2026
kinderhotel.info: No. 1 in Germany · 8th consecutive year
HolidayCheck Gold: No. 1 in Hesse · 3 categories
Sonnenpark family hotel Awards
Best hotel for families in Germany
Since 2013, Familotel Sonnenpark has been one of Germany’s most highly awarded family hotels—recognized by independent platforms, real guests, and a renowned panel of experts.
AWARD-WINNING QUALITY FOR FAMILY HOLIDAYs
For years, Familotel Sonnenpark in the Hochsauerland region has been one of Germany’s most highly awarded family hotels. Every award reflects an independent assessment by real guests or an expert jury—not simply a marketing claim.
Whether from kinderhotel.info, HolidayCheck or the Family Cup, every award is based on detailed criteria—from the quality of childcare and the range of leisure activities to overall guest satisfaction. This page brings together all the relevant awards in one place and shows why Sonnenpark continues to receive recognition year after year.
THE MOST IMPORTANT AWARDS AT A GLANCE
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kinderhotel.info Award
The kinderhotel.info Award is regarded as the most prestigious award for family hotels in German-speaking countries. Each year, more than 700 hotels across over 14 countries are analysed.
The editorial team evaluates family-focused services and facilities, supplementing its assessment with guest reviews from Google, Tripadvisor, HolidayCheck and kinderhotel.info itself.
Since the award was first presented in 2019, Familotel Sonnenpark has been named Germany’s number one family hotel eight years in a row.
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HolidayCheck Award & Gold Award
The HolidayCheck Award is based on genuine, verified guest reviews. Hotels with particularly high recommendation rates and consistently outstanding ratings over several years receive the Gold Award.
For the 2026 awards, more than 892,000 reviews of 717 hotels across 120 holiday regions were evaluated. Only 173 hotels worldwide received the Gold Award.
Sonnenpark has been a winner of the HolidayCheck Award every year since 2013 and the HolidayCheck Gold Award since 2018.
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Family Cup
Each year, the Family Cup recognises the best family hotels in German-speaking countries.
An independent expert jury comprising travel journalists and industry representatives evaluates the nominated hotels according to strict criteria.
In 2022, Sonnenpark took first place in the “Childcare” category in recognition of its Baby Lounge, Snoezelen room and professionally trained childcare team.
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Trivago Award
The Trivago Award assesses guest satisfaction based on aggregated hotel reviews from numerous booking platforms.
In 2018, Sonnenpark was named “Best 4-Star Hotel in Germany” and consistently ranked among the country’s leading hotels.
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TÜV NORD – OK for Kids
The TÜV NORD “OK for Kids” quality seal confirms that the entire Sonnenpark resort is car-free and designed with children’s safety in mind. Compliance with all safety standards established by the German Child Protection Association is regularly inspected.
At least 20 members of staff are trained in first aid at all times—ten of whom have specialised training in first aid for children.
OUR AWARDS OVER THE YEARS
WHY FAMILOTEL SONNENPARK CONSISTENTLY WINS AWARDS
These awards are no coincidence. Over the years, certain strengths have consistently emerged as key reasons for Sonnenpark’s outstanding ratings—both in guest reviews and in the assessments of expert juries:
Baby & Childcare:
Baby Lounge, indoor baby pool, Snoezelen room and professionally trained childcare staff. The heart of Sonnenpark and the main reason it received the 2022 Family Cup.
All-Inclusive:
The extensive all-inclusive offering is consistently praised in guest reviews—from meals to leisure activities.
Pool & Wellness Facilities:
A spacious aquatic area for families, along with a dedicated wellness area for parents.
Adventure Land:
A spacious indoor play area offering a wide range of activities for all age groups—and continuously expanded with new attractions.
Family-Friendliness & Safety:
Car-free grounds, TÜV-certified child safety and a family-focused concept throughout the entire resort.
Guest Satisfaction:
Consistently high ratings on Google, Tripadvisor, HolidayCheck and kinderhotel.info for more than ten years.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR AWARDS
Ranked No. 1 in Germany eight years in a row – no coincidence, but the result of genuine dedication to families.
How often has Sonnenpark received an award?
Since 2013, Familotel Sonnenpark has received at least one major award every year.
Sonnenpark has won the kinderhotel.info Award—presented since 2019—eight years in a row, ranking No. 1 in Germany each time.
Which awards are based on guest reviews?
The HolidayCheck Award and HolidayCheck Gold Award are based exclusively on genuine, verified guest reviews, without any editorial influence.
Guest reviews from several platforms are also taken into account for the kinderhotel.info Award and the Trivago Award.
What does the kinderhotel.info Award represent?
The kinderhotel.info Award is regarded as a seal of quality for the best family hotels in German-speaking countries. Each year, more than 700 hotels across 14 countries are assessed based on their facilities, services and guest reviews.
Sonnenpark has ranked No. 1 in Germany every year since 2019.
When did Sonnenpark win the Family Cup?
In 2022, Familotel Sonnenpark won the Family Cup in the “Childcare” category.
An independent expert jury recognised the hotel for its outstanding childcare concept for children of all ages—from babies to teenagers.
What is the TÜV NORD “OK for Kids” quality seal?
The quality seal confirms that Sonnenpark meets all safety standards established by the German Child Protection Association. The grounds are car-free and designed with children’s safety in mind.
The certification is regularly renewed by TÜV NORD.
