Curated family friendly hotels in France

With a stay at Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Chantry Park. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bourne Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dance East.

Located in Ridanna, Hotel Sonklarhof features a terrace, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. A Turkish bath is available for guests, along with a hot spring bath. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, evening entertainment and a shared lounge.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Each room has a safety deposit box, while selected rooms come with a balcony and others also offer mountain views. The units include a desk.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At Hotel Sonklarhof you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests can relax in the spa and wellness centre, including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a sauna, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground and BBQ facilities. You can play table tennis, mini-golf and tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

This historic, family-run hotel in Friedrichshafen offers a sauna area, an American breakfast buffet, a bar and free internet and parking facilities. The city centre and exhibition grounds are a 7-minute drive away.

The family-run Hotel Gerbe dates back to 1779. It is set on the site of a medieval monastery. Quiet, spacious rooms and suites are available here.

Modern wellness facilities at the Hotel Gerbe include a fitness room, sauna, steam room, indoor pool, infrared cabin and a massage room. In addition, Hotel Gerbe offers three conference rooms and two meeting rooms.

The daily rate includes the Gerbe's big breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the on-site bar.

The Hotel Gerbe is ideal for exploring scenic Lake Constance, just a 15-minute drive away.

Located at 2,000 metres above sea level about 7 km away from the centre of Sölden, this small Alpine-style resort offers a wealth of sports and leisure options.

Surrounded by a fantastic skiing and hiking area, Hotel Silbertal has its own ski lift in winter, which takes you into the ski area without any waiting times. In summer it is an ideal starting point for beautiful hikes.

There is a free taxi service between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the day of arrival and departure. Outside these hours the taxi is available at an additional cost.

Half-board is included in the price and comprises breakfast with organic items and a multi course dinner. An à la carte restaurant is available every day.

Activities take place once a week and depend on the weather and the season. In summer, guests can benefit from various guided hiking tours and daily use of the spa area and a fitness room. A cinema room, a billiard saloon, a pinball machine, a play room, and a table tennis table are also available free of charge.

Take a bath under the open sky in Hotel Silbertal's “hot pots“ (natural wooden tubs).

Situated next to the Rifflseebahn Cable Car on the ski slopes in Mandarfen, Verwöhnhotel Wildspitze offers a 1.600 m² large spa area spread over 2 floors, an infinity outdoor pool, and a children's club. The Pitztal Glacier Ski Area is 1 km away and a ski bus stops 100 metres away. Cross-country skiing trails are within 100 metres from the hotel.

Rooms here are spacious, and each has a seating area with a sofa and satellite TV. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided in every room.

The Gletscher Spa area offers an indoor pool, a fitness studio, different saunas, relaxation areas, a steam bath and beauty and massage treatments.

Half-board is available and includes a breakfast buffet, afternoon snacks, a 6-course dinner and a weekly gala dinner.

The Pitztal Glacier ski resort is 1 km away, and the ski bus stops 100 metres from the hotel, by the Rifflsee cable car.

With a stay at Hotel Oliveto, you'll be centrally located in Desenzano del Garda, within a 15-minute drive of Scaliger Castle and Desenzanino Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Gardaland and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium.

Located in Brockenhurst, Balmer Lawn Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Lymington Pier Ferry Port. This family-friendly hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Beaulieu National Motor Museum and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from New Forest Wildlife Park.

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.

A stay at Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Swindon, within a 10-minute drive of Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Wyvern Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Heelis and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Swindon Designer Outlet.

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, within a 15-minute walk of Cala Agulla Beach and Cala Ratjada Port. 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 Canevaworld - Aqua Paradise. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Movieland and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium.

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.