Going to Sochi with children in the summer of 2021? We will help you choose a resort, a beach and a good hotel for a vacation with a small child or older children, as well as tell you about the features of recreation and feedback from tourists.
Features of rest in Sochi with children
What can you do on vacation in Sochi with children? You don't have to think for a long time: the resort has water parks, various amusement parks and theme parks, aquariums, several dolphinariums and the beautiful Sochi arboretum... The popularity of the resort was added by the recently built Olympic Park, in addition, it is convenient to go on excursions from here - to Krasnaya Polyana, Abkhazia or to local attractions.
In the park "Berendee's kingdom" you can meet your favorite fairytale characters and watch a fun performance for children, and in the park "Riviera" - ride a little train or take part in more serious attractions. There is also its own dolphinarium with an oceanarium, and on the coast not far from the park there is an excellently equipped beach. The entertainment complex is very popular Sochi Park... Ticket prices, however, bite, but children's delight is worth it.
When is the best time to go
In June, Sochi is warm, but the water is a little cool, usually around + 22 ° C, sometimes it rains. In July and August, the sea is already well warmed up (+ 25 ° C and above), in the daytime + 30 ° C, it rains, but rarely. In September, the sea is warm, like in summer, and the daytime heat drops to a comfortable + 25 ° C, the velvet season begins.
The best resorts and beaches of Greater Sochi
IN Sochi most of the beaches are pebbly. There are public city beaches, but some of the beaches are closed and intended for recreation of tourists living in sanatoriums and boarding houses.
The most crowded beach in town is "Seaside"... It consists of sand and small pebbles; the central promenade with many shops, cafes and nightclubs runs nearby. For families with children in Sochi, they often choose a well-equipped beach "Riviera", which is located near the park of the same name. Its territory is covered with comfortable wooden paths, playgrounds for sports games are organized.
IN Adler calmer than in Sochi, and prices are lower. Small pebble beaches, well equipped, the most popular of them are "Ogonyok" and "Chaika". You can spend time in one of the water parks, go to the oceanarium or take a walk in the oldest dendrological park "Southern Cultures". Find out how to relax in Adler with children.
Nice beaches, hotels and the private sector in Lazarevsky... The cleanest and most comfortable is the city beach "Azure", there are also wild beaches. Entertainment for children: dolphinarium, penguinarium, water park and various attractions. Holidays at the resort are cheaper and quieter than in lively Sochi.
Khostinsky district perfect for a wellness holiday. The area is rich in forests and mineral springs, so most of the holidaymakers live in sanatoriums. The main local attraction is Mount Bolshoy Akhun, on top of which the Akhun Tower rises - a favorite place for photo shoots. The most popular beach in Khost is "Solnechny", however, you have to pay for the rental of sun loungers and other services.
The best Sochi hotels for families with children in 2021
Administratively, the territory of Greater Sochi is divided into four large regions. The most expensive holiday is in Sochi and Adler, where most of the coastline is occupied by expensive hotels, a little cheaper is the rest in Khost and Lazarevskoye.
The hotel base in Sochi is represented by hotels of all price categories, among which there are family-type hotels operating on an "all inclusive" system. Budget tourists prefer to rent inexpensive private houses or apartments, private mini-hotels have also found their niche.
We have selected several hotels in Sochi for families with children, which, according to tourists' reviews, are the best. They are all inclusive or full board, line 1 or 2 and have a variety of activities for children.
If you go on a trip on my own, we advise the private sector to search on the Airbnb service, and hotels on Roomguru.ru - they will help you find the lowest price. Not sure how to use them? Read the article-instructions on how to book a hotel at a low cost.
If you prefer to have a tour, we recommend looking for last minute tours on the services Onlinetours and Level.Travel - they compare the offers of 120 tour operators and therefore are able to find the ideal option. You can buy a ticket online, which is very convenient. Want to save money? Check out our 7 rules for buying tours online.
Hotel "Prometheus Club" 4 *
Which all-inclusive hotel to choose in Sochi for families with children in the summer of 2021? "Prometheus" has everything for a comfortable stay with a small child and older children: a swimming pool, a playground and a playroom, a nanny, multisessions, a buffet. For adults - jacuzzi, spa, sauna, sports grounds and fitness room, nightclub and other entertainment. The hotel has a high rating - 9 out of 10. It is located in Lazarevskoye, on the first line.
Spa hotel "Islands" 4 *
Both parents and children will love the holidays in Sochi in this spa hotel in the center of the resort - the reviews are very good. All inclusive food, delicious food. For children there is animation, slides in the pool, playroom and playground. Adults can relax in the sauna complex and spa center. Rating - 9 out of 10. According to the reviews of tourists, this hotel has a good value for money.
Pension "Sputnik" 3 *
You can have an inexpensive vacation in Sochi with children in 2021 in a boarding house with an almost all-inclusive food system - full board. It is located on the first line, it has its own beach. Children will be interested in the club, playground, pool and animation. There are sports grounds, a spa, a hammam, a sauna, a medical rehabilitation center - you can relax and improve your health.
Reviews of tourists about the rest in Sochi with children
Some parents do not favor Sochi for its overly lively and crowded beaches. Others complain in their reviews about the high cost in stores and catering places. All of them, unfortunately, are right. Holidays in Sochi (especially with children) are not cheap, and these costs do not always justify themselves. It is worth soberly assessing your financial capabilities and listening to your own expectations from the rest.
If the goal is to swim and sunbathe, and the child's age is not so great to appreciate the rich leisure time, then you really should not go to a large city. Good conditions and quite affordable prices for a beach holiday can be found in Lazarevskoye, and healthy outdoor activities - in Krasnaya Polyana. If entertainment is needed, then Sochi and Adler will suit perfectly, and parents will be more interested with their children.
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