A family-run hotel close to the ruins of Pompeii, but far enough away to be quiet, peaceful and fresh.
Our family of four was greeted with a hearty, cheerful welcome. Pascale and his family took very good care of us.
The free breakfast is delicious and amazing, with local pastries still warm, fruit fresh off their own trees and espresso - made by the lady of the house, who is a marvel of energy and goodwill.
Everything was super clean, and was cleaned daily. The only downsides I can think of was that beds was a bit hard for this soft American, and the plumbing needs updating (but that was common for most of the moderately-priced hotels we stayed at in Italy).
We had a rental car, so we stayed several days, and were able to drive down the Amalfi Coast and swim in the free public beaches. There is one in Sorrento that was nice/safe for our children.
Villa Julia is a great option for a family on a budget. The gardens are lovely, and looks like everything is set up to host weddings. Mt. Vesuvius lurked above the citrus trees. We were able to "borrow" the Amalfi Coast during high season, without paying Sorrento prices. One of the friendliest places we stayed; and we were treated like family.