Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Spain

The AluaSun Doblemar is an enormous hotel located on the shores of the Mar Menor and just 250 metres from the Mediterranean Sea.

Breathe in the fresh sea air from your bedroom balcony, and get a good nights sleep in the fully air-conditioned room.

Stroll conveniently right out onto the beach, or take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, just 1 minute away from the hotel reception.

Eat well and healthily with the hotels buffet restaurant, and have a laugh with the entertainment programme.

The AluaSun Doblemars proximity to the sea also offers the possibility of trying out a number of water sports.

With a stay at Melia Calviá Beach in Calvia (Magaluf), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Pirates Adventure Show and Katmandu Park. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Western Water Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Palma Nova Beach.

With a stay at H10 Urquinaona Plaza, you'll be centrally located in Barcelona, just a 4-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya and 6 minutes by foot from La Rambla. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Barcelona Cathedral and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Passeig de Gràcia.

With a stay at Hôtel Inn Design & Restaurant Rochefort in Rochefort, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Biscay and Old School of Naval Medicine. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Musée Hèbre de Saint-Clement and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Centre International de la Mer.

With a stay at Hôtel Inn Design La Rochelle in La Rochelle, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Bay of Biscay and Charruyer Park. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from La Rochelle Central Market and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Natural History Museum.

With a stay at Aparthotel BCL Levante Club in Benidorm, you'll be near the beach – a 4-minute walk from Llevant Beach and 15 minutes by foot from Benidorm Palace. This beach aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Aqualandia and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Poniente Beach.

With a stay at Ocean House Costa del Sol, Affiliated by Meliá in Torremolinos, you'll be on the beach – a 3-minute walk from Carihuela Beach and a 4-minute drive from Benalmadena Marina. This beach hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Port of Malaga and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Los Boliches Beach.

With a stay at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Costa del Sol in Mijas, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 10-minute drive of Fuengirola Beach and Centro Comercial Miramar. This family-friendly aparthotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Los Boliches Beach and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Benalmadena Marina.

With a stay at Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona in Barcelona (Sant Martí), you'll be steps from Barcelona International Convention Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Parc del Fòrum. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Barceloneta Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sagrada Familia.

Located in Limoges, greet hotel Limoges Nord is a 4-minute drive from Parc des Expositions de Limoges and 6 minutes from Zenith de Limoges. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Palais des Sports de Beaublanc and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Jardin de l'Eveche.

With a stay at Dorma Málaga Museos, you'll be centrally located in Málaga, just a 3-minute walk from Calle Larios and 10 minutes by foot from Port of Malaga. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Málaga Cathedral and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Picasso Museum Malaga.

A stay at Brit Hotel Cahors Centre - Le Valentré places you in the heart of Cahors, within a 10-minute walk of Les Docks and Pont Valentre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Henri Martin Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tour du Pape Jean XXII.

When you stay at Checkin Flamingo in Torroella de Montgrí, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Estarit Beach and Platja Griells. This family-friendly hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Pals Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Medes Islands Marine Reserve.

You'll be centrally located in Bordeaux with a stay at Mercure Bordeaux Centre Ville, within a 15-minute walk of Bordeaux Cathedral and Rue Sainte-Catherine. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Place des Quinconces and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Place de la Comédie.

Set 200 metres from Norte Beach, RH Don Carlos & Spa is located in Peñíscola, next to the city's convention centre. This hotel includes a rooftop swimming pool with views of the city and a gym and spa are available at an extra cost.

Each air-conditioned room includes a balcony, minibar, paid safe, and flat-screen TV. The bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The on-site restaurant serves buffet-style meals, where you can find Mediterranean cuisine. A terrace with views of the city is also available to all guests.

Peñiscola Castle is a 15-minute walk from RH Don Carlos & Spa.

With a stay at Brit Hotel Bordeaux Aéroport - Le Soretel in Merignac, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Bordeaux-Mérignac Sports Clinic. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Cité du Vin and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Circuit Bordeaux Merignac.

This hotel offers rooms with a balcony and views of the mountains or sea. It features tennis courts and outdoor pools.

All spacious rooms at AluaSun Costa Park come with satellite TV and air conditioning. They also include a private bathroom.

The hotel has a games room with a billiards table, as well as mini golf and a play area for children. Live shows are performed for guests and there is an entertainment team.

Other services available include a free shuttle service to Torremolinos City Centre and to the beach from April until October.

Local cuisine is served at the AluaSun Costa Park's restaurant. There are also poolside bars.

A free shuttle bus with limited spaces runs to the beach and Torremolinos centre, 2.1 km away. Malaga Airport is 6 km away.

When you stay at AluaSun Cala Antena – All Inclusive in Manacor, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Cala Antena Beach and Cala Domingo Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Cala d'Or Marina and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Cala Millor Beach.

Centrally located in Bordeaux, Novotel Bordeaux Centre-Ville is within a 15-minute walk of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Place de la Victoire. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from St. Michael Basilica and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Place des Quinconces.

When you stay at Le Domaine Du Green - Vacancéole in Rivieres, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Aigueleze Golf Club and Tarn. This golf residence is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Maison Labastide and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Gaillac Miniature Trains.