The 8 Best Family Hotels on Lake Garda (2025)

With its fairy-tale castles, gelato-lined promenades and easy mix of lake and mountain adventure, Lake Garda is a dream destination for families. Days here can mean splashing in calm, shallow waters by the lake shores, hiking in alpine air, or hopping on a ferry to pastel-coloured villages. The beauty of travelling with kids to Italy’s largest lake is the sheer variety of stays on offer — from sleek suites with kitchenettes and private gardens to rustic farmhouses where children can roam among vines and ponies. Some spots come with babysitting, others with resort-style pools and interconnecting rooms, but all deserve their place on the list of the best family hotels on Lake Garda!

For a room with a view

• Situated in Sirmione, in a lakefront position, Villa Pioppi is an elegant villa (with modern extension) set within two hectares of beautiful parkland, with a swimming pool, a sun terrace and a private beach. The rooms are large (there are triples and quads which are ideal for families), and some have lake views and private balconies. They also offer a babysitting service.

For Active Families

• Situated in Salo, you'll find the Hotel Laurin, a stunning hotel with 30 rooms and suites, right on the shores of Lake Garda. Converted from an elegant 20th Century villa, guests can expect parquet floors, frescoes and Art Nouveau furniture. There’s also a lovely pool in shady gardens and an excellent restaurant which will happily adapt its dishes to meet your child's tastes. They also offer babysitting, and many of the area's top family attractions are close by.
• Active & Family Hotel Gioiosa sits just above Riva del Garda, with easy access to bike trails, hiking routes and the lakefront. Family rooms and suites come with thoughtful extras, from baby gear to bunk beds and balconies. There’s a heated outdoor pool, play areas, and kids’ entertainment in high season.
• Relais Rossar is a laid-back countryside stay in Costermano, offering bike hire and an outdoor pool with views. Rooms are spacious and playful in design, with options for families (the largest suites sleep up to five). With Lake Garda and hiking trails nearby, it’s ideal for parents seeking both calm and activity.
• For families looking to experience the great outdoors as well as the watersports the lake has to offer, try Tenuta Le Sorgive, a beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse on an organic agriturismo farm featuring simple, traditional rooms. Explore the orchards and vineyards or head out on a pony trek through the surrounding hills. A wonderful spot to re-engage with Mother Nature.
• Or try the Bella Riva in Gardone Riviera, a beautifully positioned hotel with 23 contemporary rooms and suites. an excellent restaurant and bar and a very nice pool. Plus the hotel has great watersports facilities.

For resort-style ease

• Palazzo Arzaga offers a full resort experience with interconnecting rooms, a kids' club (seasonal), babysitting on request and a huge pool area. It’s ideal for families who want activities and pampering all in one elegant, countryside setting.
• Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort is a Riva del Garda classic, combining leafy lakeside grounds with pools, a spa and activities galore. Family bungalows and suites offer privacy with resort perks, and there’s a kids’ club, sailing school and bike hire. It’s a one-stop-shop for easygoing adventures.

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