Split Family Hotels with an Indoor Pool
6 family-friendly hotels with indoor pool in Split . Handpicked for families who want the best.
An indoor pool sounds unnecessary in sunny Split, until a spring bura wind, a September storm or a toddler who has had enough of the sea changes the plan. A handful of family hotels around the city keep a heated pool under cover. AC Hotel by Marriott Split has its indoor pool on the 17th floor of Dalmatia Tower with views over the Adriatic, Le Méridien Lav in Podstrana adds a separate kids' pool and a free kids' club, and Radisson Blu Resort & Spa on the Žnjan seafront combines indoor and outdoor pools with a kids' club for ages 4 to 12.
Split grew around Diocletian's Palace, a Roman emperor's residence whose walls still enclose the lanes, shops and squares of the old town. The Riva promenade runs along the harbour, Bačvice beach lies a short walk east and the wooded Marjan hill rises to the west. Ferries leave for the islands of Brač and Hvar, and the Žnjan seafront to the east offers a long pebble beach with playgrounds.
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🏊Why Split's indoor pools matter more than you think
An indoor pool extends the swimming season in Split well beyond the summer. In spring and autumn, days are often pleasant for sightseeing while the Adriatic is still too cool for most children, and even in summer a passing storm can clear the beach. Indoor pools here usually sit inside the hotel's spa or wellness area, so they suit a relaxed family swim rather than lengths, and some hotels add a separate shallow pool for younger children.
AC Hotel by Marriott Split stands out for its setting. The hotel occupies the upper floors of Dalmatia Tower, Croatia's tallest building, and its indoor pool sits on the 17th floor inside the 178 SPA, with a sauna, a jacuzzi and floor-to-ceiling windows over the Adriatic. Rated 9.3 by guests, it also offers family rooms with sofa beds. It suits families who want a central city base close to the old town and the ferry port, with a pool for the afternoon and the evening rather than a full resort.
Le Méridien Lav Split, in Podstrana about 8 km south of the centre, is the closest thing to a resort near the city. Its indoor heated pool is part of a 1,800-square-metre pool complex that includes a separate kids' pool with graduated entry for non-swimmers, and the hotel runs a free kids' club for ages 4 to 12 alongside a private beach. Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split on the Žnjan seafront, 3 km east of the old town, offers indoor and outdoor pools, a kids' club for ages 4 to 12, a games room with billiards and family rooms with sea views.
Marvie Hotel & Health combines a hotel with a medical wellness centre. Its indoor pool belongs to the Renevie wellness zone, alongside saunas, a steam bath and a jacuzzi, while a rooftop infinity pool with sea views takes over in fine weather, and Bačvice beach is a short walk away. Hotel Olivier sits directly on Žnjan's pebble beach with an indoor pool, a spa with sauna and steam room, larger-than-average rooms and a breakfast buffet. Both suit families who want the sea and an indoor pool within a few steps, in a calmer, wellness-oriented atmosphere.
Some families combine Split with a few days on an island. Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa in Bol, on the island of Brač, sits on the Zlatni Rat strip and adds an indoor pool, a dedicated kids' pool, a bowling alley, table tennis and a full spa, a strong option if the weather turns during a beach holiday. Whichever hotel you choose, check the rules for children in the wellness area: pools are usually open to families, while saunas and jacuzzis often have age limits or adult-only times. A quick email before arrival avoids disappointment at the spa door.
Parent's take
For parents, an indoor pool in Split works as a reliable reset between sightseeing and the beach. After a morning in Diocletian's Palace, children can swim in the AC Hotel's pool on the 17th floor while parents enjoy the view over the harbour, or splash in Le Méridien Lav's graduated kids' pool before an evening on the hotel's private beach. On windy or rainy days, the pool keeps the holiday on track.
Our Top 6 Picks
Hotels in Split with indoor pool, sorted by guest rating.
AC Hotel by Marriott Split
Split 3
Wonderful
1,964 reviews
The AC Hotel occupies floors 18 to 28 of Dalmatia Tower, Croatia's tallest building at 135 metres. The indoor pool sits on the 17th floor inside the 178 SPA, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Adriatic and the old town. The pool is compact but heated, and kids are welcome during all opening hours.
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€266/night
Why families love AC Hotel by Marriott Split
We picked the AC Hotel partly for the views and partly because our 7-year-old refuses to skip a single pool day. The 17th-floor pool is small but the panorama makes up for it. Breakfast buffet was solid, with enough kids' options that our daughter didn't complain. The location is a 15-minute walk to the old town, which felt long with a tired 4-year-old, but the hotel arranged a taxi for 8 EUR.
