Curated family friendly hotels in Croatia

Offering lots of activities for kids and adults, the Zaton Holiday Resort is located 3 km from ancient Nin and 15 km from Zadar. It has its own beach and a pool complex.

Spread over the large grounds with pine trees, all apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, a patio and a satellite TV.

Typical Croatian cuisine is served in the resort's restaurants with a shady terraces. There is also a supermarket in the Zaton Resort.

You can play tennis, mini golf, go diving, surfing or horse riding or take part in activity programs for all ages. A large playground is there as well for the kids.

Famous national parks like Plitvice Lakes, Kornati Islands, Krka Waterfalls, Paklenica and North Velebit are all situated around Zadar, about 2-hour drive away.

When you stay at Hotel Valsabbion in Medulin, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Pula Arena and Punta Verudela Beach. This beach hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Kvarner Gulf and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Fort Bourguignon.

Spreading on 120,000 square metres, among Istrian vineyards and olive groves, the luxurious Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti provides an oasis of nature. The elegant rooms and villas are combined with the ultimate Wine & Dine experience. An outdoor and indoor swimming pool are at guests’ disposal.

The interiors offer a mixture of modern and antique. Free WiFi, LED satellite TV, air conditioning and the elegant touch of Frette sheets add luxury and comfort. In the tastefully decorated bathrooms guests will find the finest Croatian toiletries, enriched with the scents of Mediterranean herbs and oils.

The gourmet à-la-carte restaurant offers unique creations of Meneghetti chefs that combine modern cooking with healthy recipes and highest quality ingredients. Cooking and sommelier courses can be organised upon request.

This authentic Istrian house is an ideal place for jogging, bike tours, long walks or lounging by the pool. A sauna, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as an onsite fitness centre can be used free of charge.

The colourful coastal town of Rovinj can be reached in just 20 km, while the nearest airports are in Pula, 20 km away. The Trieste Ronchi Airport is 140 km from Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti.

Situated in the Vrhnika city centre, Hotel MANTOVA Vrhnika is only a 10-minute drive from Ljubljana and perfectly suited for tourists who want to explore the city as well as for businessmen.

Family-run and with a business hotel character, it still has a homely and warm ambience with modern rooms and facilities. Near the Mantova you will find a bus station, a shopping mall, a post office and a bank.

The hotel’s restaurant Vincenc serves carefully selected classic and national sea dishes and a wide assortment of local wines.

The Argos Café has an atmosphere of a traditional café, where you can relax and enjoy your coffee while reading newspapers or chat. In summer, you can taste homemade pastry and ice-cream in the shadow of trees in the café's garden.

Located in Polača, 13 km from Kornati Marina, Heritage Hotel & Estate Raznjevica Dvori AD 1307 provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Heritage Hotel & Estate Raznjevica Dvori AD 1307 offers certain rooms that include a balcony, and each room comes with a coffee machine. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Heritage Hotel & Estate Raznjevica Dvori AD 1307 offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel.

Biograd Heritage Museum is 13 km from Heritage Hotel & Estate Raznjevica Dvori AD 1307, while Dalmaland is 14 km away. Zadar Airport is 22 km from the property.

Featuring a restaurant, a wellness centre and free WiFi throughout the property, San Servolo Wellness Resort - Adults Only is set in the Istrian countryside near Buje. This 4-star property offers a 24-hour front desk and free private parking.

All rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a safe and a minibar. Private bathrooms include a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

San Servolo Wellness Resort - Adults Only offers a continental buffet breakfast. The wellness area can be used free of charge and consists of a fitness room, a swimming pool and a Turkish and Finnish sauna. The use of the Beer Spa services is available upon request and at a surcharge.

The property also provides bike rental and bike storage facilities. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, while the nearest beach can be reached in 9 km. Trieste is 26 km from the property, while Portorož is at a distance of 12 km. Pula Airport is 61 km away.

