Curated family friendly hotels in Croatia

With a stay at Nautilus Family Hotel in Pesaro, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 5-minute walk from Spiaggia di Levante and 13 minutes by foot from Big Sphere. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rocca Costanza Pesaro and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Spiaggia di Ponente.

When you stay at Amadria Park Family Hotel Jakov in Sibenik, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Aquapark Dalmatia and Dalmatian Ethno Village. This family-friendly hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from Krka National Park and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Primosten Beach.

Set in Bol, 800 metres from Kitesurfing School Bol, BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, free bikes and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi is available in some units and public area, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Guests at Bretanide Sport & Wellness can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Bol Bus Station is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Stina Winery is 1.3 km from the property.

A stay at Grand Hotel Portorož – Lifeclass Hotels & Spa, Portorož places you in the heart of Piran, steps from Casino Riviera and 5 minutes by foot from Portoroz Beach. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Termaris Water Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Obzidna Ulica.

Offering panoramic views of the Lienz Dolomites, Familienhotel Moos-Alm is located at 1,000 metres above sea level at the Hochstein.

Featuring bright wooden furniture and floors, each room and apartment includes a flat-screen satellite TV, CD and DVD players, an iPod docking station, and a bathroom. Apartments also feature a kitchen.

The Moos-Alm’s restaurant serves Tyrolean and international dishes made from regional products, as well as fine wines. Half-board includes a varied breakfast buffet and a 5-course dinner.

Guests can relax in a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and sun bed. A ski storage room and free private parking are available on site. In winter, ski passes can be bought at the hotel.

The garden includes a forest playground and a petting zoo. Hiking and mountain bike trails start right outside, and the centre of Lienz is 4 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Vina del Mar Pineta in Jesolo, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Piazza Milano and 7 minutes from Piazza Brescia. This beach hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Piazza Mazzini and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Caribe Bay Jesolo.

A stay at Hotel Riviera - LifeClass Hotels & Spa places you in the heart of Piran, steps from Casino Riviera and 4 minutes by foot from Portoroz Beach. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Termaris Water Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Obzidna Ulica.

Situated in Feld am See, 24 km from Fortress Landskron, Familien- Sportresort BRENNSEEHOF features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and a kids' club.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Familien- Sportresort BRENNSEEHOF also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a mountain view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Familien- Sportresort BRENNSEEHOF provides a range of facilities such as a spa and wellness centre including a hot tub. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Roman Museum Teurnia is 30 km from the hotel, while Waldseilpark - Taborhöhe is 33 km away. Klagenfurt Airport is 62 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Originally a historic castle from the 15th century situated on the shores of Lake Wörth, the romantic Hotel Schloss Leonstain offers an award-winning restaurant and a spa area with pampering massage treatments and free sauna.

Guests can also relax on the private LEON Beach, lying on the sun loungers or sampling culinary treats of the beach club restaurant. The elegant Schlossbar serves an exquisite selection of drinks.

Stylishly decorated, all rooms feature a flat-screen TV. Each en-suite bathroom is provided with bathrobes and beach towels. Some units also contain a balcony or a garden terrace. Wi-Fi is available for free.

Green fees to golf courses in the surrounding area can be purchased on site at reduced prices.

Only a 15-minute drive from Klagenfurt Airport, Hotel Schloss Leonstain offers an airport shuttle for a charge. E-bikes can also be rented, while bicycles are offered free of charge. Free private parking is also possible on site.

Hotel Alpengasthof Hochegger features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Klippitztorl. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, hot tub, and hammam, as well as a bar.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hotel Alpengasthof Hochegger offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Klagenfurt Airport is 63 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at EUROPÄISCHER HOF Aktivhotel & Spa in Bad Gastein, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 4-minute walk from GC Gastein and a 3-minute drive from Nikolauskirche. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gastein Vapor Bath and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gasteiner Museum.

A stay at Hotel Diamond places you in the heart of Riccione – a 2-minute drive from Viale Ceccarini and 9 minutes from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rimini Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Viale Vespucci.

When you stay at Hotel Garden Sea in Caorle, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Caorle East Beach and Adriagolf. This beach hotel is 28.6 mi (46 km) from Bibione Beach and 26.1 mi (42 km) from Bibione Thermae.

Newly opened in winter 2012, Alpinhotel Pacheiner is situated on the Gerlitzen Alp at over 1,900 metres above sea level. It offers ski-to-door access, a gym, a spa area with a sauna and panoramic mountain views, a model aeroplane centre with a workshop, and an observatory.

Guests can enjoy swimming in Lake Ossiach, which can be reached with a 20-minute cable car ride.

The Pacheiner Alpinhotel also features a playground for children, a sun terrace, and recreation grounds. The on-site restaurant serves a rich selection of Austrian and international dishes. Half-board includes a rich buffet breakfast and a 5-course dinner, while in summer, an afternoon snack with homemade cakes, is furthermore offered.

Furnished in a modern Alpine style, the rooms and suites come with a balcony overlooking the mountains, a flat-screen TV, and a modern bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. Apartments also feature a kitchenette and an open fireplace.

Gerlitzen Ski Area offers 60 km of ski runs and there are 15 different cable cars available. The hotel has a heated ski storage room.

Located in Montegrotto Terme, Terme Petrarca is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Stadio Euganeo and Prato della Valle. This family-friendly hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Scrovegni Chapel.

A stay at Hotel Neptun – Lifeclass Hotels & Spa, Portorož places you in the heart of Piran, within a 5-minute walk of Casino Riviera and Portoroz Beach. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Termaris Water Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Obzidna Ulica.

A stay at American Hotel places you in the heart of Lignano Sabbiadoro, within a 10-minute walk of Parco Junior and Lignano Sabbiadoro Beach. This beach hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Bibione Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Bibione Thermae.

With a stay at Hotel Bonvino Wine & Spa in Badacsony, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Balaton and Domaine Edegger Winery. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Szegedy Roza House Literature Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from József Egry Museum.

A stay at B&B Hotel Chioggia Airone places you in the heart of Chioggia, within a 5-minute walk of Beach of Sottomarina and Astoria Village. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pescheria al minuto di Chioggia and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Chioggia Belltower.

Featuring a free outdoor pool with hydromassage jets and a garden with children's play area, Hotel Il Parco Sul Mare is 2 km from the Blue Flag beach in Tortoreto. Parking is free and all rooms are air conditioned.

Classically furnished, rooms here feature a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms offer extra space and soft bathrobes plus slippers in the private bathroom.

Free WiFi is provided in all rooms and public areas.

Breakfast is a varied Italian buffet. Restaurants specialising in regional and national cuisine are in the property's surroudings.

In summer, staff organise guided tours of nearby national parks, the closest being Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga.

During weekends you can book sessions in the spa, which includes a hot tub, massage rooms, and sauna, along with a solarium and Turkish bath. A shared ping-pong table and children's playground are also available.