Step straight out of your hotel room and into an amazing selection of water slides, chutes, fountains and more. We’ve picked out 10 of the best waterpark hotels that will be ideal for your family holiday. They’re all based around the Med and Europe, so you won’t have to fly far too!

#1. Aquashow Park Hotel, Portugal

You won’t be bored at the wow-worthy Aquashow Waterpark at this hotel! It has a huge number of water slides and chutes, along with mini slides and toadstool fountains for little ones. The rainbow-coloured multi-lane racer is absolutely massive, and there’s also a huge half-pipe, dinghy slides and a super-fast kamikaze! That’s not forgetting the wave pool and a 250m-long Lazy River. Aquashow is part-waterpark, part-theme park, so you can expect to be thrilled by Europe’s largest free-fall water coaster as well as a range of fairground-style rides and slides. There’s even an indoor waterpark! The hotel itself is suitably vibrant, decorated in bright neon colourways, and it has indoor and outdoor play areas too.

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#2. Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort, Crete

Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort boasts no less than three different aqua park areas along with seven swimming pools! For adults and big kids, they can brave the faster water slides, including a kamikaze, spiral chute and multi-lane racers that all lead to a plunge pool. Meanwhile, younger children will have two separate aqua parks to choose from. There’s a water playground with mini-slides, fountains and a tipping bucket, and there’s also a smaller splash park area with small slides and a fountain set in shallow water. Whichever pool you pick, you’re certain to have an amazing holiday. Especially as you can enjoy the All Inclusive Plus board basis as standard, with the option to dine at each of the two a la carte restaurants during your stay.

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#3. Fergus Club Mallorca Waterpark, Majorca

Just as its name suggests, holidays here are based around the spectacular waterpark. The main slides in the waterpark are so tall, they tower above the hotel building! Brave the bright yellow kamikaze slide or take on the challenge of the multi-lane racers that lead into the same plunge pool. For younger children, there’s also a separate splash park with fountains, tipping buckets, mini slides and waterfalls. Holidays at Fergus Club Mallorca Waterpark are so focused on the pool, you can even relax on sunbed islands set within the water! Add in All Inclusive as standard and you’ve got a great value holiday, with dining at the sports bar and food truck included as part of your board basis.

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#4. Magic Pirates Island Resort, Spain

Oh arr, me hearties! The Magic Pirates Island Resort keeps to its fantastical pirate theme throughout the hotel, and that’s certainly the case at its incredible waterpark! It has an almost full-scale gunboat pirate ship, complete with cannon fountains, sails and spiralling slides. It’s even set on gently shelving pool, creating the effect of shipwreck on a beach! And for more waterpark fun, you can even get unlimited entry to the nearby Aqua Natura Waterpark included with your stay. It has a huge range of jungle-themed waterslides and fountains to enjoy, as well as a water playground set in shallow water. Still want more fun? Well, unlimited entry to Terra Natura Animal Park is also included with your holiday, so you’ll have the chance to see tigers, rhinos, monkeys and more.

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#5. Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel & Aphrodite Waterpark, Cyprus

Along with a choice of six swimming pools, the Athena Beach Hotel also boasts one amazing waterpark. It’s set amongst the hotel’s spacious tropical garden grounds and features a huge range of slides. That includes the super speedy kamikaze and free fall slides, as well as a super volcano! For younger children, they’re sure to be delighted by the smaller splash park area, which has a mini slide, fountains and a tipping bucket. There’s also a series of fountains set in very shallow water. The Constantinou Bros hotel chain is known for its very high standards of both decor and service, which is exactly what you can expect here. Enjoy dining at a choice of six restaurants including four a la carte restaurants serving authentic Cypriot and Italian cuisine. And as an added bonus, you’ll be right by a sandy beachfront too.

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#6. Aska Lara Resort & Spa, Turkey

This sprawling resort is set close to the riverside as well as the gorgeous golden sands of luxurious Lara Beach. Stays here from April to October include unlimited entry to the Wet and Wild Waterpark, just 400m away. Even though it’s just a short walk, you can hop on the free shuttle bus to get there over summer. This sensational waterpark has an array of incredible waterslides, including spiralling chutes, a kamikaze, and a multi-lane racer. For little ones, there are also fountains, arches and water cannons as well as a water playground. And the fun isn’t only limited to the water too! There’s archery and even vintage funfair rides to keep everyone entertained all holiday. Back at the hotel, you’ll have a choice of five outdoor pools and 9 restaurants. There’s even an on-site bowling alley!

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#7. Cullinan Belek, Turkey

For sheer luxury, Cullinan Belek is up there with the very best of the 5* hotels along this stretch of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. Families will love the endless list of features, such as swim-up rooms, a beachfront pier, and huge indoor and outdoor play areas. Plus, you’re bound to look forward to mealtimes with a huge range of restaurants and 24-hour All Inclusive Plus board basis. And of course, we can’t forget the ultra-impressive on-site aqua park. Decorated in blazingly bright orange and green, it has a fun jungle theme with friendly safari animal characters. It features a huge range of spiralling chutes and slides, while the compact water playground also has mini-slides and fountains that are ideal for younger children.

