Kid Friendly Hotels in Thailand

Phuket

 

Laguna Beach Club - Nai Yang Beach

One of the most kid friendly hotels in Phuket, located in Bang Tao beach at the north end of the island. Great for the older kids and those who have difficulty growing up!! A huge range of activities, some organised and others freeform. There's a water park in the grounds offering lessons in sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing, with water basketball and polo among the organised activities. Badminton, Darts, a fitness club for the parents, games room, snooker, squash court, table tennis tennis, Volleyball, the list is endless.

For the smaller ones, a supervised Kid's Club with programmes for 8-12 and 4-12 years offers creative and sports activities, island excursions and options for dinner. Sorry Mums – kids under 4 must be accompanied by a parent at the kids club. All activities and the kids club are free, but meals are charged to the room, and outside excursions charged a nominal fee. This kid friendly hotel also offers Mums a world class spa! The hotel has a lovely children's wading pool for toddlers and larger pool with a water slide as well as a lazy river you can float through. The beach, is right by the hotel.

Camp Laguna - Nai Yang

  • Located next to Laguna Beach Resort on seven acres of jungle in Bang Tao Bay, Camp Laguna offers half or full day programmes in January, April, August, October and December. There's a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for kids aged 8-18, providing opportunities for kids to make new friends, challenge themselves and make their visit to Phuket something quite special. Although the camp serves the five hotels in the Laguna complex, if your kids are staying at another hotel they are welcome to join. It's open to all.

    Camp Laguna Activities include :
  • Rock climbing and Abseiling on a 15-metre, 3-sided tower
  • 2 High Ropes Courses set 8-10 metres in the trees
  • Leisure Sports, like Ultimate Frisbee and Capture the Flag
  • Arts and Crafts, including papermaking and batik prints
  • Environmental Activities such as orienteering and much more!

    Transport from your hotel, equipment and drinks are included in the cost. You will need to register at the hotel tour desk on arrival.

Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket - Nai Yang

Good selection of both indoor and outdoor activities, suitable for all the family. This hotel is one of five, including the Laguna Beach Resort, which form an upmarket integrated resort complex, connected by boat and shuttle bus. Guests can use all the other hotel restaurants (at least 15 different eateries in all) and certain facilities (including the child free zone Banyan Tree for spa indulgences and golf, and some parental relaxation.) Good active indoor games section offering table tennis, bar billiards, darts etc., for older kids.

Allamanda Laguna Phuket - Nai Yang

An all suite hotel in the Laguna complex (see Sheraton) which provides a kitchenette, Satellite TV, baby-sitting services, free resort shuttle, 3 pools, an outdoor Jacuzzi, a kids' club and a marine centre.

The Allamanda Kid's Club opens 9-5pm and offers activities including arts & crafts, co-operative team sports & games, pool games, TV - cartoons & videos, sand castle making. Cameron the Caterpillar - over 55 feet of inflatable fun and entertainment, is a big hit with the younger kids.

The resort also shows kid's movies every Friday night with a special children's meal included for around 200 baht per child. Theme nights, every month starting with Halloween combine a supervised activity-packed evening for kids with a dinner treat for parents, all at special rates....

Sports facilities can be used at the other nearby Laguna resorts. As an alternative to the traditional water sports, try the paddle boats on the lagoon. Away from the water, top-quality American mountain bikes are also available for hire. Available at the Marine Centre, 100 Baht per hour.

Dusit Laguna Phuket- Nai Yang

Some good plus points for this hotel

1. No additional charge for an extra bed for children under 12 years old.
2.
50% discount is offered for any given rate on a second room (From May to October Only)
3. Kids Food & Drink at Restaurants
- Children under 4 years - all children's food and beverages FREE while dining in the restaurants. Children from 4 to 12 years old - 50% discount off all food and beverage.
- Kids host provides special care in the restaurant.
- Paint and cartoon pictures are provided while enjoying a delicious meal..
- Birthday parties are happily arranged for the special young guests who are celebrating during their stay at Dusit Laguna

4. Kids Care
- A trained babysitter is available on both hourly and daily basis while parents spend some time alone. (Rate 150 baht/hour and 800 baht/day).
- Baby amenities are available upon request
- Children aged 8-18 years old also can join Camp Laguna, which operates during the months of Aug., Oct., Dec., Jan., Apr.

