Family-friendly hotels in Napa (9)

Napa's family-suite classic: every room is a two-room suite, free cooked-to-order breakfast, an atrium pond with swans and ducks kids feed their attention to, and fire pits for parents after bedtime.

Cottage-style luxury at the valley's south gate: a dedicated family pool (separate from the adults' hilltop pool), bocce, bikes, games and DVDs, and Boon Fly Cafe on site - built for families who want the splurge.

Condo-style timeshare suites next to the Meritage: full kitchens, separate bedrooms, two pools, and an activities desk - apartment living for a Napa week with kids.

The Meritage's next-door sister with its own family pool (plus a separate adults-only pool when grandparents babysit), big suites, and a children's menu - the same resort playground next door.

Napa's family headquarters resort: a family pool with cabanas and seasonal dive-in movies, a bowling alley, vineyard trails with a chicken coop and Chef's Garden, kitchen suites, and a free shuttle to downtown Napa.

Downtown Napa's full-service stay across from the Wine Train depot and Oxbow Market: a heated riverside pool, suites with kitchenettes, and everything downtown walkable with a stroller.

The practical north-Napa chain option: pool, on-site restaurant with cooked-to-order breakfast (paid), and reliable connecting-room logistics for bigger families.

The north-Napa Marriott: outdoor pool and fire pits, big standard rooms, and a location near the highway that makes valley day-trips easy with kids.

A quieter riverside boutique on the Napa River: pool, balconies over the water, and a short walk to downtown - the calm alternative to the big resorts.