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Hotel Eletto is a three-star hotel in Sanremo's historic centre, a short walk from the main harbour and the beaches, which keeps family outings on foot. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, with a minibar and a TV, and some look over the elegant shopping streets. The garden gives children a little outdoor space, the restaurant serves local and Italian dishes, and private parking helps families arriving by car. Guests rate it 8.8 from 573 reviews, a very good result.

Eveline Portosole Hotel faces Marina di Portosole in Sanremo, and its individually designed rooms include some with a small private pool or a balcony over the garden. For families, the location matters most: the long pedestrian promenade is steps away, and the public parks of Villa Ormond and Villa Zirio are close for a run around. An 8.4 score from 249 reviews is reassuring. I would ask for a room with a private pool if travelling with children who love the water.

Hotel Sole Mare is a family-run hotel in central Sanremo, and the beaches are a two-minute walk away, with discounts at a nearby beach club that help on a long family holiday. Many rooms look straight at the sea, some with balconies, and all have air-conditioning and parquet floors. The cycling path along the coast starts 20 metres from the door, easy for an evening ride with children, and the old town, the harbour and the Ariston Theatre are close. With 1,363 reviews averaging 8.4, I recommend it.

Hotel Liberty occupies a 19th-century villa set in a floral garden, a welcome open space for children after a day in town. Some rooms look out over the Ligurian Sea, and a daily buffet breakfast takes care of the morning. I find the location practical for families who prefer to walk: the San Remo marina and the Ariston Theatre are both easy to reach. As a simpler two-star, it suits a budget-minded stay, and an 8.4 score from nearly 950 reviews is reassuring.

Hotel Marinella sits directly on Sanremo's marina, between the town's two harbours, and many of its air-conditioned rooms have balconies over the Ligurian Sea, a good spot for children to watch the boats. Teatro Ariston and the railway station are a short walk away, which suits families arriving by train. The hotel's restaurant is in a separate building nearby and serves Ligurian specialties with sea views. With 1,420 reviews averaging 8.0, I would ask for a sea-view balcony room here for a simple family stay.

Sanremo's Grand Hotel & des Anglais Spa works for families because meals are easy to plan: the restaurant lists vegetarian, gluten-free and children's dishes at dinner, and the sweet and savoury buffet starts the day. The beach is a short walk away, and some classic rooms have balconies over the Ligurian Sea. Parents can book time in the spa. With 2,191 reviews averaging 7.9, I would choose a sea-view balcony room here for a calm family stay on the Riviera.