Travelling with children, no matter how much planning involved, can be a stressful experience. Ensuring that both kids are entertained and you have time to relax and unwind can be a difficult goal to achieve, though luckily many of our favourite hotels and resorts are home to some of the best kids and children's clubs around. With many offering bespoke activities and itineraries tailored towards specific ages, you can rest assured that your little ones enjoy their time away, whilst you catch up on some much needed R&R.
Read on for our pick of the best kids clubs to be found in our most popular family-friendly destinations...
Home to pristine beach clubs and crystal clear waters, Hillside Beach Club is the perfect destination for a family holiday, not least thanks to its fun-filled kids clubs. Spend quality time with your new addition at the Baby Park, containing a sand pit, waterpark, baby pool and playground, to be enjoyed by those aged 3 and under in the presence of an adult. Slightly older children aged 4 to 10 can spend their days at Kidside, with a range of innovative activities on offer from tennis sessions to piano lessons. Plus, the Hillside Beach Club’s activity centre is the ideal place for 8 to 15 year olds to make new friends, with DJ and dance lessons on offer.
Widely regarded as Dubai’s best child friendly resort, Atlantis Kids Club at Atlantis The Palm offers a range of fun filled options for guests aged 4 through until 12, whilst The Zone is a dedicated space for those aged 13 to 17. Activities are split into four sections, including the Play Zone, Creation Zone, Command Centre and Underwater Theatre, meaning children won’t ever be bored. Plus, there’s also the Little Pirates Playground for keeping younger kids entertained, dedicated babysitting services and even evening adventures, designed to keep little ones entertained so adults can enjoy a romantic dinner to themselves.
One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius
From 10am until 10pm daily, children aged 3 to 7 are invited to enjoy the KidsOnly day camp, whilst TweensOnly and OneTribe cater for 8 to 17 year olds. Little ones can enjoy guided treasure hunts, al fresco yoga and picture-making sessions, whilst snorkelling trips, kickboxing classes and swimming lessons are on offer for slightly older kids under the close eye of trained supervisors.
Less of a club and in fact an entire children’s village, at Half Moon Jamaica, kids are the VIP’s. Inspired by Jamaican folklore, the Anancy Children’s Village is a dedicated space where children aged three to twelve can learn, play, discover and make friends. An ever-changing itinerary of activities will be overseen by certified nannies and counsellors, plus for longer stays, Camp Half Moon is a six week programme of engaging activities from horseback riding, water sports, gardening and arts & crafts.
Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood, Thailand
Soneva Kiri, a five star plus resort within close proximity to some of the best beaches that Thailand has to offer, was expertly created with children in mind. Dedicated children’s area The Den is a space that combines learning, excitement and meaningful experiences that aim to spark children's imaginations. Professional child minders oversee unique experiences including painting and visual arts, Thai musical instruments classes and a range of DIY experiences. There’s even a dedicated ice cream room, filled with incredible creations, so little ones can indulge their sweet tooth until their heart's content.
Make the most of your holiday all the while knowing children are well looked after at the Kidz World, a fun filled escape for children aged twelve and under. With a range of specially curated programmes focused on learning and mindfulness, the Kidz Club is sure to keep little ones entertained. Plus, for a family day out, take advantage of the complimentary Siyam Water World, the Maldives’ biggest floating water park with slides, water trampolines and climbing walls.
