Top Kid friendly restaurants in Marbella
Updated: Nov 27, 2021
After becoming a parent, we have changed which restaurants/cafes we go to, which is normal. But to be honest I’m so surprised that there isn’t that many family/kid friendly places in Marbella. Just even a small corner for the kids would make a difference to so many parents. There is of course Mundo Mania, which is a big indoor/outdoor playground for kids and you can enjoy some food there as well, and there is also Kidz Kingdom (where I haven’t been yet, but it exists). But this post is more about places to eat with your children, that is not only a playground for children, but actually also a lovely place to dine out. Feel free to comment below your favorite places to go out with your family!
1. Rock and Kids
2. Owl
3. Funky Forest
4. Ammo beach club (closed for the winter)
5. Bocana Beach
6. Paradise Beach in Puerto Banus
7. Manuka (in Marbella centre and in Hotel Alanda)
8. Amara Cafe in Atalaya
9. Chiringuito in Puente Romano
10. Trocadero playa
11. Centro Hipico El Repique - Horse Riding Centre
1. Rock & Kids in Nueva Andalucia
Located near the Aloha College on the roundabout, Rock & Kids Cafe is definitely my number one family friendly restaurant in Marbella (or more like a cafe as they don’t open for dinner). Not only do they have an inside and outside play area, the whole cafe is gates and the food is so good. My favorite food to enjoy there are the Vietnamese rolls - a must-have when you’re there! Of course there are food options for the little ones and the prices are reasonable. Great place to also host your little ones birthday party.
More info: +34 690 05 79 77
Open 10-4pm
Urb. los Olivos I, 29660 Marbella, Málaga www.rockandkidscafe.com
2. OWL Cafe in Benamara
OWL Organic With Love has two cafes - one in San Pedro and one in Cancelada. The new big OWL in Benamara is a place to Eat, Learn, Play and have fun every day and in any weather forecast. They have a spacious indoors play area and they also have a garden area. But I always prefer to enjoy some lunch in the gated indoor area where there are lots of toys and fun things to play with. The food is a bit pricy, but it’s delicious and all organic.
More info: +34 673 17 50 42
Av. Benamara, Urb. Paraiso Barronal, 29688, Marbella
3. Funky Forest Marbella in Cancelada
Right next to OWL you’ll find Funky Forest, an ideal place for kids and adults. A place to eat, play, create, stimulate, share and enjoy. Situated in a natural environment, with wifi connection and indoor and outdoor play spaces. UPDATE: It's only open for private events!
More info: +34 673 844 832
Urb Benamara Pueblo,
s/n 29688 Estepona, Spain
http://elcampanariokidsclub.com/funky-forest/
4. Ammo Beach club in San Pedro
Ammo is not actually a kid restaurant/cafe but it’s a lovely family friendly beachclub in San Pedro de Alcantara, right next to Alabardero. I love going there with my babygirl as they have the best white sand from Cadiz, and a stunning swimming pool with easy access to kids. And of course you have the stunning boho style sunbeds and the whole place looks and feels very zen. It almost feels like you’re on the beach, but you’re not. It’s not cheap though, as the beds are around €20 (€30 high season), but it’s a great treat for you and for the little one as a special day out! UPDATE: The beach club closes for the winter months.
More info: +34 951 900 661
Urb. Castiglione, s/n Marbella, Spain
5.Bocana Beach in Marbella
Bocana is also not an actualy children’s cafe or playground, but it’s right on the beach, so you can sit in the restaurant and your little one can play on the sand right next to you. Also the prices are very reasonable and overall I love to dining there.
More info: +34 602 29 92 02
Open 12-10pm
Next to the tourism office
Paseo Marítimo 29602 Marbella, Spain
6.Paradise Beach
Our all time favorite beach place, not only because it’s conviently situated on the beach opposite a kids park, but also the food is great and it’s right next to Puerto Banus after La Pesquera. Make sure to always book in the weekends as the place gets packed!
Avenida Paseo Alberto Vidiella Tudores, s/n, 29660 Marbella, Málaga
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00- 23:00
Phone: 722 83 96 92
7. Manuka
Manuka is one of our favorite places to eat with our daughter, whether in the one in Hotel Alanda or the one in the Paseo Maritimo. The latter one also has a tiny kids area inside and some rides for them to enjoy.
Paseo Maritimo:
Centro Comercial Plaza del Mar, Calle Camilo José Cela SN, 29602, Marbella
Telephone: +34 952 772 686
Email: playa@manukamarbella.com
Monday - Sunday 9:30 am - 7 pm Breakfast served all day!
1-hour Free parking in Parking Plaza del Mar with your consumption
Hotel Alanda (opposite Puente Romano)
Boulevard Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602, Marbella
Telephone: +34 952 899 603
Email: contact@manukamarbella.com
Monday - Sunday 9 am - 11 pm Breakfast served until 12:30 pm
1.5 hours Free private parking with your consumption
8. Amara Cafe
A healthy food cafe in Atalaya that has a nice open space next to the cafe so your kids can run around freely. They used to have a kid park as well, but the town hall has taken it down and hopefully they will substitute it with a brand new one. During the weekends Amara also treats the little ones by putting up a bouncy castle!
Urbanizacion El Marques, Calle pico de Alcazaba, sup 6, 29688
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00
Phone: 722 30 18 04
9. Chiringuito in Puente Romano
Boasting a winning combination of on-trend, healthy food and positive vibes, Chiringuito Puente Romano is the place to be. Besides the food, the place is stunning, has a lovely ibiza vibe and for the little ones you have the sand next to the tables and also there are some rabbits living next to the restaurants, so your little ones will be more than entertained!
Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n,, 29602 Marbella, Málaga
Monday - Sunday 9:00-20:00
Phone: +34 682 11 22 33
10. Trocadero Playa
Situated on Santa Petronila beach, in the heart of Marbella’s Golden Mile, it doesn’t rest any day of the year opening only during lunch on the cold months. It’s perfect with kids as you can have them play on the sand or in the little kid park that’s also very closeby.
Playa de Santa Petronila, 29610 Marbella, Málaga
Monday - Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: 610 704 144
11. Centro Hipico El Repique - Horse Riding Centre
During the weekends you can enjoy Argentinean barbeque and on Sundays they offer Pony rides for the little ones, but do call first to make sure what time. Of course you can see the horses in the stables and there is a little kid park as well with swings etc, so it’s a great place to spend your Sunday lunch with the whole family.
Camino de los Altos, s/n, 29603 Marbella, Málaga
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00-19:30
Phone: 637 00 45 47
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