Curated family friendly hotels in Italy

Set in Siusi, at an altitude of 1000 metres, Waldrast - Forestside Living offers Alpine-style rooms, just 300 metres from the Alpe di Siusi cable car. It features a furnished garden, an outdoor pool, and a spa. Lobby Wi-Fi is free.

Each with a balcony, rooms at the family-run Waldrast Hotel come with carpeted or parquet floors, and an LCD satellite TV. Some feature wood-beamed ceilings, whilst the private bathroom has free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet, including cold cuts, cheeses, and homemeade cakes. The hotel restaurant with a terrace serves both Tyrolean and classic Italian cuisine, and special menus can be requested.

After a day on the slopes, guests can relax in the hot tub and sauna, or enjoy one of the hiking tours arranged. Discounts are provided at the Castelrotto Golf Course, 8 minutes’ drive away.

A bus stop with links to Bolzano and Bressanone stops 200 metres from the hotel.

Offering a free spa and 2 tennis courts, Hotel Saltauserhof is located in the Passeiertal area, 10 km from Merano. It dates back to the 12th century and features original battlements and a decorated façade. Free WiFi and free bicycles are available.

All rooms of the Saltauserhof are spacious and come with wooden furnishings. Each room offers mountain views, and some also have a private balcony.

The modern annex houses the outdoor pool with garden and the indoor pool with salted water, along with some of the rooms.The wellness centre includes 3 Saunas, 2 Infrared Cabins and a Turkish bath. Massages and a hay bath are also available.

Saltauserhof's refined restaurant serves South Tyrolean, Italian and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a generous buffet with fresh bread rolls and homemade juices.

Guests have access to a fitness room and a games room. A parking garage is available on site. A cable car next to the hotel takes you up to 2000 metres above sea level.

Situated in Döbriach, 21 km from Roman Museum Teurnia, Hotel Trattnig features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel has a hot tub, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. All guest rooms have a desk.

Guests at Hotel Trattnig can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast.

The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Fortress Landskron is 38 km from Hotel Trattnig, while Waldseilpark - Taborhöhe is 46 km away. Klagenfurt Airport is 75 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Run by the same family since 1926, the Hotel Enzian is located right at the ski slopes, 200 metres from the centre of Zürs. It offfers gourmet cuisine, a spa area, squash and badminton courts.

Furnished in typical Alpine style, all rooms come with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom including bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel and there is also an internet corner.

Fine Austrian and international cuisine including fondue can be enjoyed in the restaurant. Half board includes a buffet breakfast, an afternoon snack in the afternoon and a 6-course dinner. You can also take part in tasting sessions in the wine cellar or spend some relaxing time in front of the fireplace in the bar.

Spa facilities include a sauna, a steam bath, a sun bed and loungers. Juices and teas are available for free. There is also a sunbathing terrace.

You can also play squash and badminton, or enjoy a round of billiards or table football. Kids can have fun in playroom featuring a bouncy castle.

Free parking is available on site, garage parking incurs and additional cost. Ski equipment can be stored in a separate room including a ski boot dryer.

The Trittkopf Cable Car is directly reachable on skis from the Hotel Enzian. A Cross-country skiing trail can be found 200 metres away.

When you stay at Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo in Rennweg am Katschberg, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Katschberg Pass and 3 minutes by foot from Gamskogelexpress Ski Lift. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Koenigswiesen Ski Lift and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Parish of Saint Peter in Katschtal.

When you stay at Mountain Plaza Hotel in Davos, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute walk of Davos Klosters and Brämabüel. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carjöl and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Wintersport Museum.

When you stay at Hotel Neue Post in Mayrhofen, you'll be in a shopping district, just steps from Congress Zillertal - Europahaus Mayrhofen and 8 minutes by foot from Erlebnisbad Mayrhofen. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Penkenbahn Gondola and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ahornbahn Gondola.

With a stay at Hotel Kaya in Les Belleville, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Val Thorens Ski Resort and Plans. This family-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Méribel Ski Resort and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Montagnette Ski Lift.

Set in a quiet location, this 4-star hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Transacqua di Primiero. It features a spa and wellness centre, a traditional restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking in the garage.

Hotel Castel Pietra provides modern rooms and apartments with wooden furniture. They come with heating, a private bathroom, and satellite TV.

Every morning, this hotel serves a rich breakfast buffet. The restaurant is mentioned in the Gambero Rosso restaurant guide and features a terrace. It offers a good selection of local and international dishes.

The surrounding greenery provides an ideal area for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. The hotel offers free bikes.

During the winter, Hotel Castel Pietra offers free ski storage with boots warmer, and ski classes at the hotel. The slopes of San Martino di Castrozza are only 12 km away.

Located in Mittersill, 23 km from Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course, Hotel Bräurup provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's and sauna. The property is non-smoking and is set 28 km from Krimml Waterfalls.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The units include a desk.

A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Bräurup.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Casino Kitzbuhel is 29 km from Hotel Bräurup, while Golfclub Kitzbühel Schwarzsee is 34 km away. Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is 120 km from the property.

