The easiest way to get free child places

Where? Turkey

TUI SENSATORI Resort Sorgun

Set in a prime beachfront location, TUI SENSATORI Resort Sorgun has loads for pint-sized guests. In true Sensatori style, it lines up a Sensory Nursery for tots and a Play House for children, where they can get stuck in with fun science experiments, edible art and themed days. Come evening, West End-style shows are paired with parties and movie screenings for kids. Plus, there are sleepovers on offer, too, for a little extra.

Holiday Village Turkey, Sarigerme 

Water babies will be in their element at the Holiday Village Turkey - the pool scene’s got everything from a big main one to relaxation pools with whirlpools and another with slides. It's part of our sister company, First Choice’s Holiday Village collection, so the activity list is just as jam-packed. A high ropes assault course, a bowling alley and a crazy golf course are all tucked into the grounds. Just so you know, there are free child places available at tons of Holiday Villages across Europe, including Ibiza, Majorca, Kos and Cyprus.

Where? Spain

Hotel Flamingo Oasis, Benidorm

The Hotel Flamingo Oasis has a win-win setting for families. It’s nabbed a spot on the edge of town, so things are quiet and laid-back. That said, it’s only a 15-minute walk from popular Levante beach and Benidorm’s bustling strip. Back at base, you’ve got a huge pool, a splash zone for kids and a multi-sports court that plays host to football and tennis. There are even adult-only zones, like a piano bar and an area with water jet beds.

Hotel Rio Park, Benidorm

With a supersized pool, kids’ club and fitness sessions, the Hotel Rio Park does the perfect balancing act. You’ll find it in family-friendly Benidorm, hidden away down a quiet road. The nearest restaurants are 10 minutes’ walk away – and it’s 15 to the beach. The pool is split into sections for children, laps and chilling, plus there’s a bar serving cocktails for adults and slushies for kids. Speaking of little ones, they get their own club with a playground and disco, while parents can do volleyball, water polo and aqua aerobics.

Can’t find something you fancy?

Here are some more hotels, where there are lots of free kids’ places on offer, if you’re quick:

• TUI FAMILY LIFE Alcudia Pins - Majorca

• TUI FAMILY LIFE Coma Gran - Majorca

• Hotel Victoria Playa - Menorca

Where? Tenerife

Be Live Costa Los Gigantes, Playa de la Arena

The Be Live Costa Los Gigantes is a big hit with both parents and kids. And it’s hardly surprising, when it teams a candlelit spa and themed à la carte with a bowling alley and cinema. Each pool has its own vibe, from lively to peaceful, and there’s one with a slide. Families can tackle the high ropes course together, or play tennis and minigolf. The ocean views are just another bonus, along with a 10-minute stroll to the beach.

Where? Lanzarote

Flamingo Beach Resort, Playa Blanca

The Flamingo Beach Resort has great kid-friendly credentials. Painting, clown games and Bob the Builder shows are all on the agenda. On top of that, they’ve got a splash pool dedicated to them, with slides, a palm-shaped shower and inflatables to borrow. Dining is catered to families, too – there are 5 restaurants to pick from, or you can knock-up a homemade meal in your own kitchenette. There’s also the option of going out, since the restaurant-lined harbour is just 5 minutes away. 

Where? Fuerteventura

Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa, Costa Caleta

It’s the entertainment that makes the Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa stand out, not to mention the beachfront postcode. In the day, you’ve got the likes of basketball, volleyball and tennis, as well as a playroom and playground. After dark, the indoor theatre comes alive with magicians, acrobats and circus performers. Meal times get the thumbs up from little ones, too, thanks to pancakes for breakfast and a do-it-yourself chocolate fountain.

Where? Cyprus

Family Life Aeneas Resort and Spa by Atlantica, Nissi Beach

When it comes to family holidays, the TUI FAMILY LIFE Aeneas Resort and Spa by Atlantica delivers across the board. There are 14 acres to explore, ticking off a huge pool, tennis courts and a spa. Plus, it’s getting a new coffee shop, a Baby Lounge and a Hangout for teens. Entertainment-wise, there’s minigolf and football by day, and mini-discos and shows at night. If you ever need to leave, you’re just a couple of minutes’ walk from Blue Flag-boasting Nissi Beach and a short cab ride from Ayia Napa.

Author: Kirsty Prynn