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Family Holidays

Our favourite family-friendly Canary Island holidays
The Canary Islands are the perfect choice for a fun-filled family holiday. Beach-loving families can explore the endless sands of Gran Canaria, sporty families will love the choice of watersports on offer at Fuertventura whilst the foodie families eat their way around delicious Tenerife. Whatever your style, we've got the holiday for you and your family.
San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife
- By the beach
- Choice of swimming pools
- Fantasy castle feature
Costa Adeje, Tenerife
- Large swimming pool
- 2 restaurants
- Apartment-style accommodation
Origio Mare, Fuerteventura
- Waterslides
- Seasonal activities
- Kids clubs
Our top hotels for family holiday
Spacious pools, waterparks, family entertainment and kids clubs - there's something for every family at our hotels. Take a look at our top hotels for family getaways below...
Chloraka, Cyprus
- Seafront location
- Waterpark
- Kids club
Los Cristianos, Tenerife
- 300m from the beach
- 3 swimming pools
- Sports facilities
Antalya, Turkey
- Beachfront location
- Waterslides
- Evening entertainment
Everyone loves a family holiday. It’s a chance to spend quality time with your loved ones and create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s time to play, discover new tastes and escape the normality of everyday life. So whether you fancy hitting the lively town of Benidorm or discovering the endless sands of Gran Canaria, we’re here to help you choose the best holiday for you and your family.
With thousands of free child places and deposits as low as £30pp, we help keep the cost of your holiday as low as possible – meaning you have time to focus on the more important stuff. All of our flight-inclusive package holidays are ATOL protected so there’s no nasty surprises. The only thing left to do - decide where to go!
Family holidays – All Inclusive
All Inclusive holidays are the Holy Grail when it comes to escapes. With everything included there’s no need to carry money or say no for that matter! Well, within reason of course! Ice cream for the kids? Yep. Drinks by the pool for you? Absolutely. Entertainment and activities all day long? Sure. Take a look at our top picks of All Inclusive hotels for families and discover what all of the buzz is about.
Albufeira, Portugal
- Beachfront location
- 4 Jacuzzis
- Kids club
Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura
- Beachfront location
- 3 swimming pools
- Full entertainment programme
Coral Bay, Cyprus
- 300m from the beach
- Sports facilities
- Plenty of activities

Luxury family holidays
Want to whisk the kids away to somewhere they'll never forget? Think five-star. Think luxury. Think kids' pools, kids clubs and gorgeous facilities. Think these hotels below...
Gouves, Crete
- World-class dining
- On the beach
- Olympic-sized swimming pool
Jumeirah Palm, Dubai
- Beachfront location
- Infinity swimming pool
- Choice of dining options
Corfu, Greece
- Beachside resort
- Superb, modern facilities
- Great kids clubs
Family holidays outside of term time
Fitting a family getaway into the school holidays can be difficult. First of all, the choice – Easter? Summer? October? With such specific dates, you want to know you’re getting the best possible deals, so luckily we’ve done that bit for you! Click below to discover our best school holiday deals and grab that bargain, safe in the knowledge that we’ve done the leg work for you.
Easter School Holidays
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School Summer Holidays
We've selected some of the best deals for summer 2021 that fit perfectly in the school break.
Christmas School Holidays
Escape the depths of winter and plan ahead with our great range of Christmas deals.

What do you fancy?
Families come in all shapes and sizes and what might be the idea of a perfect family getaway for one might not work for another. Some families enjoy an action-packed holiday while others like a relaxing All Inclusive break under the sun. So what makes your perfect break? Keep reading to check out our top picks for an unforgettable family escape.
Family holidays with kids clubs
Finding a hotel with a top-notch kids club is a dream. A good mini club will have your children entertained all holiday long with exciting activities to keep them learning, sports to keep them active and new discoveries to satisfy their curiosity. The little ones love making new friends and you can enjoy relaxing by the pool knowing the kids are in safe hands. Take a look at our handpicked top kids clubs below!
Benidorm, Spain
- 300m from the beach
- Lagoon-style swimming pool
- 4 kids clubs
Alcudia, Majorca
- Waterfront location
- 8 pool bars
- 6 restaurants
Salou, Spain
- Access to PortAventura theme park
- Large swimming pool
- Themed hotel
Family holidays with waterparks
A family holiday with an on-site waterpark means one thing – endless fun for the entire time you’re there. With plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy, no more will you hear those dreaded words ‘I’m bored’. From hotels with splash parks for youngsters to places with white-knuckle slides, we’ve picked out the best of the best when it comes to family friendly hotels!
Costa Dorada, Spain
- Access to PortAventura theme park
- Large swimming pools
- Spacious accommodation
Magaluf, Majorca
- 250m from the beach
- Theme park entry
- Kamp Katakidu kids club
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Located on a private beach
- Huge on-site aqua park
- Exceptional range of facilities
Family holidays by the beach
Sometimes it’s all about the beach, and nothing beats the feeling of stepping straight out of your hotel room and feeling the sand between your toes. Not to mention, everyone loves a day at the seaside - from the smallest members to picky teens and even the loving grandparents who’ve joined you this year. We’ve picked our favourite family-friendly hotels located right on the beachfront!
Playa de las Americas
- Stunning sea view
- Large swimming pool
- Regular entertainment
Costa del Silencio, Tenerife
- Large saltwater pool
- Direct access to the beach
- Spacious apartments
Playa del Ingles, Tenerife
- Landscaped gardens
- Children’s zone
- Sport facilities
Family holidays with babies and toddlers
Highchair? Check. Travel cot? Check. Food? Check. Babysitter? If only. Going away with the smallest members of the family can mean a hefty list of things to remember - but it doesn’t have to. We’ve pulled some of our top toddler-friendly hotels into one handy place. Hotels that have the essentials such as cots and highchairs, hotels with toddler clubs and hotels with babysitting services (for that one romantic meal you have planned). Check them out below and make a start on that stress-free first family holiday!
Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
- Children’s waterslide
- 2 swimming pools
- Sport facilities
El Cotillo, Fuerteventura
- Kids pool
- Playground
- Mini club in summer months
Calas de Mallorca, Majorca
- Lagoon-style pool
- Kids club
- Sport facilities

At On the Beach, we like to think that we are unrivalled when it comes to finding and booking a great family holiday. But don't just take out word for it, you can read some of our reviews below - or check out the whole lot at TrustPilot here.
Catherine Lennox:
I've booked with on the beach a few times now and will continue to book with them as we always have a great holiday whether it's on our own as a couple or with the children as a family we always get a good price and an excellent service.
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Great value, best prices! Easy booking process. Have used several times, including bookings for extended family holidays for 9 people and have never had any problems. My 'go to' travel operator and will use again. Highly recommended!
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This site was very straight forward to use and 2yrs in a row we've got a great price for our family holiday. The holiday was exactly as it was advertised and we booked up again as soon as we got home.
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