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Best luxury family hotels

A great family hotel is good with children, not just tolerant of them. That means space to spread out, a kids club that's staffed and run well, and enough to do that a rainy afternoon doesn't fall apart, without losing the design, service and quiet the adults came for.

The top five of 53

  1. 1 Oberoi Udaivilas Legend · 18.5/20
  2. 2 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River Legend · 18/20
  3. 3 Soneva Fushi Legend · 18/20
  4. 4 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Legend · 18/20
  5. 5 Nihi Sumba Legend · 18/20
  1. Oberoi Udaivilas — Udaipur, India Fat Legend, 18.5 out of 20. Udaipur, India 1 Oberoi Udaivilas A Mewari-style palace hotel on the shore of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, set across about 30 acres of gardens.
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River — Bangkok, Thailand Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Bangkok, Thailand 2 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River A riverside Four Seasons on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya, with 299 rooms and shuttle boat access to IconSiam.
  3. Soneva Fushi — Baa Atoll, Maldives Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Baa Atoll, Maldives 3 Soneva Fushi A barefoot-luxury island resort on Kunfunadhoo Island in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives.
  4. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Hong Kong, China 4 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong A Four Seasons hotel in Central, Hong Kong, connected to the IFC mall and Airport Express with harbour-view rooms.
  5. Nihi Sumba — Sumba, Indonesia Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Sumba, Indonesia 5 Nihi Sumba A villa resort on a private stretch of coastline on Sumba island, Indonesia, built around a noted surf break.
  6. The Oberoi, Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 6 The Oberoi, Marrakech
  7. Cheval Blanc Randheli — Noonu Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Noonu Atoll, Maldives 7 Cheval Blanc Randheli An LVMH-owned, Jean-Michel Gathy-designed resort of 47 villas on its own islands in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll.
  8. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Florence, Italy Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Florence, Italy 8 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze A Renaissance palazzo hotel in Florence set within eleven acres of private gardens near the historic centre.
  9. One&Only Reethi Rah — North Malé Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. North Malé Atoll, Maldives 9 One&Only Reethi Rah A One&Only resort on a 109-acre private island in the North Malé Atoll, Maldives, with a dozen beaches, beach and overwater villas, and a dive centre.
  10. Raffles Udaipur — Udaipur, India Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Udaipur, India 10 Raffles Udaipur A Raffles hotel set on its own island on Udai Sagar Lake in Udaipur, India, styled as a trader’s country estate.
  11. One&Only The Palm — Dubai, UAE Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Dubai, UAE 11 One&Only The Palm A low-rise beachfront resort at the tip of a Palm Jumeirah frond in Dubai, with villas, three pools, and a Guerlain Spa.
  12. The Lanesborough — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 12 The Lanesborough A Regency-style Oetker Collection hotel in Knightsbridge, London, facing Hyde Park, with a basement wellness centre and hydrotherapy pool.
  13. Waldorf Astoria New York — New York, United States Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. New York, United States 13 Waldorf Astoria New York A 375-room Art Deco landmark on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, restored over eight years and reopened in 2026.
  14. Amilla Maldives — Baa Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Baa Atoll, Maldives 14 Amilla Maldives A large private-island resort in Baa Atoll, Maldives, with overwater and inland villas and a surrounding house reef.
  15. COMO The Halkin — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 15 COMO The Halkin A 41-room boutique hotel on a quiet Belgravia street near Hyde Park Corner in London.
  16. Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon — Lisbon, Portugal Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Lisbon, Portugal 16 Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon A historic Four Seasons hotel in Lisbon with spacious rooms, a bar, buffet breakfast, and pool and sauna facilities.
  17. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 17 Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris A historic Art Deco hotel on Paris’s Left Bank in Saint-Germain, near Le Bon Marché.
  18. One&Only Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Cape Town, South Africa 18 One&Only Cape Town An urban resort at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, facing Table Mountain, with Nobu, ROOI and a spa on site.
