If you’re planning a trip to Kołobrzeg with a child, look for a pool apartment a few hundred metres from the beach, in a complex with an indoor water zone for children. Then you have a ready plan for a cool or rainy day, and can return from the beach for a nap without crossing the whole city.
Below, we break the accommodation choice into decisions: location, pool type, apartment type and questions to ask before booking. We use examples of properties where Baltini offers family apartments.
Which part of Kołobrzeg is best for families with children?
With a small child, the west of Kołobrzeg or the spa district is most convenient. The choice depends on whether you prefer peace and greenery or the pier and cafés within walking distance.
Western part of the city (Polanki) is for families seeking peace. The Polanki Park complex lies by protected Natura 2000 greenery, 350 metres from the beach. Polanki Aqua, meanwhile, is 400 metres from a wide, sandy beach. The centre is farther away, but evenings are quieter, which is useful with a little one who falls asleep at 19:00.
The spa district suits families who enjoy an evening walk to the pier. From the apartments on Kasprowicza, the pier, amphitheatre and cafés are a few minutes’ walk away, while the beach is 400–600 metres from the building.
The Old Town has the Town Hall and St Mary’s Basilica, but with a small child you should check the building carefully. For example, the Baltini Old Town apartment is on the first floor with no lift, which matters with a pushchair and luggage.
Kołobrzeg beach with a child – guarded bathing areas and access
With a small child, choose guarded bathing areas. In summer, Kołobrzeg operates several on both sides of the port. On the west side, these include Radzikowo and Plaża TRM; on the east, in the spa district, Pomnik Zaślubin, Molo, Bałtyk, Słoneczko and Kamienny Szaniec. Guarded bathing areas usually operate from late June to 31 August, with exact dates changing each year.
Before heading to the beach, check the GIS Bathing Service. Sanepid publishes current water test results there, along with information about any bathing bans, for example due to cyanobacteria or bacteria.
From Polanki Aqua, the beach is about 400 metres away, or a 5–7-minute walk. Kołobrzeg beach entrances are numbered, so remember the number of your access point. It makes finding your way back easier, and gives an older child a simple meeting point if they get lost.
Pool apartment in Kołobrzeg – benefits when travelling with a child
A pool at the complex means a plan for any weather without putting the children in the car. You don’t have to invent a daily programme, and the children have something to look forward to after returning from the beach.
However, “pool apartment” can mean very different things in listings. For parents of small children, it’s not the pool itself that matters, but what the water zone offers the child. Even Baltini properties differ in this respect.
Paddling pool, water playground or seasonal pool – what’s the difference?
- Outdoor seasonal pool operates only in summer. In a cool June or rainy week in July, it may be useless. If you want water year-round, look for an indoor zone.
- Paddling pool has shallow water for the youngest children, usually next to the adults’ pool. It suits a one-year-old, but an older child quickly gets bored.
- Water playground has slides and water attractions that keep a preschooler entertained for more than 15 minutes.
If you want water year-round, look for an indoor zone. If you’re travelling with a preschooler, check whether there’s something besides the pool to keep them busy.
Example: water playground with slides at Polanki Aqua
If you’re looking for an apartment with a water playground in Kołobrzeg, Baltini offers one at the Polanki Aqua complex. The indoor, year-round water zone has a water playground with slides and a paddling pool for the youngest children.
There is also an indoor sports pool and a leisure pool with a jacuzzi, so older siblings and adults have something to do too. The zone is indoors and open year-round from 9:00–21:00, so your daily plan doesn’t depend on the temperature. From around June to September, there is also a heated outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Exact opening dates are set each year.
The water playground has no formal age limit, but the water is shallow, so it is mainly used by toddlers. A lifeguard works by the pool, not at the playground itself, so a child in the water must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Apartment or hotel room with a small child?
With a toddler or preschooler, an apartment usually beats a hotel room. Three things make the difference: a private kitchen, a washing machine and a separate sleeping area.
A kitchenette lets you make porridge at 6:30 and lunch when your little one gets hungry—usually exactly when the parents had planned something else. On a week-long trip, a washing machine means fewer clothes in your suitcase and no need to take wet, sandy items home. A separate bedroom lets the child nap or sleep at 19:00, while the parents keep the evening to themselves in the other room.
Every apartment at Polanki Aqua has a kitchenette, washing machine and fast Wi-Fi; selected apartments also have air conditioning. Many also include steps that help children use the toilet and washbasin, while two-room apartments have a sofa bed for two children. Apartments range from 39 to 65 m² and sleep up to 7 people, such as apartment F004 at 65 m², B205, a 50 m² apartment for up to 6 people, or the smaller D208 at 39 m². Facilities vary by unit, so check the description of the specific apartment before booking. We’ve collected all properties recommended for families on the apartments for families with children page.
What should you ask before booking accommodation with a child?
Before booking a pool apartment, ask about water-zone hours, entry rules and equipment for children. These details are often missing from listings, yet they determine what your stay will be like.
| Question | Why it matters | What it’s like at Polanki Aqua |
| What are the pool opening hours? | Children often want to swim in the morning or after dinner | 9:00–21:00, year-round |
| How many people can enter the pool from one apartment? | With a larger family, the wristband limit can be a surprise | 4 wristbands per apartment; 2–3 people may enter with one wristband |
| Is entry included in the stay? | Extra charges for the water zone can change the trip cost | The pool, gym (for guests aged 18+) and Kids Club are included |
| Is the outdoor pool open during my stay? | The seasonal pool is not open year-round | Heated outdoor pool in summer |
| Can I get a cot, baby bath and high chair? | Fewer things to bring from home | For children up to 3: travel cot with bedding (paid), baby bath and high chair, by prior reservation |
| Is there a separate bedroom? | Daytime naps and earlier bedtimes for the child | Check the description of the specific apartment |
| Where can I park? | Unload the stroller and luggage right by the building | One assigned space per apartment, in the garage or outdoors |
| Do the sockets have safety covers? | A crawling baby and curious fingers | The sockets are standard and have no covers, so bring your own |
| Is there a lift in the building? | A stroller, luggage and a sleeping baby in your arms | Yes, there is a lift |
What can you do with children in Kołobrzeg when it rains?
