Travelling to Asturias with children doesn’t mean you have to choose a hotel packed with activities or accommodation with a swimming pool.
In fact, the most important thing is to think about the kind of family holiday you want.
If you want to spend your days at the beach, staying near Ribadesella or Llanes could make sense. If you’d rather explore the Picos de Europa, visit Covadonga and enjoy shorter hikes, a base near Cangas de Onís might be much more convenient.
Of course, your accommodation needs to work for the whole family: enough space to relax, a convenient location and facilities suited to your children’s ages.
In this guide, we’ve selected options to suit different types of family holidays, from campsites near the coast to apartments close to the mountains and hotels by the sea.
We’re not looking for luxury.
We’re not looking for the cheapest possible accommodation, either.
We want that sweet spot that lets you enjoy Asturias as a family without spending your entire budget on the room — because the best memories will come from the outings, beaches, villages and experiences you share with your children.
1. Camping Arenal de Morís — Best for Beach Holidays & Outdoor Fun
If you picture a holiday where the children spend most of the day outdoors, Camping Arenal de Morís, in Caravia, is an option worth considering.
The campsite is close to Playa de Arenal de Morís, a long sandy beach, and is well placed for combining days by the sea with outings along the eastern Asturian coast.
One advantage is the choice of camping options. The site offers pitches as well as several types of accommodation, including wooden cabins. Capacity varies depending on the type you choose, so make sure you select an option that suits the size of your family.
The campsite also has a swimming pool, playground, café-restaurant, supermarket and laundry facilities. These amenities can make a stay of several days much more convenient, particularly when travelling with younger children.
There’s one important detail to bear in mind, though: pet policies vary depending on the type of accommodation. Published information states that pets are not allowed in the wooden cabins, canvas bungalows or rooms. If you’re travelling with a dog as well, check the conditions for pitches before booking.
Why we like it
- 🏖️ Close to Playa de Arenal de Morís
- 🏕️ Camping pitches and different accommodation options
- 🏊 Swimming pool
- 🛝 Playground
- 🛒 On-site supermarket
- 🍽️ Café-restaurant
- 🧺 Laundry facilities
- 🚗 A good base for exploring Caravia, Ribadesella and the eastern coast
At a glance
Best for: 🏖️ Beaches + 👨👩👧👦 Families + 🌿 Outdoor fun
Location: 📍 Caravia
Accommodation: 🏕️ Camping and other options, subject to availability
Family facilities: ✅ Swimming pool, playground and useful services
Beach access: 🏖️ Around 200 metres from Playa de Arenal de Morís, according to published information
Car: 🚗 Recommended for exploring the region
Budget: €–€€ — depends on the season and accommodation type
Experience: 🌞 Relaxed holidays with beaches and outdoor activities
Choose this if: you want a simple, active family holiday with the beach nearby and room for the children to play.
Visit the official Camping Arenal de Morís website to confirm accommodation types, available facilities and conditions for your dates.
2. Gran Hotel del Sella — Best for a Beachfront Stay
Perhaps you’d rather not pitch a tent or prepare every meal yourself.
Maybe you want to wake up, have breakfast and be close to the beach without having to organise a long journey first thing in the morning.
If so, Gran Hotel del Sella, in Ribadesella, could be an interesting option.
The hotel is right beside Playa de Santa Marina and occupies a historic building that was once a summer palace. Its location is one of its main advantages: the sea is practically on your doorstep, and you can explore Ribadesella without always needing the car.
Available tourism information identifies the hotel as suitable for families and lists facilities such as a restaurant, breakfast, a garden, a swimming pool and cots. Confirm directly which facilities will be available during your stay and whether there’s a room configuration suitable for your children’s ages and the number of people in your family.
Staying close to the beach can make family days much easier. If someone needs a rest or the children get tired, you can return to your accommodation without turning the journey back into a long excursion.
Why we like it
- 🌊 Right beside Playa de Santa Marina
- 👨👩👧👦 Listed as suitable for families
- 🍳 Breakfast service
- 🍽️ Restaurant
- 🌿 Garden
- 🏊 Swimming pool, according to published tourism information
- 🛏️ Cots may be available, subject to confirmation
- 🚶 A convenient base for exploring Ribadesella
At a glance
Best for: 🏖️ Beaches + 👨👩👧👦 Families + 🏘️ Coastal town
Location: 📍 Ribadesella
Accommodation: 🏨 Hotel
Family facilities: ✅ Family-friendly services and amenities are listed; confirm availability
Beach access: 🌊 Right beside Playa de Santa Marina
Car: 🚗 Useful for visiting other parts of Asturias
Budget: €€–€€€ — depends on your dates and room
Experience: 🌊 A seaside holiday with the convenience of a hotel
Choose this if: you want to prioritise the beach and the convenience of a hotel without having to organise every detail of your stay yourself.
