10 Best Family Hotels for Finnish Travellers

Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo is a hotel attached to the Flamingo Entertainment Centre in Vantaa, on the outskirts of Helsinki. The centre itself hosts a huge variety of family-friendly activities, including bowling, mini-golf, laser tag, an escape room, a playground and an indoor water park, among others.

Parents also have plenty to do here. The centre has various shops and restaurants, as well as a spa, a gym, a cinema and a salon. The hotel itself offers 4-star comfort, but the convenience of being right by the entertainment centre is its main attraction.

Scandic Aulanko has a fantastic indoor swimming pool with a spiralling slide, which is undoubtedly the star attraction for families. For when the weather is fine, there’s also an outdoor pool overlooking the nearby lake. In fact, there are a total of 4 pools, counting both indoor and outdoor. If the weather isn’t great, there’s a games room inside the hotel.

Parents will find a well-equipped gym and spa. The surroundings are very pleasant too, with many natural spots nearby and a golf course within easy reach of Scandic Aulanko.

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is a 5-star resort in a prime location in Paradise Bay, offering stunning views of the Aegean Sea. It offers 29 accommodations in the form of apartments, guestrooms, suites, and villas – all decked out in luxury amenities.

The resort has 4 outdoor pools, including 1 dedicated to families, a 26-metre indoor lap pool, tennis and basketball courts, and a well-equipped fitness centre. You can enjoy exclusive access to 2 private beaches and plenty of leisure facilities that suit the whole family. Guests aged 4 to 12 can enjoy board games, puzzles, books, and toys at the onsite kids’ club. Pottery classes, sports, film screenings, and cooking classes are also available at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum.

Keemala is a stunning resort set in the jungle-covered hills along Phuket's west coast. Since serenity is a major draw of most guests, this resort is perhaps better suited to older children as opposed to young kids looking for adventure and play.

Somewhat upmarket, Keemala offers families a unique opportunity to stay in a plush, exotic treehouse, some of which even have their own swimming pool. The hotel’s excellent facilities, great restaurants and unique design make it a delight to explore for all ages.

Hilton Berlin provides a 5-star retreat in the heart of Berlin’s central Mitte district. It often offers special perks for families on certain holidays, such as dedicated ‘kids welcome’ and ‘kids breakfast’ experiences that help put a smile on their little faces. There are 4 onsite dining options with kids' menus and highchairs available. For ample space, opt for an interconnecting family room, which sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 kids.

Major landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall are close to Hilton Berlin, while family attractions such as Großer Tiergarten and the Berlin Zoological Garden are a 15-minute drive away. The hotel itself directly overlooks the impressive 18th-century Deutscher Dom Cathedral and Gendarmenmarkt.

Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm provides both comfort and convenience for families visiting the capital of Sweden. The hotel features a fantastic indoor swimming pool and a generally luxurious look and feel. However, the palatial atmosphere certainly does not exclude children as its onsite facilities are all kid-friendly.

Its central location makes the Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm an excellent choice for those keen to do some sightseeing. It’s less than 100 metres from the city’s central railway station and within a short walk of the city hall, Parliament House, the Royal Palace and many other notable attractions.

Chessington Safari Hotel is part of the larger Chessington World of Adventures, on the southwestern outskirts of London. Being a theme park, the rooms are obviously themed as well, with a creative and fun safari style. The hotel has a pool, game room, kids club and babysitting service so that everyone in the family can have a good time.

Staying here puts you right in the heart of one of Britain’s most popular theme parks, with over 1,000 animals roaming around just outside your windows as well as over 40 rides and attractions.

Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is just a couple of streets away from the popular Llevant Beach. Of course, being a Hilton, the quality of the hotel itself is very high. The rooftop pool is particularly enticing, and the rooms are very cosy. They’re made even more comfortable for families because of the availability of extra beds and cribs for younger guests.

The hotel is right next door to a major shopping mall, a couple of parks, and a variety of historical sites and museums, making it as attractive for parents as it is for children. The hotel provides bicycle rental, making it easy to get around and explore the area.

Hilton Prague Old Town is exactly what it sounds like – a high-quality hotel right in the heart of the historical Czech capital. In fact, it’s just a short walk away from the train station and a few hundred metres from the Powder Tower, with the Astronomical clock less than a kilometre away in total.

The hotel itself has a great indoor pool that the kids will love and a first-class spa for the grown-ups. Everyone can enjoy the excellent service and the comfortable rooms, especially with cribs available on request.

Atlantis, The Palm is an ocean-themed family resort in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. The perks of staying here include a complimentary 1-day pass to Aquaventure Waterpark, daily visits to Lost Chambers Aquarium throughout your stay, and access to both Royal Beach and Aquaventure Beach. The Atlantis Kids Club is tailored for children aged 4 to 12, while The Zone appeals to teens aged 13 to 17. Toddlers can have plenty of fun at the Little Pirates Playground, an outdoor play area with climbing ropes, tunnels, and a pirate ship.

Atlantis, The Palm sits on a 2-km-long private beach, offering a wide range of amenities and services for families travelling with toddlers or teens. You can find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, waterslides, volleyball and basketball courts, a bowling alley, a games arcade, and 2 kids’ clubs.