Top Family-Friendly Stays in Porto Alegre

Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre is the airport hotel I would choose for a family, because it doubles as a small resort: Salgado Filho International Airport is 800 metres away, yet there is an outdoor pool and tennis courts to burn off energy before a flight. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, parents can use the fitness centre and the spa and wellness area, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can travel together.

Intercity Porto Alegre Aeroporto is the airport hotel I would choose for a family, because it offers more than a bed before a flight. The modern apartments are soundproofed and air-conditioned with cable TV, so children can sleep despite the location, the outdoor pool makes a layover feel like a short break, and the varied buffet breakfast and 24-hour room service handle meals at any hour. Parents can use the gym and spa, and pets are welcome.

Flat Embarcadero suits families in Porto Alegre who want a full kitchen and room to spread out. Each unit is air-conditioned with a terrace and a fully equipped kitchen, so cooking for children is easy. The outdoor pool is open all year, there are spa and wellness facilities, and free WiFi is included. Pets are accepted and the front desk works 24 hours a day. Guests give it a 9.0 from 35 reviews.

I would recommend Hotel Laghetto Stilo Higienópolis to families who want apartments rather than a single room, so children have space of their own. The outdoor pool and the spa and wellness area give everyone a way to rest after a day around Porto Alegre, and pets are welcome too. A continental breakfast and a restaurant serving Brazilian dishes cover meals, and the front desk works around the clock. Guests score it 9 out of 10 over 1,800 reviews.

Every unit at Eko Residence has its own kitchen, which is the strongest argument for families: breakfasts, snacks and quiet dinners stay simple and flexible. The rooftop pool and solarium give children a place to swim with the city spread out below, while parents can use the fitness centre or the spa area. Pets are accepted too. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across more than 2,800 reviews, a reassuring score for a family stay in Porto Alegre.

Hotel São Lourenço in Porto Alegre has family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests can have a buffet breakfast, eat at a traditional restaurant and use a sun terrace. Free private parking is on site, and the hotel is near local attractions. Guests rate it 8.8 from 1,043 reviews, a strong score. I would recommend it to families who want a simple, well-rated base with parking in Porto Alegre.

Hotel Express Centro Histórico is a three-star, family-friendly hotel in Porto Alegre's Historic Centre with apartment-style accommodation, a restaurant and 24-hour room service. Breakfast is complimentary. It sits near the Central Public Market and the Rio Grande do Sul Art Museum, which makes it a practical base for city culture and history on foot. Guests rate it 8.8 from 1,445 reviews. I would recommend it to families who want to be central and keep costs simple.

Hilton Porto Alegre has a heated pool, which I'd count as its best feature for families visiting in the cooler southern months. The hotel connects directly to Moinhos Shopping, handy for meals and rainy afternoons with children, and sits in the Moinhos de Vento district. Apartment-style rooms add space, pets are accepted, and parents have a sauna, spa treatments and a gym. Guests rate it 8.7 across 987 reviews.

The ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto is the hotel I would book for a family with an early flight, since Salgado Filho Airport is just 400 metres away. Rooms come with cable TV, free toiletries and a hairdryer, the restaurant on site saves a trip out for dinner after a long journey, and private parking is available. Pets are welcome too. It is a functional overnight stop rather than a place for a holiday.

Hotel Laghetto Moinhos is the Porto Alegre hotel I would suggest to a family that wants a pool with a view, since the rooftop pool comes with a sun deck. It is 3 km from the city centre, close enough for day trips. Rooms are air-conditioned with modern decor, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom, parents can use the spa and wellness area and the fitness centre, and pets are accepted too.

Novotel Porto Alegre Airport is about 200 metres from Salgado Filho Airport, which takes the stress out of early flights or late arrivals with children. An airport shuttle is available, the rooms are modern and spacious, and the indoor pool gives kids a place to burn off energy whatever the weather. The restaurant and bar mean nobody has to go out again after a long journey, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across more than 3,400 reviews.

