Dreaming of a Greek getaway with the whole family? Here are 10 dreamy family-friendly stays in Greece for all ages and budgets.
Greece is one of our favourite destinations for families. There are wonderful beaches, stunning cerulean seas, so many gorgeous islands to choose from, and lots of friendly locals. But when it comes to choosing where to stay, the options can be plentiful and a little daunting.
Here is our handpicked list of top picks for Greek hotels and rentals that offer families a little something extra – from dedicated kids pools to fun family activities and more.
1 Bella Mare Hotel, Corfu
This beachfront retreat is as close to perfection as you can hope for. Found on a long crescent-shaped beach in the Northeast of Corfu, Bella Mare has a huge swimming pool and a dedicated kids pool set in verdant grounds. For active kids, they offer watersports, table tennis and boat trips. Plus, there’s a fun weekly activity schedule in the summer holidays with pool games, scavenger hunts and movies.
Family rooms: The smart contemporary rooms are ranged across three buildings, each with a private terrace, most with sea views. Family Suites sleep four and come with kitchenettes; smaller Suites have a sofa bed.
Best for: All ages, smaller families
Family rating: 3/3 stars – kids pool, family suites, kids activities, baby and toddler equipment
2 Ekies All Senses Resort, Halkidiki
Both adults and kids will love this playful resort overlooking crystal clear waters on the Sithonia peninsula. Ekies All Senses Resort has excellent gourmet food (with impressive kids menus in both restaurants), impeccable and delightful design and its own small beach with safe, shallow sea. There’s also a watersports club, a Montessori-influenced programme for over 4s, a freeform swimming pool and a playground. Then, if you do want to venture out (though you wouldn’t need to) there are e-bikes to rent and boat trips to book.
Family rooms: All accommodation is individually designed with a good range of suites for families of 3-6, some with private plunge pools.
Best for: Babies, pre- and primary schoolers
Family rating: 3/3 stars – beach, swimming pool, kids menus, kids club, activities for all ages, playground, baby and toddler equipment on request
3 GK Beach Hotel, nr Chania, Crete
GK Beach Hotel ticks plenty of boxes for families looking for a relaxed break. It’s affordable, has delightful staff, and is tucked back on a sandy beach framed by mountains, just a 30-minute drive from Chania airport. (Crete is arguably one of the best Greek islands for families.) There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained with gardens to romp around, an 18m main pool plus a dedicated one for children, and a nearby waterpark. During the summer holidays they run a Beach Life programme with arts and crafts, pottery, table tennis and circus skills. It also has its own taverna with a great kids menu.
Family rooms: There are simple suites for families of 3 or 4 and a 2-bedroom Penthouse Suite which can sleep 6.
Best for: Primary schoolers and younger
Family rating: 3/3 stars – affordable, family suites, kids pool, kids club, kids menu, baby and toddler equipment available on request
4 Mousses Villas, Lefkas, Ionian Islands
An intimate kids-focused resort just 5-minutes from Lefkada Town, Mousses Villas is a wonderland for families. It has shady gardens, a huge gated pool, an all-day restaurant and bar, and plenty of parent-pampering with massages and date nights. There’s also an excellent creche (from 6 mo, staffed by experienced nannies) and a kids club with varied activities (for up to 11yo) Monday-Friday. There’s also lots to do together, with a kids pool with inflatables, nearby beaches to explore, boat trips and watersports nearby.
Family rooms: All the villas are ideal and come with kitchens, choose from either 2- or 3-bed versions; the largest have their own private pool.
Best for: Primary schoolers and younger, families holidaying together, 3-gen holidays
Family rating: 3/3 stars – creche, kids club, family villas, kids activities, kids menu, baby and toddler equipment
5 Alas Resort & Spa, Laconia, Peloponnese
A small well-run family-friendly hotel set on its own private dark sand beach, Alas Resort & Spa has a peaceful setting, restaurant and bar (with a kids menu and special mealtimes if required), fully equipped spa and great staff. It’s also an easy walk to the local village for additional eateries. The swimming pontoon is a big hit, and with a big freshwater pool, snorkelling in crystal clear waters, and plenty of other beaches nearby, it’s a great spot for water babies.