  19. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco — Montalcino, Italy Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Montalcino, Italy 19 Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco A restored hilltop village estate in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia region near Montalcino, with villas, a vineyard, and a golf course.
  20. Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 20 Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech A villa-focused resort outside central Marrakech with private pools, a hammam spa, and easy access to the Medina.
  21. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto — Kyoto, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Kyoto, Japan 21 Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto A low-rise Four Seasons built around a historic pond garden, a short walk from Kyoto’s Higashiyama district.
  22. Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai — Dubai, UAE Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Dubai, UAE 22 Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai A new-build 2025 Mandarin Oriental inside Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, between Downtown Dubai and DIFC.
  23. Waldorf Astoria Osaka — Osaka, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Osaka, Japan 23 Waldorf Astoria Osaka A modern luxury hotel in Osaka’s Umeda district, steps from Osaka Station and the metro.
  24. Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor — Mallorca, Spain Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Mallorca, Spain 24 Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor A beachfront Four Seasons resort on Mallorca’s Formentor peninsula, about an hour from Palma airport.
  25. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi — Tokyo, Japan Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 25 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi A 57-room Four Seasons directly above Tokyo Station, steps from Ginza, known for standout staff rather than a new building.
  26. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 26 Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai A beachfront Mandarin Oriental in Dubai’s Jumeira area with a private beach, multiple pools, and 256 rooms.
  27. Mandarin Oriental, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 27 Mandarin Oriental, Paris A modern five-star hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, steps from Place Vendôme and the Louvre.
  28. The Berkeley — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 28 The Berkeley A 129-room Maybourne hotel in Knightsbridge, London, with a rooftop pool and a Cedric Grolet patisserie on site.
  29. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech — Marrakech, Morocco Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Marrakech, Morocco 29 Four Seasons Resort Marrakech A large garden resort near the M Avenue mall, about ten minutes from Marrakech’s old city and the airport.
  30. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti — Serengeti, Tanzania Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Serengeti, Tanzania 30 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti A resort-style Four Seasons lodge overlooking a Central Serengeti watering hole, reached by light aircraft.
  31. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane — London, United Kingdom Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 31 Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane A recently refurbished Four Seasons at the bottom of Park Lane in Mayfair, close to Hyde Park and Green Park.
  32. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez — Saint-Tropez, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Saint-Tropez, France 32 Cheval Blanc St-Tropez A beachfront hotel on the site of the former Résidence de la Pinède, on the edge of Saint-Tropez, France.
  33. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa — Baden-Baden, Germany Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Baden-Baden, Germany 33 Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa A historic 1870s hotel beside Lichtentaler Allee park in Baden-Baden, with a medical spa in its Villa Stéphanie building.
  34. Bürgenstock Resort — Lake Lucerne, Switzerland Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Lake Lucerne, Switzerland 34 Bürgenstock Resort A cliffside resort above Lake Lucerne reached by boat and funicular, built around a large Alpine spa and infinity pool.
  35. The Peninsula Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Tokyo, Japan 35 The Peninsula Tokyo A Ginza-adjacent Peninsula overlooking the Imperial Palace gardens, known for spacious rooms and hands-on service.
  36. Rosewood Miramar Beach — Montecito, USA Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Montecito, USA 36 Rosewood Miramar Beach An oceanfront resort on Montecito’s coast near Santa Barbara, with a private beach and Michelin-recognized dining.
  37. The Peninsula Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Paris, France 37 The Peninsula Paris A Peninsula brand hotel in central Paris near the Champs-Elysees, with rooftop views over the city.