The easiest option is to use the facilities on site: the indoor pool and playroom. You do not need to look for indoor attractions or travel there with all your gear.
At Polanki Aqua, children can enjoy an indoor water area and the Kids Club, a playroom designed for rainy days. It is also useful after a walk, when there is no energy left for another trip into town. When the rain stops, you can use the playgrounds in the complex’s secure grounds.
If the children need a change of scenery, Kołobrzeg has Pomerania Fun Park, with a year-round 3000 m² indoor play hall, slides and ball pits. Find more ideas in our guide to Kołobrzeg attractions.
Parents can use the dry and steam saunas, as well as the jacuzzi in the leisure pool. The fitness room, equipped with multifunctional machines, is open year-round from 7:00–23:00. Two adults can easily take turns: one takes the child to the slides while the other works out for an hour.
How to plan a seaside day with a small child
With a toddler, plan the day around naps and meals rather than attractions. When the beach is 400 metres from the apartment, it is easy to return at midday and go out again in the afternoon.
Sunny day
- Morning: breakfast in the apartment and the beach before it gets hottest.
- Noon: lunch and a nap in the apartment.
- Afternoon: pool and water playground.
- Evening: playground or a walk.
Rainy day
- Morning: pool and slides.
- Noon: lunch and a nap.
- Afternoon: Kids Club, or a walk by the sea if the weather clears.
This plan lets you respond to the weather and the children’s mood instead of following a tight schedule.
Kołobrzeg with a child off-season
An apartment with an indoor pool is often most appreciated not in July, but in autumn, winter and spring. A family seaside holiday with a pool looks different then: the beach is for walks, while the day’s main attraction is water under a roof.
Thanks to the year-round water area at Polanki Aqua, winter holidays, Easter, the May long weekend or an autumn weekend with a child have a fixed activity whatever the weather, while the beach is much quieter than in summer. Find current packages and promotions under offers and promotions.
Is it worth paying extra for an apartment with a pool when travelling with children?
Usually yes, if you are staying for a week or longer, outside peak summer, or with a preschool child. For two or three days in July with older children who spend all day at the beach anyway, the difference may be smaller.
On a short stay, you may get sunny days throughout and the pool becomes an optional extra. Over a week on the Baltic coast, the chance of rain or wind increases. An indoor water area on site is then simpler than taking the whole family to a water park. With a small child, logistics matter too: an on-site pool fits between a nap and dinner, while an aquapark elsewhere in town does not.
When comparing prices, check whether pool access is included and how many people from the apartment can use it. At Polanki Aqua, the pool, gym and Kids Club are included, and each apartment comes with 4 wristbands. Each wristband admits 2–3 people.
Baltini apartments with pools for families – comparison
| Polanki Aqua | Polanki Park | Apartamenty Kasprowicza | |
| Location | Quiet western part of the city | Peaceful area by the Natura 2000 green belt | Resort district centre, near the pier |
| To beach | 400 m | 350 m | 400–600 m |
| Water for children | Indoor water playground with slides and a paddling pool | Outdoor paddling pool with a small slide in summer | Pool without a separate children’s water area |
| Pools | Sports and leisure pool with jacuzzi, outdoor in summer | Intimate indoor pool with jacuzzi | Indoor heated pool, jacuzzi |
| For children out of water | Kids Club, playgrounds | Kids Club, two playgrounds | Kids Club |
| For adults | Dry and steam sauna, fitness room | Dry and steam sauna, fitness room | Four saunas, gym |
Polanki Aqua is ideal if year-round water attractions for children matter most. The slides and paddling pool are also available in November and during the winter break.
Polanki Park is a good choice if an intimate pool area is enough, you want to be closest to the beach of the three, and you’re visiting in summer, when the paddling pool with slide is open.
Apartments by Kasprowicza suit families who want the pier and cafés close by, and whose children are old enough that a pool is all they need.
FAQ - frequently asked questions
Which part of Kołobrzeg is best for families with young children?
The western part of the city (Polanki) is most convenient if you value peace and greenery, or choose the spa district if you want the pier and cafés within walking distance. In the Old Town, check whether the building has a lift.
Where are the supervised bathing areas in Kołobrzeg?
In summer, supervised bathing areas operate on both sides of the port: in the west, including Radzikowo and Plaża TRM, and in the east, including Molo, Bałtyk and Słoneczko. The season usually runs from late June to 31 August. Check current water conditions on the GIS Bathing Area Service.
Is the water playground at Polanki Aqua open all year?
Yes. The water playground with slides is in the covered, year-round water area, open from 9:00–21:00. Only the heated outdoor pool is seasonal and available in summer.
How many people from an apartment can use the pool?
Each apartment at Polanki Aqua comes with 4 wristbands granting access to the water area. Each wristband admits 2–3 people, so larger families can use the pool too.
Can we get a cot and high chair in the apartment?
Yes. For children up to 3 years old, Baltini provides a travel cot with bedding (for a fee), baby bath and high chair. Reserve them before arrival.
If you’re looking for a family holiday stay in Kołobrzeg with covered slides on site, check available dates at Polanki Aqua. If you’re planning ahead, also see the first minute offer. When booking, order a cot and high chair so they’ll be waiting for you.