Marvie Hotel & Health
Bacvice
Wonderful
1,498 reviews
Marvie combines a 4-star hotel with a medical wellness centre in the Bačvice district. The indoor pool is part of the Renevie wellness zone and runs alongside saunas, a steam bath, and a jacuzzi. There's also a rooftop infinity pool with sea views that opens seasonally. The beach is a 3-minute walk.
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€530/night
Why families love Marvie Hotel & Health
The wellness pool was calmer than expected, which suited our family well. Our kids (6 and 9) used it every afternoon without issues. The rooftop pool was the real star in June, heated and open until sunset. Walking to Bačvice beach for picigin was a highlight our kids still talk about. Breakfast is excellent, with fresh local pastries and a kids' corner. At 530 EUR it's not cheap, but the combination of indoor pool, rooftop pool, and beach proximity justified it.
Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa
Bol, Brač Island
Excellent
1,425 reviews
Elaphusa sits next door to Bretanide on the Zlatni Rat strip in Bol but offers a more polished experience. An indoor pool, dedicated kids' pool, themed dinner nights, bowling alley, and a full spa make this the most well-rounded 4-star option on Brač. All-inclusive upgrade available at booking.
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€316/night
Why families love Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa
The indoor pool was the deciding factor for us since we visited in early June when mornings were still cool. Kids' pool is separate and shallow, perfect for our 5-year-old. The bowling alley and table tennis kept the older one busy between beach trips. Themed dinner nights broke up what can otherwise be buffet monotony. Room was clean, modern, with a sea-view balcony.
Le Meridien Lav Split
Podstrana
Excellent
548 reviews
Le Méridien Lav is the closest thing to a resort you'll find near Split. The indoor heated pool is part of a 1,800 sqm pool complex that includes a separate kids' pool with graduated entry for non-swimmers. The property sits on its own beach in Podstrana, 8 km south of Split's old town.
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€436/night
Why families love Le Meridien Lav Split
This hotel was our base for a week. The indoor pool saved us on the two rainy days, and the kids' pool is genuinely designed for small children, not just a token shallow end. The kids club runs daily in summer (ages 4 to 12, free) but there's no staff supervision, so one parent stays. Bus 60 to Split is easy. Our 8-year-old called it the best hotel she's ever stayed in, which at 436 EUR a night, better be.
Hotel Olivier
Znjan
Excellent
164 reviews
Hotel Olivier (formerly Hotel Fanat) sits directly on Žnjan's pebbly beach, 3 km east of the old town. The indoor pool is complemented by a spa with sauna and steam room. Rooms are large by Split standards, and the beachfront location means you have both sea and pool options without leaving the property.
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€741/night
Why families love Hotel Olivier
The price stung at 741 EUR a night, but the beachfront location and indoor pool combination made it worthwhile for our family of four. Kids loved walking straight from the lobby to the beach. The indoor pool was quiet and warm, perfect after a breezy afternoon. Rooms felt genuinely spacious, not the cramped old-town boxes you get elsewhere in Split. Breakfast had fresh local cheese and prosciutto that even our picky eater enjoyed.
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split
Žnjan beachfront
Excellent
2,200 reviews
Beachfront 5-star resort 3km east of Split's old town with a games room of pool tables and board games, full indoor pool, kids club, spa, and pebble beach access for guests.
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€1867/night
Why families love Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split
Five nights in mid-July with two boys aged 6 and 10. The games room is on the lower lobby level, two pool tables and a board game shelf, open 9am to 11pm. Both boys played me billiards every late afternoon between beach and dinner. Kids club ran 9-12 and 4-6 with crafts and pool games included. Family room was a sea-view connecting double-double, lots of space. Beach was pebble not sand, calm water, lifeguard on duty. Big resort, big breakfast, lots of guests, never felt cramped.
💡Tips for picking an indoor-pool hotel in Split
- 1Ask whether children may use the indoor pool at all times; where the pool belongs to the spa, some hours or areas may be reserved for adults.
- 2For toddlers and non-swimmers, Le Méridien Lav's separate kids' pool with graduated entry is the most suitable set-up near Split.
- 3Choose AC Hotel by Marriott Split if you want to walk to Diocletian's Palace and the ferry port and still have an indoor pool with sea views.
- 4If you stay in Podstrana, plan transport to the centre: Le Méridien Lav is about 8 km from the old town.
- 5Spring and autumn are when an indoor pool earns its keep in Split, since the sea is cooler but the weather is ideal for sightseeing.
- 6On a rainy day, combine the hotel pool with indoor visits such as the cellars beneath Diocletian's Palace or the Croatian Maritime Museum.
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