A new season brings a new crop of family hotels, with exciting openings and major relaunches arriving around the world in autumn 2026.
The new family hotels opening in autumn 2026 range from restored countryside estates and Alpine spa resorts to private-island retreats and beachfront properties. Expect spacious family rooms, inventive kids’ clubs, swimming pools and exciting experiences to enjoy with the gang.
Whether you are planning an autumn escape, October half-term holiday or winter sun break, these are the new and newly reopened family hotels to have on your radar.
New family hotels opening in 2026 by region
Europe
Rockliffe, County Durham, UK
Location: Hurworth-on-Tees, County Durham
Opening: Reopened September 2026 following a multimillion-pound transformation
One of the biggest luxury hotel relaunches of the autumn, Rockliffe reopens as a reimagined five-star resort set within 375 acres on the edge of the River Tees. Families can make the most of dedicated children’s swimming times, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired adventure playground, complimentary bikes for exploring the estate’s walking and cycling trails and children’s menus across the resort’s restaurants. Alongside its family offering, the hotel has unveiled new suites, six dining concepts, an award-winning spa, a championship golf course and bespoke outdoor experiences, making it an excellent base for an autumn countryside escape.
Best for: Families looking for a luxurious countryside retreat with plenty of space to explore and activities for all ages. Find out more.
Rockliffe, County Durham, UK
Wildhive Eshott Hall, Northumberland, UK
Location: Eshott, Northumberland
Opening: November 2026
A restored 17th-century Italianate manor set within a 37-acre Northumberland estate, Wildhive Eshott Hall is the latest opening from the group behind Wildhive Callow Hall in the Peak District.
Accommodation will range from rooms in the historic manor to converted stables and woodland cabins, giving families plenty of choice depending on how much space they need. The countryside setting will be a major part of the experience, with nature-led activities and extensive grounds to explore.
Wildhive has confirmed that Eshott Hall will be family-friendly, although full details of its children’s facilities and activities are still to be announced ahead of opening.
Best for: Families looking for a design-led Northumberland countryside escape with plenty of outdoor space. Find out more.
Wildhive Eshott Hall, Northumberland, UK
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BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere, Italy
Location: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Opening: September 2026
This beautifully restored 18th-century monastery brings boutique luxury to Italy’s UNESCO-listed Langhe wine region. The 25-room property blends heritage architecture with contemporary comforts and offers families the spacious Prior’s Room apartment, sleeping up to five. Experiences include truffle hunting, vineyard visits, Vespa tours, picnics and panoramic walks, making it an ideal base for discovering one of Italy’s most scenic regions at a slower pace.
Best for: Families seeking an authentic Italian countryside escape packed with food, culture and outdoor experiences. Find out more.
BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere, Italy
Octant Praia Verde, Algarve
Location: Altura, Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Opening: September 2026
One of the Algarve’s more understated resorts has just completed its biggest renovation to date, adding 19 new rooms and suites – including rooftop plunge pool rooms – alongside a new spa, gym and beachfront bar. The new wing leans adults-only, but the wider hotel keeps its family credentials intact: a free kids’ club runs water sports, treasure hunts, painting and theatre sessions, there’s a second, smaller pool just for children, and interconnecting sea-view rooms and suites with kitchenettes suit families needing extra space.
Best for: Families wanting a quieter, design-led Algarve base with a genuine kids’ club alongside a freshly renovated adults’ wing. Find out more.
Octant Praia Verde, Algarve
Hotel Lürzerhof, Austria
Location: Untertauern, SalzburgerLand, Austria
Opening: August 2026
This alpine spa resort near the Obertauern ski area has just reopened, following a €10 million expansion, with two new floors and an adults-only wellness level – but family life is still very much catered for. Spacious family suites with separate bedrooms sit alongside a dedicated family wellness area with indoor and outdoor pools, a kids’ club, playroom, cinema and even a bowling alley with its own VIP lounge. With a ski school on the doorstep, it’s a strong pick for families planning ahead for winter.
Best for: Families booking early for an alpine ski season with kids’ facilities on site. Find out more.
Hotel Lürzerhof, Austria
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Teuta Kotor Bay, Montenegro
Location: Risan, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Opening: August 2026
Mövenpick’s debut in Montenegro is a 151-room waterfront retreat in the historic town of Risan, overlooking the UNESCO-protected Bay of Kotor. Alongside private balconies, an indoor pool, infinity pool and private beach club, families are looked after by the Little Birds Club, for children aged three to 12, with activities built around play, imagination and connection. It’s a fresh alternative to the Adriatic’s more familiar family bases.
