Hotels with Kids' Clubs in and near Split
7 family-friendly hotels with kids club in Split . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Split's old town hotels are mostly small conversions around Diocletian's Palace, so families looking for a kids' club usually stay on the resort beaches nearby. Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split, three kilometres east of the centre at Žnjan, runs a kids' club for ages 4 to 12 alongside indoor and outdoor pools. Le Méridien Lav in Podstrana adds a free kids' club and a separate children's pool, and on Brač island and the Makarska Riviera, Bluesun hotels in Bol, Tučepi and Brela pair kids' clubs with pools and beachfront settings.
Split is Croatia's second city, built in and around the Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian. Families walk the Riva waterfront, explore the palace cellars and climb the cathedral bell tower, then cool off on Bačvice, a sandy town beach. Marjan hill park offers shaded paths and viewpoints, ferries cross to Brač and its famous Zlatni Rat beach, and the Makarska Riviera, below the Biokovo mountains, lies an hour's drive south.
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🧒Kids' Clubs from Žnjan to Brač and Makarska
A kids' club matters around Split because a family holiday here often mixes beach days with trips into the old town, ferries to the islands and excursions inland, and children enjoy having their own programme between outings. Supervised games and crafts let parents enjoy a swim or a meal in peace, and resort settings with pools and playgrounds keep younger children busy in the hottest hours of July and August.
Closest to the city, two resorts combine a kids' club with easy access to Split. Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split, on the Žnjan beachfront three kilometres east of the old town, has a kids' club for ages 4 to 12, indoor and outdoor pools, a games room with billiards and board games, a full spa and family rooms with sea views, plus a pebble beach. Le Méridien Lav, in Podstrana eight kilometres south, has an 1,800 square metre pool complex with a heated indoor pool and a separate children's pool with graduated entry, a free kids' club for ages 4 to 12 and its own beach.
On Brač island, a ferry ride from Split, three resorts suit families. In Bol, Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa sits on the strip leading to Zlatni Rat beach, with an indoor pool, a dedicated kids' pool, a bowling alley, table tennis and a full spa, and an all-inclusive upgrade can be added. Next door, BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness Resort is all-inclusive and packed with activities, from a kids' club and indoor play area to archery and cycling tours, 200 metres from Zlatni Rat. In Supetar, Aminess Vival Velaris is the most affordable option, with a kids' club and playground in pine forest.
The Makarska Riviera, south of Split below the Biokovo mountains, offers beachfront hotels with kids' clubs. Bluesun Hotel Neptun in Tučepi is all-inclusive as standard, covering meals, local drinks and snacks, and sits directly on the pebble beach with a large outdoor pool, a kids' club with a daily programme, a playground, tennis courts and early dinner slots for children. Bluesun Hotel Soline in Brela, 50 metres from the beach on the main square, has three restaurants, an outdoor pool with a children's section, an indoor spa and a kids' club with a beachfront playground.
Choosing a base depends on how much you want to see of Split itself. Žnjan and Podstrana keep the old town, Diocletian's Palace and the Riva within a short drive or bus ride, and suit families who want city outings. Brač offers a slower island rhythm and Zlatni Rat beach, but every trip to Split depends on the ferry timetable. The Makarska Riviera has some of the region's prettiest pebble beaches and the Biokovo Skywalk, about an hour south. Most kids' clubs run in the summer season, so check dates before travelling.
Parent's take
To stay close to Split with children aged four to twelve, I would choose Le Méridien Lav in Podstrana: the free kids' club, a separate children's pool with graduated entry and a heated indoor pool sit on its own beach, eight kilometres from the old town. Our advice for families who want all-inclusive and the beach on the doorstep is Bluesun Hotel Neptun in Tučepi, where meals, snacks and the kids' club are part of the stay.
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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.
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.
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
- 1Check kids' club dates before booking, as most clubs in the region run mainly in the summer season.
- 2Book Brač hotels and ferry crossings early for July and August, when boats from Split fill quickly.
- 3Pack water shoes for every child: almost all beaches in the region are pebble rather than sand.
- 4Choose Le Méridien Lav or Radisson Blu if you want easy day trips into Split's old town.
- 5Rent a car at Split airport if you stay on the Makarska Riviera and plan excursions.
- 6Visit Diocletian's Palace early in the morning, before the crowds and the midday heat.
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