Discover the Best Budget-Friendly Hotels for Single-Parent Getaways – Save Up to 57%!

BOOKING a holiday can feel overwhelming at the best of times, but when you’re travelling alone with children, it becomes something else entirely.

You are the organiser, the navigator, the holder and the snack distributor. And if anything goes wrong, there is no one else to tag in. I work in and look at holiday pricing data every day. One trend that stands out consistently is that single-parent bookings often cost more than people expect.

Holiday expert Rob Brooks has scoured the internet for single-parent-friendly bargain hotelsCredit: Rob Brooks

With only one adult in the room and fewer family-room configurations available, the price per person can climb quickly.

So I wanted to approach this properly. I analysed booking data to identify the that come out cheapest for single parents, ranking them by how far below the average single-parent booking they sit.

Then I sense-checked them: reading , looking at layouts, and
considering whether they genuinely work when you are the only adult in charge.

So here are the ten hotels for single-parent family holidays, and why they’re actually smart choices for a trip with the kids.

BLUESEA Montevista Hawai, Costa Brava

remains one of the most reliable regions for affordable family breaks, and BLUESEA Montevista Hawai delivers on practicality.

It is an property with two pools and regular kids’ entertainment, which immediately removes the daily stress of budgeting for meals.

Buffet dining means flexibility, and the sits within easy walking distance of both the beach and the town.

When I compared it to the average booking, it came out around 52 per cent cheaper, which is a big gap.

Reviews describe it as lively and full of , which helps if you’re worried about your kids being the only ones making noise.

I found a deal for 7 nights in June 2026, direct from Bournemouth, bed & breakfast from £250pp for one adult and one child.

For in June, that’s really good value, and upgrading to all-inclusive doesn’t send the price sky high.

BLUESEA Montevista Hawai has a lively, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for kidsCredit: On The Beach Rooms at the Pierre & Vacances Benidorm Horizon are simple and spaciousCredit: On The Beach

Pierre & Vacances Benidorm Horizon

If space is high on your list, this apartment complex makes sense.

You get a separate , living area and kitchen, which means once the kids are asleep, you’re not stuck sitting in the dark.

Benidorm itself is flat and easy to walk around, with supermarkets and close by.

In the data, it worked out just over 53 per cent cheaper than the average single-parent .

That level of , combined with proper apartment space, makes it a very strong option.

I found a deal for 7 nights in June 2026 from Leeds Bradford, self-catering, from £400pp for one adult and two children.

For early , that’s competitive.

Sol Puerto Marina, Costa del Sol

Location is doing most of the work here. Sol Puerto Marina sits right on Marina, with the beach, promenade and restaurants just minutes away.

When you’re managing alone, being able to walk everywhere makes a real difference.

include kitchenettes for flexibility, and compared to the wider single-parent market, it is priced at roughly 55% below average.

I found a deal for 8 nights in early June 2026 from London , room only, from £620pp.

Beachfront in June at that price is impressive.

You’re just a short walk away from the bustling promenade and beaches at Sol Puerto MarinaCredit: on the beach The Dalaman region of Turkey is often described as the Turquoise CoastCredit: Getty

London Blue Hotel, Dalaman

Not every family wants a huge resort in . London Blue Hotel in Dalaman is smaller and calmer, with reviews praising friendly staff and a relaxed pool area.

When you’re the only supervising, that quieter feel can make things much easier.

It also came in at around 55 per cent than the average single-parent booking, according to the data.

I found a deal for 8 nights in June 2026 from London Gatwick, bed & breakfast, from £240pp.

in June at that level feels almost too good to be true.

Campanile Val de France, Disneyland Paris

Theme park can get expensive quickly, which is why this hotel stands out.

Campanile Val de France offers family rooms, breakfast included and a free shuttle to Disneyland .

You get the location and convenience without paying hotel prices.

Compared to the average booking, it came out around 56 per cent cheaper.

I found a deal for 7 nights in late June 2026 from Birmingham, bed & breakfast, from £357pp – around £1,070 total for one adult and two children.

FuerteSol, Fuerteventura

The are a safe bet for sunshine, and FuerteSol gives you flexibility.

It’s made up of bungalow-style with terraces and kitchenettes.

The is five minutes away, there’s a supermarket nearby and the promenade is flat and easy for evening walks.

In the data, it worked out just over 56 per cent cheaper than the average single-parent , which is a big saving for June.

I found a deal for 7 nights in June 2026 from Bournemouth, self-catering, from £210pp.

The Canaries in early summer for that kind of is excellent value.

FuerteSol in Fuerteventura worked out at 56% cheaper than the average single-parent holidayCredit: On The Beach The Els Llorers Apartments have an on-site shuttle bus to transport you into townCredit: On The Beach

Els Llorers Apartments, Costa Brava

Els Llorers is another apartment-style option that focuses on practicality.

Full kitchens, separate bedrooms and a kids’ pool with slides make it very .

There’s even a shuttle into , so you’re not dragging tired children up hills.

Price-wise, it came in around 57 per cent below the average single-parent booking, which explains why it performs so well.

I found a deal for 7 nights in June 2026 from Birmingham, self-catering, from £187pp – roughly £560 total for one adult and two children.

, early peak season, under £600 is hard to beat.

Staycity Aparthotels, Disneyland Paris

This is another smart option for .

Modern apartments, a heated pool and a free shuttle mean you can prepare , head to the parks and come back to your own living space rather than squeezing into one hotel room.

It is also priced around 58 per cent cheaper than the average single-parent .

I found a deal for 7 nights mid-June 2026 from Belfast, room only, from £364pp.

For a well-rated aparthotel near in summer, that’s solid value.

Pebbles Resort, Malta

is straightforward, and that counts for a lot. English is widely spoken, it’s easy to get around, and even the plugs are the same as the UK, which saves hunting for adaptors.

Pebbles Resort gets strong reviews for friendly staff and spacious rooms, and there are several on site.

In cost terms, it came in nearly 60 per cent cheaper than the average single-booking.

I found a deal for 7 nights in late June 2026 from Norwich, room only, from £460pp.

in June for under a grand is very good value.

You could stay at Pebbles Resort in Malta from just £460pp in JuneCredit: On The Beach There’s thousands of hotels out there – but which ones are actually single-parent-friendly?Credit: Getty

BLUESEA Puerto Caleta, Fuerteventura

At the top of the list is BLUESEA Puerto Caleta in .

It’s simple and self-catering, but brilliantly located. The is two minutes away, and the supermarket is even closer.

When you can everywhere, you remove half the hassle.

It is priced around 67 per cent below the average single-parent booking, making it the biggest in the data.

is already sold out, which says a lot.

The deal I found was for January 2027: 7 nights from London Luton, self-catering, from £310pp.

How to pick a hotel for a single-parent holiday:

When you step back and look at the data – pricing, bookings, – the pattern is clear.

• Apartments tend to be cheaper than big-name .
• Central, walkable locations make life easier than remote .
• Flexibility usually matters more than flashy extras.

Single-parent holidays might feel stressful, but with the right choice, the price doesn’t have to add to it.