Hotels in San Giovanni in Val Aurina

Naturhotel Molin gave our family a room with a balcony and mountain views that we never tired of. The indoor swimming pool was where the kids spent their happiest hours, and the hot tub was a hit with everyone. We took turns in the spa and sauna after skiing. The restaurant serves Italian and Austrian cuisine, which felt just right for the region. Skiing and cycling are both close by. A lovely family base.

Martinshof Berg Herz Hotel in San Giovanni in Val Aurina is a three-star I recommend to families with allergies or dietary needs. Rooms have hypoallergenic bedding, and the restaurant offers several menus, including special diets, after a daily buffet breakfast. The spa and wellness centre includes a sauna, steam room, hammam and hot tub, and there is a sun terrace and a bar for the evenings. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Guests rate it 9.2 across 75 reviews.

Oberjahrl is a small two-star in San Giovanni in Val Aurina that I recommend to families who want a simple, outdoor-minded base. Family rooms have balconies and private bathrooms, with garden or mountain views. There are play areas, a garden, a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace, plus a bar and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is highly rated, and the location suits skiing in winter and hiking later in the year. Guests rate it 9.0 across 63 reviews.

Pension Brugghof is a small two-star in San Giovanni in Val Aurina that I recommend to families on a simple, outdoor-focused holiday. Every family room has a balcony with mountain views, a sofa bed and parquet floors, which gives children their own sleeping space. There is a sun terrace, a garden, a playground and a games room, and the family-friendly restaurant serves Italian and continental breakfasts, with dinner available. Guests rate it 8.9 across 50 reviews.

Hotel Adler in San Giovanni in Val Aurina is a three-star I recommend to families who want something for children beyond the slopes. There is a children's playground, a sun terrace and, less commonly, a bowling alley for evenings or bad-weather days. The restaurant and bar are on site, and rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The valley suits skiing in winter and cycling or hiking later in the year. Guests rate it 8.8 across 47 reviews.

Hotel Stegerhaus gave our family a comfortable family room with a TV and private bathroom, and plenty to do. The swimming pool with a view was the kids' favourite spot, and we enjoyed the sauna and sun terrace. Free bicycles were a lovely surprise for exploring the valley on a sunny day. The restaurant serves Austrian and international dishes, and the bar and lounge were nice for a quiet evening drink.

Aktiv-Hotel Steinpent gave our family a comfortable family room with a balcony looking over the mountains, perfect for watching the weather roll in. After active days outside, we relaxed in the sauna, steam room and hammam while the kids played in the garden. The sun terrace was lovely in the afternoon light. The restaurant serves Italian and international cuisine that pleased everyone, and free Wi-Fi was reliable.

Hotel Residence Griesfeld is genuinely family-friendly, and our kids felt at home straight away. Our family room was comfortable, and the indoor pool became their daily highlight after days outside. The outdoor play area kept them busy before dinner while we relaxed in the sauna or on the sun terrace. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, and the minimarket on site was handy for snacks and forgotten essentials.

Hotel Gisserhof sits at 1,000 metres in the Valle Aurina, and every room has a balcony with mountain views, a private bathroom and traditional South Tyrol décor. The indoor swimming pool suits children after a day outdoors, while parents can use the wellness centre and the sun terrace. The family-run restaurant serves regional and national cuisine. With 233 reviews averaging 7.7, I would expect a comfortable, traditional stay.

Hotel Auren in San Giovanni in Val Aurina offers rooms with private bathrooms, balconies and mountain views, with skiing nearby rather than at the door. The spa and wellness centre includes a sauna, the restaurant serves Italian and Austrian cuisine, and there is a bar, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. My advice: its 7.4 score from 71 reviews is lower than many neighbours, so read recent comments and compare before booking a family stay here.

Parkhotel Schachen in St. Johann im Ahrntal runs free shuttle buses to the Klausberg and Speikboden ski areas, which lets families ski two areas without driving. Ski rental is on site, the large gardens give children space, and the free wellness centre has an indoor pool and a sauna. Most rooms have balconies with views of the Dolomites. With 53 reviews averaging 7.2, I would expect a simple, practical stay.