Park Plaza Moinhos Porto Alegre has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a fitness centre and private parking. The restaurant, the bar and the terrace give guests places to sit in, and room service and a 24-hour front desk help with late arrivals. It is described as family-friendly and pet-friendly, with spa and wellness facilities. Guests rate it 8.7 from 1,551 reviews. I would pick it for a comfortable city stay for families, couples or business travellers.

ArtHotel Transamerica Collection is the upscale Porto Alegre stay I would suggest to a family who wants a pool and some comfort in the Bela Vista district. Rooms have been remodelled with Smart TVs and free WiFi, the pool keeps children busy, and the restaurant serves local and international dishes for easy dinners. Parents can book time in the spa and wellness area, and pets are welcome, so nobody in the household is left behind.

Hotel Farrapos in Porto Alegre offers family-friendly apartment-style rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, a kitchen and free WiFi. Free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping are on site, and the hotel is 3 km from Salgado Filho Airport. Guests rate it 8.6 from 709 reviews. I would recommend it to families on longer stays, and to travellers with an early or late flight, who want a kitchen and parking close to the airport.

Hotel Praça da Matriz is a three-star hotel in central Porto Alegre, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms. It has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and free WiFi throughout the property, and family rooms are available for those travelling with children. Guests rate it 8.6 from 549 reviews. I would recommend it to families and independent travellers who want to explore the centre on foot and need a simple, well-located base.

Hotel Express Terminal Tur is a three-star hotel in Porto Alegre, fully redesigned and modernised. It offers a 24-hour reception, complimentary breakfast, and a restaurant for lunch and dinner. Rooms have air conditioning, cable TV and free internet. Guests rate it 8.6 from 1,584 reviews, a good score for the category. I would suggest it to families on a budget who value practical services over extras, since the focus is on simple comfort rather than leisure facilities.

Hotel Express Savoy puts families right in Porto Alegre's Historic Centre, within easy reach of Theatro São Pedro, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Piratini Palace, so a morning of sightseeing needs no car or long transfers. The apartment-style accommodation gives a little more room than a basic hotel room, and the whole hotel has been fully redesigned with comfort and efficiency in mind. It is a practical rather than a leisure hotel, and more than 1,300 guests rate it 8.5 out of 10.

Hotel Erechim is a practical Porto Alegre base for a family that wants to explore the old centre on foot, with the Central Public Market 500 metres away and the waterfront about 100 metres off. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, WiFi is free throughout and the front desk is open 24 hours. Pets are accepted, private parking is available, and a bar on site covers a quiet drink once children are asleep.

Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa is a practical Porto Alegre pick for a family that travels with a pet, since animals are accepted. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, WiFi is free across the property, and the restaurant on site keeps dinner simple after a day out. Parents can use the fitness centre, and the business centre helps if one of you has to work during the trip. There is no pool or play area listed.

Bela Vista Hotel & Flat combines rooms with a fully equipped kitchen and hotel facilities: a pool, a gym and a spa and wellness area. For families in Porto Alegre, that means simple meals in the room and a swim afterwards. The contemporary decor in pastel tones and patio access make the rooms feel airy, and a bistro service covers the days nobody cooks. Pets are accepted. An 8.5 rating from 479 reviews.

Blue Tree Towers Millenium is the Porto Alegre hotel I would suggest to a family that wants a pool in the city, and this one overlooks the skyline. Guaíba Bay is 200 metres away for an evening walk by the water. The apartment-style rooms are air-conditioned with cable TV and a minibar, the restaurant saves a search for dinner, parents can use the spa and wellness area, and pets are welcome, so the whole household can travel.

Families get rooms designed for them here, each with a balcony, air conditioning and a private bathroom, and the buffet breakfast makes the start of the day simple with children. The lift helps with luggage and strollers. There is no pool listed, so treat it as a base for exploring the city rather than a place to spend the afternoon. Pets are accepted, which helps families travelling with a dog.