Curated family friendly hotels in Italy

Located in Syracuse, Borgo Pantano is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and San Nicolo dei Cordari. This family-friendly hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Lungomare di Ortigia and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach.

Set in Brand, 49 km from Dornbirn Exhibition Centre, Aktiv-Hotel Sarotla offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation features room service, an ATM and organising tours for guests.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Aktiv-Hotel Sarotla also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a mountain view. The units at the accommodation come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

At Aktiv-Hotel Sarotla guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath. You can play tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

GC Brand is 100 metres from the hotel, while Liechtenstein Museum of Fine Arts is 43 km away.

A traditional mountain hotel located a 10-minute drive from Merano, Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria offers an infinity pool and a free wellness centre with 8 saunas and Turkish baths, an indoor pool and 2 hot tubs. Free bikes and a children's playground are available.

Rooms are elegant and refined and each is fitted with contemporary wooden furniture. Facilities include an LCD satellite TV and a wellness basket including bathrobes, slippers and towels. Most rooms overlook the natural surroundings.

When the weather is good, guests can have breakfast on the terrace, and enjoy both savoury and sweet food. At the restaurant, traditional local cuisine is served.

The 4-star superior hotel is 4 km from the access to the Meran 2000 ski slopes. A free public ski bus stops right opposite the property.

Located in the village of Polana, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a spa centre with pool. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace.

Your air-conditioned room at Hotel Strk also includes a minibar and a TV. Guests enjoy a private bathroom with a shower and slippers.

Slovenian and international meals are served for lunch and dinner in the restaurant. Breakfast is provided, and packed lunch can be prepared for you upon request.

Strk offers hot tub, sauna and massages. Bicycle rental is provided.

Strk is surrounded by countryside and farmhouses. Murska Sobota is 4 km away and the A5 motorway is less than 10 km away.

With panoramic views across the Dolomites, Hotel Post - OlangCard included is located in the village of Valdaora. It features a large wellness centre and offers free walking tours in summer and a ski bus in winter.

Rooms at the Post Hotel are individually furnished and some have a glass-enclosed patio or a balcony with mountain views.

Guests will love the indoor pool and the variety of saunas at the wellness centre. A range of massages and beauty treatments are also available.

A large breakfast buffet is served each morning, while later the restaurant provides afternoon snacks and five-course evening meals.

The Post Hotel's Tolderhof Riding Stables are the largest in the South Tyrol. They offer indoor lessons and countryside tours for riders of all levels. During winter, the free ski bus takes you to the Plan de Corones and Alto Adige ski lifts.

Located in the centre of St Lorenzen, 300 metres from the ski and hiking area, Hotel Alpenblick Kreischberg features an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant and free WiFi.

The spacious rooms are fitted with a balcony, a safety deposit box and a bathroom with shower or bath tub.

Hotel Alpenblick Kreischberg has a bar, a café and a sun terrace. Half board is served every day in the restaurant.

A children's programme is available and guests can use the spa area with sauna, steam bath and sun beds. Massages can be organised on request.

Only 5 minutes away from the Serlesbahnen winter sports area, this family-run hotel is located in the picturesque village of Mieders at the beginning of the Stubai Valley. Brenner Highway is a 10-minute drive away.

Hotel Serles combines a traditional Tyrolean ambience with a family atmosphere and many sports activities.

The spa area features an indoor pool with a counter current system, a hot tub, a Finnish sauna, an aromatic steam bath, a solarium, and massages. Beauty treatments and wellness consulting are also offered.

The restaurant serves a wide selection of culinary delights and fine wines.

Depending on the season, the daily programme of activities includes hiking and jogging excursions, Nordic walking, aqua gymnastics, relaxation exercises, and much more. Photography and drawing workshops are organised as well.

The family-friendly Serlesbahnen ski area is in the immediate vicinity. It features a ski school, child care, illuminated natural toboggan runs, and a beautiful cross-country ski run with panoramic views. The Schlick 2000 ski area is also close by. The Stubai Glacier can be reached in a short drive from Hotel Serles.

When you stay at Frutt Mountain Resort in Kerns, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Stöckalp - Melchsee-Frutt and Melchsee-Frutt Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 22.3 mi (35.8 km) from Lake Lungern and 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Ballenberg Open Air Museum.

With a stay at Hotel Laurus - Liburnia in Opatija, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kvarner Gulf and Casino Rosalia. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Park Angiolina and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Port of Opatija.

With a stay at The Orangers Garden Villas & Bungalows in Hammamet (Hammamet Sud), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hammamet Beach and Dar Sebastien International Cultural Center. This all-inclusive hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Pupput Archaeological Site and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Hammamet Fort.

With a peaceful and panoramic location in Vigo di Fassa, 250 metres from the Catinaccio ski lift, Alpen Hotel Corona features an extensive wellness centre and a fitness area with Technogym equipment.

At the on-site wellness centre you can find Finnish and bio saunas, Aromatherapy facilities and a steam grotto, plus an indoor pool with chromotherapy, hydromassage and countercurrent swimming functions.

Rooms at Alpen Hotel Corona Sport & Wellness are elegant with a blend of modern and mountain-style interiors. They include a flat-screen TV with SKY channels, and a private bathroom.

A sweet and savoury buffet-style breakfast is served daily. The restaurant serves both local and international dishes, while the bar also provides live music entertainment.

From the property you can reach the Dolomiti Superski areas including all the Val Di Fassa ski slopes. A free shuttle service to/from the Alpe Lusia and Sella Ronda ski areas is offered all day round.

