Choose a family beach resort by facts

Direct sand beach

Sand begins at the hotel boundary. No road, no stairway and no promenade sit between the lobby and the shoreline. The easiest option for toddlers who walk slowly and for parents pushing a stroller twice a day.

Private pier

A timber jetty crosses a shallow shelf and drops you into deeper water. Good for snorkelling and stronger swimmers, less good for a two-year-old who wants to dig at the waterline.

Lagoon entry

A sheltered basin with knee-deep water and a soft floor, usually separated from the open sea by a sandbar. Calm on most days, but check the tide chart before planning an afternoon there.

Across promenade 180 m

You cross one paved promenade and walk a measured distance to the sand. We state the metres so you can judge the stroller route, the shade and how much water you carry back.

Pebble beach

Rounded stones instead of sand, clearer water and less wind-blown grit. Water shoes are worth packing, and the entry slope decides whether small children can manage it alone.

Platform access

Steps or a fixed platform lead from the hotel terrace into the sea. Shade and drinks are close by, but the ladder entry needs a confident swimmer in the family.

Labels describe typical summer conditions. Seabed, lifeguard cover and entry depth shift after storms, so confirm the current state with the hotel before you pay a deposit. Read the full tag guide on the resorts page.