Best for: Families wanting a new beach base on the Adriatic coast with a dedicated kids’ club. Find out more.
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Teuta Kotor Bay, Montenegro
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Asia
NIHI Rote, Indonesia
Location: Rote Island, Indonesia
Opening: October 2026
Ahead of its official opening this autumn, NIHI Rote is introducing a family-focused equine wellbeing programme unlike anything offered at a traditional luxury resort. Instead of riding horses, children and adults are encouraged to observe, care for and connect with rescued horses through guided experiences, pony picnics, storytelling and nature-based activities. Combined with barefoot luxury, world-class surfing and wellness, it’s a refreshingly different family retreat centred on slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
Best for: Families looking for a meaningful luxury escape that encourages children to connect with animals and the natural world. Find out more.
NIHI Rote, Indonesia
Moxy Niseko Village, Japan
Location: Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan
Opening: Winter 2026/27 season, which starts on 28 November 2026
One of Japan’s best-loved ski resorts gets a playful new base this winter. Moxy Niseko Village sits right at the foot of the mountain, with 310 bold, design-led rooms that are ski-in/ski-out and next to the Niseko Village Gondola. Japanese craft-inspired interiors, three social and dining spaces and an outdoor foot onsen for tired legs après-ski give it plenty of character. Younger skiers are well looked after by the resort’s Kids’ Club for ages 18 months to nine. The new Mori-no Gondola also has two glass-floor cabins, which should thrill little ones on the way up. With rooms from £72 a night, it’s one of the more wallet-friendly ways to try Japanese powder.
Best for: Families planning a first ski trip to Japan who want slope-side convenience without the luxury price tag. Find out more.
Moxy Niseko Village, Japan
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Middle East
Nammos Resort AMAALA, Saudi Arabia
Location: Triple Bay, AMAALA, Saudi Arabia
Opening: September 2026
The Greek lifestyle brand known for its Mykonos beach club has opened its first-ever resort hotel, bringing a dose of Mykonian spirit to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. It was designed by Foster + Partners and has 110 rooms and suites, including private bungalows and a signature cliff villa, overlooking Triple Bay and Dumega Bay. Families can split their days between the Children’s Club and the private-island Nammos Beach Club, reached by boardwalk or jetty. Beyond the resort, there’s a golf club and academy, an equestrian club and the Corallium Marine Life Institute to explore. There are also several restaurants, from the signature Nammos Restaurant to Ilios and Nalu.
Best for: Families after a stylish new Red Sea beach resort with a kids’ club and plenty to do beyond the beach. Find out more.
Nammos Resort AMAALA, Saudi Arabia
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Caribbean
InterContinental Grenada Resort & Spa, Grenada
Location: La Sagesse Bay, Grenada
Opening: November 2026
Grenada’s newest beachfront resort opens on the island’s quiet south-east coast just in time for winter sun season. The 120 rooms and suites are framed by Caribbean Sea views, and there are five places to eat, a spa, a pool and a beach club. Younger guests can play, create and explore through IHG’s Planet Trekkers kids’ programme, while older children and parents can try pickleball and padel. It’s celebrating its first festive season with family activities and Grenadian-inspired dining. The opening offer takes 40% off the best available rate, with daily breakfast and a room upgrade subject to availability, for stays through January 2027.
Best for: Families after a new, laid-back Caribbean winter-sun escape away from the busier islands. Find out more.
InterContinental Grenada Resort & Spa, Grenada
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USA
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Virginia
Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Opening: November 2026
The largest indoor waterpark in Virginia headlines this 907-room resort just off Interstate 95 between Washington DC and Richmond. Alongside 175,000 sq ft of indoor water attractions and roughly 10 acres of seasonal outdoor pools, families get Tom Foolerys Adventure Park – a 90,000 sq ft space packed with climbing walls, an indoor zip line, bowling, laser tag and more than 250 arcade games. One-, two- and three-bedroom suites and 13 dining outlets make it an easy base for multi-generational groups, and hotel guests get complimentary water park access from midday, ahead of the standard 4pm check-in.
Best for: Families after a big, all-under-one-roof water park break. Find out more.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Virginia
Morgan’s Hotel, San Antonio
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Opening: Autumn 2026
Located next to Morgan’s Wonderland Ultra-Accessible theme park, Morgan’s Hotel has been designed to make family travel more inclusive. The property features more than 90 spacious, accessible rooms with voice-activated controls, digital room keys and thoughtful design that goes beyond standard accessibility requirements. Families visiting the award-winning theme park will have a comfortable base designed to welcome guests of all ages and abilities.
Best for: Families looking for an accessible hotel designed around inclusive travel. Find out more.
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