Hotels in Zermatt

Hotel Romantica is tucked away in a quiet part of Zermatt with a garden, which gave our kids space to play in the snow after skiing. The Sunnegga funicular is under 700 metres away, and the village centre is close for evening walks. Our room was simple and comfortable, with a flat-screen TV for quiet time and free WiFi. It is a calm, practical choice, and hiking paths start nearby if you visit outside ski season.

Relais & Chateaux Schönegg is perched above Zermatt, and the private mountain elevator up from the village centre was an adventure in itself for our kids. The Matterhorn views from the hotel were breathtaking, especially from the restaurant's sun terrace at lunchtime. Our room had a minibar and cable TV for quiet evenings. The 24-hour reception was reassuring with children, and the ski areas are close by.

Nomad by CERVO had something for every member of our family. Our family room had mountain views and modern comforts, and the kids spent hours in the swimming pool. We loved the hot spring bath and sauna after skiing, and I joined a yoga class one morning at the spa and wellness centre. The restaurant served varied cuisines, so even fussy eaters were happy, and the sun terrace was perfect on bright afternoons.

Staying at the Monte Rosa, Zermatt's first hotel, gave our trip a real sense of history, right in the village centre. Our individually styled room blended old charm with modern comfort. The best perk was free access to the spa and pools at the nearby five-star Mont Cervin, where the kids swam every afternoon. Evenings ended with a drink in Edward's Scottish-style bar while the children played cards.

Matterhorn Lodge, opened in 2012, sits in Zermatt's historic centre with classic Alpine-style rooms and apartments. We took an apartment, and from its window we could see the Matterhorn, which thrilled the kids. The ski bus stop is a two-minute walk, easy even with small children. The wellness area has three saunas, a lovely way to recover after skiing, and the ski storage room kept our place free of gear.

22 Summits Boutique Hotel felt intimate and well run. Our family room had its own bathroom and a balcony with mountain views that the kids kept running out to check. After skiing we split our time between the sauna and the spa, and one of us squeezed in a session at the fitness centre. On sunny afternoons the terrace was a lovely place for hot chocolate. A comfortable, stylish base for a family week in Zermatt.

Matterhorn FOCUS is a design hotel with rooms by Heinz Julen, and most of them, ours included, look straight at the Matterhorn. Waking up to that view was the highlight of our trip. The rich breakfast buffet set us up for skiing, and the Nespresso machine in the room was a parent's best friend. The luxurious spa with indoor and outdoor hot tubs was where the whole family ended each day, steaming under the stars.

Chesa Valese is tucked away in Zermatt's quiet Steinmatte area, three minutes on foot from the centre and five from all the railway and cable car stations. That balance of calm and convenience was ideal with kids. The lounge fireplace became our gathering spot before dinner, and the sauna and steam bath eased tired legs. The ski storage with boot dryer meant every morning started with warm boots.

Matthiol Boutique Hotel sits on the edge of Zermatt, and the free transfer from the train station made arriving with kids and luggage a breeze. It is a fully renovated chalet, and our balcony looked out towards the Matterhorn. The exclusive wellness facilities were a calm haven after skiing. The 10% ski rental discount was a welcome saving for a family of four, and the quieter setting meant restful nights.

Mountain Paradise is in Zermatt's quiet Winkelmatten suburb, a welcome escape from the busy centre after long days on the slopes. Our room had rustic furnishings and a balcony, and we were lucky to get a Matterhorn view. Breakfast was a buffet served in a dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, or out on the terrace on sunny mornings. The sauna and steam room were a lovely way to finish each day.

the rex is family-run, and that warmth showed in how our kids were welcomed. The exclusive spa was the big draw: an indoor pool and hot tub for the children, plus saunas, steam bath and a solarium for us. The cable cars are about a ten-minute walk, fine for our family once we got into a rhythm. We got a room with a Matterhorn view, and evenings by the fireplace in the hotel bar were cosy.

The Schweizerhof is on Bahnhofstrasse in car-free Zermatt, and its private kids' club was the reason we booked: our children loved it and we got a few precious hours to ourselves. Our balcony had a Matterhorn view, and the wellness area with indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath filled our afternoons. With three restaurants we never ate the same thing twice, and the concierge sorted every detail for us.

Hotel Bristol is family-run and sits in a central yet quiet part of Zermatt. Our room had a superb view of the Matterhorn, and the kids made us photograph it every single morning. The ski bus stops right in front of the hotel, which made getting to the lifts painless, and the on-site ski rental saved us lugging gear from home. The sauna and steam bath were a welcome end to the day.

Unique Hotel Post is right in the centre of Zermatt, a short walk from the train station, and the free transfer on arrival and departure made the luggage shuffle painless. We had a room with a Matterhorn view, a real treat. With three restaurants on site, dinners were easy even with tired kids, and the bars gave us parents a lively evening once the children were asleep. The spa with sauna and hot tub was lovely.

