Almond Beach ResortSt. Peter, Barbados

Set on the spectacular gold coast, this fantastic family-friendly resort offers a host of fun-packed activities.

This welcoming Caribbean hotel is perfect for families in search of sun-kissed relaxation, along with plenty of opportunities for sports, activities and local exploration. The emphasis here is all about personal choice, whether you dream of lazy days spent soaking up the sun under swaying palms, or you long to go swimming with turtles, learn to paddleboard and play tennis. The calm waters are ideal for swimming, regardless of your age or ability and the stunning half-mile blanket of golden sand is long enough to accommodate beach games and sun-loungers.

Children of all ages – from babies to teens – are extremely well catered for with a variety of activities tailored to their age group. Puppet craft, cooking classes and face-painting are just some of the fun activities that younger children can enjoy, while teens can play pool volleyball, enjoy film star makeovers or hit the mixing deck to create their own music.

The open-air Reef Restaurant and Bar offers all-day dining with Caribbean buffets in the day and à la carte dinners under the flickering light of Tiki-style torches that line the ocean-view deck. Horizon Restaurant has a variety of themed buffets for dinner, complete with a full carvery, as well as live entertainment three nights a week. Book a table at Bajan-style Enid's for dinner to feast on local delicacies such as flying fish and unwind with rum cocktails at Tommy's Bar. Regular live entertainment ranges from singers and steel bands to stilt-walkers and limbo dancers.

Rooms are set in blocks scattered around the resort with pool or sea views and some offer a sofabed which is ideal for families. Superior Ocean View Rooms and Standard Ocean View Rooms have interconnecting rooms available and the Standard Ocean View Rooms are set on higher floors with panoramic sea views.

Almond Beach Resort is located in St. Peter, Barbados. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 26/05/2014