The concept of heading off on a luxury family holiday and then depositing the children in the childcare facility is alien to many – after all, it is supposed to be the family holiday!
However, even just a couple of hours of play in the crèche, if you have very young children, gives you the opportunity to relax in the spa or enjoy a game of tennis – or just enjoy the company of each other for a while. To help you relax whilst your little ones play, many will offer childcare staffed by British-born qualified staff and the sme staff are often available for babysitting in your hotel room whilst you enjoy a leisurely dinner.
Finding a luxury hotel or resort with first-class childcare for younger children isn’t always as easy as it might seem though. Many such hotels commence their Kids Clubs at 4 years of age, with considerably less offering soft play facilities for over and under-2’s on their family holiday (although some provide a corner of their Kids Clubs for toddlers and infants to play in, provided a parent stays to supervise). We have researched and presented our favourite family-friendly hotels and resorts with childcare for toddlers; some are included in the price of your family holiday whilst others charge by the session (usually a half day):
Hotels with Childcare for the Under-4’s in Lanzarote and Tenerife
Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel & Resort, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
The Princesa Yaiza Kids Club caters for those aged 3-16 years and opens daily in high season from 10:00-18:00. Children aged 2-3 may use with parental supervision.
Abama, Guia de Isora, Tenerife
The Abama offers a paid creche from 6 months to 3 years. The Kids Club (3 years upwards) is free of charge and open from 10:00-14:00 low season, until 18:00 in high season and evenings in peak season.
Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel, Playa Paraiso, Tenerife
The baby club at the Roca Nivaria is open to those aged 10 months to 4 years whilst the mini club (4-12years) boasts a range of activities. The miniclub is equipped with a playground, sandbox and playroom.
Hotels with Childcare for the Under-4’s in Majorca and Menorca
Pollentia Club Resort, Puerto Pollensa, Majorca
The Pollentia Club resort offers childcare for all ages from 1 year upwards in its Baby Club, which is complimentary and offers a range of activities.
St Regis Mardavall, Palma, Majorca
Childcare at the beautifully-appointed St Regis Mardavall starts at 3 years of age, although children younger than 3 may attend if supervised by a parent.
Insotel Club Punta Prima, Menorca
Free of charge and open 6 days a week, the four age-related Kids Clubs at the Insotel Club Punta Prima cater for ages 2 to 16 years and open from 10:00-12:30 and 15:30-17:30.
Hotels with Childcare for the Under-4’s in Cyprus
Le Meridien Limassol Spa and Resort, Cyprus
Open daily from 10:00-16:00, the crèche at Le Meridien Limassol accepts children from 1 month to 3 years and is payable locally. For children 3 years and over, Penguin Village is open daily from 10:00-18:00 (10:00-16:00 in the winter), and is free of charge.
St Regis Mardavall, Palma, Majorca
Childcare at the beautifully-appointed St Regis Mardavall starts at 3 years of age, although children younger than 3 may attend if supervised by a parent.
Insotel Club Punta Prima, Menorca
Free of charge and open 6 days a week, the four age-related Kids Clubs at the Insotel Club Punta Prima cater for ages 2 to 16 years and open from 10:00-12:30 and 15:30-17:30.