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Top Desenzano del Garda Family-Friendly Hotels

Appartamenti Esmera
Great for families

Appartamenti Esmera

Via San Marco 9, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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5/5Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cots, laundry facilities
Great stay, great apartment, fantastic owners

"The apartment exceeded our expectations since the beginning. It's a family owned apartment, they picked us up at the train station and took us around the main streets to know where we could take the vaporetto and avoided restaurants and places to visit as well. The apartment was very clean and tidy, ..."…"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2015

Appartamenti Esmera
Residenza Ciro e Catina
Great for families

Residenza Ciro e Catina

Via Masotti, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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4.9/5Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Families like: kitchen, near the beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cots
Lovely apartment a short walk from the beach

"The apartment is very attractive and well supplied - it was the first place we stayed in Italy with enough pillows for all of us! There is a fantastic roof terrace with views down to the lake and you can see from there quite how short the walk down into town is. By far the best feature though was ..."…"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2017

Residenza Ciro e Catina
Albergo Trattoria Italia
Great for families

Albergo Trattoria Italia

Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
4.7/5Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cots, laundry
Travellers say...

"Very clean and great food and service. Highly recommend."…"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2019

Albergo Trattoria Italia

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Residence Il Sogno
Great for families

Residence Il Sogno

4 out of 5
Via Bonvicino 2 A, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £67 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
4.6/5Wonderful! (145 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, kitchen, near the beach, bicycle rentals nearby
Travellers say...

"The apartment would be ideal for a familyVery comfortable beds and great location"…"

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2019

Residence Il Sogno
Hotel Piccola Vela
Great for families

Hotel Piccola Vela

4 out of 5
Viale T. Dal Molin, 36, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £113 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
4.5/5Wonderful! (166 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, babysitting, near the beach, bike rentals
Travellers say...

"Hotel splendido in una cornice di assoluta tranquillità, struttura pulita e personale cordiale e disponibile"…"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2020

Hotel Piccola Vela
Palace Hotel
Great for families

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
viale Agello 114/a, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £105 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
4.4/5Excellent! (472 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, near the beach, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Beautiful

"Beautiful spa hotel, had great views of Lake Garda from our balcony. Excellent breakfast"…"

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2020

Palace Hotel
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
Great for families

Hotel Acquaviva del Garda

4 out of 5
Viale Francesco Agello, 84, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £94 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
4.3/5Excellent! (317 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, on the beach, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Perfect relaxation hotel

"Very quick check in and perfect amenities to relax and unwind"…"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2020

Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
Hotel Desenzano
Great for families

Hotel Desenzano

4 out of 5
Viale Cavour 40/42, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £90 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
4.3/5Excellent! (56 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, near the beach, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry facilities
Travellers say...

"Clean and look new room. Closed to Desenzano train station."…"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2019

Hotel Desenzano
Albergo Trattoria Alessi
Great for families

Albergo Trattoria Alessi

3 out of 5
via Castello 3, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £67 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
4.3/5Excellent! (179 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cots, free breakfast for the whole family
Perfect for our needs

"Perfect location. Nice breakfast included. Helpful and friendly staff. Pillows are worn out, but everything is very clean."…"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2019

Albergo Trattoria Alessi
A Casa di Manu b&b
Great for families

A Casa di Manu b&b

Via Caduti dei Lager 10, Desenzano del Garda, BS
The price is £75 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
4.3/5Excellent! (15 reviews)
Families like: babysitting, near the beach, bike rentals, extra beds/cots
Travellers say...

"Amazing room. Everything good. Wonderful bathroom. Thank you very much"…"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2020

A Casa di Manu b&b
Admiral Hotel Villa Erme
Great for families

Admiral Hotel Villa Erme

3 out of 5
Viale G Motta 13, Desenzano del Garda, BS
The price is £73 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
4.2/5Very Good! (534 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, mini golf, near the beach, bike rentals
Good value and friendly great location

"Not in peak condition but traditional Italian old style . Restaurant was good and reasonable prices . Considering the room rate I would say good value for money , and view of lake across the way . Nice friendly staff , parking and garage good ."…"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2019

Admiral Hotel Villa Erme
Hotel Bonotto
Great for families

Hotel Bonotto

3 out of 5
Viale Gramsci 40, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £84 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
4.1/5Very Good! (264 reviews)
Families like: near the beach, extra beds/cots, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry facilities
Travellers say...

"Thqnk you for nice stay in Hotel Bonotto!Next Time Will come back again!"…"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2020

Hotel Bonotto
Aquila d'Oro
Great for families

Aquila d'Oro

4 out of 5
Viale Francesco Agello 47-49, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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4/5Very Good! (6 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, kitchen, babysitting, bicycle rentals nearby
Right by the lake

"Great hotel lovely staff.great experience The swimming pool was freezing but still very nice"…"

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2014

Aquila d'Oro
Aurora
Great for families

Aurora

3 out of 5
Lungolago Cesare Battisti 53, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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The price is £80 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
4/5Very Good! (90 reviews)
Families like: on the beach, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cots
Travellers say...