Located in Diamante, Hotel Ferretti is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Cirella Island and Ruderi di Cirella Theatre. This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Belvedere Marina and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Convento dei Minimi di San Francesco.

Family-run Hotel Panorama is a luxury hotel located 1.5 km from the centre of Scena. Overlooking the mountains, it offers ultra-modern spa and rooms, 2 pools and a gourmet restaurant. Parking and WiFi are free.

Panorama Hotel’s rooms combine traditional décor with modern comforts. Offering large windows or glass doors and a panoramic balcony, they include a flat-screen satellite TV and a sofa. En suite bathroom is fitted with bathrobes and slippers.

A generous breakfast buffet and dinner can be served either in the restaurant or on its terrace. The restaurant specialises in high quality creative South Tyrol and national cuisine. Live music evenings are held once a week while snacks are made to order.

Guests can enjoy a relaxing moment at the spa, featuring a pool with waterfalls, hot tub and 4 saunas. You can also unwind in the relaxation area with loungers while massages are bookable at reception. Owl and eagle shows are performed weekly.

A bus leading to the town centre and Merano stops right outside the hotel. Merano is 7 km away.

The Montecarlo is set on its private beach in Bibione. The hotel also features a swimming pool, a lounge bar, and large gardens with sun terrace. Rooms have a balcony with partial views of the sea.

Hotel Montecarlo is in the heart of Bibione, 500 metres from the town's thermal spa. Golf Club Lignano is 10 km away, while Lignano Sabbiadoro is 20 minutes' drive away.

Rooms are air-conditioned and come with wooden or carpeted floors, a minibar, and a TV with satellite channels. Free Wi-Fi is available in the business centre.

Breakfast is buffet style and both the breakfast room and restaurant offer panoramic views across the Adriatic Sea. Gluten-free and children's menus are available.

Bikes can be rented at reception, with concierge service until 22:00. Parking is free.

Just 200 metres from Lake Levico, Hotel Ambassador is surrounded by the natural beauty of the valley and Lagorai Mountains. It features a fitness centre, a large garden, 2 swimming pools, and children's playground.

Each room at the Ambassador has its own balcony, some with mountain views. Rooms come with an LCD TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

A continental breakfast is served buffet style in the cosy dining room, completely furnished in wood. There is also a bar and a restaurant with a panoramic terrace, which serves Italian cuisine.

Guests can enjoy relaxing in the wellness area with sauna, indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sensory showers. Massages and beauty treatments are also available, and the garden also features a swimming pool.

Set in Levico Terme, this family-run hotel is 2 km from Levico Train Station.

Terme Olimia – Hotel Sotelia is located in the small town Podcetrtek, surrounded by lush greenery. It is connected to the the Wellness Centre Termalija and Wellness Orhidelia with an underground corridor.

At the Wellness Centre Termalija, the largest sauna complex in Slovenia, guests can enjoy free of charge facilities such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and 3 different types of saunas, as well as fitness facilities.

The Wellness hotel Sotelia also features Spa Armonia – Wellness Centre which offers beauty treatments and various massages, including traditional and ayurvedic massages at a surcharge.

Other spa facilities and treatments are provided at a surcharge at Wellness Orhidelija. A children's sand-filled pool and play area, as well as 2 waterslides are available, and there is a 7D cinema hall as well.

All rooms at Hotel Sotelia feature modern furniture and bathrooms with a bathrobe and either a shower or a bathtub. Each room is air-conditioned and has a balcony, satellite TV and a minibar, as well as free WiFi access. Other amenities include a radio, a telephone and a safe.

The restaurant offers a buffet and à la carte cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals on the sunny terrace in nice weather. An aperitif bar with a varied selection of wines and a coffee shop are also on site.

Transfers to/from Maribor Airport, to/from Ljubljana Airport and to/from Zagreb Airport are offered on request and at an extra charge.

With a stay at Starhotels Grand Milan in Saronno, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Fiera Milano Exhibition Center and Santuary of Our Lady of Miracles. This spa hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from San Siro Stadium and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Fiera Milano City.

When you a stay at Wohlfuehlhotel Schiestl in Fuegenberg, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Zillertal and Spieljoch Cable Car. This family-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Achensee and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Erlebnistherme Zillertal.

When you stay at Me and All Hotel Flims, by Hyatt in Flims, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, just steps from Laax Ski Area and Flims Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Cauma and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Laax Ski Resort.

This family-run 4-star superior hotel, surrounded by a majestic mountain landscape, is located right on the shores of Lake Ritzen in the holiday region of Saalfelden Leogang. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking.

The unique spa on the lake offers direct access to the sea and a private sun lounge. The facilities include a steam sauna, an infrared cabin, a sanarium, a Finnish sauna and a modern indoor pool. Guests have free access to the nearby INJOY gym. The Ritzenhof organizes weekly active programmes, including yoga and guided walks.

A vital buffet breakfast is served at the guesthouse and a selection of soups, salads and cakes are served in the afternoon. In the evening you can enjoy a five-time gourmet dinner.

All hotel rooms have a balcony or French balconies overlooking the lake or the mountains. The rooms are modern and straight-line, equipped with quiet oak wood and noble materials.

The cross-country trail starts right in front of the hotel door. The ski resort of Saalbach-Hinterglemm is only 6 km away. A free shuttle will take you to the ski resort in Leogang and to Maria Alm in Ski amadé.