Toddler Friendly Vacations
We have a real passion for family travel here at Scott Dunn and we think family vacations can and should be a truly magical experience.
We have selected some of our favorite properties for families with little ones where we know you’ll all be in good hands. To ensure a totally stress-free trip with smaller children, we recommend choosing hotels with childcare. We run our own renowned Explorers Kids Clubs in several hotels, meaning you can relax at the beach, enjoy a few hours on the slopes, or have that long overdue game of tennis, knowing your little ones are also having the best time.
At Daios Cove, Costa Navarino and Pine Cliffs, and in Val d’Isère and Courchevel, where our Explorers kids clubs are exclusive to Scott Dunn guests, our Globetrotters childcare for ages 4 months to 2 years is totally free of charge for vacations in 2024.
Europe
Nestled along the sun-kissed coastline of southern Cyprus, Parklane Limassol is a beachfront haven for families. The award-winning Kalloni Spa pampers parents, while the resort offers four pools, a health club, and tennis courts. Kids from ages 3-12 can enjoy Park Kidz, the Mediterranean's largest children's club with a pirate ship-themed pool, playground, games, and crafts, all supervised.
Everything about this resort is first class and knowing that your children are also cared for from beginning to end takes this to the next level.
With a private sandy cove, calm seas, pools, premium all-inclusive and interconnecting family rooms, all make the basis for an exceptional family stay. Add the bonus of stair gates and pool fences as standard, a family pack on arrival (baby equipment galore!), our Guest Relations Manager, Explorers kids club, Stargazers evening childcare it all adds up to make a magical family vacation.
A long-standing family favorite with endless activities for you all to try. With tennis courts, football pitches, golf courses, a vast long sandy beach, watersports, Porto Pirata playground, Mimo cooking school and swimming pools galore there are so many chances for family fun!
We also highly recommend the Residences with kitchen facilities and welcome hamper to get you started.
There will never be a dull moment at Costa Navarino with all the activities, aqua park and adventure playground to enjoy. A superb choice of accommodation across the resort means you will find the perfect set up for your family. Little ones will love the splash pool at our Explorers kids club and Stargazers evening childcare twice a week so you can enjoy drinks hosted by our Guests Relations Manager. Many restaurants to choose from and sports to enjoy you can do as much or as little as you choose.
Our Mini Explorers kids clubs at the Portetta is exclusively available to Scott Dunn guests. It is the perfect place for little ones to enjoy an introduction to the slopes and get involved in a range of fun activities. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a leisurely Savoyarde lunch in the mountains or simply a day's skiing to yourself. We also offer Ski Explorers for our Adventurers group, ages 3-4 years. A two-hour session introducing them to the joy of being on skis without the pressure of a structured lesson.
Positioned a mere 100 meters from the primary lifts, ski school gathering areas, and nursery slopes, the Christiania provides unparalleled accessibility to the slopes and an immersive village experience. This is especially advantageous for families with young skiers. Additionally, our Scott Dunn children's club, located just a short distance away, is open to guests staying at the Christiania. In 2024, Globetrotters enjoy complimentary childcare at the club.
Verdura Resort in the heart of Sicily is home to Verdùland, a dedicated children and teens club. The club does look after babies, with separate sleep areas. For the older ones, there is a heated pool, TV room and activity zones. This resort is designed to keep any child busy, while parents can enjoy two 18-hole championship golf courses, six floodlit clay tennis courts, a 60m infinity pool and a fully equipped gym, not to mention the award-winning Rocco Forte Spa.
Located within walking distance to the historic town of Paphos. Sea views, lovely sandy beach and superb facilities make Almyra a perfect luxury hotel. It is ideal for families with interconnecting rooms and babysitting services. Also, with the Baby Go Lightly offering, all manner of baby items can be ordered on-line prior to arrival, from nappies to baby gyms to sterilisers. Little ones will love the playground.
A stunning 5* beachfront hotel located on a secluded sandy bay in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With their Baby Go Lightly offering, all manner of baby items can be ordered on-line prior to arrival, from nappies to baby gyms to sterilisers, resulting in stress-free packing. The elegant suites and villas make for super family accommodation.
Outside of Europe
The Saadiyat Rotana Resort is a firm family favorite on the stunning Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, located on the beach with first-class facilities. Our Explorers Kids Club is based within the resort’s Aladdin’s Cave welcoming children from 6 months to 11 years. Here they will experience a whole host of fun activities, with its own splash pool, waterslide and lazy river, including use of the hotel’s state-of-the-art sports facilities. The huge beach entry-style pool is perfect for toddlers to splash and play.
Niyama is perfect for little ones, with the only kids club in the Maldives to cater for children under the age of three. The Explorers kids club has been built with its own playground, trampoline, splash park, stage and Munch, a gourmet kitchen with a menu designed especially for younger palates. All with stunning views of the ocean with some of the clearest clam waters in the world to splash and play. Niyama is the ideal family destination.
Situated in a quiet cove on the unspoiled south coast of Antigua, with a backdrop of lush tropical rainforest, it is a haven for relaxation, watersports and family fun. It has its own superb Children’s Club for as young as 6 months – a rarity in the Caribbean. Areas include a sand pit, paddling pool, jungle gym, mini tennis court and tricycles, along with complimentary kids high tea served daily from 5 - 6pm at Ottimo! Restaurant. The Beach terrace suites are ideal for families.
When it comes to planning a family vacation, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island provides the perfect solution. Offering a variety of options to suit both large and small families, from two to seven-bedroom private residence villas, everyone can relish their own piece of paradise, with direct beach access. At the kids club, children can partake in island adventures such as searching for George, the resident giant tortoise.
The JW Marriott is a luxurious beachfront resort, beautifully set against the dramatic Le Morne mountain, an important cultural landscape on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Families will find it perfect, with the Kite Flyers children's club offering an exciting schedule of activities for children aged 4-12 years and a baby-sitting service available for all ages.