in Costa de la Luz, Spain
Melia Sancti Petri
Updated 1 July 2026
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The grand dame of Novo Sancti Petri, a colonnaded five-star palace with marble courtyards, big palm gardens and direct access to La Barrosa. It has a genuine family side with a kids club and children's pool area, and there is a separate calmer adult zone for grown-up dinners, so parents get a touch of glamour without losing the family facilities.
Our verdict
If your budget stretches to a treat, this is the address on La Barrosa, glamorous yet still set up for families. Book a family room and use the gardens and beach.
The rooms
Large, elegant rooms and suites in a grand Andalusian palace, many looking over the palm gardens or towards the Sancti Petri castle. Family rooms are generous and cots are provided for babies.
At a glance
- Style
- Five-star Andalusian palace
- Kids club
- Included, plus children's pool
- Beach
- Direct La Barrosa access
- Dining
- Several restaurants, one fine-dining
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Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Grand five-star palace with palm gardens
- Direct access to the long La Barrosa beach
- Kids club and children's pool area included
- Standout dining, including a fine-dining option
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast in the courtyard
Grand buffet under the colonnades, worth a slow start.
- 10:00
Beach on the calm morning
Head out before the afternoon wind builds.
- 13:00
Kids club and pool
Children's pool and club while parents relax.
- 18:00
Golden hour garden walk
Palm gardens and the castle view before dinner.
Family things to do nearby
Sancti Petri castle view walk
Stroll the palm gardens and dune path towards the old island castle for a lovely golden-hour view.
Garden pool afternoon
The sheltered pools among the palms are calmer than the beach when the breeze is up.
Tuna and seafood dinner
Try the local almadraba tuna, a Costa de la Luz speciality, at one of the resort restaurants.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots provided and calm garden shade, though the scale of the palace means walking with the pram.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The children's pool area is gentle and shaded, ideal for toddlers away from the open beach.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Kids club, pools and the dune walk to the beach keep this age happily busy.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Watersports on the beach, golf and the polished setting suit teens who like a bit of style.
Plan your stay
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Stays near Urbanizacion Novo Sancti Petri, 11139 Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain
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Parents also ask
Is this the same as the Gran Melia palace?
No. Melia Sancti Petri is the family-friendly five-star with a kids club. The neighbouring Palacio de Sancti Petri Gran Melia is a separate, more formal luxury property.
Can families use the whole resort?
Yes. There is a calmer adults zone for grown-up dining, but the pools, gardens, kids club and beach are all open to families.
Is it right on the beach?
Yes, there is direct access across the dunes to La Barrosa, one of the longest beaches on the Costa de la Luz.
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