Martinhal Sagres is located on Portugal’s eastern Algarve coast. Choose to stay in a stylish apartment or modern hotel room. Even the design of the hotel has kids at its heart. Surfaces have rounded edges to prevent knocks and bumps and little touches like toddler-height bannisters mean parents can relax. It’s also one of the best family friendly hotels in the Algarve for breaks with babies as you can pre-book equipment to ensure hassle-free travelling. Martinhal Sagres has five kids clubs and sporty families will love activities ranging from football and tennis to swimming and surfing – under the guidance of qualified instructors. Older kids will like The Blue Room, with its video games and table football. Families have a choice of five swimming pools plus water sports centre and bike station. And there’s even a hi-tech gym and soothing spa: grown up time also matters at family friendly hotels in the Algarve.

Dive into a family adventure like no other at the on-site hotel at Aquashow, the Algarve’s premier waterpark. With unlimited access to an array of slides and rides that cater to both adrenaline junkies and those seeking tranquility, this destination promises endless fun. Thrill-seekers can chase the rush, while those looking for a more relaxed experience can float along the lazy river or unwind in a Jacuzzi. There are also dedicated areas for small children, ensuring everyone has their perfect splash zone. The hotel is a family-friendly oasis, featuring spacious rooms, its own inviting pool, an unsupervised outdoor playground, and an indoor soft play area. The beautiful Quarteira beach is a mere ten minute walk, offering a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation for your family getaway.

Award-winning Pine Cliffs is one of the most popular family friendly hotels in the Algarve. It has its own cooking school for kids, a golf course, large spa, nine restaurants, an Annabel Croft tennis academy and many beach sports. As its name suggests, Pine Cliffs sits on a clifftop overlooking Falesia Beach. Lively Albufeira town is nearby and the resort is bright and traditionally Portuguese in style. The vast kids club, Porto Pirata, is designed for kids aged six months to eight years and as well as volleyball, mini car track, a bouncy castle and mini golf it also has a swimming pool and playground complete with two pirate ships.