Booking a family holiday with toddlers? Consider these 7 fun-filled resorts

Like the idea of a beach break but want to be able to escape to an air-conditioned room when nap time strikes? Mallorca’s TUI Blue Alcudia Pins has a prime beachfront location on a golden stretch of sand in Playa de Muro, a laidback former fishing village. 

Part of the TUI BLUE For Families collection, you’ll find everything you need to keep active toddlers happy including a splash park with animal-themed slides, a shaded paddling pool, dance classes for kids aged 3-11 and a soft play area. 

And if you’re craving some toddler-free time, the BabyClub - led by fully-trained TUI staff - offers two two-hour sessions per day (as well as some evenings) for kids up to 36 months. 

There’s a dedicated children’s area at the buffet as well as four other restaurants plus an all-important snack bar. 

The hotel is between Alcudia and C'an Picafort and there’s a bus stop right outside for easy access to both - perfect for little legs that like to explore. 

Kids will be in awe at every turn at this Holiday Village resort on the east coast of Rhodes, from the splash park with its own pirate ship to the huge on-site adventure playground. And while toddlers won’t be able to try out the aerial course (it’s for kids aged 6+), it provides a brilliant backdrop for a fun family holiday. 

Toddlers have their own playground though and can join in the kids’ club activities from the age of three. There’s also a Swim Academy staffed by ASA-qualified teachers so that kids aged 3+ can build their confidence in the water - where better to learn to swim than on a Greek island getaway? 

Families can head to the self-service buffet restaurant in the evening or choose from a range of options including an American Diner and an Italian trattoria. There’s also a food truck for laidback eats.

Set right on the beach on Ibiza’s west coast, TUI BLUE Tarida Beach is a fab choice for toddlers. Its on-site splash park will keep little feet cool and the baby pool is a peaceful spot for toddler dips. 

Alongside a range of kids’ clubs offering activities throughout the day and evening for kids aged 3-12 (hello mini disco!), there’s a playgroup for toddlers up to the age of three (note that parents need to be present during a session) and a playground designed especially for children four and under.  

Four restaurants and four pools will keep everyone happy and there are family rooms with sliding doors and swim-up rooms to choose from. Its location puts you steps from a wide sandy beach for those first tentative steps in the Med. 

Overlooking Playa Flamingo Beach on Lanzarote’s southwest coast, TUI BLUE Flamingo Beach is VERY family friendly. Part of the TUI BLUE For Families collection, it features separate pools for kids and babies as well as a fun splash park. There’s also a handy air-conditioned Baby Lounge close to the main pool fitted with a microwave, bottle warmers and changing facilities. 

The BabyClub is perfect for tots aged 36 months and under, and toddlers aged three and over can join the Minis kids’ club for a full range of fun activities and sports sessions. 

For Canarian cuisine, you can take advantage of one all-inclusive visit to the a la carte Taverna per stay, or enjoy beachfront dining at the Green & Grill El Duque. The main restaurant features a kids’ buffet, and young foodies can join a cooking class with TUI mascot, Captain T.

A short airport transfer can be a godsend if you have travel-weary toddlers in tow - thankfully the TUI BLUE Tropical is just seven miles (20 minutes) from Dalaman Airport, meaning you can jump straight into your holiday after touching down (or straight into an air-conditioned room for a family nap). 

Its beachfront location in the traditional village of Sarigerme puts you a world away from the runway though. It’s a popular spot for families thanks to its awesome pools (there are three just for kids, including a sheltered baby paddling pool) and impressive selection of activities. 

Alongside a BabyClub, parent-and-toddler sessions and kids’ clubs for children 3-12, there are swimming lessons for kids 4+ and a mini football academy for little ones aged 2-5. 

The main buffet restaurant is just one of five dining spots although you might find it hard to tear yourself away thanks to the dedicated children’s buffet section and pancake station.

This TUI BLUE for Families resort is fully geared up for easy, breezy family beach breaks. A short 20-minute transfer helps get your holiday off to a good start and it faces a long sandy beach with a handy boardwalk for pain-free pram access. 

Water babies will be spoilt for choice with three pools designed especially for kids, including a partially shaded baby pool. And the air-conditioned Baby Lounge - with bottle warmers and changing facilities - is perfect for a spot of shade. 

There’s a BabyClub for little ones up to 36 months and older toddlers can join the fun in the Minis kids’ club from the age of three. Activities include a minigolf course, a playground and swimming lessons for kids aged 4+. 

As you’d expect from a TUI BLUE resort, dining options are varied, with plenty of choice for children no matter how picky they may be at meal times. The main buffet offers local cuisine and family favourites, while the American diner is likely to prove a hit with the kids - you get one visit included during your stay.

Facing the sea and backed by vineyard-covered hills, TUI Magic Life Calabria is in a beautiful spot for an Italian beach break. 

There’s a private section of the beach to stroll to or if you’d rather take a dip on site, there are four pools to choose from, including a heated family pool and a mini splash park with a dedicated toddler area. 

Kids aged 3-6 can join the Magic Mini Club for activities, parties and games and there’s an amphitheatre for evening entertainment, including classic mini discos. Not one but two playgrounds will help little ones work up an appetite before hitting one of the many dining options including a buffet restaurant (complete with a special pasta section), a traditional trattoria and a beachfront grill.