For those who have kids, their existence is often split into two categories: Life before parenthood, when they enjoyed carefree holidays on some azure beach of the Aegean without having to think of anyone but themselves, and life after children when a holiday involves thinking of how to keep one or more kids safe and happily occupied with plenty of entertaining pastimes, as well as complaint-free food.
Fortunately, the high demand for holiday experiences that offer families – and especially the kids – a wonderful time, have led to the creation of some excellent hotels and resorts across Greece, and such initiatives keep growing.
Hotels that offer a broad array of amenities specifically designed for children, from very comfortable family rooms and adventurous water slides to kids’ clubs with educators keeping them busy most of the day, as well as restaurants serving kid-friendly foods are popping up everywhere, and parents are sighing in collective relief.
Whether you want a holiday in a beautiful mainland destination or plan to travel to a faraway island, if keeping your children happy is your top priority then read our selection of places offering some of the best services and amenities in Greece.
Grecotel Casa Marron, Ilia
Located on the beach of Lakopetra, one of Grecotel’s most beautiful all Inclusive hotels offers a comprehensive and satisfying holiday programme so that children can truly relax and enjoy hours of daily fun.
The Grecotel Casa Marron boasts fully renovated rooms with views either of the hotel gardens or the sea, and there are also several options for spacious family bungalows, some of which are just a few steps from the water, and others with a private outdoor shower.
Food is available at almost all hours of the day in the hotel’s main restaurant, while at midday, a rich buffet at the restaurant above the beach is available to all visitors serving hot, tasty, fast meals like kebabs, pizzas, pasta, chips, salads, crepes and ice creams will keep kids full until dinner time.
In Grecoland, little guests will have a fantastic time with activities that change daily and range from treasure hunts to painting, tabletop games, movement and music games, and face painting. Also, on the resort’s sports courts and in the children’s playground, you can all spend unique family moments together. The resort has three outdoor swimming pools (and one for infants), and one of these features two water slides. The beach in front of the hotel is private, with access permitted only to clients.
Grecotel Olympia Thalasso, Ilia
Just a few kilometres away from Lakopetra, in Kyllini in the Ilia region, one of Grecotel’s largest hotel complexes serves as the ultimate paradise for family holidays with a touch of luxury.
The Olympia Thalasso is a beautiful resort that resembles a small city: It includes four different hotels of different price gradients, boasting wonderful rooms with views either of the green expanses of the resort or of the fantastic beach, one of the most beautiful in Ilia. Moreover, the amazing villas of the Hotel Mandola Rosa are an experience on their own.
The children’s club of Grecotel, named Grecoland, naturally holds pride of place in the resort, with amazing facilities full of activities and colourful games that will keep young visitors busy from morning until late in the afternoon. The huge waterpark stands out, the largest you will find inside a hotel in Greece, with fantastic slides that will thrill the children and the parents.
In the vast expanses of Grecotel Olympia Thalasso, you can move around with great ease with the shuttle bus that transfers you from one point of the resort to another. You can swim in crystal blue waters, sunbathe on comfortable sunbeds, enjoy the huge swimming pools, eat in countless restaurants, relax in the amazing spa, and shop in the mall filled with luxurious clothes and accessories.
Blue Lagoon Princess, Chalkidiki
In Sithonia, Chalkidiki, very close to the village of Kalyves, a beautiful hotel becomes an ideal destination for families travelling to northern Greece with small children. The Blue Lagoon Princess is just 63 kilometres away from Thessaloniki and consists of modern rooms with comfortable, modern furnishings and uplifting decor.
The suites that provide direct access to the complex’s swimming pools are truly unique, while there are also family rooms with bunk beds for a more carefree and comfortable stay.
There’s a variety of restaurants and bars and several outdoor pools, one of which is exclusively dedicated to the entertainment and play of children. There’s also a large spa area with an indoor pool and the possibility to choose a rich All Inclusive stay programme in which everything, from breakfast to sweets and snacks, is included in the price.
