Sochi is rightfully considered not only the best climatic and balneological resort, but also one of the most popular Russian destinations for family holidays. Largely thanks to the 2014 Olympics, this post-Soviet seaside town has turned into a modern resort center, providing a unique opportunity to ride on the snowy slopes and swim in the gentle sea in one day.
Following the example of many southern countries, in recent years Sochi hotels for families with children with a swimming pool are rapidly gaining popularity. In this review, we tried to find the best options that work on this system.
Pullman Sochi Center 5*
A modern building made of glass and concrete rises in the city center, not far from the famous Festivalny concert hall and a well-maintained beach. From the huge windows of luxurious rooms, delightful landscapes of sea distances (on the one hand), picturesque mountains and city beauties (on the other) open.
In addition to all other convenience details (necessary furniture, refrigerator, TV, etc.), each room is equipped with a baby bed (cot). Equipped with maximum safety 2 swimming pools – indoor and outdoor summer, where you can swim to your heart's content (if the sea is rough).
Catering service deserved good reviews, delicious Mediterranean cuisine in the Sel Marin restaurant, a variety of drinks in the local lobby bar. In the SPA center (16th floor) you can get any cosmetic procedure, visit the sauna, hammam.
The gym has 24/7 access to a variety of equipment. Guests are satisfied with the unobtrusive service of the staff, its friendly attitude, good sound insulation, cleanliness of the rooms, food delivery. Vacationers most often use epithets: excellent, chic, magnificent, wonderful.
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Rodina Grand 5*
The aristocratic complex with stylish suites is located in the midst of a lush subtropical park (15 hectares), green ornaments surrounding the classical building. The local beauty is breathtaking and creates the feeling of a fairy tale, charming from the first steps. 99 rooms from comfortable (60) to super-comfortable deluxe (22) and junior suites (12) are individually designed by famous European designers.
It has its own k / theater, sports grounds for volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, a fitness center, a billiard room, an outdoor pool. SPA “Rodina” has an indoor swimming pool, a wellness center with a steam room in Russian, a sauna, a hot tub. If you wish, you can go fishing or windsurfing. Even ordinary walks in a wonderful park bring great aesthetic pleasure!
The beautiful beach is equipped with comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas, visitors are provided with fresh towels. Guests also praise breakfasts: the “buffet” served in the central restaurant “Moskva” surprises with the quality and variety of dishes. A wide range of drinks and cocktails in local modern bars. You can have a wonderful time on the cozy terrace “Heaven”, equipped on the roof. In a word, here you can perfectly relax and improve your health.
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Swisshotel Resort Sochi Camellia 5 *
Located on the territory of a unique biosphere reserve. The quality factor of the architecture of the Soviet past and the European sophistication of modern design are embodied here. Previously, this building housed the popular Intourist hotel, which underwent a global reconstruction and was turned by Swiss specialists into a luxurious complex of the highest level – one of the hotels of the Swiss hotel chain Swissotel Resort.
Guests of the Camellia, using the main staircase, find themselves on the famous Kurortny Avenue, and through the “back door” they go straight to the sea – isn't it a miracle?! Here, every detail is aimed at ensuring the comfort of rest: a chic huge beach, rooms decorated with ecological natural materials, restaurants and bars, spa and treatment rooms, swimming pools, a gym, etc.
Everyone can use the services of cosmetologists, sauna, health spa treatments. Nutritionists have developed special nutrition programs, including for children. In local restaurants and cafes, lunches and dinners turn into a delight – the variety of the menu is amazing with the richness of choice.
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Hyatt Regency Sochi 5 *
It is located on the first line of the central district, not far from the main tourist sites: the Art Museum, the Riviera Leisure Park, the Dendrological Park, the seaport. The beautiful high-rise building houses about 200 spacious rooms, including 28 magnificent suites (from 78 to 191 sqm). Thanks to panoramic windows and furnished balconies, guests can enjoy stunning natural scenery.
The unique interiors are decorated with designer furniture, original lamps, works of art, carpets and parquet. There is an outdoor pool and direct access to a private beach. The day begins with a delicious European breakfast in the bright restaurant hall of the Historical Salon. For lunch and dinner, the Passage restaurant is suitable, offering selected dishes of Russian cuisine, harmoniously complemented by international classics.
The lobby lounge serves light snacks and salads, while the creative pool bar offers a range of fresh juices, smoothies and blended drinks. Privilege room guests are invited to the Regency Club Lounge for afternoon tea, evening cocktails, deluxe starters and homemade cakes. For those looking to take care of their health, a safe haven awaits – the Evania Spa with a wide range of relaxation, therapeutic and fitness services.
Sanatorium Chernomorie 5*
This magnificent health resort is not only an exclusive sanatorium, but also a bright local attraction included in the city excursion program. Surrounded by lush subtropical vegetation, it is located on the first line in the central area, next to the Winter Theater.
