Curated family friendly hotels in Italy

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.

Offering a wellness centre, outdoor pool and gym, Hotel Club Astor lies 200 metres from its own private beach in Marina di Ugento. All air-conditioned rooms come with a TV and minibar.

Hotel Astor is surrounded by aromatic pine trees, 4 km from the resort town of Torre San Giovanni. Historic Gallipoli is a 40-minute drive away.

At the spa, you will find a hot tub, sauna and massage service. Sun loungers, deckchairs and parasols are provided on the nearby beach.

An Italian-style breakfast is served daily, with sweet pastries, fruit jams and coffee. The restaurant serves buffet meals at lunch and dinner.

Rooms have simple furnishings and tiled floors. Each includes a fully equipped bathroom with hairdryer and shower. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

National Park Hotel & Spa features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cotronei. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an indoor pool, entertainment staff and room service.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At National Park Hotel & Spa the rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or an Italian breakfast.

National Park Hotel & Spa offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.

Speaking English and Italian at the reception, staff are always on hand to help.

Crotone Airport is 67 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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 Carine Hotel Delfin in Bijela, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kotor Bay and Porto Montenegro. This all-inclusive hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Portonovi Marina and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Sveti Roko.

With a stay at Aminess Vival Maestral Hotel in Novigrad, you'll be on the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Punto Mare Pool and 11 minutes by foot from Church of St. Kate. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Novigrad Marina and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Novigrad Harbour.

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.

Located in Tar-Vabriga, Valamar Tamaris Resort is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Lanterna Beach and Cossetto Winery. This beach hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Baredine Cave and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Spadici Beach.

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.

Set in an idyllic natural landscape directly on the shores of Lake Goldegg in the Pongau region, this hotel has been family-run for over 40 years. It features a restaurant and a modern sauna built in 2015.

Guests can enjoy Austrian dishes in Hotel Gasthof zur Post’s restaurant, relax in the lounge or in the large garden and take a swim in the idyllic lake with its romantic bath house.

Half-board includes a rich breakfast buffet with organic products from regional farms and a 6-course meal with different options in the evening.

Rooms feature a balcony, cable TV, and safe. All bathrooms were renovated in 2015.

An 18-hole golf course is only 1 km away and offers a 30% green fee discount to hotel guests. 6 additional golf courses are within a 40-minute drive. Nearby Goldegg Castle features a museum.

In winter, there are 50 km of cross-country ski runs and winter hiking trails starting right at the hotel’s doorstep. Several ski areas can be found in the surrounding area.

Hotel Gasthof zur Post is mentioned in the Guide Michelin and the Gault Millau guides.

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.

Set in Obertilliach, 19 km from Wichtelpark, Hotel Weiler - Aktiv & Tradition 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 a sauna and a hammam. The hotel has a spa centre, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.

Winterwichtelland Sillian is 20 km from Hotel Weiler - Aktiv & Tradition, while 3 Zinnen Dolomites - 3 Cime Dolomiti is 38 km from the property.

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.

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.

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 TUI BLUE Fieberbrunn in Fieberbrunn, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Saalachtal. This ski resort is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Waidring - Steinplatte Ski Lift and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Hahnenkamm Cable Car.

With a stay at Steigenberger Marhaba Thalasso in Hammamet (Hammamet Sud), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hammamet Beach and Pupput Archaeological Site. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Dar Sebastien International Cultural Center and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Yasmine Golf Course.

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.