"The mattress was too hard! Everything else was wonderful!"…"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2019

Aurora
Villa Maria Apartments
Great for families

Villa Maria Apartments

4 out of 5
Viale Michelangelo 150, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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3.9/5Good! (9 reviews)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, kitchen, outdoor tennis court, bicycle rentals nearby
Nice apartments for families

"We visited here from US for the last few days of our Italy trip. Enjoyed the location- easy to travel to Milan and Venice. Nice spacious apartment- close to lake and grocery store. Great restaurant at hotel!"…"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2018

Villa Maria Apartments
Relais Du Lac
Great for families

Relais Du Lac

4 out of 5
Via Francesco Agello, 130, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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3.8/5Good! (209 reviews)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, playground, near the beach, bicycle rentals nearby
Travellers say...

"Was first visit, driving between Munich and St Tropez. Hotel has everything you would need for a nice stay, staff friendly, hotel clean, on the old style but typical of most in Italy. Parking easy, well located, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend."…"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2019

Relais Du Lac
Residence San Lorenzo
Great for families

Residence San Lorenzo

via Andreis 89, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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3.8/5Good! (52 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, kitchen, near the beach, extra beds/cots
Pleanty of space, well air conditioned.

"Pleanty of space in the appartment. Basic facilities with no oven, just a three ring hob. Power restrictions were an issue at times. The swimming pool was good quality but in need of some repair around it. Appartment was at the top of a steep hill and a car would be necessary. The manager was very ..."…"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2017

Residence San Lorenzo
Health House
Great for families

Health House

4 out of 5
Via De Andreis 95, Desenzano del Garda, BS
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2.3/5 (11 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pool, near the beach, laundry facilities
Great, friendly, and well priced accommodation

"We booked the Health House for a ten day holiday with two specific requirements - good self catering facilities (with a family of five it is too expensive to eat out every night) and a decent pool (my kids love swimming). Both easily satisfied.... well equipped kitchen (hobs, oven and lots of pots ..."…"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2016

Health House
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Where should we stay in Desenzano del Garda?

The culturally rich destination of Desenzano del Garda is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The entertainment, lake views and ferry rides are just some of the things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Fly into Brescia (VBS-Gabriele D'Annuzio), which is located 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from the city centre. Desenzano del Garda offers 51 child-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation so you have a variety of choices when deciding where you want to stay.

Families on holiday have positive things to say about these places to stay:

Hotel Piccola Vela: Offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. Guests like the central location and helpful staff at this 4-star hotel.

Villa Maria Apartments – Features a children's pool, a restaurant and free parking. This hotel is rated 4 stars.

Relais Du Lac – Offers a children's pool, free parking and laundry facilities. This hotel is rated 4 stars.

Hotel Acquaviva del Garda – Features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. The comfy beds and clean rooms make this 4-star hotel popular with guests.

When should we visit Desenzano del Garda?

You're likely hoping for good weather for your family trip. You can use these tips to decide when to pack up the children and head to Desenzano del Garda.

  • Hottest months: July, August, June and September, with an average temperature of 29°F
  • Coldest months: January, February, December and November, with an average temperature of -1°F
  • Driest months: January, February, December and April, with an average rainfall of 1.50 inches
  • Rainiest months: September, July, June and May, with an average rainfall of 3.50 inches

What should we see and do in Desenzano del Garda?

While you and your family are holidaying in Desenzano del Garda, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Desenzano Castle and Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Scaliger Castle, Grotto of Catullus and Castello Bonoris.

Desenzano del Garda is also well-known for the:
  • Entertainment
  • Cultural attractions
  • Monuments
  • Marina
  • Live music

Getting around Desenzano del Garda

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Desenzano del Garda Station or Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station. Desenzano del Garda might not have many public transport options so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Frequently asked questions

What's Desenzano del Garda like for family-friendly holidays?
You may want to consider the culturally rich destination of Desenzano del Garda if you’ve been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The entertainment, lake views and sunny weather are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Verona (VRN-Valerio Catullo), which is located 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from the city centre.
What's the best hotel for a family holiday in Desenzano del Garda?
Residence Il Sogno is a top 4-star residence on Expedia for families, and features free parking and laundry facilities. Other options to stay with the children include Hotel Bonotto and Residenza Ciro e Catina.
How many family-friendly hotels are there in Desenzano del Garda?
Expedia has 46 hotels in Desenzano del Garda that are great for families.
What's the seasonal weather in Desenzano del Garda?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. The snowiest months in Desenzano del Garda are February, December, January and March, with each month seeing an average of 72 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Desenzano del Garda?
While you and your family are holidaying in Desenzano del Garda, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Desenzano Castle and Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Gardaland, Center Aquaria Spa and Wellness Center and Scaliger Castle.
What's the best way for us to get around Desenzano del Garda?
If you want to venture outside the area, hop on a train at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Station. Desenzano del Garda may not have many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.