Check the latest conditions for Gran Hotel del Sella before booking.
3. Apartamentos Rincón de San Martín — Best for Exploring the Mountains
If your holiday includes the Lakes of Covadonga, Cangas de Onís and the Picos de Europa, staying inland rather than on the coast could make more sense.
Apartamentos Rincón de San Martín is located in San Martín de Grazanes, in the Cangas de Onís area, in a small village with views of the Picos de Europa.
The property has four apartments, a garden, parking and an area with Wi-Fi access. It also provides information about routes and maps, which can be useful when planning your days out.
The location makes it possible to combine mountain visits with trips to Cangas de Onís and Covadonga. However, bear in mind that you won’t be staying in the town centre, so having a car will be very useful for exploring different attractions.
An apartment can be particularly practical when travelling with children because it gives you more independence and lets you organise meals and rest breaks at your own pace.
Why we like it
- 🏔️ Views of the Picos de Europa
- 🏡 Apartments for a more independent stay
- 🌿 A garden of approximately 1,500 m², according to published information
- 🚗 Parking
- 🗺️ Information about routes and maps
- 🍳 Breakfast and dinner available by reservation
- 📶 Wi-Fi access
- 📍 A base for exploring Cangas de Onís and Covadonga
At a glance
Best for: 🏔️ Mountains + 👨👩👧👦 Families + 🥾 Nature
Location: 📍 San Martín de Grazanes, Cangas de Onís
Accommodation: 🏡 Apartments
Family facilities: ✅ Apartments and a garden; confirm which layout suits your family
Outdoor space: 🌿 Shared garden
Car: 🚗 Recommended
Budget: €€ — check prices and minimum-stay requirements for your dates
Experience: 🏔️ A peaceful base for exploring inland Asturias
Choose this if: you want to explore the mountains, prefer the flexibility of arranging your own meals and need a peaceful place to return to after a day out.
Visit Apartamentos Rincón de San Martín to confirm availability, apartment capacity and booking conditions.
4. Camping Covadonga — Best for Family Adventures in Nature
If you prefer staying close to nature and want to spend several days exploring inland Asturias, Camping Covadonga, in Soto de Cangas, is another possibility worth considering.
Its location is particularly appealing if you want to visit Covadonga and explore the Picos de Europa area. According to published tourism information, the campsite is around 5 km from Covadonga and approximately 12 km from the Picos de Europa.
This type of accommodation can work well for families who spend most of the day out exploring viewpoints, villages, easy walking routes and natural attractions. Instead of paying for a hotel with facilities you might not use, you can choose a simpler stay and put more of your budget towards experiences.
Before booking, check which options are available for your family. Don’t assume that all pitches, cabins or other accommodation types have the same capacity or facilities.
Why we like it
- 🌲 Location in Soto de Cangas
- 🏞️ A base for visiting Covadonga and exploring the Picos de Europa area
- 🏕️ An alternative to a traditional hotel
- 🚗 A convenient location for organising inland excursions
- 👨👩👧👦 An option worth considering for families who spend lots of time outdoors
At a glance
Best for: 🌲 Nature + 👨👩👧👦 Families + 🏞️ Exploring
Location: 📍 Soto de Cangas
Accommodation: 🏕️ Camping and other options available at the site
Family facilities: ⚠️ Confirm current facilities and the capacity of your chosen accommodation
Nearby activities: 🏞️ Covadonga and the Picos de Europa area
Car: 🚗 Recommended
Budget: €–€€ — depends on the type of stay and season
Experience: 🌲 A holiday centred on nature and exploring the region
Choose this if: you want to explore Covadonga and the Picos de Europa and prefer a simple stay where nature is the main attraction.
Check the latest information for Camping Covadonga before booking.
Which One Fits Your Family Trip?
🏖️ “We want to spend most of our time at the beach.”
Camping Arenal de Morís
An option for families who enjoy spending their days outdoors, with the beach nearby and facilities such as a swimming pool and playground.
🌊 “We want a hotel right by the sea.”
Gran Hotel del Sella
A seaside base in Ribadesella, with hotel services and the convenience of having Playa de Santa Marina right next door.
🏔️ “We want to explore the Picos de Europa and Covadonga.”
Apartamentos Rincón de San Martín
Apartments in a rural setting, with a garden and greater flexibility for organising meals and rest breaks.
