Hotels in Arosa

BelArosa Chalet is a five-star chalet in Arosa where rooms come with balconies, mountain views and fully equipped kitchens, and I would book it for families who want hotel-level spa facilities with the freedom of their own kitchen. The swimming pool with a view suits children, while the sauna, fitness centre and yoga classes are there for parents. Guests have given it a perfect 10, but from only five reviews so far, so treat that score with caution.

The indoor pool with a water slide at BelArosa was the kids' favourite part of the trip, hands down. We could ski back to the door, and the centre is only a five-minute walk, with the train station and cable cars 400 metres away. Our suite was spacious with a balcony, so nobody felt cramped after long days outside. The modern spa and fitness area were free to use and became our evening ritual.

You can tell the Hohe Promenade has been run by the same family since 1947: the welcome felt personal and the kids were greeted by name after day one. It's central yet quiet, with the cable cars and village centre a few minutes' walk away. Our room had a balcony with mountain views, and the sauna was a treat after long ski days. Dinner was genuinely fine cooking, which we hadn't expected at this price.

The Valsana won us over with its location: quiet, flooded with sun and with panoramic views of the mountains and lake. We could ski straight to the hotel entrance, which made the end of each day blissfully simple with tired kids. The wood-and-stone architecture feels modern yet warm, and the sports and wellness facilities gave everyone something to do after skiing. Polished service without stiffness. We'd happily return.

Blatter's suited us because Arosa itself is quiet and the hotel matches that mood. Our room was spacious with a balcony and mountain views, and the breakfast buffet had plenty for picky eaters. The free ski bus took us to the lifts without hassle. Back at the hotel, the indoor pool kept the kids busy while I booked a massage at the Bella Vista spa, and dinner in the Grand Restaurant felt like a treat.

AlpinArosa put us 400 metres from the cable car and train station, which made arriving by rail and getting the kids up the mountain painless. Our alpine-style room had its own balcony, and breakfast was a relaxed start each day. The bonus was free access to the spa and fitness centre at sister hotel BelArosa nearby, which we used most evenings. Central, comfortable and great value for Arosa.

Hotel Stoffel is in the upper part of Arosa, a minute's walk from the slopes, and when the snow was good we skied right back in. As a couple we appreciated the adults-only quiet and the mountain views from our room. The restaurant serves traditional regional cooking that hit the spot after cold days. Free private parking was handy, and in summer it caters to mountain bikers too. Peaceful, friendly and very good value.

Postresidenz am See struck a nice balance between family-friendly and grown-up comfort. Our family room had a private bathroom and a balcony, enough space for two kids and their ski kit. The spa is impressive for the size of the place: sauna, hot tub, steam room, hammam and a fitness centre, and we used most of them. The restaurant welcomed children warmly, and the bar was a cosy spot for a nightcap once they were asleep.

The Tschuggen has its own private cable car straight up to the ski and hiking area, and our kids thought that was the coolest thing ever. At 1,800 metres the setting is spectacular, and our room had a balcony made for morning coffee. The 5,000 m² spa is a destination in itself; we lost whole afternoons there. With four restaurants, gourmet dinners never felt repetitive. A true luxury treat for a special family trip.

Hof Maran won our kids over with its indoor play area, perfect for the hour between skiing and dinner. We could ski right to the door, and our family room had a balcony looking out at the mountains. My partner used the fitness centre each morning and we both ended the day in the sauna. The restaurant handled our daughter's dietary needs without fuss, which made mealtimes stress-free. A sporty, family-minded four-star.

Staying in Hotel Gspan's historic building gave the trip a special feel, and our kids loved exploring the old corridors. Our room had a private bathroom, a desk for my bit of remote work and a balcony with garden and mountain views. The family-friendly restaurant serves local and international dishes, with no raised eyebrows at noisy children. Sunny afternoons on the terrace overlooking the garden were our favourite moments.

The Erzhorn is a modest two-star, but for a ski family it ticks the boxes that matter. We skied right to the door, and our family room had its own bathroom and a balcony with mountain views. The restaurant serves proper local food, which the kids devoured after a day on the slopes. On sunny afternoons we sat on the terrace while they played in the garden. Friendly, honest and great value in Arosa.

Our family room at Alpensonne had a wide mountain view and good soundproofing, so the little ones slept through even when the corridor was busy. After skiing we rotated between the sauna, steam room and hammam, which felt generous for a three-star. The restaurant mixes Mediterranean and European dishes and handled our vegetarian requests easily. The outdoor seating area was lovely for a hot chocolate in the afternoon sun.

Sonnenhalde felt made for families like ours. The indoor play area kept the youngest happy on a snowy afternoon, and the steam room gave us grown-ups a moment to thaw out. Our family room had a private bathroom and a balcony with mountain views, so there was space to spread out. Free private parking on site was a big plus after the drive up to Arosa, and the garden and lounge made it feel homely.

