We’ve found the best family resorts in Thailand that are perfect for all ages
Take the tribe to Thailand.
From the very best hotels in London for families to visiting Dreamland in Margate, we’re constantly curious about finding amazing spots for the whole tribe to enjoy. And the best family resorts in Thailand will pull the fam together for some fab fun and together time. After all, Thailand’s renowned hospitality, drool-worthy destinations, and must-have food are what the Land of Smiles is all about.
These are the best family resorts in Thailand
1. Anantara Siam Bangkok
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel offers families a luxurious retreat to enjoy life’s finer pleasures in one of the world’s most enigmatic cities. Here, guests experience the authentic luxury of traditional Thai architecture and verdant gardens in a big city setting.
Located in the heart of the Ratchaprasong shopping and entertainment district, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is beside BTS Ratchadamri train station. Bangkok’s Lumpini Park, with its nature and fresh air, is just two minutes away.
The hotel’s family-friendly amenities and services, including the Kids’ Club, keep youngsters enraptured while giving parents a stress-free stay. Located on the second floor of Parichart Court, this innovative Playground welcomes children aged two-12 with educational toys, interactive games, and activities designed to enhance cognitive and social development. Young guests will play with sustainable and chemical-free toys from Plan Toys. The Kid’s Club is free for in-house guests and restaurant patrons. A mini playground for kids near the elegant outdoor pool and sundeck is surrounded by vibrant garden scenery, a waterfall and lotus ponds. Parents can swim while the little ones play.
The two-bedroom Family Suites enjoy a shared living room. Guests in these rooms enjoy complimentary daily soft drinks and local beer from the minibar, three pieces of laundry per day and in-room check-in, plus Kasara Executive Lounge privileges for all the family. Little ones receive welcome amenities, including bathrobes, toiletries, bedtime treats, and children’s menus at hotel restaurants. Children can also delight in their own play tent in the suite, complete with cookies and milk.
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2. SO Sofitel | Hua Hin
Some 100 years ago, Thailand’s Royal family discovered the therapeutic and restorative benefits of holidaying in Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand – hence the name Royal Coast. A thoroughly modern and chic option for your family is SO Sofitel Resort Hua Hin, found in quiet seclusion on Cha-Am Beach just north of the district.
Resort room designers certainly had the family in mind starting with SO Family rooms. Ideal for two adults and two children under 12 with a king bed and the kid’s bunk beds. Two-bedroom SO Family suites are a step up, and then there are the two bedrooms SO Pool Villas complete with their own 3x9m private pool.
The resort also boasts three swimming pools. The main (signature) pool features a 7m Wibit inflatable water adventure course running down the middle. Overseen by trained lifeguards, this fun course captures the attention of kids big and small. If they get tired of the pool, there is the Wonderland 18-Hole Adventure Golf, 3.5km of in-resort skating or cycling tracks, a Pickleball court, plus multi-purpose basketball and tennis courts and the Playground. The beach is also another play area inviting your time.
An abundance of dining options are available to keep hunger at bay. The SO Sundae Shop beside the main pool is a favourite after fun in the sun, offering light bites, desserts, imaginative flavoured ice cream and adults-only popsicles. Step outside the resort, and all the wonders of the Cha-Am and Hua Hin regions await. SO Sofitel Hua Hin is SO fun.
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3. Shangri-La Chiang Mai
If it’s a five-star experience that you’re looking for with your family, then Shangri-La Chiang Mai should be on your list. Offering a selection of family room layouts to suit children of all ages, everyone is sure to fall in love with what’s available at this luxe stay. Play tents can be set up in the room on request and colouring sets and other games await on check-in.
A range of daily activities from Aqua Dance to Muay Thai to Eco Tours will keep the little ones busy as the adults luxuriate by the pool or at the spa.
The buffet at Kad Kafé will keep everyone full and China Kitchen is the place for a dim sum lunch or hot pot experience.
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4. The Slate | Phuket
The Slate resort rests on Phuket’s quiet northern shore, with Nai Yang beach’s white sands on the doorstep. The village of Nai Yang borders Sirinat National Park and is a short drive from the airport.
