Where to Stay in Istria (Croatia) with Family in 2024

Located not too far from Pula in Banjole, the Resort del Mar is one of the favourite kids friendly hotels in Istria. The hotel has been operating for more than 10 years now and welcomes families from all around Europe. You will appreciate how close the beach is from your hotel so you can walk easily with young children within minutes.

In the Summer, the hotel has great animations for children with a great kids club. Junior and teenagers will also find plenty of activities such as sports games, crafts and pool games. Also you don’t have to cook at your apartment everyday, there is a restaurant called Restaurant Del Mare at the resort which serves International cuisine including pizzas.

If you are looking to stay in Istria with the family near Poreč, you can’t go wrong by picking the Hotel Molindrio Plava Laguna. This resort hotel has 2 outdoor pools with a kids section for little swimmers. If you are a family of 3 or 4, you would certainly choose to stay at one of their suites overlooking the sea view if you are early bookers.

The Molindrio Hotel offers great catering options too with a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. You can also order packed lunch to be enjoyed by the pool or the beach at your own convenience.

Situated on the beautiful coastline of Rovinj facing the Adriatic Sea, the All Inclusive Family Hotel Amarin is an amazing family friendly hotel that boasts a whole range of family rooms suitable for small or large families. You will find beautiful almost secluded beaches with beautiful pine trees and natural rocks.Parents and their children will enjoy 3 swimming pools including a kids pool with slide and a baby pool with sprinklers.

One of the main benefits of staying at Hotel Amarin is the Amarin Kids Club where you can drop your children for a few hours whilst you can enjoy some ‘me time’ relaxing by the beach or having a treatment at the Spa.

If you have teenagers with you during your Croatian holiday, there are also plenty of activities for them such as Console Games, workdshops and lots of sports to practise too such as bikes, football, beach volleyball and so much more.

Family Hotel Amarin is simply one of the most family friendly hotels you can find in Croatia.

Need a kids friendly hotel in Istria to take the family for a well deserved holiday break? Have a look at the great Hotel Materada operated by the group Plava Laguna. This 3-star hotel is located in Poreč with plenty of rooms facing the Adriatic sea. Your kids will have access to the kids club to keep them busy during their stay at the hotel. Lunches called are also provided to them  (until 14 years).

The hotel premises are full different gardens where you will wander around at your own leisure. It makes a great place to do your morning  or evening run as well.

Family rooms consist of 2 connecting rooms able to sleep 4 persons + 1 chid. So perfect for a family of 5.

The Valamar hotel group knows a thing or two about families. Enters the Parentino Hotel which is a 4-star hotel with modern rooms within a short walk to Poreč city centre. The establishment has lots to offer to families such as the excellent Maro facilities designed for kids across all age groups. For instance, you will find indoor play rooms with different activities, children animations, open air cinema and optional child care services (extra charge).

Regarding outdoor facilities, you will find 2 swimming pools and a baby pool. If you’d rather relax on a sunlounger by the beach, simply walk 200m to reach the Val Parentino Family beach.

You will also be able to practise different sports such as tennis, mini golf or any water sports (extra charge).

Here is another kids friendly hotel to discover on the East side of Istria in Rabac: the Valamar Bellevue Resort. This All Inclusive hotel has been rated 4 stars and presents lots of benefits to families willing to discover the beauties of Istria and the its coastline. For example, the hotel offers a massive 1,500 m² play area for children called Maro World at their sister hotel Girandella Valamar Collection Resort.

There are also lots of sundecks and parasols by the beach for you to relax after your breakfast. There is also a large swimming pool and a kids pool with slides for little swimmers.

Finally, regarding the accommodations, you will be able to book triple rooms for a family of 3 and Family Rooms suitable for a family of 4.

Located at the North of Istria in Umag, the Hotel Garden Istra Plava Laguna is very popular hotel for families. The outdoor swimming pools are really impressive and include a kids splash pool with slides as well. To make your family holiday super comfortable, you can opt in to stay in the connecting rooms provided by the hotel with extra space for everyone.

Your children will enjoy playing with their peers at the kids playground and also the great outdoor swimming pool with Aqua Park. Lots of slides and tubes are available on site with lots of activities to benefit from as well.

If you want to spend the day by the beach, you have to walk 100 meters from the hotel where you can find a nicely path surrounded by pine trees.

Last but not least, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with a themed dinner once  per week during the season.

The Tamaris Resort operated by Valamar Hotels & Resorts has been awarded many times including the 2021 best Croatia’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards. It goes without saying, you can expect excellent facilities during your holiday in Istria with the family. For instance, you will enjoy 3 restaurants available on site as part of your choice for your All Inclusive stay. 2 Swimming Pools are available at the hotel: the Activity pool with water and slides and the Relax pool with underwater sprinklers.

As part of Valamar family proposition, there is a massive play area with lots of things to do for kids such as game lounge, cinema, playground and so much more. Childcare and Babysitting services are available on request with extra charge too.

If you need some extra space and privacy, have a look at their villas where you can enjoy breakfast at your private terrace overlooking the gardens of the hotel.

Another option if you would like to stay in Istria on the East side is the Valamar Girandella Resort in Rabac. The resort area offers incredible natural beaches such as Girandella Beach or Lanterna Beach with azure waters. The family friendly hotel has lots of features that your kids will love like kids pool, playground, game rooms.

All of these facilities are offered under the Maro family brand where you can find playrooms for baby and toddler or older children. Teenagers are also plenty of activities to do like volley ball, table tennis, video games and even evening entertainment like Disco time.

Regarding your lunch or dinner, you will be spoilt with choices  where you can book a table at La Pentola Trattoria Italiana for Italian cuisine or Craft Beer & Grill for a delicious burger.

Overall, Girandella Valamar Collection Resort is among the best places to stay for families in Istria and probably Croatia too.

Last on our list of kids friendly hotels in Istria is the Park Plaza Verudela Pula. Situated in the largest city of Istria in Pula, this hotel feels like no urban hotel at all. The hotel premises have been built like a small peninsula with a rocky coastline overlooking the sea. Park Plaza Verudela Pula offers large 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with plenty of space for families to enjoy their stay in Istria.

With several swimming pools, an indoor kids play area, great restaurants and a prime location to visit Pula and its surrounding, this hotel is perfect holiday hotel to stop by during your family friendly holiday in Croatia. Make sure to book early your apartment though!