Pre-Teen friendly
There is a distinct shift in children of a certain age. Not yet fully-fledged adolescents, they are too grown up to be satiated by the offering of a young kid's club to keep them entertained on a family holiday lasting more than a weekend. So whether a hotel offers up ever-popular Wii stations in-room or water sports and activities perfect for pre-teens, horse riding and jet skiing or language lessons and art classes, our selection of luxury, family-friendly hotels have an excellent array of fantastic offerings for boys and girls not ready for a teen club with its discos and sleepovers, but too old for the storytime comforts of baby and toddler clubs.
Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel and Spa
Located 40 minutes from Barcelona, this gives you the city without the 24 hour buzz
If you’re up for exploring Barcelona without being in the center of the hedonism, Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel and Spa is perfectly located just a short drive between both Barcelona and Tarragona. Located on the white sands of San Salvador, this 1920's beauty combines beach and gardens, swimming pools and a...
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W Hotel Barcelona
A sail-shaped luxury hotel in the hip Barceloneta quarter
If you want to spoil yourself, W Hotel Barcelona is the newest kid on the Barcelona luxury hotel block and it’s fabulous. A little like Dubai’s Burj-al-arab in exterior design, the W’s prominent Barceloneta address will place you at the base of the Ramblas on the sea, so you can sip Cava by the water’s edge or...
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Le Meridien Hotel Barcelona
Le Meridien is a cosy, central Barcelona hotel that offers personal touches for families
If you’re taking your children to the Catalan capital to show them the sights, Le Meridien Hotel Barcelona is perfectly located so everything from the zoo to the aquarium, the world-famous Boqueria market and first-class museums are all within walking distance. The bedroom keys are designed by local artists (so they...
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Hotel Miramar Barcelona
A palace-turned-hotel with a relaxing hillside Montjuic location
A 1920's gem, on the edge of Montjuic mountain, Hotel Miramar Barcelona is a stone’s throw from Las Ramblas where street performers, flower stalls and musicians line the walkways, yet it is distanced enough to offer some respite from the city’s non-stop personality. It has a Preferred Family Certification so...
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The Hotel Arts
The Hotel Arts is a leading, luxurious hotel with a world-class Six Senses spa
The Hotel Arts is a spoiling treat but highly recommended. The giant Frank Gehry fish sculpture on the beachfront of this Barcelona favourite has marked its prominence for years. The Sergi Arola restaurant is Michelin-Starred and well worth a visit, even if you don’t book a hotel room and stay the night. Overly...
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