Planning a family beach holiday in Italy? For families with young children, the Adriatic coast is one of the easiest choices: long sandy beaches, shallow water, lifeguards at every beach club and playgrounds right on the sand. This guide explains why the Adriatic around Rimini is so popular with families, what a week costs and how to get there from the UK. We are the Antonioli family and have run hotels on the Riviera since 1992.
01Why the Adriatic coast suits children
On the Rimini Riviera, the coast of Emilia-Romagna, the beach is wide and sandy and the sea gets deeper very gradually, so children can play at the water’s edge safely.
- Beach clubs with umbrellas, sunbeds, showers and lifeguards;
- playgrounds and kids’ entertainment on the beach;
- plenty of family hotels with children’s menus, cots and half board;
- theme parks close by for rainy days.
Compared with Sardinia, Sicily or the Amalfi Coast, the Adriatic is usually better value for families, with sandy beaches instead of rocky coves.
02Rimini and Viserbella for families
Viserbella is the quiet north end of Rimini: less traffic than the centre, wide beaches and the Parco del Mare seafront promenade with a cycle path into town. Our partner beach club, Bagno Neri 53, has a playground and an entertainment team that has won the award for the best team on the beach. In the evening there are shows on the promenade.
Days out from the hotel (straight-line distance):
- Italia in Miniatura about 1 km, walkable;
- Fiabilandia about 10 km, great for little ones;
- Aquafan and Oltremare about 17 km, in Riccione;
- Cattolica Aquarium about 23 km;
- Mirabilandia about 34 km, Italy’s largest theme park.
We can get discounted tickets on request.
03A family hotel 150 metres from the sea
Hotel Viking is a family-run 3-star hotel in Viserbella di Rimini. What families find here:
- a pool about 1.10 m deep with a lifeguard, plus a hot tub;
- a fenced garden with slides, table football and table tennis;
- quadruple rooms and Junior Suites with two separate rooms for up to 6 people;
- free cots for under-2s, a children’s menu and fresh baby food from our kitchen;
- private parking opposite the hotel, with EV chargers.
More about the pool, entertainment and child discounts on our family hotel page.
04What a family week on the Adriatic costs
Real prices from our booking system for one week, 2 adults and 2 children aged 4 and 8: B&B · half board · all inclusive. The quadruple room has a double bed and bunk beds; the Junior Suite has two separate bedrooms and two balconies, one facing the sea.
| Week | Quadruple room | Junior Suite |
|---|---|---|
| 20–27 June 2027 | 945 € · 1.302 € · 1.785 € | 1.260 € · 1.736 € · 2.380 € |
| 11–18 July 2027 | 945 € · 1.512 € · 1.995 € | 1.260 € · 2.016 € · 2.660 € |
| 22–29 August 2027 | 1.080 € · 1.395 € · 1.878 € | 1.440 € · 1.860 € · 2.504 € |
| 5–12 September 2027 | 840 € · 1.050 € · 1.533 € | 1.120 € · 1.400 € · 2.044 € |
Total prices for the family, B&B · half board · all inclusive, checked on 11 October 2026. They may change depending on availability. Children up to 2 stay free. Tourist tax not included. For the exact price for your dates, go to Check availability.
05All inclusive family holidays in Italy
Our all inclusive covers full board, drinks with meals and the beach with an umbrella and one sunbed per family. Only adults pay the supplement, so you know the cost of the week before you travel.
06Getting here from the UK and Ireland
| Direct flights to Rimini | From summer 2027 Ryanair flies to Rimini from London Stansted (Monday, Thursday and Saturday, six a week from June), Manchester (Wednesday and Saturday) and Dublin (Tuesday and Saturday). |
|---|---|
| Via Bologna | Bologna has many flights from the UK; from Bologna the fastest train to Rimini takes 53 minutes. |
| Airport transfer | On request. The hotel has private parking at 6 € a night if you hire a car. |
More details on our page how to get to Rimini from the UK.
07The best time for a family beach holiday
June and early September are ideal with young children: the sea is warm, the beaches are calmer and prices are lower than in July and August. The May half-term is often warm enough for the beach too. July and August are the liveliest months, with entertainment and evening shows every day.
08FAQ
Is the Adriatic coast good for young children?
Yes. Around Rimini the beach is sandy and the sea gets deeper gradually. Every beach club has a lifeguard and many have playgrounds and entertainment.
How far is the hotel from the beach?
About 150 metres, a few minutes’ walk.
How much does a week cost for a family of four?
In a quadruple room with breakfast from 840 € for the whole family (September 2027), all inclusive from 1,533 €. See the table above and our booking system for exact prices.
Are there discounts for children?
Yes: under-2s stay free, 3 to 9 years −50%, 10 to 15 years −30% in an extra bed with two adults.
Are there direct flights to Rimini from the UK?
Yes, from summer 2027 Ryanair flies from London Stansted and Manchester, and from Dublin.
