Hotels in Avoriaz

Hôtel MiL8 combined ski-to-door convenience with real comfort. Our family room had a private bathroom and a balcony with mountain views, and skiing straight from the hotel made every day easy with the kids. After the slopes, the heated outdoor pool was pure joy for them, while we enjoyed the spa and sauna. The restaurant's barbecue grill dishes were a hit with everyone. A lively, family-friendly four-star in Avoriaz.

A heated indoor pool with its own paddling pool, a kids' club called La récré and apartments up to four bedrooms make L'Amara one of the easiest bases in Avoriaz for families. Small children can splash while older ones swim, and the Village des Enfants of Annie Famose, a short walk away, handles the youngest skiers. Baby kits can be rented by the week. The catches are practical: no car at the door, a shuttle from the car park with all the bags, and a key collection window in the early evening. Some apartments look onto the mountain and others do not, so ask for a view when booking. For a week of skiing with young children and a pool every afternoon, I would book it ahead of most Avoriaz hotels.

Capella was ideal for a self-catering family week in Avoriaz. Our unit had a kitchenette, a dining area, a private bathroom and a balcony, so we could cook simple meals and eat together without fuss. Skiing right to the door made life with the kids so much easier, and we hired equipment on site and left it in the ski storage each evening. Free WiFi kept everyone connected. Practical and well located.

Belambra Les Cimes du Soleil in Avoriaz is the address I recommend to families who want the essentials settled in advance. It runs as an all-inclusive club with a restaurant and an open bar, and you ski right to the door. Equipment hire and ski storage are on site, so there is no daily trip to a rental shop, and breakfast is a daily buffet. Rated 8.3 from 318 reviews, it is practical rather than luxurious, and that is precisely its strength.

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Electra is the self-catering address I recommend in Avoriaz for direct access to the slopes and the cable car. Apartments have fully equipped kitchens and balconies, some with mountain views, and a grocery delivery service saves a trip down to the shops. My advice: reserve ski passes and equipment hire in advance, since the residence offers reduced rates on both with prior booking. It holds an 8.2 score from 278 reviews.

Résidence Atria-Crozats is a four-star Pierre & Vacances residence in Avoriaz, and I recommend it to families who want an apartment as a base for the Portes du Soleil. The apartments give everyone room to spread out in the evenings, breakfast can be pre-ordered for easier mornings, and check-in is flexible, which helps after a long drive. In summer, guests get a Multi Pass for activities across the area. Guests rate it 8.2 across 576 reviews.

Hôtel des Dromonts gave us direct access to the slopes, so our days in Avoriaz started and ended right at the door. Our room had mountain views that the kids couldn't stop pointing at. Dinners of traditional French cuisine in the restaurant were a highlight, and our favourite moments were evenings in the bar by the big stone fireplace with hot chocolates all round. On sunny afternoons the terrace was perfect. Charming.