.6 miles

Is Benidorm a good destination for families?

We recognise that Benidorm has a reputation, however, with further research we’ve found that it is an excellent choice for families looking to book their next holiday. With a superb range of affordable family hotels and a varied list of family attractions, children of all ages are catered for.

Is Benidorm a good destination for toddlers?

Yes, many of the hotels on our list provide child-friendly services and amenities that are in fact, especially for young children. For example, many offer mini-clubs and small splash parks. There are plenty of child-friendly attractions too. Local theme parks and waterparks do have options for toddlers, though they may not be able to access as much as older siblings. Some of the best toddler-friendly attractions are Terra Natura which has a theme park and zoo, Mundomar Animal Park and aquarium and Aqualandia which is a waterpark that provides appropriate options for toddlers.

When is the best time of year to book a family holiday in Benidorm?

During the summer holidays, Benidorm’s businesses, hotels and attractions cater specifically to families only. Though you may still find there is lively nightlife in the town centre, this is when hotels and local restaurants start up their seasonal kid’s clubs and entertainment programmes.

Are there nice parts of Benidorm?

Yes, don’t forget Benidorm is enclosed by the bright blue Mediterranean sea and rolling mountains offering spectacular panoramas from a viewpoint at Sierra Helada natural park. A city of two parts, the Old Town is charming too with its cobbled streets and authentic Spanish buildings. Poniente Beach is also a good shout if you’re looking for a peaceful paradise away from the much busier, but still pristine Levante beach.

Is Benidorm safe for families?

As with any holiday abroad, it is best to check the UK government’s website for travel safety advice and information. Spain is safe as long as you ensure that you keep your wits about you and use your common sense when travelling. As for Benidorm itself, it is as safe as any other holiday destination, the most important things to watch out for are pick-pockets and tourist scams. Here is a Hotel.com guide to Benidorm that has lots of useful guidance.

Things to do in Benidorm with kids

Here is a quick list of some of Benidorm’s child-friendly attractions:

• Terra Mitica

• Benidorm Palace

• Diving Stones

• Terra Natura

• Mundomar

• Aqualandia

• Fonts de l’Algar

• Tossal de la Cala

Do you need to rent a car in Benidorm?

No, Benidorm has good transport links, taxis and buses are easily accessible. The town also has a bike-sharing scheme in place.  However, if you want to travel further afield and would like to book a hire car it is easy to do so. Just remember to consider that many of the hotels charge for parking and that you’ve read up on road safety and advice before getting behind the wheel.

How we choose our recommendations

Recommendations by real parents

With over 10 million users per month, Mumsnet forums provide a wealth of real recommendations and reviews that we collected to create our initial list of the best family hotels in Benidorm.

Expert Guidance and traveller reviews

We then used industry experts like Trip Advisor, Expedia, Booking.com and Hotels.com to cross-reference and confirm that every hotel on our list is trustworthy, safe and family-friendly. We consider reviews, awards and expert opinions in our analysis.

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