Hotel Plateau Rosa sits 100 metres from the Zermatt cable car, which is the main reason I recommend it to families: short walks with ski gear make mornings much easier. The centre is about ten minutes away on foot. Expect a traditional mountain style, a sauna, a bar and a garden terrace, with free Wi-Fi throughout. Only some rooms face the Matterhorn, so request that view when booking. A 9.1 score across 594 reviews is a solid track record.

National Zermatt sits directly opposite the Sunnegga-Paradise lift in central Zermatt, so the kids were skiing within minutes of leaving the room. Every room faces south with a balcony, and ours had a full Matterhorn view that we never tired of. The bar with a fireplace was our cosy evening spot with hot chocolate for the kids, and the free iMac in the lobby kept our teenager entertained.

22 Summits Apartments sit on a quiet hillside above Zermatt, yet the centre and the Matterhorn railways are a short walk down. Our apartment had a fully equipped kitchen, which made breakfasts and family dinners easy and kept Zermatt prices in check. The balcony was perfect for morning coffee with mountain air, and in winter we had free use of the sauna and steam bath. Free WiFi kept the kids happy on rest days.

The Phoenix is in Zermatt's peaceful Wiesti quarter, about ten minutes on foot from the station and Bahnhofstrasse, so we had calm nights but could still stroll into town. The extra sound insulation meant our light sleepers finally rested well. The design mixes local wood, stone and glass, rustic but modern. The rich buffet breakfast set us up for the slopes, and the flat-screen TV and safe were handy touches.

Hotel Walliserhof Zermatt is a traditional Valais chalet-style hotel in central Zermatt, 300 metres from the train station, which makes arrival with children and luggage simple. Rooms have a TV, a desk and a bathroom with bathrobes. Parents can use the spa area with sauna and hot tub, and the restaurant serves regional and international cuisine. With 2,127 reviews averaging 9.0, I would call it a reliable, central choice.

Hotel Aristella Swissflair is stylish and modern, built in 2010, and just 200 metres from Zermatt's village centre. We asked for a Matterhorn-view room and the kids woke up every morning to that famous peak. The spa area with hot tub and steam bath was our late-afternoon ritual, and the ski storage with boot dryers spared us damp boots. A great balance of design and practicality for families.

Riffelhaus 1853 sits at 2,500 metres, and staying up there after the day visitors left felt magical. Ski-to-door access meant our older kids were on the slopes straight after breakfast, and every room, ours included, had panoramic mountain views. The outdoor hot tub facing the Matterhorn was the moment of the trip. This historic hotel was renovated in 2014, with modern bathrooms, a spa and a traditional restaurant.

Hotel Butterfly is a quiet spot in car-free central Zermatt, just 250 metres from the Gornergratbahn station and the ski bus stop. The four-course dinner in the hotel restaurant was a highlight each evening, and our kids happily tried new dishes. We used the wellness area most afternoons, rotating between the Finnish sauna, infrared cabin and steam bath. The shared lounge and free WiFi gave everyone space to relax.

Hotel Matterhornblick is centrally located in car-free Zermatt, and the ski bus stops right outside, so getting the kids to the slopes each morning took no effort at all. The breakfast buffet had plenty of choice to fuel a full ski day. Back at the hotel we took turns in the spa, with a hot tub, steam bath and Finnish sauna that worked wonders on sore legs. Free WiFi kept the evenings relaxed and easy.

Mazot Zermatt is a small hotel-restaurant in the centre of Zermatt, and I recommend it to families who prefer a cosy, personal place to a large hotel. Rooms are charming, and some have balconies with views of the Matterhorn, so request one when booking. The restaurant and bar are on site, Wi-Fi is free, and ski storage keeps equipment organised. It suits skiers in winter and hikers in summer. Guests rate it 8.8 across 682 reviews.

Hotel Cheminee is directly opposite the Sunnegga cable car, so our kids were on their way to the slopes within minutes of finishing breakfast. Our country-style room had a balcony, and we managed to get one of the rooms with a Matterhorn view. Dinners of traditional grilled food were a hit with the whole family, and the garden terrace was lovely on sunny afternoons. Ski storage and free WiFi round it off.

Sonnmatten sits at the foot of the Matterhorn, and our room with natural wood furniture looked straight out at it, which the kids called our private postcard. The nearest ski lift is just 250 metres away, a short, easy walk even in ski boots. The gourmet restaurant made our evenings feel special, and the children were welcomed warmly at the table. Ski storage and free WiFi covered the practical side well.

Staying at Hotel Schwarzsee, perched at 2,583 metres, was an adventure our teenagers still talk about. Ski-to-door access from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise ski area meant first tracks before the day crowds arrived, and the Schwarzsee gondola is only 100 metres away. The panoramic views over the Valais Alps were stunning from the sun terrace. The restaurant fed us well, and the boot dryers in the ski storage were a blessing.

Hotel Continental is right in the centre of Zermatt, 150 metres from the train station and the Gornergratbahn, which made arriving with luggage and kids genuinely easy. The rich buffet breakfast set everyone up for a full day on the slopes. There is no spa on site, but guests get reduced entry to a nearby one, which we used twice. Free WiFi and the central location made it a practical, good-value family base.