Family rooms: Top suites can take a family of four, and smaller suites a family of three.
Best for: Primary schoolers, tweens, teens
Family rating: 2/3 stars – freshwater pool, family suites, kids activities, some baby and toddler equipment
6 Elivi Skiathos, Skiathos, Sporades Islands
On a pine-covered headland on the island’s south-west, this spectacular resort has wraparound sea views and beautiful beaches. Elivi Skiathos is understated yet hip, with fabulous restaurants, sweeping terraces, tennis courts and a full spa. There are also two main pools with lifeguards (some suites even have private pools) and a daily kids club with an activity-based programme including aqua aerobics and sports; basketball and watersports. Older teens will love it here too, with Skiathos Town just a 20-minute walk away.
Family rooms: Grace and Nest rooms, suites and villas are reserved for those with children; there’s a big range to choose from.
Best for: Primary schoolers, tweens, teens
Family rating: 2/3 stars – swimming pools, kids club, kids menu, family suites, kids activities
7 Kavos Naxos, Naxos, Cyclades
This immaculately run, intimate resort sits on a sunset-facing hillside above Ayios Prokopios Bay with views across sparkling seas to neighbouring Paros. Kavos Naxos has exotic gardens, a much-loved restaurant and a pretty sea-view pool. It’s also just a 10-minute drive from the airport and capital, an easy stroll to nearby restaurants, and not far from beaches with safe shallow waters for paddling.
Family rooms: Suites (with private terraces) can sleep 3, the villas come with 2 or 3 bedrooms for families of up to 6; all are self-catering.
Best for: Toddlers, pre- and primary schoolers, tweens.
Family rating: 2/3 stars – swimming pool, family suites and villas, beach nearby
8 Eleonas Hotel, Zaros, Crete
In the mountains of southern Crete is this serene fruit and olive estate, with its collection of stone cottages, centred around a taverna serving local fare and produce from the farm. Eleonas Hotel is an excellent choice (and great value) for those seeking an authentic rural experience and a warm welcome for families. But although it’s rustic and homey, there’s a main pool and a kids pool (both heated during shoulder seasons), a playground, soft play, farm animals to meet and feed, football, pool table and table tennis.
Family rooms: The larger cottages have a second bedroom, and many come with private outdoor pools.
Best for: All ages, adventurous families
Family rating: 2/3 stars – swimming pools, family cottage, kids activities, baby and toddler equipment
9 Elies Hotel, Kardamyli, Peloponnese
It’s no mystery why families return year after year to Elies Hotel. This cluster of secluded self-catering stone cottages, each with its own terrace and tucked amongst old olive trees, is just a couple minutes’ walk from the beach and gin-clear waters. It’s also affordable, has a superb restaurant, and offers unmatched hospitality. For little ones, there’s a small playground and plenty of locals to meet, including cats and donkeys. For older children, there are sea kayaks to hire, pebbly beaches to explore, hiking and boat trips in the summer.
Family rooms: The larger maisonettes are best, as they have two bedrooms; those with an upper floor get sea views.
Best for: All ages, outdoorsy families
Family rating: 2/3 stars – playground, family maisonettes, activities for all ages, some baby and toddler equipment
10 My Little Place on the Hill, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands
My Little Place on the Hill is a long-standing favourite amongst families. A wonderfully affordable hideaway, its modern and minimalistic self-catering suites are tucked away in an unspoiled, quiet village in the south of the island. But don’t be fooled, along with inland views stretching to green mountains and a relaxed rustic style, this isn’t your average village guesthouse. There’s also a pool with an adjoining kids section, lush gardens with hammocks, pool snacks available all day, and beaches nearby.
Family rooms: Superior Suites have kitchenettes and the living room can be configured as a second twin bedroom; all have a private terrace.
Best for: Primary schoolers, newborns
Family rating: 2/3 stars – kids pool, family suites, kids activities, some baby and toddler equipment