Curated family friendly hotels in France

In the heart of Scena, family-run Hotel Schlosswirt offers a shared mountain-view terrace and an à la carte restaurant. The spacious rooms with South Tyrol-style décor include a satellite TV.

Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet of cold cut and jam, but also local dairy produce and egg dishes. Regional and Mediterranean gourmet specialities can be sampled in the restaurant.

Rooms come with a seating area, carpeted or tiled floors, and a mini-fridge. Some face the mountains.

During summer, you can swim in the heated outdoor pool, and enjoy a drink from the bar.

A public ski bus to the Valley ski lift station of the Merano 2000 ski area stops opposite the Schlosswirt. Trekking tours can be booked at reception.

A public bus passing right outside the property takes you to Merano Station. Central Merano is a 10-minute drive away.

With a stay at Hotel Acuazul in Peniscola, you'll be on the beach – a 3-minute walk from Norte Beach and a 3-minute drive from Portal fosc. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Church of the Virgen del Socorro and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Museum of the Sea.

Set in the car-free mountain village of Braunwald, Märchenhotel is a family friendly house featuring a spa area with sauna, family pools, many children activities and different playgrounds.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a minibar with free of charge non-alcoholic drinks and a bathroom with shower or bath tub. Some rooms come with a balcony or winter garden and mountain views. Free WiFi is available.

Half-board is offered and the restaurant on site serves international dishes and special menus for children.

Märchenhotel is reachable only by cable car from Linthal. There is no road that leads you to Braunwald. The Märchenhotel is a 10-minute walk away from the Braunwald Cable Car station.

Alp Wellness Sport Hotel Panorama offers extensive grounds, numerous leisure facilities and panoramic views of Mount Paganella. It has 5 tennis courts and both indoor and outdoor pools.

Rooms have a traditional Alpine style with wood-beamed ceilings. They feature a TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi access and a private balcony.

Hotel Panorama provides a free shuttle to the Paganella Andalò ski area, 500 metres away. Guests also have a free ski storage area and discounts at a local ski school.

Your day at this Wellness Sport Hotel begins with a large buffet breakfast including homemade cakes and fresh croissants. Lunch is buffet style while dinner is à la carte.

In warmer weather, guests can relax on the bar's terrace, on the sun terrace, and out in the large garden. They also have free access to the spa, volleyball pitch, gym and a relaxation area with piano and reading corner.

The hotel features a modern indoor padel court and offers a wide range of aesthetic and holistic treatments, perfect for rejuvenating both body and mind in a relaxing environment.

When you stay at Diamant Hotel y Aparthotel in Capdepera, you'll be next to a golf course – a 2-minute drive from Cala Agulla Beach and 7 minutes from Son Moll Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Cala Millor Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sa Torre Cega.

This 4-star Superior hotel is in the spa resort of Oberorke, in the southern Sauerland region. It offers a large wellness area with indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and free private parking.

The partly renovated, non-smoking rooms feature a TV, and a minibar, and special rooms are available for people travelling with pets. Bathrooms are en-suite and a bathrobe is provided.

The large spa area at the Hotel Freund - Privathotels Dr Lohbeck includes 5 saunas, 2 swimming pools, a fitness room and a sunbathing lawn. Massages and Ayurvedic treatments are also available.

Hotel Freund - Privathotels Dr Lohbeck is popular for hiking and cycling breaks here in the Kellerwald national park. There are riding stables beside the hotel, and free mountain bikes can be rented on site.

Food is served in the L'ami or the Orketal restaurant. The L'ami Lounge Bar is open daily from 17:00. There is a barbecue area and beer garden for summer months.

Located in the Catalan Pyrenees, this charming hotel is part of the Caldes de Boí springs. Set in attractive gardens, Hotel Manantial offers 3 hot water seasonal outdoor pools and direct access to the thermal centre.

The spa features a thermal circuit, therapeutic mud, special baths, and various treatments with thermal waters. There are also personalised beauty and health treatments available. The hotel’s gardens have a padel court, football pitch and a minigolf course. There is also a children’s playground.

The rooms at Hotel Manantial feature mountain views and a TV. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and bathrobe. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The hotel’s restaurant offers regional food, with daily menus and à la carte options. There is a bar with a terrace, and during summer you can enjoy a barbecue by the pool.

The hotel is located on the edge of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. The Boí Valley’s Romanesque Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are 4 km away. Free parking is available on site.

Surrounded by mountains and apple orchards in Plaus, this family-run hotel features a wellness centre, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. All Alpine-style rooms include a furnished balcony.

Complete with an LCD satellite TV, rooms at Park Hotel Villa Etschland have wooden furnishings and carpeted or parquet floors. Each offers panoramic views of the mountains.

Breakfast is a rich buffet with eggs, local Speck ham, freshly baked cakes and fresh fruit salad. The restaurant serves a mix of South Tyrolean and Mediterranean cuisine.

At the spa, you can relax in the steam bath, Finnish sauna and aromatherapy showers. The summer pool is set in a peaceful garden with sun loungers, fruit trees and a playground.

