Curated family friendly hotels in Croatia

Enjoying an idyllic location among pine and olive trees, Villa without balcony - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran is situated in the centre of Ankaran and 100 metres from the beach. The property offers an indoor swimming pool with heated seawater, 2 hot tubs and an outdoor pool.

All the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, satellite TV with free WiFi available throughout the property. The property also offers a children's pool with a slide. There are also rooms with facilities for disabled persons.

Various sporting activities are possible within the resort and in the wider area, such as beach volleyball, football and basketball, as well as a number of water sports. There are also tennis courts and a mini golf course, as well as table tennis facilities.

The distance from the property to Koper measures 5 km, and to Trieste 20 km. Free public parking is possible on site. Portorož Airport is 17 km away.

Located in Zadar, Hotel Kolovare is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Port Gate and National Museum Zadar. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Museum of Ancient Glass and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Sea Organ.

Situated in Fažana, 1.3 km from Peroj Beach, Hotel Villa Letan features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel has a hot spring bath, room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Hotel Villa Letan offers some units with sea views, and the rooms come with a balcony. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Hotel Villa Letan offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel.

Languages spoken at the reception include German, English, Croatian and Italian.

Pula Arena is 11 km from Hotel Villa Letan, while Cathedral St. Eufemia Rovinj is 30 km from the property. Pula Airport is 16 km away.

With a stay at MASLINICA Narcis Hotel in Labin, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kvarner Gulf and Rabac Ferry Port. This beach hotel is 29 mi (46.6 km) from Pula Arena and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rabac Beach.

When you stay at Maistra Select Belvedere Resort in Vrsar, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Vrsar Harbour and Dusan Dzamonja Sculpture Park. This beach hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Lanterna Beach and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Rovinj Harbour.

When you stay at Falkensteiner Hotel Park Punat in Punat, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Kvarner Gulf and 5 minutes by foot from Church of the Holy Trinity. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Church of St. Roch and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Punat Harbor.

Hotel Maxim features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Božava. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at Hotel Maxim can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Speaking German, English, Croatian and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock.

Zadar Airport is 55 km away.

With a stay at Valamar Atrium Residence, you'll be centrally located in Baska, steps from Kvarner Gulf and 3 minutes by foot from Baska Promenade. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Baska Harbor and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Vela Beach.

This hotel is situated in natural surroundings between Opatija and Lovran, the hills of Mt. Ucka and the gentle ambience of an idyllic fishing town.

Between the waves and the sun providing intimate luxury and culinary art, resides this hotel, an inspiration for relaxation. It is the first private hotel on the Riviera of Opatija, available throughout the entire year, and features a family-friendly environment and a tranquil atmosphere.

The hotel houses a restaurant which serves traditional cuisine, especially seafood, a bar and warmly decorated, comfortable and contemporary accommodation. A number of the rooms include a balcony offering beautiful views of the sea. There is a sense of serenity to this hotel; with boat moorings, a terrace by the sea and a beach opposite, this hotel aims to suit all requirements of the modern style of tourism.

Located within walking distance from 5 different beach types on the forested Lanterna Peninsula, Valamar Tamaris Resort features outdoor swimming pools and various restaurants, as well as a rich sports and entertainment offer. Free WiFi access is provided in all areas.

The air-conditioned accommodation is available in the central hotel building, as well as rooms, suites and apartments in nearby annex buildings. All units include a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe and a minibar, as well as a furnished balcony or a terrace. Private bathrooms are equipped with a bathub or a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Apartments also come with a furnished kitchen and a dining area.

The resort restaurants provide a varied offer of international, Mediterranean and Istrian meals in a relaxed setting and guests can enjoy refreshments and snacks in one of the resort bars. Valamar Tamaris Resort offers a rich entertainment and animation programme for both children and adults, while children can play in the designated outdoor Maro Play zone spread on more than 1900 sq metres.

The resort also comprises extensive sports grounds, including tennis courts, water sports facilities, mini golf and horseback riding. After a day full of activities guests can relax in the hotel sauna, book a massage or work out in the hotel fitness centre. Bikes are provided free of charge and upon availability.

The nearest airport is Pula Airport, 52 km from the property. Free private parking is provided on site.

Villa balcony or terrace - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran boasts indoor and outdoor pools, a spa area and a private beach which can be reached within 300 metres. It offers modern-style accommodation with a balcony, air conditioning and cable TV.

An LCD TV, a seating area and a work desk are provided in all rooms. The private bathroom comes with shower. The facilities were recently completely renovated.

Guests can make use of the tennis court or the fitness centre. The complex also includes restaurants and bars, as well as facilities for beach volleyball, football, basketball, mini golf, table tennis and a number of water sports.

Adria Ankaran Resort is a 5-minute drive from the town of Koper. Trieste and the Ronchi dei Legionari Airport can be reached within a 35-minute drive.

With a stay at Maistra Select Amarin Resort in Rovinj, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Rovinj Harbour and Church of St. Christopher. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Rovinj Aquarium and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Church of St. Thomas.

When you stay at Olive Suites - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran in Ankaran, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Shell Dune. This family-friendly hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Piazza Unita d'Italia and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Portoroz Beach.

When you stay at Sunny Baška Residence by Valamar, ex Zvonimir in Baska, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Kvarner Gulf and Baska Promenade. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Vela Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Church of St. Lucy.

With a stay at Sport - Terme Krka in Novo Mesto, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Otocec Castle Park and a 4-minute drive from Struga Castle. This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Church of St John the Baptist and 5 mi (8 km) from Chapter Church Of St Nicholas.

Located in Supetarska Draga Bay, Villa Royal offers modernly decorated rooms and self-catering units with private boat mooring available at a surcharge. Guests staying at the property have access to the pool area featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and sun loungers.

All units come with air conditioning, a balcony and free WiFi access. The apartments include an equipped kitchen while private bathrooms come with a shower and free toiletries.

Buffet and à-la-carte breakfast options are available every morning at Royal Restaurant. Refreshing drinks are served in the private bar Caffe Bar Port Royal.

Guests can relax in the spa area offering Finnish sauna and a fitness centre. At Villa Royal you can also play tennis and table tennis. Biking opportunities can be found in the vicinity.

Reception service is at guests' disposal and daily trips around the island can be organised upon request. Rab Old Town is 7 km from the property while Paradise Beach San Marino is 8 km away.

Situated in Jezerce, 6.8 km from Jezerce - Mukinje Bus Station, Plitvice Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers ski storage space and a concierge service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, hot tub, and hot spring bath, as well as a bar.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Plitvice Inn also boast free WiFi, while some rooms have a mountain view. All rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

Plitvice Inn offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jezerce, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 2 is 8.5 km from Plitvice Inn, while Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 1 is 12 km from the property. Zadar Airport is 125 km away.

Set in the heart of the Lipica stud farm with over 300 Lipizzaner horses, Hotel Maestoso offers elegant ensuite rooms. Some of them have balconies overlooking the nearby golf course.

Lipica is only a 15-minute drive from Trieste and the seaside and 30 minutes from the famous Postojna cave. You can go hiking in the picturesque surroundings.

The restaurant serves regional specialities from the Karst region including meat and pasta dishes. Seafood lovers are also welcome to taste a variety of fish. The meals are accompanied by fine Karst wine.

When you stay at Hotel San Rocco in Muggia, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Duomo di Muggia and Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Piazza Unita d'Italia and 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from Portoroz Beach.

With a stay at Premantura Resort - Hotel & Restaurant in Medulin, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Kvarner Gulf and Pinižule Cove. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Pula Arena and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Punta Verudela Beach.