Best Hotels with Kids Clubs near Split for Families (2026)
6 family-friendly hotels with kids club in Split . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Here is the honest truth: Split city itself does not really do kids clubs. The hotels in the old town are boutique conversions in Diocletian's Palace stones, and they cater to couples on three-night breaks. The five hotels with proper kids clubs that families book under the Split label are actually a 45-minute catamaran ride to Brač Island or a one-hour drive south along the Makarska Riviera. The exception is Le Meridien Lav in Podstrana, the only resort within 10 km of Split's centre. Prices range from 248 to 559 EUR per night in peak summer for a family of four.
Split is a working Mediterranean city, not a resort. Diocletian's Palace is pedestrian, which sounds great for kids until you hit the polished limestone with a pushchair. Bring a carrier for under-3s. Marjan Park on the western peninsula has shaded pine trails and Bene Beach with natural shade. The catamaran terminal at Gat Sv. Petra is where you board for Brač and Hvar — arrive 30 minutes early in summer, the queues are real. For groceries, the Konzum supermarket on Ulica Slobode is 5 minutes from the bus station and 30% cheaper than the Riva tourist shops.
🧒Why kids-club hotels near Split are actually on the islands
The Brač Island cluster delivers the best concentration of kids-club hotels in the Split region. Bol has two side-by-side options on the path to Zlatni Rat beach: Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa is the polished 4-star with an indoor pool, dedicated kids' pool, themed dinners and a bowling alley, while BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort is the all-inclusive sibling next door with archery, cycling tours, and a games room. Both run kids clubs for ages 4 to 12 with English-speaking staff. Over in Supetar, the Aminess Vival Velaris Resort at 248 EUR/night is the most affordable kids-club property in the region, with a shaded pool under Mediterranean pines and a 15-minute walk to the ferry harbour. Catamaran from Split to Bol takes 50 minutes, to Supetar 50 minutes from a different terminal.
The Makarska Riviera options sit south of Split on a narrow coastal strip backed by the Biokovo mountains. Bluesun Hotel Neptun in Tučepi runs the only fully all-inclusive package with a dedicated kid-friendly buffet and early dinner slots, plus a daily activity programme at the kids' club. Bluesun Hotel Soline in Brela is quieter, with three restaurants, an indoor spa for parents, and morning kids' club sessions running arts and crafts. Both sit 50 to 100 metres from pebble beaches and require a car or organised transfer from Split, roughly 75 minutes depending on summer traffic on the D8 coastal road.
Le Meridien Lav in Podstrana is the outlier: a proper resort just 8 km south of Split's old town, accessible by bus 60 in 25 minutes. The kids' club runs daily from 4 to 12 with no extra charge, and the 1,800 sqm pool complex has the only indoor heated pool in this list, which matters if you travel in May or September. Note one quirk: the kids' club here has no formal staff supervision in some sessions, so one parent stays. Of all six, this is the only one where you can sensibly pair a beach day with an evening walk in Diocletian's Palace.
Parent's take
We spent ten nights split between Bol on Brač and Le Meridien Lav last July with our 5- and 8-year-olds. The Brač half was the holiday everyone remembers: kids in the Elaphusa club every morning while we read by the indoor pool, then catamaran into Split for one big sightseeing day mid-week. Le Meridien gave us an easier base for the second half — old town runs by bus 60, and the kids' pool meant the 8-year-old could swim laps while the 5-year-old splashed in the shallows. The combined cost was higher than a single hotel for ten nights, but neither of us wanted to commit fully to either island life or city access.
Our Top 6 Picks
Hotels in Split with kids club, sorted by guest rating.
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.
Bluesun Hotel Soline
Brela, Makarska Riviera
Excellent
1,376 reviews
Bluesun Soline in Brela offers an all-inclusive upgrade over its half-board base rate. Three restaurants, an outdoor pool with kids' section, indoor spa with jacuzzi and sauna, plus a kids' club and playground. The hotel sits right at Brela's main square, 50m from the beach.
