Family Hotel Review: Fisherman’s Cove, Mindoro, The Philippines
This tranquil little corner of Puerto Galera is the perfect pocket-sized retreat for divers, snorkelers and beach lovers and Fisherman’s Cove is the ideal family resort for children of all ages.
Best for: Families that love to snorkel, dive and unwind; kids of all ages
Reviewed by: Philippa Langrish
Family Hotel Review: Club Villa, Bentota, Sri Lanka
Separated from Bentota’s almost deserted strip of sand by a cluster of palm groves is this charming family home turned family-friendly boutique villa.
Best For: Feeling the sand between your toes; infants, big kids & teens (but all ages welcome)
Reviewed by: Victoria Westmacott
Family Hotel Review: Illuketia, Nr Galle, Sri Lanka
It’s not all about the beach in Sri Lanka as evidenced by this splendid estate set amid 10 acres of tropical garden and a spectacular array of wildlife.
Best For: Explorers and adventurers, time away from the beach; big kids and teens (but all ages welcome).
Reviewed by: Victoria Westmacott
Family Hotel Review: Apa Villa, Nr Galle, Sri Lanka
A globetotting favourite is this family-friendly villa located on a private strip of beach just down the road from Galle Fort.
Best For: A dose of stellar Sri Lankan hospitality; kids of all ages.
Reviewed by: Katja Gaskell
Family Hotel Review: Raas Haveli, Jodphur, Rajasthan, India
This beautiful boutique hotel sits almost directly below the 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort in the heart of the Brahmin-blue city.
Best For: Design junkies; Big Kids and Teens (but all ages welcome)
Reviewed by: Katja Gaskell
Why you’ll love Hotel Diggi Palace Something of a Jaipur institution is this delightful hotel that is the setting for some of the city’s most celebrated cultural events. This is where the hugely popular Jaipur Literature Festival is held every January and one of the best places to ‘play’ Holi in March. Diggi Palace is …
Family Hotel Review: Ratan Vilas, Jodhpur, India.
One of Jodhpur’s best kept secrets is this gem of a heritage hotel offering style, service and a sublime swimming pool on a budget.
Best For: Heritage-aficionados and bargain hunters; kids of all ages
Reviewed by: Katja Gaskell
Family Hotel Review: Devi Bhawan, Jodhpur, India
A value-for-money heritage hotel with an excellent swimming pool set on the outskirts of Jodhpur’s old city.
Best For: Bargain hunters and road-weary travellers; kids of all ages
Reviewed by: Katja Gaskell
Family Hotel Review: Khem Villas, Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places in India to see a tiger and family-friendly Khem Villas is easily one of the best places to stay.
Best For: Budding naturalists and tiger conservationists; big kids and teens (but all ages welcome)
Reviewed by: Katja Gaskell
Family Hotel Review: Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India.
Boasting views of the Taj Mahal that would make Shah Jahan proud is this magical hotel belonging to The Oberoi group.
Best For: Rooms with a view; kids of all ages
Reviewed by: Katja Gaskel