🌲 “We want a simple stay focused on nature.”
Camping Covadonga
An option for families who prefer to spend their days exploring the region and don’t need a hotel with extensive facilities.
One thing is worth remembering: don’t choose accommodation solely because of a swimming pool in the photographs, its proximity to one attraction or the price per night.
Think about the journeys you’ll need to make, your children’s ages and how your family enjoys travelling.
Cheaper accommodation may no longer be good value if you have to spend hours in the car. On the other hand, paying more for a hotel with lots of facilities may not make sense if you’re going to be out exploring almost all day.
What Kind of Family Trip Are You Planning?
Before booking, think about your children’s ages and the pace of your holiday, too.
👶 Travelling with Babies and Toddlers
When travelling with babies or very young children, practicalities can matter more than the number of nearby attractions.
Look for accommodation where everyone can rest comfortably, where you can prepare or organise meals when needed and where it’s easy to return during the day.
Check whether a cot is available, how the room is laid out and whether stairs or other features could make your stay more difficult with a pushchair.
Staying near a beach or close to a village can also make shorter outings much easier.
🧒 Travelling with Young Children
If your children enjoy playing in the sand, watching animals and exploring nature, a coastal or rural base could work very well.
You don’t need to plan a different activity for every hour. A morning at the beach, a short walk and a visit to a nearby village may be more than enough for one day.
Choose accommodation that allows you to take breaks without lengthy journeys.
🧑 Travelling with Older Kids and Teenagers
With older children, you might want to combine beaches, hikes, museums and outdoor activities.
A location that works well for your overall itinerary may be more useful than staying close to a single attraction. If you want to explore both the coast and the mountains, consider the actual distances between places before choosing your base.
And don’t forget: Asturias is a large region. Trying to visit every point of interest from a single base can turn a relaxing holiday into a succession of car journeys.
Planning Your Days in Asturias
One advantage of choosing a good base is being able to organise your days without unnecessary complications.
Morning
- 🥣 Have breakfast
- 🎒 Pack your day bag with water, food and everything the children need
- 🧥 Bring clothing suited to the weather forecast
- 🗺️ Check your route and access conditions
- 🚗 Set off with enough time to reach your first destination
During the Day
- 🏖️ Alternate activities with opportunities to rest
- 🥾 Choose routes suited to your children’s ages and experience
- 💧 Bring water and take regular breaks
- 🌦️ Have a backup plan for rainy days
- 🍎 Pack snacks so you don’t always have to rely on cafés or restaurants
- 📱 Check opening times and access rules for the attractions you want to visit
Back at the Accommodation
- 🚿 Freshen up and rest after your outing
- 🍽️ Prepare dinner or find a nearby restaurant
- 🎒 Organise what you’ll need the following day
- 🌙 Don’t be afraid to call it an early night
You don’t need to visit five attractions a day to have a memorable holiday.
A morning at the beach, a relaxed walk and dinner together can be far more enjoyable than trying to stick to an overly ambitious itinerary.
Before You Book Family Accommodation
Always confirm the following directly with the accommodation:
- 👨👩👧👦 Whether there is a room or apartment suitable for the number of people in your family
- 🛏️ Whether you can add a cot or extra bed
- 🧒 Whether there are specific facilities or conditions for babies and young children
- 🍳 Whether there is a kitchen or another way to organise meals
- 🚗 Whether parking is available and needs to be reserved
- 🏊 Whether the swimming pool and other facilities will be open during your stay
- 🧺 Whether laundry facilities are available, which can be useful when travelling with young children
- 📍 The actual distance to the beaches, trails and attractions you want to visit
- 🌧️ What alternatives are available nearby for rainy days
- 💰 Whether there are additional charges or specific conditions for children
If you’re comparing several options, the official Asturias tourism website allows you to search for accommodation and check information about facilities and features.
You can also explore the official guide to family activities in Asturias, which brings together ideas for activities, beaches, easy routes and visits suited to different ages.
A Final Note for Family Travel
The goal isn’t to find the hotel with the most facilities or the accommodation closest to every attraction.
It’s to find a base that makes the holiday easier for the whole family.
For some families, that might be a campsite near the beach. For others, it could be a hotel they can return to after a day of exploring. And for others, it might be a rural apartment where they can organise meals and rest at their own pace.
The best option is the one that suits your children’s ages, your budget and the experiences you want to share.
You don’t need to plan every minute. Leave room for unexpected discoveries, stops along the way and days when all you want to do is stay a little longer at the beach.
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