Arosa Vetter Hotel is the slopeside address I recommend in Arosa to skiers who want the shortest possible walk to the lifts: the nearest one is just 20 metres away. Rooms have elegant wooden furniture, and some come with a balcony, worth requesting. The restaurant serves Swiss and international cuisine, and the bar looks out over the slopes, a good spot to watch the last runs of the day. Free WiFi is included, and the hotel scores 8.8 from 458 reviews.

Hotel Astoria sits 300 metres from both the Arosa cable car and the train station, so getting around with ski bags and children was refreshingly easy. The games room saved several evenings when the kids still had energy to spare. We loved the wellness area too: two jacuzzis, two infrared cabins and a sauna, plus a fitness room. Our room had mountain views, a flat-screen TV and reliable free Wi-Fi. Solid three-star superior comfort.

Hof Arosa gave us a proper apartment with a kitchen, which kept our food budget sane for a family of five. The location in the Schanfigg Valley is central yet quiet, and the Arosa cable cars are a short drive away. What sold it to the kids was the indoor pool and the playground outside, while we took turns in the sauna. Practical, peaceful and ideal if you like to cook and set your own pace.

Every room at Home Hotel Arosa is designed differently, and the kids had fun guessing what ours would look like. It was renovated in 2016 and felt fresh, with iPads instead of TVs, which our tech-loving teens thought was brilliant. Free WiFi worked well throughout. Being in the heart of Arosa meant restaurants on the doorstep, and the cable cars and train station were a 600-metre walk. Quirky, central and good value.

Hotel Prätschli worked well as a ski base for our family, with direct access to the slopes and plenty to do once we came back in. The indoor pool was a daily must for the kids, while we split time between the spa and the fitness room. Our room had a private bathroom and a balcony with mountain views. The restaurant offered enough variety that we never got bored over the week. A comfortable four-star with a relaxed mood.

The big win at Alpenblick was skiing right to the door: the kids clicked out of their skis and were inside in seconds. Our family room had mountain views and simple comfort, with shared bathrooms down the hall, which was fine for us. Lunch and dinner in the traditional restaurant were hearty European dishes, and the buffet breakfast set us up for the day. On sunny afternoons the terrace was hard to leave.

We picked Quellenhof for a grown-ups' ski weekend, and the adults-only policy kept things calm. Self check-in meant we could arrive late without stress, and express check-out made the last morning easy. Our room was simple but comfortable with parquet floors and a private bathroom. Breakfast catered for vegan and gluten-free diets, which was a relief for my partner. Ski storage and a terrace with mountain views rounded it off.

Hotel Altein is the resort I recommend in Arosa for families who want a full spa and a car-free stay. It sits between two lakes, and the train station and the Weisshorn cable car are a few minutes away on foot. The spa has two indoor pools, a hot tub, a steam bath and a sauna, which keeps children and adults busy after skiing. The à la carte restaurant serves traditional local dishes. My advice: arrive by train and leave the car at home.

Hotel Seehof sits by Lake Untersee, a short walk from the centre, the train station and the ski lifts, so we managed the whole week without a car. A practical bonus: we bought discounted ski passes right at reception, which saved real money for four of us. The free shuttle helped on cold mornings with tired kids. Our room was simple with cable TV and a small balcony, and dinner at Restaurant Charlotte was good value.

We came without kids and the adults-only rule made the whole stay feel restful. The pool with a view was the highlight, a slow swim looking at the peaks after skiing, followed by the sauna. Our room had a mountain-view balcony and modern comforts, and the in-house restaurant and bar saved us from going out in the cold. There's even a tennis court and fitness centre if you still have energy left.

Sunstar sits on the edge of the forest with panoramic views over the mountains and the lake, and the kids spotted squirrels from the window on day one. Spa access was included, so the indoor pool, gym and steam bath became part of our daily rhythm. We went half board, and the five-course dinner was a fun ritual, even if our youngest skipped a course or two. The sports facilities kept our teenagers busy too.

Pension Arosa was an easy, no-fuss choice for our family. Self check-in let us arrive after a long drive without worrying about reception hours. The family room had a private bathroom, a balcony, a desk and a TV for the kids' wind-down time. The little minimarket and coffee shop saved us several trips into town, and the Mediterranean restaurant made a nice change from fondue. The sun terrace and bar were relaxing too.

Provisorium13 sits right on Lake Obersee, and waking up to lake and mountain views from our balcony was a highlight. The train and cable car station is only 250 metres away, so we arrived by rail and never needed a car. It has a stylish lounge bar with DJs some evenings, which suited our older teens more than toddlers would. Afternoons on the sun terrace by the water were pure Arosa. Relaxed, trendy and well located.

Arosa Mountain Lodge offers ski-to-door access, with a ski school and ski pass sales on site, and I would book it for families with children learning to ski: lessons and passes are arranged at the lodge itself. Family rooms have private bathrooms and balconies, some with mountain views. The sun terrace and bar suit parents at the end of the day, and WiFi is free. Guests rate it 7.5 across 171 reviews, so expect convenience more than polish.