2 hours from Venice airport to city? Any hotel recommendations for 1 adult 2 kids?

Never know time wise how long it takes, so i would budget 3 hours (took us about 2.5 last year to get through Marco Polo from the US, drive to our private boat, then boat ride to our hotel).

Also, how many nights and what time of year will you be there? Venice is pretty expense so a "budget" hotel for 100 euro will be pretty difficult, since you will need 2 rooms more than likely for 4 people.

We stayed at Ruzzini Palace hotel as a "splurge" place in late May 2018 and it was around 250 euro/night.

“Get to Venice” that all depends on your choice of transportation. Traveling from Paris means you deplane, grab your luggage and then board your transport to Venice Island...do NOT stay in Mestre on the industrial mainland of Venice.

Choose bus, alilaguna slow boat, or private water taxi speed boat. It all depends on what you want to spend.

Really depends. Last year it took me 40 minutes to the island. Immigration was a breeze that day, literally no line. Then I got to the bus right as it was arriving, hopped on and was at Piazzelle Roma within 25 minutes. From there it depends on where your hotel is. Mine was past San Marco so it was another 30-40 min on the vaporetto and then walking.

So best case is an hour to a train station area hotel on a day when all stars align.
Worst reasonable case is 3 hours with long immigration lines and a hotel at the far end of the island.

2 hours is a good estimate.

OK so if we land at 7:00 PM we should hopefully be into the hotel by 9-10. Probably will need dinner, will places still be open that late?

I'd say two hours is more than you'll need to get into Venice, especially if you haven't checked bags. Here's a very comprehensive description of transportation options. Either bus (ACTV or ATVO) will get you to Piazzale Roma in less than half an hour, and runs frequently during the day and evening. Unless you arrive very late at night or early in the morning, or it takes a long time to deplane and/or retrieve bags, you could expect to get there within an hour. This is probably faster than any water transport from the airport.

From Piazzale Roma you can reach your hotel by walking, vaporetto, or a combination. How long this takes depends on where your hotel is. Not knowing when you'll be there, I can't tell how realistic your price points are, but I'd guess you'll pay closer to the high end than the low end for anything in Venice itself for three people. Look for a hotel in Cannareggio or Santa Croce for a shorter trip on arrival, maybe Dorsoduro if you don't mind some time getting there. Generally, the closer you are to Piazza San Marco the more your hotel will cost (other things being equal). Booking.com is a good search tool, but try to make the actual booking on the hotel's own website.

EDIT -- Replying to your last question, yes you'll find plenty of dining options after 9:00. Also, since you're flying from Paris you won't have to deal with immigration, and customs will be a matter of going through a door signed "nothing to declare."

Coming from Paris, no immigration or customs. It is just a matter of getting off the plane and getting your luggage. That should be 30 minutes. The buses to Piazzale Roma go every 15 minutes Mon to Sat, and takes about 30 minutes. There are hotels walking distance of Piazzale Roma. Walk over a bridge and you are in Venice.

Your question says 2 kids, doesn't specify number of adults.

Your subject title says 3 kids one adult.

Which is right?

You use a $$$ symbol. Is that Australian Dollars, Canadian or US? They all have different values. The Euro (€) will be the currency you will be paying with, same as in Paris.

Whoops, sorry only have 2 kids and it is just me as the adult, updated the title. It is American dollar.

Also looking at 3 flight options, gets cheaper as it gets later. I am thinking the 7:00 PM one even though it is a little more because we will need to get off the plane, find transportation, find our hotel, and eat dinner. I feel like landing at 8:15 PM will make for a late night, thoughts?

$329 depart 5:25 PM arrive 7:00 PM (EasyJet)

$251 depart 6:40 PM arrive 8:15 PM (EasyJet)

$219 depart 7:25 PM arrive 9:05 PM (Vuling)

I was about to say the same as Sam. Coming from Paris (within the Schengen Area), there is no passport control either departing or landing in Venice. That should save you some time.

I would give up two hours to save $110 (especially if that's $110 per person). Dinner will be available quite late (though you might want to stuff some earlier calories into the kids to keep them cheerful). Think of it as two more hours in Paris. ;-)

I always recommend Hotel Ala in Venice. They do have "family rooms"
It's not budget but I wouldn't consider it a splurge either- we have a room booked for next month 180€/night- but I did book quite early.
Super easy to get to and close enough to sights yet tucked away in a quiet square. Friendly helpful staff. Good bkft

Here is a recent thread that discusses the hotel:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/venice-hotel-close-to-center

That is total for all 3 of us, so $78 or $110 difference, I'm personally inclined to get in a little earlier for extra money so we are not super tired for the first full day there when we wake up.

Thanks for the suggestion on the hotels.

Years ago we stayed at Ca' Angeli, which has a family room. In addition, you might check out monasterystays.com for reasonable accommodations.

Enjoy your trip!

DD

Thanks for the feedback.

The home page in Dick's link to transportation also has a thorough discussion on accommodation. My recommendation is to look for an apartment. Most hotel search sites also lists apartments.

How old are your kids? Will they be able to make their own breakfast in an apartment if you have filled the refrigerator?

Sometimes I even like to cook my own dinner or buy some take away and eat in my apartment. It also enables you to eat earlier if your kids are not used to dining around 8-9 PM