Playground Equipment for Hotels and Campsites
In a market where guest experience makes the difference, hotels and campsites increasingly rely on leisure facilities to attract families. Few investments do that as directly as a safe, durable and well-designed playground: it reassures parents and it is what children remember.
That is exactly what Light In Fitness supplies. We design and build play equipment for professional and public-sector clients, using galvanised steel structures that comply with the European standards, for hotels and campsites that want to combine enjoyment, safety and return on investment.
Why a playground matters in a hotel or campsite
A decisive criterion for families
Families with children choose their holiday accommodation very largely on what is available for the children once they arrive. A pool and a restaurant are expected; a genuine play area is what separates two otherwise comparable properties on a booking page.
- In a hotel, a playground raises perceived value and improves family comfort.
- In a campsite, it becomes a genuine social hub, encouraging guests to meet and to come back the following season.
Direct benefits for the property
- More bookings. A play area draws more families.
- Better ratings and reviews. Guests explicitly value facilities for children.
- Longer stays. Parents get more out of their own free time.
- Return on investment. A capital item that pays for itself over a few seasons.
Why galvanised steel
- Strength. Resists weather, salt air on coastal sites, and UV.
- Service life. More than 20 years with minimal maintenance.
- Safety. Built to comply with EN 1176-1 for the equipment and EN 1177 for the impact-attenuating surfacing.
- Appearance. Colours and design can be customised to match the identity of the property.
Light In Fitness as a manufacturer
What we do
We are not simply resellers. We design and manufacture professional play areas.
- Bespoke design so the structure fits its setting, whether that is a hotel garden, a pitch area or a poolside zone.
- Premium materials. Galvanised steel, treated timber, and UV-resistant recycled plastics.
- European conformity. Equipment built and assessed against EN 1176-1, with surfacing assessed against EN 1177.
- Turnkey support. Site survey, manufacture, delivery, installation and maintenance.
Our commitments
- Safety first. Rigorous testing, impact-attenuating surfacing and compliant free space and falling space around every item.
- Environmental responsibility. Recyclable and durable materials.
- Competitive pricing, because we control the production chain.
- A proven record. More than 200 hotels and campsites equipped in France and Belgium.
How to choose a playground for a hotel or campsite
Selection criteria
- Age of the children you are equipping for.
- 2 to 6 years: low slides, secure swings, gentle motor-skill play.
- 6 to 12 years: climbing walls, walkways, multi-activity structures.
- Available area.
- Small area of 15 to 20 m2: well suited to a hotel.
- Large area of 50 to 100 m2: the right scale for a campsite.
- Surfacing.
- Rubber impact-attenuating tiles, assessed to EN 1177.
- Sand or impact-attenuating wood chips.
- Budget.
- Compact area from 3,000 EUR excluding VAT.
- Complete multi-module areas between 15,000 and 50,000 EUR excluding VAT.
Sizing at a glance
| Configuration | Best suited to | Typical area | What it delivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact play area | Urban hotels, or hotels with a garden | 15 to 20 m2 | Small footprint, attractive, secure |
| Family multi-activity area | Family campsites | Around 50 m2 | Slide, climbing, walkways |
| Large multi-module park | Large campsites and resorts | Around 100 m2 | Several modules, high simultaneous capacity |
| Inclusive play area | Upmarket hotels and campsites | Sized to the site | Access for children of all abilities |
Configurations are quoted per project rather than sold from a fixed model list, because free space, falling space and surfacing depth all depend on the equipment finally selected. The full catalogue is set out in the playground equipment section, the ground solutions in playground surfacing, and a representative multi-activity structure is the Cube Maxi timber play structure.
Standards: what applies to what
Two separate standards govern a play area and they are routinely confused.
EN 1176-1 covers the play equipment itself: construction, entrapment, free space and falling space, and it is what determines whether impact-attenuating surfacing is required, on the basis of the free height of fall of each item.
EN 1177 covers the surfacing: it sets out how the critical fall height of an impact-attenuating surface is determined, so that the surface can be matched to the equipment above it.
In practice: the equipment tells you what protection you need, the surfacing standard tells you whether a given material and depth provides it. Never treat one as a substitute for the other, and always confirm the free height of fall before ordering surfacing.
Frequently asked questions
What does a playground for a hotel cost?
A compact area starts from around 3,000 EUR excluding VAT, and complete multi-module areas run between 15,000 and 50,000 EUR excluding VAT depending on size and on the modules selected. Surfacing and installation are quoted alongside the structure.
How much area should a campsite allow?
Between 50 and 100 m2 gives a good capacity, and that figure has to include the free space and falling space around each item, not only the footprint of the equipment.
Is impact-attenuating surfacing compulsory?
Where the free height of fall requires it, yes. EN 1176-1 sets the requirement from the free height of fall of the equipment, and EN 1177 is the standard used to establish the critical fall height of the surface you install under it. We specify both together.
How long does galvanised steel play equipment last?
More than 20 years, with limited maintenance.
Do you handle installation?
Yes. We offer a turnkey service: design, delivery, installation and maintenance.
Can a playground be customised for an upmarket hotel?
Absolutely, with specific colours, bespoke modules and inclusive access built in from the design stage.
What are the lead times?
Lead times depend on the size of the project and on the modules chosen, and are confirmed with your quotation.
Conclusion
A playground in a hotel or a campsite is not an expense, it is a strategic investment. It attracts families, improves guest satisfaction and increases bookings. With Light In Fitness you get the quality of a specialist manufacturer, equipment built and assessed against the applicable standards, a turnkey installation, and pricing that protects your return on investment.
Tell us the available area, the age range you want to serve and the character of the site, and we will come back with a costed play area. Request a quote and an adviser will work through it with you.
Réalisations documentées
- Dalles et sols sportifs : livraisons documentées – plusieurs chantiers
- Sol sportif extérieur, square Georges-Vallerey – Taverny (95)
Sources et références
- Décret n° 96-1136 du 18 décembre 1996 – prescriptions de sécurité relatives aux aires collectives de jeux (Légifrance)
- NF EN 1176-1 – Équipements et sols d’aires de jeux, partie 1 : exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai générales (AFNOR)
- NF EN 1177 – revêtements de surface amortissants : détermination de la hauteur de chute critique (AFNOR)
