With their dazzling volcanic beaches, wildly contrasting landscapes and fabulous regional gastronomy, Spain’s bewitching Canary Islands are a sun-washed adventure playground that delight families of all shapes and sizes year after year. The archipelago’s richly varied family-friendly hotel scene packs in everything from five-star wonders with all the trimmings (kids clubs, tennis camps, pirate ships, children’s pools) to irresistibly original low-key escapes with their own offbeat Canarian charm.
This, of course, is Spain, where kids cavorting around lively plazas while parents enjoy a few fuss-free tapas is a happy, regular sight. So, whether you fancy an activity-packed beachfront holiday with your whole tribe or a more laid-back retreat with the little ones, here’s our pick of the best family-friendly hotels in the Canary Islands.
How we review
Every hotel in this curated list has been visited by one of our expert reviewers, who are usually hosted on a complimentary basis. They stay for a minimum of one night, test at least one meal and trial other experiences that the hotel might have to offer.
Best hotels for families in Tenerife
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Best hotels for families in Gran Canaria
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196
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Best hotels for families in Lanzarote
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146
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74
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Best hotels for families in Fuerteventura
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100
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Best hotels for families in La Gomera
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148
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• The best hotels in La Gomera
Best hotels for families in La Palma
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Contributions by Joe Cawley, Matthew Hirtes, Andrea Montgomery
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Following a fabulous, four-year makeover, this pioneering five-star has shaken things up on Lanza…
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This slick all-suite hotel for couples and families has a cavernous James Bond-type lobby and inn…