Nestled along the shimmering shores of Lake Maggiore, Locarno, Switzerland, is not just a picturesque destination; it is a place where family memories are crafted. For those seeking the perfect getaway that caters to all ages, the town offers an array of top-tier accommodations designed with families in mind. From spacious rooms to engaging activities, Locarno’s family-friendly hotels guarantee an enjoyable experience that encourages quality time spent together.
Families embarking on a journey to this charming Swiss locale will find that many of the hotels prioritize comfort and convenience while ensuring that entertainment for younger guests is never in short supply. Imagine a place where the adults can unwind, sipping local wines on sun-drenched terraces, while the children are engaged in supervised play areas or splash around in poolside fun. These establishments understand the needs of families, providing amenities that strike a perfect balance between leisure and bonding.
Moreover, the allure of Locarno lies not only within the walls of its welcoming hotels but also in the stunning natural beauty that surrounds them. Families can explore the tranquil paths of the nearby mountains or take leisurely strolls along the waterfront, creating lasting memories in breath-taking landscapes. A stay in one of Locarno’s best family-centric hotels not only offers comfort but also serves as a springboard for adventures that the whole family will cherish.
Furthermore, dining is made easy and enjoyable at these family-friendly spots, which often feature diverse menus that cater to all preferences, from children’s favorites to gourmet treats. The shared experiences over delicious meals become cherished moments as laughter and storytelling flow freely. As you immerse yourself in the charm and warmth of Locarno, you will discover that these accommodations are crafted to ensure that every family member feels valued and indulged. We invite you to explore the exceptional offerings of Locarno's family-friendly hotels and discover your ideal retreat—a place designed for togetherness, relaxation, and fun.
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Best Family Hotels in Locarno
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Hotel Du Lac
Offering buses for rent, Hotel Du Lac Locarno is a 10-minute drive from Monte Verita. The venue is 850 metres from Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi.
The rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a multi-channel television, and an air conditioner as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a bath. Also, the venue features carpeted flooring.
Overlooking Lake Maggiore, the hotel is located near Kursaal Locarno SA. It is 1 km to the centre of Locarno.
Plaza Grande is not far away.
Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome!
Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome! Locarno, located 25 minutes on foot from the pilgrimage Madonna del Sasso Church, features a fitness centre, a shared lounge, and water sports facilities. This venue offers accommodation in Muralto district with nearby access to Kursaal Locarno SA.
Views of the lake are featured in certain rooms.
The hotel boasts a beautiful location within 10 minutes' walk of the city centre. Golf Club Patriziale Ascona in Locarno is 2.7 km from the property.
A lake are placed nearby. The venue is located not far from Plaza Grande.
Hotel La Palma Au Lac
Placed a 10 minutes by car from Piazza Giuseppe Motta, this 4-star Hotel La Palma Au Lac Locarno includes views of Lake Maggiore. The venue features à la carte restaurant and lounge bar on site and offers to take advantage of a gym facility.
Rooms feature a mini fridge bar, a personal safe, and coffee/tea making machines as well as private bathroom with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. The rooms are fitted with safe bathrooms.
The accommodation offers a strategic location about 40 km from Agno airport and a few minutes' walk from Casino. Maggia River is 2.7 km from the hotel, while Via della Pace bus station is 200 metres away.
The property is also situated on a lake. You can get to Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca Art Museum in a few minutes by car.
Luxury Family Hotels in Locarno
Piccolo Hotel
Featuring hire of buses as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, Piccolo Hotel is set in Locarno, 4.2 km from Gambarogno Botanic Garden. The venue is situated 1 km from Locarno city centre and 40 km from Agno airport.
Rooms include a mini fridge bar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner as well as a bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
The 16th-century Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi is less than 1.4 km away. The accommodation is located in Muralto district.
You can get to Lido Locarno Indoor Swimming Pool in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Belvedere Locarno
Offering access to Fondazione Rolf Gerard, which is 2.9 km away, the welcoming Hotel Belvedere Locarno features a sauna, a health club, and an indoor swimming pool. Rovine del Castelliere Park is less than 4.5 km away.
A mini fridge bar, an individual safe, and a work desk as well as a separate toilet and a shower are featured at the rooms. Hotel Belvedere Locarno offers a panoramic view to its guests.
Situated in Locarno Center district, this venue is 5 minutes walk from the centre of Locarno. A short distance to a railway station enables you to get to Plaza Grande in no time.