Featuring free WiFi and a spa centre, Hotel Walchseer Hof is located in Walchsee, just 200 metres from its private beach and pool on Lake Walchsee. The wellness facilities in the house (sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation area, panoramic balcony) are open from 14.00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m., while guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, except on Wednesdays.

Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. The rooms on the street side are directly on the busy thoroughfare.

The property is rewarded with the Austrian environmental label.

Free private parking is available on site. The hotel has a children's playground and sun terrace.

A stay at Hotel Aurora places you in the heart of Jesolo, within a 15-minute walk of Piazza Mazzini and Caribe Bay Jesolo. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Piazza Brescia and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Piazza Milano.

When you a stay at Sendlhofer's in Bad Hofgastein, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Gastein Ski Resort and Schlossalm & Stubnerkogel Ski Area. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Schlossalm Funicular and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ski, Berge & Thermen Gastein.

Re-opening in September 2013 after extensive renovations, the 4-star Hotel Hubertus - Au Bregenzerwald in the village of Au in the Bregenz Forest offers a spa area with a sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, juice bar, and garden access. Free WiFi is available.

The modern rooms at the Hubertus Hotel feature wooden furniture, a balcony with mountain views, a flat-screen satellite TV, a glass front, and a bathroom. All rooms can be reached by lift.

The restaurant has 2 terraces and serves traditional Austrian cuisine and a selection of fine wines. Half-board includes breakfast, dinner which is served from 18:00 to 19:30, and afternoon snacks. The lobby area features a bar, a fireplace, and a balcony for smokers.

Free private parking is available on site. Some parking spaces are covered
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Hiking trails start at the doorstep. A cross-country ski run and the stop of the ski bus to the Diedamskopf Ski Area are right outside.

Welcome to the 4**** Alpine Lifestyle Hotel Ambet in Meransen, your active hotel in South Tyrol at 1,400 m altitude. Experience the perfect symbiosis of luxury and nature in the hiking and skiing paradise of Meransen with a breathtaking panoramic view of the majestic Dolomites.

Our modern alpine architecture with large window fronts lets you experience the beauty of the South Tyrolean mountains at any time of day. The design of our rooms and suites is inspired by the shapes and colors of the surrounding mountains, creating a unique atmosphere that is further enhanced by invigorating natural materials and cozy fabrics. Enjoy culinary highlights in our panoramic restaurant or relax in our panorama bar with a view of the impressive mountains and the sunset.

Our Skypool on the roof terrace and our sauna area with three different saunas, including the unique panoramic sauna with mountain views, ensure pure relaxation. We also offer an indoor pool for your relaxation.

A variety of other amenities such as a ski depot and a bicycle room complete the offering of our active hotel in Meransen.

The Alpine Lifestyle Hotel Ambet is quietly located in the center of the sunny plateau of Meransen, from where you can start directly into skiing pleasure in winter and numerous hiking trails start right outside the door in summer.

When you stay at Hotel Tamaris in Tucepi, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Tucepi Harbor and Sea Shell Museum. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Franciscan Monastery and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from St. Mark's Church.

Featuring a restaurant, terrace and garden with outdoor pool, Natur Resort Panorama is in Malcesine. Offering free Wi-Fi and free private parking, the property is 4 km from Castello Scaligero and a sandy beach.

With a balcony and views of Lake Garda, the air-conditioned rooms have a TV, desk and refrigerator. They come with free towels and free linen.

Guests at Hotel Residence Panorama can enjoy a continental breakfast served in the common room. The restaurant serves local cuisine.

Verona is 58 km from the property.

Overlooking the Texel Group Mountains, Hotel Schwefelbad is 3 km from Merano. It offers a Tyrolean restaurant serving its own wine, a spa, and spacious rooms and suites with balconies.

Rooms at the Schwefelbad have a satellite LCD TV and a large bathroom with luxurious bathrobes and slippers. Each features natural wood furniture and most include free garage parking.

Guests can enjoy the buffet breakfast out on the terrace in fine weather. The restaurant serves local and international cuisine, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.

The wellness centre offers 4 pools, a sauna and massage treatments. Free bikes and free cycling tours are provided in summer.

Bolzano, the provincial capital, is 31 km from the property.

Located in Piran, Vile - Terme Krka is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Izola Marina and Casino Riviera. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Plaža mesečev zaliv and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Portoroz Beach.

Nestled in Valle di Casies valley, this hotel features a 4.500-m² luxury wellness centre with new Timeless Sky SPA, 8 indoor and outdoor pools with panoramic views of the Dolomites and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the Dolomites. All spacious rooms come with LCD satellite TV and a balcony. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.

A 5000-m² garden with a small lake surrounds the Hotel Quelle Nature Spa Resort, which includes 12 different saunas which includes varied outdoor SPA highlights and Kneipp course. Bike hire is free at reception, and ski storage is provided in the winter.

All rooms feature wood-panelled walls and a minibar. Soft bathrobes and slippers are provided in each private bathroom. Some rooms overlook the garden, others offer mountain views.

A generous breakfast buffet is served daily, and includes omelettes, homemade wholegrain bread and local organic cheeses. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and South Tyrolean specialities.

Buses to Monguelfo Train Station stop in front of the property. The A22 Motorway is 60 km away, and it is a 90-minute drive to Bolzano.