For a comfortable stay, we offer double rooms (36 sqm) and luxurious suites (72-125 sqm) with one or two bedrooms. The elegant interiors of common spaces and living rooms are decorated in a neoclassical style. The balconies offer stunning views of the Caucasian peaks and the Black Sea. A full meal is organized in a large dining room in the form of a buffet.
A balanced diet includes dairy products, meat and fish dishes, selected vegetables, seasonal fruits, cereals, vitamin salads, natural juices. For young guests there is a special menu, an animation team, a splash zone near an equipped pebble beach, a mini club, a playground.
On the territory there is a fitness room, a spa with a Russian bath and a sauna, seasonal and indoor pools, sports courts, an aesthetic medicine center, a multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment complex.
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Lazurnaya Hotel & Spa 4*
Belonging to the Radisson chain, this wonderful option is located on the picturesque outskirts, between its own beach and the main transport artery – Kurortny Prospekt. It is represented by a modern building and 6 two-storey villas. The common areas and living rooms are decorated with classic architectural elements, marble, stained glass, carpeting, designer furniture and rich fabrics.
In the design of neoclassical interiors, various color schemes are used: from carefully selected contrasts to warm pastel colors. It's probably easier to point out what's not on the breakfasts served here than to list what's on them. Such a variety is not found in every five-star hotel. Guests, including those with special dietary requirements, leave the dining room full and full of energy.
Thoughtful infrastructure includes 3 restaurants, 4 bars and cafes, a night club. For active recreation, there is a fitness center and a large indoor aqua zone with Olympic tracks, hydromassage, waterfalls, a children's splash section with mini slides, as well as a luxurious spa complex with a Russian bath, 4 saunas, a hammam, a snow room, an emotional shower. In the nearby village of Novaya Matsesta, there is an Aquarium and a Marine Zoo.
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Villa Anna 4*
Designed in the architectural style of a 16th-century Scottish castle, this unique complex is located in the central park area, next to the arboretum, a treasure trove of Russian subtropics with more than 1,800 exotic and rare plants. At the entrance, guests are greeted by silent medieval knights, and a graceful spiral staircase leads to the castle chambers with high ceilings and a cozy atmosphere.
The housing stock consists of several types of rooms (from 26 to 35 sq. m): standards, junior suites and suites, as well as an elite 3-storey cottage “Royal House” (200 sq. m) with 4 bedrooms and luxurious baroque decoration.
The Dobry Merlin restaurant attracts with its authentic interior and is famous for its first-class home-cooked cuisine, including European, Caucasian and traditional Russian dishes. By special order, the chef can cook sturgeon, pig or lamb on a spit.
In the summer cafe “Castle Compound” it is pleasant to drink a cup of coffee or enjoy ice cream surrounded by palm trees. For water procedures and sunbathing there are two outdoor pools.
Within walking distance there is an equipped beach, a bus stop, a circus, the Winter and Summer theatres, the central embankment, the path of health “health path”, museums, shopping centers and a variety of food outlets.
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Pearl 4*
One of the oldest complexes in the city, which was considered elite in Soviet times, still remains afloat. The attention of guests is attracted by a very good location – its snow-white classic building is located right on the beach, in the central part of the embankment. According to guests, the beach is magnificent: clean sand, plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas.
Everyone likes a spacious pool in which sea water is heated, a clean beautiful area. After a major overhaul, luxurious comfortable rooms of different categories are equipped with panoramic windows offering unforgettable views. Judging by the reviews, the level of service corresponds to its class. Water slides are equipped for children, leisure activities are organized.
Those who wish can go surfing, scuba diving, water skiing. In the evening, various shows and theme parties are often organized in restaurants and bars. The food organization deserves excellent reviews: excellent breakfasts, lunches and dinners with an abundance of various delicious dishes. Vacationers after the holidays leave rave reviews.
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Sanatorium “Zolotoy Kolos” 4*
The classical-style buildings of the sanatorium are located in the center, in a cozy quiet corner on a clean, well-groomed, lushly landscaped area. Here you can not only enjoy a serenely relaxing holiday, but also improve your health.
The large rooms have home comfort: beautiful comfortable furniture (including for children), air conditioners, well-equipped bathrooms, outdoor terraces. Vacationers visit the sauna with a swimming pool for free, do health exercises, aerobics in the fitness center.
Volleyball and basketball courts, a billiard room, a football mini-stadium are equipped for active sports. Children can have fun in the dedicated playground. Various evenings and shows are regularly arranged, popular films are shown.
There are a lot of positive reviews about the staff, their conscientiousness and friendliness are noted. The guests are very satisfied with the cuisine, delicious dishes made from fresh products.
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Star WELLNESS & SPA 4*
An avant-garde building with a spherical facade, located on one of the central streets of the city, is very impressive with its unusual view. But inside it lives up to its name. Judging by the reviews of vacationers, they like the arrangement of rooms, equipping bathrooms, providing household items, cleanliness and order.