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€382/night
Why families love Bluesun Hotel Soline
Brela is quieter than Tučepi and the hotel's location right by the beach was a huge plus. The kids' club ran morning sessions with arts and crafts while we used the spa. The indoor pool saved us on one rainy afternoon. Breakfast buffet was the best we had in Croatia, with a proper omelette station and fresh pastries.
Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive
Tučepi, Makarska Riviera
Excellent
1,711 reviews
The only hotel on this list where all-inclusive is the default rate. Bluesun Neptun sits directly on Tučepi's beachfront with a large outdoor pool, kids' club, children's playground, and a kid-friendly buffet with separate early dinner slots. Tennis courts and table tennis round out the activities.
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€559/night
Why families love Bluesun Hotel Neptun - All Inclusive
The kids loved the dedicated buffet area where they could grab pasta and ice cream without waiting for the main restaurant queue. The pool area is spacious and never felt crowded, even in mid-July. The beach is pebble and directly accessible from the hotel grounds. Staff at the kids' club spoke decent English and organised crafts every morning.
BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive
Bol, Brač Island
Very Good
113 reviews
Bretanide is the most activity-packed all-inclusive on this coast. Themed dinner nights, a kids' club, indoor play area, games room with billiards, archery, cycling tours, and evening entertainment are all included. Located 200m from Zlatni Rat, Croatia's most photographed beach.
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€351/night
Why families love BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive
The games room was a lifesaver on the one evening when the kids were too tired for the entertainment programme. Themed dinners kept the food interesting across a full week. The indoor play area rescued a rainy afternoon. Zlatni Rat beach is stunning but gets busy by 11am. We learned to go early or after 4pm. The catamaran from Split took 50 minutes and ran on time every day.
Aminess Vival Velaris Resort
Supetar, Brač Island
Very Good
355 reviews
The most affordable option on Brač, Aminess Velaris in Supetar offers a beachfront resort setting with outdoor pool, kids' club, playground, and tennis courts. The resort is surrounded by Mediterranean pine forest and is a 15-minute walk from Supetar's harbour. Half-board and all-inclusive packages available.
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€248/night
Why families love Aminess Vival Velaris Resort
Supetar is smaller and calmer than Bol, which suited us with a toddler. The pool area is shaded by pines, so you don't fry. The kids' club ran afternoon activities while we explored the harbour town. Beach is pebble but with gentle entry. The ferry from Split takes just 50 minutes and drops you 15 minutes from the hotel. Room was basic but clean, with a terrace facing the garden.
💡How to choose the right kids-club hotel near Split
- 1Book ferry-dependent hotels (Brač Island) at least three months in advance for July or August. The Jadrolinija catamaran from Split to Bol fills up by 9am in peak summer, and missing one means a 4-hour wait. Cancellable rates cost 10-15% more but give you flexibility when ferry schedules change.
- 2Pack reef shoes for every kid. Every single beach in this region is pebbles, not sand, and pool decks get scorching in July. A pair of aqua shoes under 10 EUR from Decathlon prevents three days of complaints and twisted ankles on the entry rocks.
- 3Confirm kids-club operating dates before booking. Most clubs only open for the June 15 to September 15 window. Bretanide and Neptun extend to early October some years, but Le Meridien Lav drops to weekends-only after mid-September. Email the hotel directly if you travel in shoulder season.
- 4For the Makarska Riviera hotels (Soline, Neptun), rent a car at Split airport, not the city. The Avis and Hertz desks at the airport are 5 minutes from your transfer, while the city locations involve a taxi and an extra 20 EUR. The D8 coastal drive south from Split is gorgeous but slow in summer, budget 90 minutes door-to-door.
- 5If you do the Brač cluster, plan one Split day-trip mid-week. The catamaran runs 6 times daily in summer, and a 9am out / 5pm back works perfectly: Riva walk, Diocletian's Palace, lunch at Bokeria, and a Bačvice Beach swim before the return ferry. Avoid Mondays and Saturdays when the cruise ships dock.
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