3 Guilt-Free Wellness Resorts Where Mums Can Truly Recharge (with Kids in Tow)

What if your next family holiday didn’t feel like another job to manage? What if it gave you space to move your body, breathe deeply, and be fully present, without sacrificing your kids’ joy?

If you’ve ever come back from a trip feeling like you need a holiday from your holiday, this one’s for you. Because here’s the truth: mums deserve to feel well on holiday, not just after it. You don’t have to press pause on your movement, your rest, or your identity just because you’re packing for four.

This is your gentle nudge toward a new kind of break. One where wellness, freedom, and family joy can all belong in the same suitcase. Here are three of my favourite wellness-focused, family-friendly resorts in Spain and Portugal where you can move, play, rest, and reconnect, without guilt, grind, or having to "earn it."

Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, Spain

Best for: Mums who want sunrise yoga, barefoot kids, and sushi that feels like self-care

You arrive at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay and within minutes, something shifts. The kids are off at their first beachside sushi class, your trainers are unpacked, and you’re sipping a green juice with sea breeze in your hair. It’s not just luxury: it’s liberation.

This five-star hotel is tucked along Talamanca Bay, just a short drive from Ibiza Old Town. Those of you who know me will know how deeply Ibiza has my heart, especially this side of the island which is just perfection for families. Flights from the UK take under three hours, and in August, a family of four can expect to pay around £7,500 for two interconnecting sea-view rooms with breakfast.

What’s on offer?

The wellness here isn’t performative. It’s intuitive. Daily yoga and Pilates classes are included, with rooftop flows and Reformer sessions available to book. The gym is modern and ocean-facing, and the spa offers everything from lymphatic drainage to biohacking recovery.

Meanwhile, your little ones are thriving. The kids' club (ages 4–12) runs from 10am to 6pm and includes beach games, paddleboarding, crafts, and even DJ lessons. There's also a teen lounge and babysitting options for younger ones, so you can enjoy a peaceful moment without a side of mum guilt.

Meals are fresh, beautiful, and wellness-forward. Think sushi rolls, grilled fish, smoothie bowls, and plant-forward bento boxes for the kids. Everything tastes like it belongs on a wellness retreat yet it still feels like a holiday indulgence - just the good kind.

Outside the resort, you’ll find scenic 5K runs along the marina, pine-dotted hiking trails, and plenty of family-friendly adventure. And when the sun sets? You’ll feel that rare and beautiful blend of full heart, happy kids, and a body that feels moved, not just needed.

Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal

Best for: Mums who want to move freely, rest deeply, and never hear "I'm bored"

Set on the dramatic cliffs of the Algarve, Club Med Da Balaia is the kind of resort that makes you feel both held and free. Held by the all-inclusive ease - meals made, activities sorted, childcare sorted- and free to move, breathe, and just be.

Flights from the UK to Faro take around 2.5 hours, and a week in August for a family of four starts at £7,500, with everything from meals and drinks to fitness classes and kids’ clubs included.

Here, movement feels like a gift, not a chore. From yoga by the sea to tennis, archery, golf, and even circus trapeze (yes, really), the resort invites you to try something new. Or reconnect with something you used to love.

The kids? They’re having the time of their lives. From four months to teens, there’s a place for everyone - baby care rooms, circus school, sports coaching, arts and crafts, mini-golf, and pool games. Evenings include shows and quiet chill-out areas, while parents sip wine under pink skies, knowing their kids are safe and smiling. If you know anything about Club Med, you’ll know they are the pioneers of the kids club and are the ultimate dream for your children’s needs. It’s one of their standout features, because they just get that holidays are for the whole family.

Dining is fresh, flexible, and delicious. There’s always something nourishing on offer, and the baby corner ensures even weaning-stage meals are sorted. Whether you're plant-based, gluten-free, or just craving something colourful and crisp—you’ll find it here.

Running routes wind along the coast, boat trips reveal secret coves, and family hikes through pine-scented cliffs give you that special kind of tired that feels earned.

This is the place where movement becomes natural again. Where you remember how strong you are. Where your kids see you prioritising joy and energy, and start to mirror it.

If a Club Med holiday is not on your bucket list, you need to get a bigger bucket.

Vitalclass Lanzarote, Spain

Best for: Mums who want wellness without pressure, family time with freedom, and simple joy that sticks

Sometimes, wellness doesn’t look like perfection. It looks like early laps while the kids sleep in. A sauna session after a full beach day. A slow walk back from dinner, belly full, heart full.

Vitalclass Lanzarote is that kind of place. Tucked in Costa Teguise, just 25 minutes from the airport, it’s peaceful, practical, and purposefully unpretentious. Four-hour flights from London land you in the sunshine, and August prices for a family of four hover around €4,500 to €5,500, including spacious apartments and full board.

The gym is fully equipped, and there’s a semi-olympic pool, indoor spa, and classes in yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and even triathlon prep. Some sessions are included, and others are affordably priced.

Kids aged 4–12 have their own seasonal club with crafts, discos, splash games, and playground time. There’s babysitting if you need it. Food is wholesome and family-friendly, with buffet options that cater to veggie, celiac, and active-eating preferences. It’s wellness without the green-juice snobbery.

Mornings are perfect for jogs along the seafront. Afternoons invite adventures to nearby volcano parks, beaches, or water parks. And evenings? They’re slow, sun-kissed, and soaked in gratitude.

This is where you get to stay consistent, not perfect. Where you move because you love your body, not to fix it. And where holidays start feeling like healing.

Ready to Book a Holiday That Actually Feels Like a Holiday?

These aren’t just resorts. They’re permission slips. For movement, for rest, for joy. For showing your kids what it looks like when mums choose themselves, without guilt.

I can help you book any of these escapes, hold availability, arrange the best room set-up, and even advise on wellness options and childcare.

Enquire now and let’s craft your next soul-deep, movement-filled family holiday. You’ve earned it. No guilt required.