Best All-Inclusive Hotels near Split for Families (2026)
5 family-friendly hotels with all inclusive in Split . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Split's Dalmatian coast is one of the few places in Croatia where you can book a proper all-inclusive family holiday without compromising on scenery. The resorts aren't in Split itself but along the Makarska Riviera (Brela, Tučepi) and on Brač island (Bol, Supetar), all within 60-90 minutes of Split airport. Prices for a family of four start around 248 EUR/night at the Aminess Velaris in Supetar and top out at 559 EUR/night for the fully all-inclusive Bluesun Neptun in Tučepi. That range covers kid-friendly buffets, pools, entertainment programmes, and beachfront access. We picked 5 hotels where the all-inclusive package genuinely saves you money compared to eating out along the coast, where a family lunch easily runs 80-100 EUR. If you're also considering pool hotels in Split or indoor pools for rainy days, we have separate guides for those.
Split airport (SPU) is the gateway. From there, the Makarska Riviera is about 75 minutes by car or shuttle. Brač island is a 50-minute catamaran from Split harbour (Jadrolinija runs 4-6 daily in summer, around 12 EUR/adult). Renting a car gives you freedom to explore Makarska's old town, the Biokovo Nature Park, and the tiny coves between Brela and Tučepi. With kids, Brela's Punta Rata beach is the highlight: shallow entry, pine shade, and a Blue Flag rating. On Brač, Bol's Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) is Croatia's most famous beach, though it gets packed by noon in August. Stock up on sunscreen at DM or Muller in Split before heading to the coast. Dining out is pricier than you'd expect: a family pizza dinner runs 60-80 EUR in Makarska, which is exactly why all-inclusive starts making financial sense here.
🍽️Why the Split coast is ideal for all-inclusive family holidays
All-inclusive in Croatia means something slightly different than in Turkey or Egypt. Most Croatian AI packages cover buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus local drinks (Croatian wine, beer, soft drinks) and afternoon snacks. Premium spirits and imported drinks are usually extra. The kids' buffet at resorts like Bretanide and Bluesun Neptun runs separately with earlier dinner slots, pasta stations, and ice cream machines that the kids will find within 10 minutes of arrival.
The Makarska Riviera resorts sit right on the waterfront, so there is no shuttle-to-beach situation. Bluesun Soline in Brela has its pool and beach within 50 metres of the lobby. Bretanide in Bol is 200 metres from Zlatni Rat. The distances here are short, which matters enormously when you are carrying towels, inflatables, and a toddler who has decided the walk is too far.
One thing to watch: not every Bluesun hotel defaults to all-inclusive. Soline and Elaphusa sell half-board as standard, with an AI upgrade available at booking. Neptun is the only one where all-inclusive is the base rate. Bretanide on Brac is also all-inclusive by default. Always double-check the meal plan when reserving, because the price difference between half-board and AI can be 40-80 EUR per night for a family.
Parent's take
We stayed on the Makarska Riviera for eight days in July and the all-inclusive setup saved us from daily restaurant stress. The kids ate whenever they were hungry, which on holiday means roughly every 90 minutes. By day three they had mapped out every ice cream station and pool bar. The buffet quality surprised us, especially the grilled fish nights at Bluesun. What I did not expect was how useful the kids' club turned out to be. Two hours of supervised crafts in the morning gave us actual time to sit by the pool with a book. The beaches along this coast are pebble, not sand, so bring water shoes for the little ones.
Our Top 5 Picks
Hotels in Split with all inclusive, 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.
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.
💡Tips for booking an all-inclusive hotel near Split
- 1Book AI packages directly through the hotel website (bluesunhotels.com or bretanide.com). Third-party sites like Booking.com sometimes only show the room-only rate, and adding all-inclusive later costs more than the direct package price.
- 2July and August are peak season with rates 40-50% higher than June or September. If your kids are not school-bound, the first two weeks of June offer warm weather (28-30°C), empty beaches, and the lowest AI rates of the summer.
- 3The catamaran from Split to Bol (for Bretanide or Elaphusa) sells out in summer. Book Jadrolinija tickets online at least a week ahead. The 07:30 departure gets you to Bol by 08:20, before the Zlatni Rat crowds arrive.
- 4Pack water shoes for the whole family. Every beach on this coast is pebble or small rocks. Kids will complain about the stones for exactly one day, then forget about it once they discover the snorkelling is better than any sandy beach.
- 5Ask your hotel about the Biokovo Skywalk day trip. It is a glass platform 1228m above sea level with views down to the islands. Kids over 6 love it. The drive from Makarska takes 30 minutes and entry costs about 17 EUR per adult, free for under-7s.
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