Designed to create a welcoming space for children and parents, experience ski or family holidays at this new, unique Austrian mountain retreat.
Why you'll love it here
- Fun for all the family with kids’ clubs starting from babies through to teens
- Experience a family-focused hotel, which only accepts adults travelling with children
- Ski to the lifts, just 150m from the hotel’s door, with hire and storage onsite
- Discover Austria’s first ‘Climate Neutral Ski Area’ in the Montafon mountains
- Gorge on the family-friendly dining, including après-ski jause (late lunch!)
Best For
- Family, Toddlers (0-3), Kids (4-12), Teens (13+)
Samantha
Travel Specialist
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
Families in search of the ultimate European ski retreat need look no further, as the new Falkensteiner Hotel Montafon has arrived.
Designed solely for those travelling with children (reservations are only taken for families), this sleek, modern eco-hotel on Golm mountain in Austria’s Vorarlberg state puts a family holiday for all at the heart of every detail.
The supervised children’s clubs, which are separated by age group, are free and include plenty of unique features such as a science lab, bouncy tree, crawling area and a climbing wall; while the spa has an indoor-outdoor pool with waterslides. In fact, with children considered in every amenity, there’s something for young guests everywhere in the hotel; from the kids’ spa treatments and baby pool at the spa, to the children’s rooms with bunks, and the live cooking stations in the restaurant – perfect for fussy eaters. Everything here is about enjoying time together with family life made easy.
Giving parents time for themselves is a priority at this Leading Hotels of the World property too. There’s a nursery where babies can be cared for whilst their parents disappear for a couple of hours skiing. And the spa has separate areas for family to use the facilities, as well as a relaxing space just for adults.
In winter the ski opportunities are exceptional, with slopes suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers in the vicinity. Montafon itself has a range of options, with 74 cable cars and lifts, 297km of pistes, and for expert skiers there are a couple of more challenging runs. The hotel has ski rental and kit storage, whilst the Golm Snow Sports School offers family-friendly lessons for all ages and abilities.
Dining is heavily influenced by sustainability, with Half Board Plus giving access to hearty breakfasts and Alpine evening meals, and includes a “jause” or late lunch, that’s ideal for après ski hungry tummies.
Rooms and suites offer a variety of configurations to suit the size and needs of your party, but as standard have modern en suites, a sofa and television and a mini-bar. Accessible rooms are available.
Falkensteiner Hotel Montafon is a superb destination for your family’s European ski break and in Austria’s first ‘Climate Neutral Ski Area’ and with a string of sustainability credentials to its name; it’s an eco-conscious hotel choice too.
Room Options
As with everything at this hotel, the 123 rooms and suites have been carefully designed to make travel with children seamless. Cots and amenities for babies can be added, and second children’s rooms have space for younger guests to get a good night’s sleep, many boasting a second bathroom.
Floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of light, and views across the accommodation options vary from garden, mountain and inner courtyard.
All have the expected amenities of a Luxury Hotels of the World property; television, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer etc.
Superior Room
Sleeps: 2 Adults
Deluxe Room
Sleeps: 4 Adults
Grand Deluxe Room
Sleeps: 4 Adults
Family Suite
Sleeps: 4 Adults
Family Suite Deluxe
Sleeps: 4 Adults
Mountain Suite
Sleeps: 5 Adults
Panoramic Suite
Sleeps: 5 Adults
Golm Summit Suite
Sleeps: 9 Adults
Facilities/Amenities
- Accessible accommodation
- Gym/fitness centre
- Indoor pool
- Interconnecting rooms
- Spa/wellness
- Sports academy
- Skiing
- Mountain Slides
- Falkyland
- Jause
Restaurants & Bars
Dining at Hotel Montafon is innovative and sustainable, yet casual and family-friendly. You can enjoy Half Board Plus, the hotel’s eco-friendly reinterpretation of traditional half board that includes a hearty breakfast, light, late lunch, and buffet dinner with live cooking stations.
Cuisine is based around alpine ingredients and traditional dishes, with plenty of crowd-pleasers for the kids too.
Restaurant Stäffa
The hotel’s restaurant is open for breakfast, light lunch and dinner. Expect fresh, seasonal cuisine, with plenty of regional specialties. Lunch is hearty to fuel your family for a day on the slopes; a light and late lunch is served for après ski (meats, cheeses etc.). Then at dinner time children will love watching the theatre of the live cooking stations and gorging on the plentiful buffet of tasty favourites. As with every detail of the hotel the restaurant is a space of comfort, where families come together to enjoy mealtimes in a relaxed and accommodating environment.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Bar Infragtanti
With cocktails for you and mocktails for the kids, this playful and creative bar, is a fun place to grab a drink together as a family and reminisce on the day’s activities in the heart of the Alps.
Activities & Entertainment
Kids' Clubs & Activities
There are clubs for all ages at the hotel, starting with Biberonia & Mini Falky Land for ages 0 to three-years-old. Here there is a baby kitchen, nap room, indoor and outdoor play areas and the option to pay for baby care. Falky Land is for children aged three to seven, featuring a craft corner and a soft play area with a climbing wall. Children aged eight to 12-years-old have access to Falkons, with its kids’ science lab and multimedia room. Teenagers meanwhile have a chill-out area and their own menu of treatments in the spa.
All families can access the daily activities, which range from cinema nights and disco parties to cooking classes and sporting competitions.
Winter Activities
The hotel’s location in the centre of a family-friendly ski area makes it a great location for a winter holiday. There is a shuttle to take you to the lifts, ski rental on site, and close by the Golm Snow Sports School, with lessons for all in a safe and fun environment, whether your preference is skiing or snowboarding.
An activity the whole family will love is a carriage ride through the snow, while older kids can try snowshoe hiking, ice skating and cross-country skiing.
Spa and Wellness
Unusually for a spa facility, Hotel Montafon’s wellness experience is one that the whole family can enjoy.
There is a small pool for babies with an area to “cuddle them warm” afterwards; an indoor/outdoor pool with waterslides for bigger kids; and a separate adults-only area for when you’re making the most of the onsite childcare facilities.
The exclusive range of treatments use only natural products, and there is a menu of therapies for children and teens. The relaxation areas boast stunning panoramic views, while a fitness room is on-hand for early morning gym sessions.
Montafon Ski Holidays Essential Information
Resort Altitude:2430m (7973ft)
Winter Season:Dec - Apr
Area:Vorarlberg
Ski Area:The Silvretta Montafon
Nearest Airport:Freidrichshafen, Innsbruck and Zurich
Transfer Time:2 hr
Linked Lift Resorts:Kristberg
Highest Lift:2300m (7546ft)
Number of Lifts:48
No of Pistes:59
Beginner:53%
Intermediate:40%
Advanced:7%
Snowpark:1
Would you like to speak to a Montafon expert?
Contact our Travel Specialists for a bespoke quote or some first-hand knowledge.
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
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