Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Italy

With a stay at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik, you'll be 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Dubrovnik Ferry Port and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Gruz Harbor. This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Rector's Palace and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Old Town Harbor.

A stay at Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Huez, within a 15-minute walk of Alpe d'Huez and Les Grandes Rousses. This family-friendly hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort and 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Écrins National Park.

Located in Saint-Tropez, Airelles Château de la Messardière is in a national park – a 5-minute drive from Pampelonne Beach and 5 minutes from Place des Lices. This family-friendly palace is 1.9 mi (3 km) from St. Tropez Harbor and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port of Saint Tropez.

When you stay at Monte Carlo Beach in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Circuit de Monaco and Monaco Harbour. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Casino Monte Carlo and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Promenade des Anglais.

With a stay at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Tourrettes, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Terre Blanche Golf Course and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Lac de Saint-Cassien. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Massif du Tanneron and 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Esterel Massif.

When you stay at Hotel Première Abano in Abano Terme, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Urbano Termale Park and San Daniele Park. This family-friendly inn is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Montirone Park.

When you stay at Le Meridien Lav, Split in Podstrana, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Split and Diocletian's Palace. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Split Riva and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Split Marina.

Located in Zlatibor, Bor Hotel by Karisma is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Zlatiborsko Lake and Gold Gondola. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dino Park and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Memorial Obelisk.

With a stay at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, you'll be centrally located in Monaco, just a 4-minute walk from Casino Monte Carlo and 6 minutes by foot from Circuit de Monaco. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Monaco Harbour and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Promenade des Anglais.

When you stay at ADLER Spa Resort Dolomiti in Ortisei, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Dolomites and Val Gardena. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ortisei-Furnes Gondola and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Furnes-Seceda Cable Car.

Located in Olmeto, Hôtel Marinca & Spa is by the sea – a 5-minute drive from Southern Corsica Beaches and 6 minutes from Aménagée Beach. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Plage d'Olmeto and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Plage du Ruesco.

With a stay at La Maiena Meran Resort in Marlengo, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Merano Thermal Baths and Ortler Ski Arena. This family-friendly hotel is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Non Valley and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Partschins Typewriter Museum.

Offering a 300-metre long private lakeshore at Lake Locarno, the luxurious Castello del Sole features a spacious wellness centre with a gym, tennis courts and a golf course. It is surrounded by a 14-hectare big private park.

All rooms and suites come with air conditioning, free wired internet access, cable TV and balcony. The private bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Directly on the lakeshore guests can have a drink at the Spiaggia bar and terrace. The various à la carte restaurants serve an international cuisine including sea food specialities. They offer outdoor dining options on the summer terrace.

The Castello del Sole offers a playground for children and a rich animation programme in July and August. Baby sitting services are offered throughout the year on request.

Guests can rent motor boats and bicycles. The centre of Ascona is 1.5 km away and Locarno is 3 km from the Castello. Free parking is available on site.

Owned by the Bucher family for 3 generations, Villa Serbelloni stands at the end of the Bellagio promontory, with views of Lake Como and the Alps. It features 2 gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a spa with beauty centre.

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - A Legendary Hotel was transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel in 1873. The property boasts impressive staircases and frescoed ceilings. The grand hall, the Salone Reale, features splendid chandeliers in Murano glass.

Rooms are spacious and elegant, and each offers air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. The décor is classic, with soft carpeted floors, wooden furniture, and unique details. Some rooms offer views of the lake.

The Mistral Restaurant was awarded with a Michelin star in 2005, and offers the chance to eat on a refined terrace with breathtaking views. La Goletta serves regional specialities in an informal setting. A full International breakfast buffet is served daily.

The spa is available for wellness and beauty treatments. Sports facilities include tennis and squash courts, and a gym with cardio-fitness machineries.

With a stay at Hôtel Annapurna in Courchevel (Courchevel 1850), you'll be steps from Suisses and Ferme. This family-friendly hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Méribel Ski Resort and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jardin Alpin 1 Gondola.

With a stay at Hotel Palisad in Zlatibor, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Zlatiborsko Lake and Gold Gondola. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dino Park and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Ribnicko Lake.

Located in Domus de Maria, Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia is near the bay, within a 15-minute walk of Monte Cogoni Beach and Campana Dune Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Baia Chia Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Su Portu Beach.

A stay at Grand Hotel Imperiale places you in the heart of Forte dei Marmi, within a 10-minute walk of Forte dei Marmi Beach and Forte dei Marmi Fortress. This beach hotel is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Viareggio Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pontile di Forte dei Marmi.

When you stay at Alpina Wagrain in Wagrain, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Wasserwelt Amade and 5 minutes by foot from Flying Mozart Cable Car. This family-friendly hotel is 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Jägersee and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Liechtenstein Gorge.

With a stay at Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice in Venice (La Giudecca), you'll be 15 minutes by foot from Doge's Palace. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Grand Canal and Bridge of Sighs.