Badminton is the gentle, social racquet sport that genuinely works for any mixed-age family group. The shuttlecock moves slowly enough that beginners can actually rally, the court is small enough to set up almost anywhere, and the rules are simple enough that no one needs a real lesson to start playing.

The hotels in this collection feature proper badminton setups, with maintained courts (or net systems on the lawn) and equipment available to guests. It's the kind of low-key, no-pressure activity that fills the hour before dinner beautifully, and turns into one of the more-photographed family moments of the trip.

Below are the top family hotels with badminton, sorted by overall score.