This welcoming accommodation is located close to Lake Maggiore. You can get to Cimetta in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Nessi Locarno
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, the quiet Hotel Nessi Locarno is set nearly 20 minutes' walk from Museo Comunale d'Arte Moderna. It is located in Locarno Center district, just a few minutes' walk from Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista.
The rooms feature a safe, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and have a private bathroom fitted with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. You can enjoy views of the mountain.
The venue is situated 1 km from Locarno city centre and 45 km from Agno airport. Plaza Grande is within close proximity of the in Locarno.
Hotel Nessi Locarno is a short ride from Falconeria Locarno Animal Park.
Cheap Family Hotels in Locarno
Rooms Al Festival
This guest house is located in the very heart of Locarno, near Plaza Grande and 6 minutes' walk from the arts Kursaal Locarno SA Theater. The property provides 6 guestrooms appointed with a dressing area, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Locarno.
Staying at Rooms Al Festival guests can enjoy view of the mountain.
The hotel is set next to Casino, in Locarno Center district. Lido Locarno Indoor Swimming Pool is about 13 minutes away by foot.
You can get to Gambarogno Botanic Garden in a few minutes by car.
Garni Giacometti
The 2-star Garni Giacometti Bed & Breakfast is set 2.4 km from Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Church and 1.3 km from Lido Locarno Indoor Swimming Pool. This bed & breakfast also provides bus rentals to explore the area.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a private balcony featured in your room. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
Located 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Locarno, the venue is close to the historical museum "Museo civico e archeologico". The hotel is situated in Locarno Center district, close to Plaza Grande.
You can get to Maggiaschlucht in a few minutes by car.
E-Rooms Minusio
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, E-Rooms Minusio Locarno is set approximately a 25-minute walk from Lido di Tenero Public Beach. Situated in Minusio district, this guest house is 30 minutes walk from the centre of Locarno.
The rooms at E-Rooms Minusio offer a writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning with garden views. In addition, bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower.
The venue is within 25 minutes' walk of Amministrazioni comunali e uffici comunali Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca. The accommodation is also next door to Cimitero Minusio, and near a train station.
You can get to Lido Locarno Indoor Swimming Pool in a few minutes by car.
Kid-Friendly Resotrs in Locarno
Villa Rossella
Situated in Muralto district, Villa Rossella Locarno offers quick access to Agno airport within 42 minutes' drive. It features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Overlooking the city, rooms include a safe, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet and a shower. They are equipped with private bathrooms.
Guests may find Lungolago, Ascona within 3 km and Monte Verita within 3.2 km of the property. It is set within a 10-minute walking distance from Locarno city centre.
Villa Rossella is just a few steps from Locarno-Madonna del Sasso funicular and Casino.
Pardo Bar Hotel
Pardo Bar Hotel is placed in Locarno Center district, within a 5-minute walk of the restaurant Il Guardiano Del Farro. Wi-Fi is featured throughout the venue.
Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower.
Falconeria Locarno Animal Park is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Ghisla Art Collection is 0.6 km away. The hotel lies within 1 km of the centre of Locarno.
For a glimpse of Locarno, visit Plaza Grande or Visconteo Castle reachable in a few minutes walk.
Boutique-Hotel Remorino, A Private Selection Hotel
Set about 10 minutes by car from Lido Locarno Indoor Swimming Pool, this 4-star Boutique-Hotel Remorino, A Private Selection Hotel Locarno is located near Chiesa di San Quirico. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as bicycle usage and a first aid kit are available on site.
Overlooking Lake Maggiore, the rooms include a safe box, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower for more comfort.
The venue is in the old part of Locarno, dotted with a lake and a garden. Tenero- Sport Center is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Agno airport is 40 km from it.
Boutique-Hotel Remorino, A Private Selection Hotel is a short ride from Parco Parsifal.
Family Friendly Hotels Downtown Locarno
Hotel Geranio Au Lac
Featuring bicycle usage and a restaurant, Hotel Geranio Au Lac is set 5 minutes by car from Funivia Orselina in Locarno. The venue is placed on the promenade of Locarno, a stroll away from Plaza Grande.
The rooms overlook Lake Maggiore and offer a balcony, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms have a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
Located next to Casino in a lovely neighbourhood, the accommodation is 10 minutes' walk from Locarno city centre. Locarno-Madonna del Sasso funicular is extremely close to the property, while Agno airport is 40 km from it.
You can get to Termali Salini & Spa Locarno in a few minutes by car.