• Beachfront
• Waterpark
• Fantastic range of rooms including swim up rooms, family rooms and villas which sleep up to 8 people

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#8. Globales Los Patos Park, Spain

This popular hotel is in an ace location on the outskirts of Benalmadena. It’s a favourite for families thanks to its unique waterpark that boasts artificial cliffsides and waterfalls. It’s also split into two different sections, with faster slides such as chutes and multi-lane racers leading to a plunge pool area. The other section features a pirate ship with a water cannon and mini slides, while there’s also a bright purple dragon nearby! The fountains and shallower water make it ideal for younger children. Globales Los Patos Park has a focus on fun times, which is why it features daily entertainment programme with live music and shows. And here’s another plus point, you’ll be just 200m from a sandy beach.

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#9. Caretta Paradise & Waterpark,  Zante

Just as its name suggests, this hotel has an incredible on-site waterpark to enjoy all holiday long. The main area features towering kamikaze slides as well as multi-lane racers and a space bowl slide. And that’s not all! Nearby, there’s a smaller water playground with mini slides, a tipping bucket and a toadstool fountain. What’s more, there’s another splash zone with fountains and sprinklers for cooling off in the bright sunshine you can be certain of in Zante. All Inclusive board basis as standard means you can make the most of all meals at the main buffet restaurant, with dining at the Greek a la carte restaurant included once per week too. And if you ever fancy a change of scenery, a stunning sandy beach is just 400m away.

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#10. Blue Bay Resort, Rhodes

The main focal point of this beachfront hotel is its fantastic selection of waterslides, with a super-fast kamikaze, multi-lane racers, a spiralling chute and a space bowl slide. Nearby, for little ones there’s a pirate ship with mini slides, sprinklers and fountains. This all inclusive hotel offers exceptional value for money, as you can dine at a range of the hotel’s 6 restaurants during your stay. Plus, there’s a whopping 9 pools to choose from too. Fancy a day building sandcastles on the beach? You won’t have to walk far, as the Blue Bay Resort is based right by a white-gold sand coastline.

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#11. Relaxia Lanzasur Club & Aqualava Waterpark

The fun packed Relaxia Lanzasur Club & Aqualava Waterpark is located in Playa Blanca and boasts its very own onsite waterpark right next door. Free entry to the waterpark is included in all stays. With gentle splash areas for little ones, exciting slides for older kids and relaxing spaces for adults, it’s a day of fun that the whole family can enjoy together.  Add in a playground, mini disco and the beach nearby and you have toddler heaven! Family sized rooms and an All Inclusive package is available.

• Interconnecting family rooms which sleep up to 8 people
• Unlimited entrance to Aqualava Waterpark included!
• All inclusive
• 45 mins transfer

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#12. Livvo Vallee Taurito, Gran Canaria – Free Waterpark!

Check out the spectacular Hotel LIVVO Valle Taurito in Playa Taurito, Gran Canaria. With year-round sunshine, this 4*-star hotel has a large swimming pool with a shallow kids’ section and an impressive waterpark. The little ones are also in for a treat with a splash pool, mini-slides, and an exciting pirate ship.  The buffet offers themed evenings and live show cooking on the all-inclusive package. There is also a handy kids’ buffet for younger guests. All stays include unlimited Lago Taurito Waterpark entry!

Family friendly highlights

• Unlimited Lago Taurito Waterpark entry included
• All-inclusive
• 200m from Playa Taurito beach
• Family rooms

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#13. Sol Principe & Aqualand Waterpark, Costa Del Sol

The Sol Principe & Aqualand Waterpark hotel has family rooms which sleep up to 5 people. But the fun really starts outside! Start at the kid’s pool, have more watery play with the jets and cannons in the splash park, then dry off at the playground.  Its enviable seafront location let you enjoy the golden sands of the Costa Del Sol coastline whenever it suits you. Holiday here and you even get entry into two amazing attractions included – Aqualand Torremolinos Waterpark and Crocodile Park – guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face! You’ll also find a selection of shops, bars and restaurants on your doorstep with the buzz of Torremolinos a short 30 minute stroll away.

• Right on the beach
• Kids club from 4 months old
• Aqualand Torremolinos Waterpark and Crocodile Park entry included!
• 30 mins transfer

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#14. Star Beach Village and Waterpark, Crete

The Star Beach Village & Waterpark is located right by the beach, so you won’t need to go far to start building sandcastles! Even better, it includes unlimited entry to the neighbouring Star Beach, one of Crete’s most popular waterparks. Little ones will love the pirate ship water playground here, along with twisting chutes, mini-slides, fountains and more. Plus, for bigger kids and adults there are some super-fast slides and chutes too. The hotel also has indoor and outdoor play area and a hotel-run kids’ club for 4-12 year olds.

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#15. Costa Ballena Aquafun

Alegria Costa Ballena Aquafun is a fantastic 4* hotel in Costa Ballena, Costa de la Luz which is perfect for families with young children. It boasts 4 superb swimming pools, with the star attraction being access to an on-site waterpark. This water wonderland is guaranteed to keep kids cool and entertained for hours on end. There’s also a children’s club and teen hangout area. For playtime, the hotel offers both an outdoor playground and an indoor soft play area.  Mealtimes are a breeze thanks to the restaurants’ wonderful children’s buffet, which pleases even the fussiest eaters. Finally, the hotel provides a range of board options, allowing you to choose the meal plan that best suits your family’s needs.

• Waterpark
• 3 swimming pools
• 30 mins transfer

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