Curated family friendly hotels in Italy

With a central location in Riccione's most fashionable area, Hotel Mediterraneo - Cenone di San Silvestro is right on the seafront. It offers an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and stylish rooms with air conditioning and LCD TVs.

The Mediterraneo Hotel is close to some of the most popular nightclubs in Riccione. It is only just 5 minutes' walk from the Riccione Conference Centre.

Satellite TV channels, a minibar and modern bathroom come as standard in all rooms at this 4-star hotel.

Breakfast is buffet style with hot drinks available from self-service machines. Ristorante Magellano is the hotel's main restaurant offering a varied buffet. Ristorante Sala Rex is a little more exclusive and has a view of the Adriatic Sea.

You will also find a number of conference rooms, suitable for both large and small meetings. There is a bar and a 24-hour reception.

Located on the beach in Cesenatico, Hotel Lungomare offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, gym and wellness centre. The restaurant serves traditional and international cuisine made with fresh local produce.

The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms come with wooden floors, a satellite TV, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Most rooms feature a balcony.

Breakfast is buffet style. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.

In the surrounding area you will find bars, clubs and sports facilities. Gatteo Mare Train Station is 500 metres away.

With a stay at Nautilus Family Hotel in Pesaro, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 5-minute walk from Spiaggia di Levante and 13 minutes by foot from Big Sphere. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rocca Costanza Pesaro and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Spiaggia di Ponente.

A stay at Hotel Diamond places you in the heart of Riccione – a 2-minute drive from Viale Ceccarini and 9 minutes from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rimini Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Viale Vespucci.

Located in Santa Maria di Castellabate, 1.1 km from Lido Cocoa Beach, Hotel Garden Riviera provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Hotel Garden Riviera offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Castellabate Beach is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Lido Pompeo Beach is 2 km away. Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 49 km from the property.

With a stay at Hotel & Resort Le Axidie in Vico Equense, you'll be 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Piazza Tasso and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Pompeii Archaeological Park. This beach hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Positano Ferry Landing and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Mount Vesuvius.

With a stay at Relais La Corte Di Bettona in Bettona, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and Wine Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Basilica San Francesco di Assisi and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Tiber River.

When you stay at Hotel Zaro in Forio, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Ischia Port and Port of Forio. This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Aragonese Castle and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from San Francesco Beach.

With a stay at Pietra di Luna Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Maiori, within a 10-minute drive of Amalfi Cathedral and Amalfi Harbour. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Amalfi Beach and 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from Pompeii Archaeological Park.

With a stay at Hotel City in Montesilvano, you'll be just steps from Spiaggia Libera and Montesilvano Beach. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Montesilvano Convention Center and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pinewood Nature Reserve of St. Filomena.

Located in Zonza, Hotel Le Pinarello is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Pinarellu Beach and 10 minutes from Southern Corsica Beaches. This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Porto-Vecchio Marina and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Canella Beach.

Featuring a free outdoor pool with hydromassage jets and a garden with children's play area, Hotel Il Parco Sul Mare is 2 km from the Blue Flag beach in Tortoreto. Parking is free and all rooms are air conditioned.

Classically furnished, rooms here feature a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms offer extra space and soft bathrobes plus slippers in the private bathroom.

Free WiFi is provided in all rooms and public areas.

Breakfast is a varied Italian buffet. Restaurants specialising in regional and national cuisine are in the property's surroudings.

In summer, staff organise guided tours of nearby national parks, the closest being Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga.

During weekends you can book sessions in the spa, which includes a hot tub, massage rooms, and sauna, along with a solarium and Turkish bath. A shared ping-pong table and children's playground are also available.

Situated in Palma Campania, 28 km from Ercolano Ruins, Hotel Saturday features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms have a wardrobe.

A continental, Italian or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Hotel Saturday offers a children's playground.

Vesuvius is 35 km from the accommodation, while Salerno Cathedral is 38 km from the property. Naples International Airport is 34 km away.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Ambassador offers 4-star accommodation in Tortoreto Lido and has a private beach area, shared lounge and restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 100 metres from Tortoreto Lido Beach and around 1.3 km from Giulianova Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

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

Hotel Ambassador offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the accommodation.

Piazza del Popolo is 44 km from Hotel Ambassador, while Riviera delle Palme Stadium is 19 km from the property. Abruzzo Airport is 56 km away.

When you stay at Hotel Ascot & Spa in Rimini, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Rimini Beach and 6 minutes from Viale Ceccarini. This beach hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Rimini Fiera Expo Center and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

Located in Siena (Camollia), Hotel Garden is within a 10-minute drive of Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Siena Stadium and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Palasport Mens Sana.

Hotel Le Palme is in Laura, near the Cilento National Park and 3 km from the archaeological area of Paestum. The seaside is 150 metres away, across the pine wood.

Le Palme is a family-managed hotel with garden and outdoor swimming pool. It offers air-conditioned rooms with balcony. Accommodation is equipped with satellite TV, fridge, and bathroom with bath/shower and hairdrier.

Le Palme Hotel features a private beach, 150 metres away, equipped with parasols, deckchairs, changing cabins and showers. There is also a seaside restaurant with bar serving Cilento specialities.

Facing the beachfront, Grand Hotel Berti offers 5-star accommodation in Silvi Marina and features a garden, terrace and restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 11 km of Pescara Bus Station. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, entertainment staff and room service.

At the hotel, every room includes a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Grand Hotel Berti also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a sea view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk.

A continental breakfast is available at Grand Hotel Berti.

The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at Grand Hotel Berti, and the area is popular for windsurfing and canoeing.

Speaking German, English and Russian, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception.

Pescara Railway Station is 11 km from the accommodation, while Gabriele D'Annunzio House is 12 km away. Abruzzo Airport is 16 km from the property.

With a stay at Montespina Park Hotel in Naples (Bagnoli), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and 6 minutes from Gulf of Naples. This family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Molo Beverello Port and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Via Toledo.

With a stay at Hotel Estate in Rimini (Torre Pedrera), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Italy in Miniature and 9 minutes from Rimini Fiera Expo Center. This beach hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Rimini Beach and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Eurocamp.