There are complaints about the rooms overlooking the street – city noise interferes. Hundreds of meters away is the famous Riviera Park, a walk through which is a real pleasure. Nearby is the embankment, where there is something to admire.
The disadvantage is the distance from the beach, although there is a b / n transfer there – with small children there are no problems getting to the beach. You can swim and swim (especially for children) in a very decent outdoor pool.
Most of the guests are satisfied with the breakfast buffet, a rich choice of dishes, and the quality of their preparation. The presence of children is taken into account when compiling the menu. A pleasant moment is a b / n present in the form of a bottle of champagne for birthdays. Lunches are organized in the restaurant of the same name, where there is also a summer outdoor terrace overlooking the picturesque surroundings.
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Wind Rose Hotel & SPA 4*
A beautiful building with an openwork of balcony railings, with a wonderfully decorated area and an unusually shaped outdoor pool captivates immediately, not allowing you to be disappointed until the end of your holiday. Perfectly clean rooms, decorated in the style of elegant classics, from the first steps become homely and familiar. The feeling of comfort, mental and physical peace, joyful appeasement – these are the feelings that guests experience (from reviews).
In cloudy weather, a heated pool can replace the beach. The latter is located within walking distance, well equipped with beach attributes. The territory, although small, has tennis tables, a gym, an excursion. office, fitness center.
The attendants deserve a lot of positive feedback, there is a conscientious cleaning, regular change of linen and towels, a polite friendly attitude. There are no complaints about breakfasts, the menu of which is a variety of salads, cereals, yogurts, vegetables, fruits.
I also like lunches organized at the local restaurant “Noy”, in a cozy atmosphere, with excellent cuisine, at an affordable price.
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Empire 3*
This cozy option is perfect for those who do not like the bustle and noise of the city – “Empire” is located 6 km. from the center, but 2 steps from the sea and the beach. Calm measured atmosphere against the backdrop of captivating landscapes, good clean rooms, good-quality natural wood furniture, complete bathrooms – everything contributes to a good family vacation with children.
The heated summer outdoor pool is equipped with children's slides and table tennis tables. Adults can play billiards and tennis. There is a massage room, there is a bath with hydromassage. The guests are very pleased with the service, the friendly attitude of the staff, the delicious breakfast buffet and the property itself in general.
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Dolphin Resort & Conference 3*
Another option for families with children: spacious, bright apartments allow you to comfortably spend time with your children. There is air conditioning, TV, comfortable beds, a bathroom with a complete set of toiletries.
There are no special frills in the design, everything is done with taste and style. A beautiful modern building with a curved shape (dolphin) is located in the very center of the embankment, which makes guests happy – near the sea, the beach and the city center.
In the well-equipped outdoor pool, you can splash in the sea water as much as you like. You can rent bicycles and take walks in the picturesque surroundings. Good reviews were given to the cuisine of the Granat restaurant, where Caucasian and European dishes are prepared.
If you wish, you can dine at any other restaurant (there are many nearby). Hospitable responsible people (from the reviews) work here, striving to create the most favorable conditions for recreation. The majority of guests rate the level of service at 10 points out of 10.
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Sochi Breeze SPA 3*
Everyone (especially families with children) likes a modern building with an original staircase and a high arch, as if revealing a hospitable embrace, for its excellent location – the center of Sochi, opposite the famous arboretum, close to the sea and the circus.
A huge heated outdoor pool surrounded by subtropical greenery, incredibly decorates the territory, brings vacationers (especially children) pleasure. Here you can book a room of any class that meets the most stringent requirements of jaded holidaymakers.
The interiors of the rooms are decorated in an individual style, the design of which is not repeated. The staff maintains perfect cleanliness in the premises (from the reviews), often changes towels, bed linen, and takes tireless care of the guests.
Many note the comfort and coziness of living in the “Breeze”, a high level of service. Vacationers are also satisfied with spa services, low prices for medical procedures. The restaurant menu is so varied that even with a strict diet, you can eat tasty and healthy. Anyone who has been here once wants to come back.
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Estet 3 *
Successfully “fit” next to the arboretum and the main cultural attractions of the city and not far from the beach. The grandiose glass building in Art Nouveau style delighted residents and guests with its appearance. By status, this is an apart-hotel (46 1, 2, 3-room suites), designed for families, there is a “suite” for newlyweds.
One hundred percent equipment of the apartments with furniture, household items and leisure provides a quiet comfortable stay. Children (under 3 years old) are entitled to stay free of charge.
The rooms are cleaned daily, the staff is impeccably polite and friendly. On the beautifully landscaped territory there is a playground, a recreation area where you can play board games or badminton. Boat trips on a yacht are offered.
Car trips are arranged to Rosa Khutor, to the Vorontsov Caves, etc. Free pebble beach 5 minutes. walk is well equipped, there is an inexpensive rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, catamarans, water skis. Complaints are caused by rather high prices due to the prestigious location.