Hinitsa Bay, Argolis
The 4-star AKS hotel in Argolida features a large outdoor pool for carefree dives in an exotic, lush green landscape. On its private beach, accessible only to hotel residents, there are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas for you to enjoy the sea, the sun, and playtime with your children for hours on end.
The elegantly decorated rooms have views either towards the mountains or the crystal clear Argolic Gulf, while there is also the option of family rooms equipped with bunk beds for the younger guests.
The hotel’s restaurant serves a rich buffet breakfast and dinner for those who have opted for half-board during their stay. You can enjoy tasty snacks or a wonderful lunch accompanied by a chilled beer or wine at the poolside restaurant. The AKS Hinitsa Bay truly is an ideal destination for families travelling with young children, as the hotel features a kids’ club with activities from morning to late afternoon and a children’s cinema every evening.
Porto Heli is just 5km away, while the village of Kosta, from where the boats depart for Spetses, is only 3.5 kilometres away.
Caretta Beach Hotel & Waterpark, Zakynthos
In Kalamaki of Zakynthos, just 850 meters from the beach you’ll find this family-friendly hotel, which features an exciting water park with six adult slides, six children’s slides, a wave pool and a lazy river for fantastic fun with your children. In addition, there are five outdoor swimming pools, a large, central restaurant where you can enjoy hearty buffet meals all day, and just 500 meters from the hotel facilities, you will find Caretta’s Fun Park Centre, a huge playground with inflatable games and fantastic activities.
All rooms at the hotel have private bathrooms and air conditioning, and the “Dionysios Solomos” Airport of Zakynthos is only three kilometres away.
Palmariva Beach, Evia
Located in the bay of Eretria, on Evia, facing a beautiful private beach equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas and offering the possibility for water sports, the Palmariva Beach Hotel offers relaxing family holidays in a resort that has everything one could ask for a few days of fun with small children: tennis courts, billiard tables, play areas, a children’s cinema, and a kids club. Furthermore, there are large outdoor swimming pools, a pool bar, and a beachfront bar.
You can opt between the hotel’s standard rooms and bungalows with direct access to the gardens. All come with their own furnished balconies and beautiful views of either of the facilities and the green expanses of Palmariva Beach, or the sea.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy delicious meals at the main restaurant, which are included in the price of the all-Inclusive stay. The town of Eretria is three kilometres away from the Palmariva Beach Hotel.
Atrium Hotel, Chalkidiki
In the bay of Kassandra with its emerald waters, at one of the most idyllic points of Chalkidiki, the Atrium Hotel is built on a beautiful green area with olive trees and pines.
In its outdoor spaces, you will find two large pools with free sun loungers for all hotel guests, while next to it there is a lovely water park with fun games for the youngest visitors. All rooms have a private bathroom, TV and air conditioning, as well as a private balcony for relaxing evenings overlooking the beautiful landscape in Pefkohori, Chalkidiki.
At the hotel’s main restaurant, you will find rich buffets in the morning, noon, and evening, while at the pool bar you can order refreshing drinks, coffees, and juices. Everything is included in the All-Inclusive package.
Additionally, the hotel offers free transport to and from the village and the beach, which is 700 meters away from the property.
Blue Lagoon Resort, Kos
In Lambi of Kos, this resort is just 70 metres from a beautiful, sandy beach with crystal clear waters, only 22 kilometres from the island’s airport. In its large facilities, you will find many outdoor pools with fun water games, several restaurants serving different cuisines, such as Italian, Mediterranean or Chinese and many bars to enjoy refreshing cocktails, cold beer and quality wines.
The main pool of Blue Lagoon Resort in Kos has an area of 4000 metres, but there are also smaller ones in the really large hotel facilities. There is also a water park about 500 metres from the main complex with a Lazy River, Aqua land as well as slides for adults and older children.
Activities such as mini football, tennis, mini golf, and beach volleyball will help you keep fit during your vacation, while Votsalo Spa is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate your body and skin, offering a variety of beauty treatments as well as a fitness room, an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam bath and whirlpool for guests aged over 16 years old. Special attention is given to children at the Kids Club during the day and professional entertainment is offered at night for all ages.
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