  38. L'Apogée Courchevel — Courchevel, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Courchevel, France 38 L’Apogée Courchevel A palace-rated Oetker Collection hotel in Courchevel 1850 with secluded ski-in/out access to the Three Valleys.
  39. Six Senses Fort Barwara — Sawai Madhopur, India Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Sawai Madhopur, India 39 Six Senses Fort Barwara A restored fort turned Six Senses hotel on a hillside in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, near Ranthambore National Park.
  40. Aman Villas at Nusa Dua — Nusa Dua, Indonesia Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Nusa Dua, Indonesia 40 Aman Villas at Nusa Dua A private villa resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, with pool villas, in-villa dining and a beach area near the airport.
  41. Rosewood Phuket — Phuket, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Phuket, Thailand 41 Rosewood Phuket A villa resort on a quiet beach south of Patong, Phuket, with private pools, three restaurants and the Asaya Spa.
  42. Four Seasons Surf Club — Miami, USA Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Miami, USA 42 Four Seasons Surf Club An under-80-room Four Seasons on a restored prohibition-era club site in Surfside, north of Miami Beach.
  43. Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino — Costa Navarino, Greece Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Costa Navarino, Greece 43 Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino A low-rise resort on Greece’s Messinian coast with stone-and-wood villas, a golf-course setting, and a private beach near Pylos.
  44. Rosewood Schloss Fuschl — Hof bei Salzburg, AustriaFounders’ Verdict Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Hof bei Salzburg, Austria 44 Rosewood Schloss Fuschl A 15th-century castle on an alpine lake, reborn as Rosewood’s Austrian masterpiece — three Michelin Keys, lake-to-table dining, and the Salzkammergut at your door.
  45. Mandarin Oriental Bodrum — Bodrum, Turkey Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Bodrum, Turkey 45 Mandarin Oriental Bodrum A hillside resort above Paradise Bay in Bodrum with 109 sea-facing rooms, private-pool suites, and two private beaches.
  46. COMO Point Yamu — Phuket, Thailand Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Phuket, Thailand 46 COMO Point Yamu A secluded villa resort on Phuket’s Cape Yamu headland, built around private pools and sea views.
  47. Soneva Jani — Noonu Atoll, Maldives Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Noonu Atoll, Maldives 47 Soneva Jani A large overwater and beach villa resort on the edge of Noonu Atoll, Maldives.
  48. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown — New York, USA Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. New York, USA 48 Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown A Four Seasons in Lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center, with an indoor pool and CUT by Wolfgang Puck on site.
  49. One&Only Palmilla — Los Cabos, Mexico Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Los Cabos, Mexico 49 One&Only Palmilla A hacienda-style One&Only resort on the Los Cabos coast with one of the area’s few swimmable beaches.
  50. One&Only Mandarina — Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Riviera Nayarit, Mexico 50 One&Only Mandarina A cliffside jungle resort of private treehouse villas above the Pacific in Riviera Nayarit, an hour from Puerto Vallarta.
  51. Rosewood Villa Magna — Madrid, Spain Fat Approved, 15.5 out of 20. Madrid, Spain 51 Rosewood Villa Magna A Rosewood hotel on Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana in the Salamanca neighbourhood, with a spa and multiple dining and lounge outlets.
  52. Four Seasons Resort Nevis — Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis 52 Four Seasons Resort Nevis A low-rise, casita-style Four Seasons beachfront resort on the island of Nevis, reached by boat transfer from St Kitts.
  53. Six Senses Fiji — Malolo Island, Fiji Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. Malolo Island, Fiji 53 Six Senses Fiji A secluded beachfront resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island, reachable by boat or helicopter from Nadi.

What fat travellers ask about family hotels

What makes a hotel good for families?

Space first: connecting rooms or suites the whole family fits in without anyone on a sofa bed. Then the operational stuff: a kids club run by people who know what they’re doing, food children will eat, and activities that hold up across ages. The best ones manage all that while still feeling like somewhere adults want to be.

Do these stay good once the kids are happy?

The good ones do. Plenty of resorts nail the kids club and lose the plot on everything the people paying the bill came for: the dinner, the spa, the quiet by the pool. The hotels here get both right.

How many family hotels does Fat Voyage cover?

Right now, 53 hotels in the collection carry the family tag, led by Oberoi Udaivilas with a Fat Score of 18.5/20.