5. Kids Activities
Daily supervised fun activities at Kid's Corner. Sports and fun games include Junior Olympics, Water-polo, Treasure Hunt, Pool Basketball, Swimming lessons, Table Tennis, Ring Toss, Bingo and many of fun pool games.

Crafts include T-shirt Painting, Bracelet Making, Face Painting, Nature arts, Paper Caterpillar, Stone Painting, Paper Dress Making, Fancy Cards, Flower Garland Making, Clay Time, Origami, Junior Chef, Mask Making and Painting Competitions.
In addition, activities which explore the surrounding natural beauty around Laguna Phuket such as Pony Riding, Lagoon Fishing and beach activities.

Holiday Inn Resort Phuket - Patong Beach

The only hotel in Phuket to offer specially themed rooms aimed at families.

Great location in the heart of Patong beach within strolling distance of shops, street markets, local entertainment, restaurants and the beach. It's also the only hotel on the island with kidsuites - specially themed rooms just for families.

The kidsuite provides a children's themed room within a room. Furnished with bunk beds, TV and video, electronic games, toy box and play station, and decorated with special decor (jungle, circus, or pirate themes) kidsuites give children aged 4-12, their own space. This leaves you with more time to relax, unwind and just be yourself. All for a little more than a standard room, kidsuites can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age, allowing all the family to enjoy their holiday.

The resort also offers family suites which consist of two connecting one standard room connected to another specially designed children's room. Designed in a pirate or adventure theme, the kids room has beds set in 'boats" plus a treasure chest containing toys, and themed furniture. Your kids have their own room with TV, video, electronic games, toy box and play station. Family-suites are for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under 14 years. A great concept which means everyone gets a holiday!
Holiday Inn also offers good children's menus, friendly and efficient staff, Kid's club with lots of activities and a babysitting service. Ideal for families who want to be close to the beach and the local attractions.

Le Meridien Resort Phuket (near Patong Beach)

Le Meridien Phuket has a great freeform pool which winds its way around the hotel and provides hours of fun for kids. The Penguin club, supervised by Le Meridien Staff and open from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 - 7.00 pm every day offers:
Activities for Kids aged 3-7
Fan painting, Stories & movies, Necklace making, Card making, Mobile making, Board games, Jigsaws, Umbrella painting, Dressing race, Limbo dance, Video games, Paper cutting, Sponge animals, swimming lessons, skipping rope racing, treasure hunt, tennis coaching, mini golf, pool games, badminton, sand castles, beach games, hotel circuit, kite flying, football, blow painting.
Activities for Kids aged 8-12
Fan painting, kids aerobics, umbrella painting, mini water polo, outside drawing, football, treasure hunt, basketball, beach games, hotel circuit, kite flying, swimming and windsurfing lessons, tennis tournament, ball games, golf coaching, archery, sailing lessons.

Thavorn Beach Resort - Karon Beach

Good location on Karon with the beach literally in front of you, (although you do have to cross the road to get there) The hotel follows 500 metres of beach front and is close to the local shops. Good low season special deals which include meals for kids under 12 at half price and free babycots.

Gardens, 5 Swimming Pools (and 4 Children’s Pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Massage, Putting Green, Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, Table Tennis, Snooker Room and supervised Kid’s Club.

JW Marriott Resort - Mai Khao Beach

The Marriott kids club includes indoor air-conditioned areas and outdoor play areas with easy access to the children's pool and waterslide. The kids' club has separate areas for young teens and smaller children. A wonderful on-site Deli, for more casual eating (lots of tempting snacks) is available.

 

Amari Coral Beach Resort - Patong Beach

The Amari Coral Beach Resort is perfectly placed for a family holiday. Located on the southern headland of Patong, you can be sure of perfect peace and quiet at night, but you are still only 10 minutes walk from the bustling nightlife, restaurants and shopping in Patong. There are 2 swimming pools and and small private beach, which is great for beachcombing - lots of rockpools and marine life. The main beach at Patong is only a short walk (5-1o minutes) In addition, if you want a change of scene the hotel runs a shuttle bus to Karon Beach every day - this is a great long beach on which to stretch your legs and not as busy as Patong.