Hotels in Bettmeralp

Boutique Hotel La Cabane is in car-free Bettmeralp, just 100 metres from the Bettmerhorn and Schönbiel cable car stations, so the kids walked to the lifts every morning. Our alpine-style room had a balcony and free WiFi, and the rich breakfast buffet set everyone up for the day. After skiing we relaxed in the sauna and steam bath. It is a lovely base for exploring the UNESCO-protected Jungfrau-Aletsch region.

Hotel Waldhaus is 100 metres from the ski lift with ski-to-door access, so mornings with the kids were simple. Buying lift passes at the hotel saved a queue on day one. Our room had a private bathroom, a balcony and mountain views. The restaurant served European dishes with vegetarian and vegan options, great for our veggie teenager. The sauna and sun terrace helped us unwind, and the bar was handy in the evening.

Hotel Bettmerhof sits peacefully at 1,957 metres, and from our balcony we had a view of the Matterhorn that left the kids speechless. The spacious alpine-style rooms were renovated in 2014 and felt fresh and comfortable. The playroom was a lifesaver for our youngest at the end of the day, and with two restaurants we never got bored at dinner. The wellness area was the perfect wind-down after skiing.

Familienhotel Garni Sporting lives up to its name: everything felt geared to families like ours. Ski-to-door access meant the kids were on the snow in minutes, and our room had a private bathroom, a balcony and mountain views. The continental buffet breakfast was a relaxed start to each day. The games room and lounge kept everyone entertained in the evenings, and free WiFi was a hit with the older kids.

Hotel Aletsch is my family pick in Bettmeralp, with ski-to-door access and family rooms that have private bathrooms and balconies over the garden or the mountains. The spa with sauna and hammam suits adults after skiing, the games room helps on a bad-weather afternoon, and the restaurant serves local specialities. A sun terrace, a hairdresser and bicycle parking round out the services. My advice: note that free WiFi covers the public areas only.

Panorama Hotel & Restaurant is a traditional hotel in car-free Bettmeralp, and our renovated room had an alpine chic feel with panoramic views of the Valais Alps and the Matterhorn. The kids loved that there were no cars, so they could wander safely through the village. The Bettmeralp cable car is about 400 metres away, and getting there was half the adventure. A calm, scenic base for a family winter break.

Hotel Le Postillion is right on Bettmeralp's main street with ski-in, ski-out access, so we had the village and the slopes on our doorstep. We took an apartment with a south-facing balcony, which soaked up the afternoon sun and offered panoramic views of the Valais Alps. I booked a wellness treatment one afternoon while the kids built snowmen outside. Free WiFi kept everyone connected in the evenings.

Hotel Alpfrieden in Bettmeralp gave our family ski-to-door access, which made every morning wonderfully easy. Our family room had a balcony with mountain views, where the kids watched the snow fall at night. The traditional restaurant served international dishes, so even our fussy eater was happy, and the sun terrace was the place for hot chocolate after the last run. Free WiFi throughout was a bonus.