@ Home Hotel Locarno
Set merely 0.8 km from Locarno-Madonna del Sasso funicular, the 3-star @ Home Hotel Locarno features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a free private car park on site. The venue is located in Muralto district, 1 km from the centre of Locarno.
Certain units feature views of the garden. A separate toilet and a shower are included in the rooms of the property.
Amministrazioni comunali e uffici comunali Pinacoteca comunale Casa Rusca is less than 1.4 km away.
You can get to Piazza G. Motta in a few minutes by car.
Riva Rooms & Studios - Check-In 24Hr
Riva Rooms & Studios - Check-In 24Hr Locarno is 3-star accommodation with a terrace, located about 1.4 km from Church Santa Maria Lauretana. Featuring 23 rooms with views of the mountain, this venue is set within a short ride from Parco Avventura High Ropes Course.
The rooms come equipped with a safe, a minibar fridge, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
The hotel is situated 3 km from Locarno city centre and 40 km from Agno airport. Guests can visit the nearby OnArte Modern Art Museum as well as Plaza Grande which is 2.2 km away from the property.
Al Pozz Boutique Resort
Al Pozz Boutique Resort Locarno, located 0.6 km from Museo Elisarion, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. The venue is set in Muralto district, within easy reach of Plaza Grande.
The rooms overlook Lake Maggiore and offer a mini-fridge-bar, a work desk, and coffee and tea making facilities. Extras include a separate toilet and a shower.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from Locarno city centre and 40 km from Agno airport. Borgo Antico is 2.9 km from the inn in Locarno.
Al Pozz Boutique Resort is a short ride from Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca Art Museum.
Villa Muralto Boutique Hotel Rooms And Garden
Featuring hire of bicycles as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Villa Muralto Boutique Hotel Rooms And Garden is set in Locarno, 1.9 km from Plaza Grande. The thermal baths "Termali Salini & Spa Locarno" is less than 2 km away.
This bed & breakfast offers rooms with views of the city. In the bathrooms, guests have an access to a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
The property is situated 2 km from Locarno city centre and 40 km from Agno airport. The hotel is located in Muralto district.
You can get to 007 Bungy Jumping in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Stella Sa
The 3-star Hotel Stella Sa Locarno offers modern guestrooms set around a 20-minute walk from Lake Maggiore. This venue has a swimming pool as well as bicycle usage and a restaurant.
Modern rooms offer views of Lake Maggiore.
Golf Gerre Losone is a 10-minute drive away and Kursaal Locarno SA is 17 minutes' walk from the accommodation. It is just 2 km to the downtown of Locarno.
Hotel Stella Sa is located in proximity to Chiesa di San Bernardo.
Pensione Olanda
Featuring hire of buses as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Pensione Olanda is set in Locarno, 1.4 km from Plaza Grande. The venue is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to Museo civico archeologico Castello Visconteo.
Guests can enjoy views over Lake Maggiore from the rooms. Down-feather pillows, plump-down pillows, and feather pillows are featured in bedrooms.
Termali Salini & Spa Locarno is less than 2.1 km away. The hotel is located in Locarno Center district.
A few metres away you can find Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca Art Museum.
Smart-Hotel Minusio, A Swiss Quality Hotel
Smart-Hotel Minusio, A Benvenuti Hotel Locarno is a 3-star property approximately 10 minutes by car from Casino. This venue features an outdoor seasonal pool, a terrace, and a garden as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
Overlooking the garden, rooms include an individual safe, a writing table, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. Feather down pillows, plump-down pillows, and down-feather pillows are featured in bedrooms.
The accommodation offers a charming location about 40 km from Agno airport and a few minutes' walk from Chiesa-Oratorio del Santo Crocefisso. It is located within a 10-minute drive of Falconeria Locarno Animal Park.
The property is surrounded by a garden. Smart-Hotel Minusio, A Benvenuti Hotel is a short ride from Cardada.
Hotel America
Set approximately 5 minutes' walk from Lake Maggiore, the 3-star Hotel America Locarno offers massage therapy, a terrace, and a shared lounge. Cardada is 10 minutes' drive from the venue, while Kursaal Locarno SA is a 5-minute walk away.
Certain units feature views of the city. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower.
The accommodation is located in an old part of Locarno, only a few metres from Locarno station. Attractions within walking distance include Plaza Grande and Locarno-Madonna del Sasso funicular.
You can get to Falconeria Locarno Animal Park in a few minutes by car.