Kinderhotels Family-Friendly Hotels in Europe: Where to Find Them

Kinderhotels in Europe are family-friendly hotels that don’t sacrifice parents comfort to make kids happy. This concept doesn’t really exist in the US (apart from one-off hotel that actually has long waitlists), where families are basically doomed to bringing kids to Disney, Legoland, or waterpark hotels with crappy fast food where it’s simply not relaxing for the parents.

What is a Kinderhotel?

This concept of family-friendly hotels feels like a luxury hotel where families can enjoy themselves. It’s a place where families can enjoy activities together, eat good food, children can play at multiple indoor and outdoor areas and parents can relax without children if they wish.

The rooms are usually designed with families in mind, with separate sleeping areas for the kids (no more hiding in the bathroom parents!).

Most importantly, unlike in a typical all-inclusive resort, Kinderhotels provide you with everything you might need. No need to drag a crib, changing pads, or high chairs… it’s all provided.

Kinderhotels vs All Inclusive Resorts

Kinderhotels are mostly all-inclusive, but it’s not your typical Caribbean resort that Americans visit in Mexico or the islands. If you want to have a beach all-inclusive hotels like that Europeans tend to pick destinations outside of Europe to do so.

The best typical resorts are located in Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia and Mallorca.

The biggest difference is that at kinderhotels childcare is also provided for extended hours and also available for babies. It makes a huge difference because typical resorts won’t take kids under 4 years old, but at Kinderhotels you can drop the kids off anytime. I assure you, the kids won’t want to leave.

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How to Find Kinderhotels?

Is there a database of them? Unfortunately no, because these are often individual establishments that don’t operate under one umbrella. Switzerland has an unofficial umbrella company, but others aren’t listed there.

Every kinderhotel will offer different facilities and things to do. Childcare might also vary, so you can really see what suits you.

Family Friendly Glamping

A very popular option among Europeans are also glamping spots. They’ve existed for a long time, but over the years evolved and added facilities.

They’re not luxurious, but offer activities for everyone for a very affordable price.

• Eurocamp (located in 9 different countries)
• Yelloh Village (in France, Spain, and Portugal)
• CenterParcs (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France)
• EuroParcs (Netherlands, Belgium, Austria)
• Sandaya (France, Belgium)

I’ve stayed at a few like Duinrell in the Netherlands and Union Lido in Italy.

Best Family Hotels for Skiing:

There are a few great kinderhotels that I can recommend specifically:

Alpenresidenz Ballunspitze, Austria

Sonnwies, Italy

Moar Gut, Austria

Grand Hotel Biancaneve, Italy

Marchenhotel Braunwald, Switzerland

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Ultimate Database of Family Friendly Hotels (Kinderhotels in Europe):

Check hotel rules, amenities, and childcare options as they vary per hotel. For example, some might not offer infant childcare.

Austria – best ones

• Zugspitze Resort
• Lisi Hotel
• Alpenrose Familux Resort
• Moar Gut
• Dachstein Koning
• Alpenresidenz Ballunspitze
• Pitzis
• Lowe
• Laderhof

Croatia

• Amarin
• Sun Gardens
• Family Hotel Armin
• Valamar Tirena Hotel

Denmark

• Scandic Hotels

Germany

• Bussjagerhof

Greece – closest in concept:

• Ikos Resorts
• Fodele Beach
• Seacrete Hotels
• Sani Resort

Italy – best ones

• Union Lido
• Bella Italia
• Sonnwies
• Cavallino Bianco
• Das Muhlwald
• Feuerstein

Poland – closest in concept:

• Zalesie Mazury
• Hotel Warszawianka
• Primavera Jastrzębia Góra
• Sandra Karpacz

Portugal

• Pine Cliffs
• Pestana Hotel Group
• Martinhal (various)

Spain

• Insotel Hotel Group (various)

Switzerland

• Marchenhotel Braunwald, Switzerland
• Albergo Losone
• Valbella Resort

United Kingdom – closest in concept:

• Luxury Family Hotels (various)

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