Curated family friendly hotels in Italy

With a stay at Centro Vacanze De Angelis in Numana, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mount Conero and Marcelli Beach. This beach hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Porto di Ancona and 3.1 mi (5 km) from The Church of the Rosary.

When you stay at La Serra Resort - Italy Village in Sessa Aurunca, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Gulf of Gaeta and Spiaggia Comunale. This family-friendly inn is 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Serapo Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Gloria Village Acquapark.

With a stay at HR Resort in Senigallia, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Spiaggia di Velluto and a 3-minute drive from Rotonda a Mare. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Theater La Fenice Senigallia and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Rocca Roveresca Castle.

Located in Lucera, 19 km from Pino Zaccheria Stadium, Depandance Hori Balconata 2 punto 0 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. All units in Depandance Hori Balconata 2 punto 0 are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

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

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Foggia "Gino Lisa" Airport is 25 km away.

With a stay at Mercure Rimini Artis, you'll be centrally located in Rimini – a 1-minute drive from Rimini Beach and 8 minutes from Rimini Fiera Expo Center. This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Italy in Miniature.

Located in Rimini (Marina Centro), Mercure Rimini Lungomare is within a 5-minute walk of Federico Fellini Park and Piazzale John Fitzgerald Kennedy. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Piazza Marvelli and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tiberius Bridge.

Located in Grottammare, Hotel Parco dei Principi is within a 5-minute drive of Grottammare Beach and Rotonda Giorgini. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Sea Museum and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Jonathan Livingston Seagull Monument.

Located in Pennapiedimonte, Hotel Relais Scaffe is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Majella National Park and 10 minutes from Cascata di San Giovanni. This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Majella Adventure Park and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Monumento ai Caduti.

Situated in San Menaio, 500 metres from Spiaggia dei Cento Scalini o delle Tufare, Hotel Orchidea Blu features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, all rooms at Hotel Orchidea Blu have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a terrace. All guest rooms have a safety deposit box.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Hotel Orchidea Blu offers a children's playground.

Spiaggia di Levante is 1.9 km from the hotel, while Vieste Harbour is 32 km from the property. Foggia "Gino Lisa" Airport is 98 km away.

With a stay at Club Del Sole Rimini Family Resort in Rimini (Viserba), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Italy in Miniature and 5 minutes from Rimini Fiera Expo Center. This family-friendly resort is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rimini Beach and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

With a stay at Al Cavallino Bianco, you'll be centrally located in Riccione, steps from Viale Dante and within a 5-minute walk of Palazzo Del Turismo. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Villa Mussolini and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Riccione Convention Centre.

Located in Loiri Porto San Paolo, Relais Fenicottero Rosa is by the ocean – a 2-minute drive from Porto Taverna Beach and 9 minutes from Lu Impostu Beach. This golf hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Cala Brandinchi Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from National Archaeological Museum of Olbia.

Summit Hotel is set directly on its private beach for guests only, equipped with parasols, sun loungers, a beachfront café, and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Summit are cool and comfortable with air conditioning and decorative tiled floors. They also feature a laptop safe, minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Guests have free towels for the beach, where the parasols and sea board walk are all made from eco-friendly materials.

Breakfast is buffet style and Summit's restaurant is on the top floor and features a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It serves international cuisine and Italian specialities.

Summit Hotel is 10 minutes' drive from the town of Sperlonga and is 5 km from the natural grotto of the Montagna Spaccata. At reception you can rent cars, organise boat excursions and deep sea fishing, and book taxis and private jet or helicopter transfers. Staff speaks Italian, English and Russian.

Set in the Tuscan countryside 1.5 km from the hamlet of Borgo Magliano, the resort offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sports facilities, and a traditional restaurant and pizzeria. It offers functional guest rooms and apartments. Parking is free.

The rooms come with cool tiled floors, air conditioning, a fridge, and a TV. The apartments are complete with a fully equipped kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Summer entertainment is provided at the Borgo Magliano Resort. Various tournaments are organised at the tennis court and the 5-a-side football pitch. A ping pong table is also available.

Resort Borgo Magliano is 22 km from Orbetello, 25 km from Mount Argentario and 45 km from both Saturnia and Cascate del Mulino Thermal Springs. Its panoramic hilltop position means you can enjoy relaxing views of the area.

Restaurant Punto a capo features 2 panoramic terraces and specialises in local cuisine. The bar is open from 9:00 to 23:00.

Situated in Roccaraso, 33 km from San Vincenzo al Volturno, Hotel Cristal features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Cristal rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Hotel Cristal will be able to enjoy activities in and around Roccaraso, like skiing.

Majella National Park is 47 km from the hotel, while Roccaraso - Rivisondoli is 8.2 km from the property. Abruzzo Airport is 103 km away.

Giulivo Hotel and Village is set directly on Baia Domizia beachfront, with its own private pool, gardens and beach. Most rooms offer lovely sea views from their balconies. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

A short stroll through shady pinewoods will take you right to the beach, where you will find the sun umbrellas and loungers provided by Hotel Giulivo.

In July and August entertainment for adults and children is organised here, with archery, bowls, table tennis beach volley and more. There is also a gym you can use inside, as well as a sauna.

In the evening relax and listen to the cabaret, enjoy a dance or just go for a quick drink in Hotel Giulivo's piano bar.

Hotel Giulivo can organise a variety of excursions for you to nearby destinations such as Caserta, Rome or Naples.

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.

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.

Set in Silvi Marina, with direct access to its own private beach, this 4-star hotel offers bright, spacious rooms with a balcony and large windows. There is a seasonal on-site restaurant, a well and a sun terrace with outdoor swimming pool. Bike rental is free.

At Abruzzo Marina Hotel, the wellness centre features a sauna, hot tub and a relaxation area with a selection of teas and infusions.

The rooms of Hotel Abruzzo Marina have a modern décor, and feature air conditioning and a satellite TV. Some offer views of the sea, some of the swimming pool, and some of the hills. Wi-Fi and parking are free.

Served on the rooftop terrace in summer, a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is provided daily, including local food and specialities by the pastry chef. The restaurant serves meat and fish dishes of regional and classic Italian cuisine. Meals are served in the air-conditioned dining room overlooking the sea.

The Roses Hotel faces the sea in Roseto Degli Abruzzi. Surrounded by olive and palm trees, this modern hotel offers direct access to the private beach, free parking and a large outdoor pool.

Rooms at the Hotel Roses have satellite TV, air conditioning, a balcony and a partial sea view.

The Roses also has an outdoor pool with hydromassage and a children's miniclub. The on-site restaurant serves typical regional cuisine.

Public transport is just 400 metres from the Roses.