Ausonia  

On Italy’s Adriatic coast in Milano Marittima/Cervia, about 3 km from Cervia’s centre. This family-friendly hotel sits handy to Mirabilandia, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Planetarium Ravenna, Minigolf Centrale, Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, Casa delle Farfalle, CerviAvventura and Teatro Arsenale.

Warmly decorated, air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs. Sixty guestrooms vary by category; bathrooms feature showers and hair dryers, and many rooms include bidets.

Private beach, seasonal outdoor pool, aquapark and a poolside bar meet a full spa centre and spa tub. Family-friendly extras include a playroom, arcade/game room and babysitting (surcharge); onsite services also include free self parking, laundry, a safe-deposit box, elevator access and a doctor on call.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout, plus express check-in and express check-out and multilingual staff. Free self parking onsite and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge; baggage storage and currency exchange are offered.

On-site restaurant, bar/lounge, cafe and snack bar/deli, plus a poolside bar. Expect satisfying meals and drinks for families and groups, with quick coffee options to start the day and cocktails by the pool at night.