From indoor pools and kids' clubs to family suites and beaches you can walk to, these hotels are built for a stress-free Cornish holiday with children of every age.
9 places · ranked by guest review score
1One of Cornwall's largest and best-loved holiday parks, Hendra near Newquay features the Oasis indoor fun pool, evening entertainment, static caravans and generous touring pitches. Dog-friendly areas and easy beach access make it a family favourite.
2A friendly, award-winning park above Holywell Bay, Trevornick offers touring pitches, ready-pitched tents and holiday homes alongside a pool, golf and coarse fishing. The stunning beach is a short walk away and dogs are welcome on much of the park.
3A relaxed, contemporary beach hotel set above two miles of golden sand. Watergate Bay is a hub for surfing, coastal walks and family days out, with heated pools, a spa and the Beach Hut and Zacry's restaurants serving fresh Cornish produce.
4An imposing Victorian mansion overlooking the Fowey estuary, Fowey Hall is a genuinely family-friendly luxury hotel. Expect an Ofsted-registered nursery, indoor pool, dog-friendly rooms and elegant dining, all a short walk from Fowey's pretty harbour.
5A luxury lodge resort above Portreath, Gwel an Mor offers Scandinavian-style self-catering lodges with hot tubs, an on-site restaurant and a wildlife experience. Family- and dog-friendly, it's a short drive from some of the north coast's best surfing beaches.
6A grand Victorian landmark perched above Fistral Beach, The Headland combines timeless seaside glamour with a modern spa, three restaurants and direct access to the sand. Rooms and self-catering cottages look out over the Atlantic, and the surf is quite literally on the doorstep.
7A stylish, contemporary hotel near Rock and Daymer Bay, St Moritz has a superb Cowshed spa, indoor pool and self-catering apartments alongside hotel rooms. It's an easy stroll to the beach and a short hop across the estuary to Padstow.
8A dedicated family resort above Porth Beach, Sands is packed with facilities for children: an indoor pool, soft play, kids' clubs and family suites, all a two-minute walk from a sheltered sandy cove just outside Newquay.
9Set among the dunes above three miles of Perranporth beach, Perran Sands is a lively family holiday park with pools, entertainment and direct beach access down the sands. Static caravans and pitches sit close to the surf and the coast path.
Cornwall is made for family holidays, and the right hotel makes all the difference. The family hotels in this guide offer interconnecting rooms and suites, swimming pools, children's activities and easy access to sandy beaches. Every option is ranked by real guest review scores so you can choose a stay the whole family will love.