Channel Islands hotels with pools: romantic spa hotels and family friendly hotels

Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou and Brecqhou – the Channel Islands offer some of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Europe. Fusing natural beauty with a kind of gentle hospitality that harps back to a the golden age of travel, in this part of the world hotels offer guests a gentle pace of life and super customer service.

In an environment that begs you to play croquet, indulge in afternoon tea and sail to your heart’s content, holidaymakers will find both romance and family friendly escapes. Swim in the sea and spend summer months feeling hearty and healthy. Or visit in the winter months for bracing walks and breathtaking views.

The entire atmosphere lends itself to leisure, and the hotel experiences are brought to life by beautiful pools, especially when they’re outdoors and in the exceptional, sub tropical gardens. Particular favourites for example include The White House on Herm. The grand hotel is family friendly and offers superb views of the sea whether you’re having dinner or sipping tea by the pool while the children splash and play.

Alternatively, The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey showcases the natural beauty of the environment and is located on the edge of the golf course. However it also offers the height of modern hospitality with The Palm Club. The health club is home to a deck level indoor swimming pool, spa pool, mini gymnasium and saunas, as well as an outdoor pool in the grounds.

For Gatsby-style glamour meanwhile, visitors looking for a romantic escape can’t beat Longueville Manor. Tennis, croquet, a fitness centre, jogging trails and an elegant outdoor pool, this spa hotel is a favourite for proposals and weddings and with little surprise. You can even charter Fizz Too, the hotel’s very own 45 foot luxury motor yacht, perfect for island hopping, trips to France or simply dolphin watching.