A 5-minute drive from Naturno, Villa Etschland lies just 100 metres from the River Adige. The property organises hiking and cycling excursions, as well as fishing trips.

Set in Ridanna, in a building dating from 1979, Hotel Plunhof offers a bar and guestrooms with free WiFi. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and garden.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a balcony with a mountain view. All units feature a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Italian and vegetarian options.

Hotel Plunhof offers a hammam. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

With a stay at Hotel Corte Valier, you'll be centrally located in Lazise, within a 10-minute drive of Gardaland and Parco Natura Viva. This beach hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Aquardens Spa and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Sigurta Park.

Offering beautiful views of the Dolomites, Hotel Rodella is halfway between Santa Cristina and Selva di Val Gardena. It is 300 metres from the Sella Ronda ski lifts and features a modern wellness centre.

Each room has a balcony overlooking the Dolomites. Rooms come with a warm colour scheme, wooden furniture and carpeted floors. You will also have an LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and cosy bathrobes.

Breakfast is buffet style at the Rodella Hotel. At dinner, regional specialities are served in the Stube, a wooden tavern typical of South Tyrol.

Wellness facilities include a sauna, steam room, hot tub and sensory showers. There is also an indoor relaxation area and a garden with children's playground.

This family-run hotel is ideal in every season. It is great for a relaxing summer break, hiking around the Dolomites and skiing during winter. It provides a free ski shuttle to the Sella Ronda ski area.

With a stay at Hôtel Atlanthal in Anglet, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Atlanthal Thalassotherapy Center and 5 minutes by foot from Bay of Biscay. This beach hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Cote des Basques and 21 mi (33.8 km) from Hossegor Beach.

With a stay at GrünerBaum Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Bressanone – a 4-minute walk from Bressanone Christmas Market and a 4-minute drive from Neustift Monastery. This family-friendly hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Plose Ski Area and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Plose Kabinenbahn / Cabinovia Plose.

Hotel & Spa Real Badaguás Jaca is set in the heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees, 35 minutes’ drive from Candanchú, Astún, Formigal and Panticosa Ski Resorts. The hotel has a beautiful natural setting, with impressive views, a spa and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms with central heating, air conditioning, safe, and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, bath or shower, and hairdryer.

Hotel & Spa Real Badaguás Jaca's wellness centre is available to guests for a surcharge. A wide range of beauty and relaxation treatments are also available.

The hotel’s Los Tilos restaurant serves a fusion between avant-garde cuisine and traditional Aragonese as well as local wines. The Bar Marboré has a terrace with views of the outdoor pool with the backdrop of the Pyrenees.

Jaca is 10 minutes' drive from Hotel & Spa Real Badaguás Jaca.

When you stay at Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort in Porlezza, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Porlezza Lakeshore Park and Porlezza Harbour. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Villa Fogazzaro and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Tower of Osteno-Claino.

Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Hotel Rural & Spa Los Ánades is located in Abánades. Boasting a kids' club, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Free private parking is available and the hotel also provides free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge. Guest rooms in Hotel Rural & Spa Los Ánades are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A continental, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Spanish and Steakhouse cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play billiards, darts and mini-golf at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing.

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 126 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Hotel San Giacomo Spa&Gourmet is set at an altitude of 1200 metres surrounded by natural beauty and a stunning mountain landscape. It features a relaxing wellness centre with 4 pools, sauna and steam bath. There is also a traditional restaurant.

This friendly, family-run hotel guarantees a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere. The wellness centre at San Giacomo is an ideal place to relax and de-stress with hydromassage and gym.

Start your day here with a rich buffet breakfast including homemade cakes and fresh fruit juice. In the evening, try a modern adaption of local recipes in the refined restaurant, renowned for its innovative cooking.

Hotel San Giacomo Spa&Gourmet is just 30 minutes from the motorway and Lake Garda. Set in the mountains, most of the guest rooms feature a panoramic balcony.

With a stay at Hotel Montecarlo Spa & Wellness in Roses (Santa Margarida), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Roses Beach and Cap de Creus. This spa hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Cadaques Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Dali Museum.

In the heart of Pozza Di Fassa, Hotel Gran Baita Val di Fassa has a modern wellness centre, a mini club with a children's playground and an excellent restaurant. The Buffaure and Aloch ski lifts are 800 metres away.

You can relax in the spa, which is complete with steam bath, hot tub, Finnish sauna, and relaxation area. Discounts to access the QC Terme wellness centre are also available

The guest rooms of Hotel Gran Baita are all spacious and comfortable. They come with satellite TV, and internet access is available at a surcharge. Most rooms have a balcony and views over the Dolomites.

The elegant restaurant has a varied menu of regional specialities and international cuisine, as well as children's menus. An extensive breakfast is available daily and a welcome drink is served on arrival.

Occasionally, the hotel may only be bookable for weekly stays, from Sunday to Sunday.

Taste Hotel Heidenheim is centrally located in Heidenheim an der Brenz – a 3-minute walk from HellensteinBad Aquarena and a 3-minute drive from Brenzpark. This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hellenstein Castle and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Congress Centrum Heidenheim.