Curated family friendly hotels in Italy

When you stay at Il Gattopardo Hotel Terme & Beauty Farm in Forio, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Ischia Port and Port of Forio. This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Aragonese Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cava dell'Isola Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Villa Paradiso in Passignano sul Trasimeno, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Trasimeno and Passignano sul Trasimeno Marina. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sualzo Beach and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Campo del Sole.

Surrounded by greenery and just 500 metres from Lake Trasimeno, Hotel Villa Paradiso is a beautiful converted farmhouse. Its large gardens include a large outdoor pool with deckchairs and parasols.

The gardens also feature fields suitable for all sports. WiFi is free in the public areas.

All rooms at the Hotel Villa Paradiso offer air conditioning and a private bathroom. Breakfast is buffet style.

The property has an elegant bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail, and a refined restaurant offering a buffet service including drinks for those booking half-board options.

The piano bar hosts live music 3 times a week.

Hotel Villa Paradiso, part of the Blu Hotels chain, is 30 km from Perugia and 45 km from Assisi. Parking is free.

La Pineta is a modern, charming hotel located in the pretty little village of Acciaroli and set just 50 metres from the sea, with its own private, Blue-Flag beach. Wi-Fi is free throughout and a free internet station is also available.

Step out of your bright, spacious room into La Pineta’s charming gardens where you can expect breakfast on the terrace. Here you will find two swimming pools with hydromassage jets and sunbathing area.

Acciaroli’s picturesque harbour, where you will find a range of restaurants and bars is located just pleasant walking distance away as are sports facilities and all that the old town has to offer.

Rooms at La Pineta are furnished in a contemporary style and come equipped with LCD satellite television. On site enjoy drinks in the coffee bar or have a Mediterranean style lunch or dinner in La Pineta’s restaurant.

La Pineta features a play area and a children's menu is available, specially prepared by the chef.

During summer the hotel may only be bookable for weekly stays. From April to October beach service is included in the room rate. A parasol, 1 deck chair and 1 sun bed are provided for each room.

With its 350 m² wellness centre, a heated outdoor pool, charming gardens, and well-equipped private beach, Blu Suite Resort is ideal for a relaxing holiday on Bellaria Igea Marina. Rooms include a parasol, 2 sun loungers at the private beach, for economy rooms with an extra fee

Soak up the sun on the sun loungers provided by Blu Suite's pool, which features warm water and hydromassage corners.

Kids have their own pool area and an outdoor playground, as well as indoor playrooms, a beach playground and a free mini club. A restaurant for kids with special menus is also available. Entertainment activities are organised from June to September.

Offering unlimited access for 16+ years, the wellness centre features a sauna, a gym, a hot tub, a Turkish bath, chromotherapy, and relaxation and ayurveda massage rooms or beauty treatments, wellness centre for economy rooms with an extra charge.

Two meeting rooms with a maximum occupancy of 150 people are available on site.

All rooms here have modern décor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Suites also come with large balconies, and the presidential suite provides utter luxury, boasting indoor and outdoor whirlpools, and a huge sea-view terrace. Every room and suite has a kitchenette, which can be used for free to heat up meals for babies.

A generous breakfast complete with organic products and gluten-free items is served. Snacks can be enjoyed by the pool, as well as à-la-carte dinners.

The hotel is 8 km away from Rimini exhibition centre. The hotel provides paid parking on site. Bikes can be rented on site.

Located in Pontedera, Le Sodole Country Resort & Golf is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Piscina Comunale Pontedera and Piaggio Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from GreenPark and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Bientina Town Hall.

With a stay at Hotel Country Club in Capannori, you'll be 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Pinocchio Park and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. This family-friendly hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Guinigi Tower and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Cathedral of St Martin.

Located in Portoferraio, Hotel Fabricia is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Spiaggia dell'Ottone and Arcipelago Toscano National Park. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Acquabona Elba Golf Club and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ottonella.

Located in Qualiano, Hotel Giulia Ocean Club is connected to a shopping centre, within a 10-minute drive of Liternum Ruins and Parco Commerciale Auchan Giugliano. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Varcaturo Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Magic World Water Park.

Located in Montecatini Terme, Grand Hotel Croce di Malta Wellness & Golf is in the historical district – a 2-minute drive from Terme Tettuccio and 15 minutes from Villa Garzoni. This family-friendly hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Montecatini Golf Club and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Pinocchio Park.

With a stay at Hotel Cala di Mola in Porto Azzurro, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Arcipelago Toscano National Park and 12 minutes by foot from Spiaggia La Rossa. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from La Pionatta Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lido di Capoliveri Beach.

With a stay at Alisei Palace Hotel in Rimini (Marina Centro), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Fiabilandia and 6 minutes from Arch of Augustus. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Rimini Beach and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Rimini Fiera Expo Center.

Set in Bonifacio, 2.6 km from Plage de Canetto, U Capu Biancu offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a concierge service.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at U Capu Biancu have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a seating area. All units feature a safety deposit box.

The breakfast offers American, vegetarian or gluten-free options.

The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing.

Non-stop information is available at the reception, where staff speak German, English, French and Italian.

Bonifacio Port is 10 km from U Capu Biancu, while Former Chapel of the Trinity is 13 km from the property. Figari-Sud Corse Airport is 27 km away.

With a stay at Felix Hotels - Hotel Airone in Arzachena, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cala Ginepro and Vigne Surrau Winery. This family-friendly hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Port of Olbia and 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Pittulongu Beach.

Right opposite its own private beach, the 4-star Hotel Ambasciatori offers an outdoor pool, plus free services include Wi-Fi, parking and bike rental. It is in Pineto, a 20-minute drive from Pescara.

Rooms are elegant and they all feature a balcony. Facilities also include air conditioning, TV and minibar.

Breakfast includes savoury products as well as traditional sweet food including homemade cakes. This can be served on the terrace when the weather is good. A typical Abruzzo restaurant and a 24-hour bar are available.

Buses stop around 500 metres away and link with Rome, Pescara and Giulianova. The exit of the A14 motorway is 3 km away.

Hotel Abner's is centrally located in Riccione – a 3-minute walk from Viale Ceccarini and 9 minutes by foot from Riccione Convention Centre. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Aquafan and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Riccione Swimming Stadium.

Located in Cattolica, Hotel Cormoran is within a 10-minute drive of Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and Viale Ceccarini. This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Gradara Castle and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Rimini Beach.

When you stay at Borgo Hotel Le Terre del Verde in Gualdo Tadino, you'll be on a river and 12 minutes by car from The Hospital of Gubbio and Gualdo Tadino. This family-friendly hotel is 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Basilica San Francesco di Assisi and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Roccafiore Winery.

Tenuta di Tramonte Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Lucca. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. Guests can request massage treatments or doggy paddle their cares away in the outdoor swimming pool.

At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Tenuta di Tramonte Boutique Hotel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a city view.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Leaning Tower of Pisa is 29 km from Tenuta di Tramonte Boutique Hotel, while Montecatini Train Station is 35 km away. Pisa International Airport is 46 km from the property.

Located in Montesilvano, Grand Hotel Montesilvano is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Montesilvano Beach and Pala Dean Martin - Congress Center. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Montesilvano Convention Center and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Porto Allegro Mall.