Maistra Select Petalon Resort is located next to the sea and surrounded by a pine wood where guests can enjoy the view of the green Mediterranean oasis. Free WiFi is provided in public areas.

The property enjoys a peaceful location and offers an abundance of sport and recreation.

Completely renovated in 2018 this new family resort is located in the Park Resort complex just 100 metres from the beach, Garden Suites Park provides air-conditioned accommodation in a Mediterranean park. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

All air-conditioned and modernly furnished suites feature an equipped terrace and comprise a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a safe. Private bathrooms include a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests of Garden Suites Park can use the facilities of the Park Resort complex, including outdoor swimming pools, restaurants and bars with Mediterranean and international fare, as well as a rich and diverse sports and entertainment offer. There is a wellness centre with fitness centre, Finnish and Turkish sauna, hot tub and infrared sauna available at guests disposal.

The centre of Poreč can be reached in 2 km and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasia's Basilica is 2.4 km away.

Pula Airport is at a distance of 60 km from Park Hotel. Private parking is provided on site at a surcharge.

With a stay at Sunny Poreč by Valamar, ex Crystal in Porec (Brulo), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Brulo Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Aquacolors Porec. This luxury hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lanterna Beach and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Rovinj Harbour.

Facing the beachfront, Olive Family Suites - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran offers 4-star accommodation in Ankaran and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, entertainment staff and a shared lounge.

At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units feature a desk.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options. At Olive Family Suites - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for snorkelling and cycling, and bike hire is available at Olive Family Suites - Hotel & Resort Adria Ankaran.

Staff speak German, English, Italian and Slovenian at the reception.

Ankaran Beach is 300 metres from the hotel, while San Giusto Castle is 18 km away.

With a stay at Pical Resort , Valamar Collection in Porec (Borik), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Aqua Golf Porec and 5 minutes from Euphrasian Basilica. This family-friendly hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lanterna Beach and 26.7 mi (43 km) from Rovinj Harbour.

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Stara trešnja is situated in Smiljan. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The chalet has a children's playground and a sauna.

This chalet has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Zadar Airport is 115 km from the property.

A stay at San Clemente Palace, Venice - Managed by Mandarin Oriental places you in the heart of Venice, conveniently close to Punta della Dogana and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Grand Canal and Teatro La Fenice.

Located in Umag, Kempinski Hotel Adriatic is by the sea – a 2-minute drive from Golf Club Adriatic and 6 minutes from Port of Savudrija. This beach hotel is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Portoroz Beach and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Savudrian Lighthouse.

When you stay at Aminess Laurel Khalani Hotel in Makarska, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Vepric Shrine and Makarska Beach. This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Brela Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Biokovo National Park.

Located in Split (Znjan), Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split is within a 5-minute drive of Žnjan Beach and Diocletian's Palace. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Bacvice Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Split Riva.

A stay at Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa places you in the heart of Jesolo, within a 5-minute drive of Piazza Drago and Piazza Milano. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tropicarium Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Pala Arrex.

Located in Sibenik (Mandalina), D-Resort Šibenik is within a 5-minute drive of Church of Gospe van Grada and Church and Monastery of St.Francis. This family-friendly resort is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Krka National Park and 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Primosten Beach.

This 5-star Hotel das Seekarhaus enjoys a quiet and sunny location at 1,800 metres above sea level, right next to 3 ski lifts and several slopes and cross-country ski runs.

Hotel das Seekarhaus offers very comfortable rooms and suites, a bar with smoking lounge, a large sun terrace as well as an exclusive spa area with pools, saunas, steam bath and a modern fitness room.

Facilities also include massages and beauty treatments, child care, a ski rental, and a free parking garage.

The award-winning restaurants (Gault Millau and Falstaff) at Hotel Das Seekarhaus serve a wide selection of culinary delights and fine wines.

With a stay at Hotel Európa Fit in Hévíz, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Heviz and 10 minutes from Lake Balaton. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Blue Church.