With its safe environment, rich cultural escapades, and outdoor activities for all ages, Monaco is the perfect destination for families seeking both adventure and relaxation. Here are 8 family-friendly hotels in the Principality offering unique experiences and tailored amenities to ensure that every family member enjoys a memorable stay. 

1. The Hermitage Monte-Carlo Hotel offers an unparalleled experience for young guests with its VIK (Very Important Kids) programme, created in partnership with Parisian children's fashion house Bonpoint. From a princely welcome with fruit juice and homemade cakes to movies and treats, kids are pampered from the moment they arrive. The hotel features a dedicated kids' room with games and consoles like PlayStation and Wii, as well as a variety of activities such as painting, sculpture, and patisserie. Children can also enjoy the heated indoor pool and various water sports. 
2. The Métropole Monte-Carlo Hotel provides a Family Suite designed for comfort and luxury, featuring separate areas with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The unique Just For Kids suite, crafted by Sabrina Monte-Carlo Kids, offers a magical experience for children up to 12 years old. The Just For You programme allows families to explore the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco after hours, and children aged 6 to 12 can participate in the Little Green Chefs activity, where they learn to cook with Head Pastry Chef Patrick Mesiano. 
3. The Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel presents the Kids Club by Petit VIP for children aged 4 to 12, an immersive space where kids can learn about the environment and discover their talents. Families will love the hotel's Olympic swimming pool, filled with heated seawater and ozone-filtered, along with a separate area for children under 3. Open between March and October, the hotel also offers a range of aquatic activities, including pedalos, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking. 
4. The Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel’s family package includes special touches like a cuddly toy, and bathrobe featuring the hotel's mascot, Léna. The hotel offers a family-dedicated swimming pool and a Little Explorers Club with activities in July and August. A babysitting service is available for parents to enjoy a romantic evening while their children are safely entertained. 
5. The Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel features Le Méridien Family kids club, from making magic wands, orienteering, music quizzes, yoga, and pebble-painting, there’s something to suit every child. With the only hotel private beach in Monaco, thrill-seekers can enjoy various water-based activities, including banana boats, water-skiing, and jet-skis, from April to October.
6. The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort offers a sandy-bottomed lagoon and a covered pool in a tropical garden, along with an outdoor infinity pool heated year-round. Families can enjoy sea-based activities such as parasailing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and ringo rides. Until the end of August, children can learn the art of illusion with magician Siméon Wolfgang.  
7. The Columbus Monte-Carlo Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton provides a family suite for up to 6 children under 12, perfect for slumber parties. The hotel partners with Banwood to offer bicycle, tricycle, and scooter rentals. An indoor pétanque court and a Kids Club with activities in July and August ensure children are entertained. The hotel also offers a babymoon package with a pregnancy massage, a specially decorated room, and non-alcoholic cocktails. 
8. The Novotel Monte-Carlo Hotel features an outdoor pool open from May to September and offers family and junior suites. With its central location near the railway station, it's the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy their stay in Monaco. 

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Monaco Tourism and Convention Authority: www.visitmonaco.com  

Monaco Awarded in European Best Destination 2024 

Achieving over 12% of the vote (133,885 votes), travellers from around the world ranked Monaco in 2nd position out of 500 European destinations. Organised by the non-profit organisation Best European Destinations, and based on the vote of over one million travellers from 172 countries, Monaco has been ranked second best destination to visit in Europe in 2024, ahead of Geneva, London and Florence. This year's #2 destination, Monaco, was shortlisted as a Sustainable Destination for its commitment to sustainable tourism and protection of the ocean. 

Contacts:  

Claire Neil, Regional Manager Australia & New Zealand 
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau 
Email: claire@tourismgarden.com.au 
Phone: +61 (0)2 8206 9311 

Alison Roberts-Brown, Regional Director, Australia & New Zealand 
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau 
Email: alison@tourismgarden.com.au 
Phone: +61 (0)2- 8206-9311 
Mobile: +61 (0)401 250 165