In its award-winning design by Bill Bensley, The Slate pays tribute to Phuket’s tin-mining history creating a truly distinctive and memorable retreat experience in Phuket. Open space is another essential element of The Slate, with its 178 suites and seven Pool Villas tastefully laid out across the resort’s 25 acres of lawns and gardens.
Facilities encompass three swimming pools, including one for families, complete with an infant pool. There are eight restaurants and cafes, the Coqoon Spa, two tennis courts, and fitness and yoga studios. The Tin Box, Tin Box Kids’ Club, is where little ‘miners’ can delve into a rich array of activities for their busy hands and inquisitive minds. Activities in this colourful universe of toys and games include origami, mask-making, hair-weaving, chef and petit sommelier classes, kickboxing, and much more.
D-Buk Family Suites are perfect for accommodating a family of four, while the spacious one and two-bedroom Pool Villas are also a consideration. Families can tap into a busy schedule of daily activities like Kid’s Yoga, Kids’ aerobics, Kids Thai boxing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and archery. Family members can also help their Little Chefs with cooking classes. That’s assuming you can pull them out of the pool or off the gloriously long, wide, calm and ever-so-inviting Nai Yang beach.
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5. Royal Cliff Beach Terrace | Pattaya
If you’re looking for a stylish family resort in Thailand, then Royal Cliff Beach Terrace Pattaya could be the place for you. The name says it all when it comes to the views here and with seven swimming pools, including stunning infinity pools, the family will be kept busy trying them all. The resort is part of a larger group of hotels that sit alongside each other, offering endless activities and chances for exploration.
Younger guests will be enthralled with the Funatsea edutainment centre that runs activities such as cooking classes, pottery workshops, and story-telling time. While the little people are enjoying themselves, the adults may want to retire to Cliff Spa, or take to the tennis court at Fitz Club.
When it comes to the food situation, there’s something for everyone from Chinese to Indian to the Saturday Evening BBQ that is a popular event for all ages.
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6. Six Senses Samui | Koh Samui
The tranquil Six Senses Samui, nestled on Samui Island’s northern undulating headland, is an easy six-kilometres from Samui Airport. The resort is set amongst 20 acres of natural vegetation, offering stunning panoramic sea views of the Gulf of Thailand. Guest Experience Maker (butler) service creates an unsurpassed level of personalised service.
Six Senses Samui has 67 spacious villas, 60 with private infinity pools. The signature two-bedroom Ocean Retreat and Beach Reserve pool villas have separate living and dining spaces and a generous outdoor terrace with comfortable seating and are ideal for families.
Recreational facilities include an ocean-facing resort swimming pool, Six Senses Spa with a fitness centre, the Library with a selection of books and a pool table and mountain bike riding. Water sports activities include kayaking, sailing and beach volleyball.
Six Senses Eco-Unleashed programmes allow youngsters (and inquisitive parents) to explore the eco and sustainable concept behind Six Senses. Visit Farm on the Hill and, feed the goat family, visit the happy hens before cooking a Thai dish with produce foraged from the organic farm.
In the Earth Lab, kids get creative with the art of upcycling. Make everyday items from scratch, such as candles, eco-planters, body scrubs, and herbal inhalers, guided by skilled team members.
For the Beach Bonkers activities, kids also can partake in quirky quizzes and beach games galore while also learning the importance of caring for our oceans and preserving the delicate ecosystem for future generations. Foodie fun follows, including making creative pizzas in the beachside oven.
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7. Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort | Krabi
Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort sits within 40 acres of manicured gardens and lawns with direct access to 1.8 km of the white sandy Khlong Maung Beach. Just 45 minutes from Krabi airport, this 240-room resort is all about space, relishing the outdoors, and beach life. Resort facilities include two inviting beachfront pools, various restaurants, a tranquil spa set in lush tropical gardens, plus water sports, and the largest DFiT Fitness Centre in the region.
Family leisure activities range from Thai boxing, yoga, paddle boarding, kayaking, beach volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and aerobics, which the whole family can join together. Kidz R Kids Club has a full range of activities for all ages. Enriching activities include Surf Camp, Junior Muay Thai, a treasure hunt on the farm and lots of exciting and imaginative workshops. Leave your children with the Kidz R Kids fun-loving experts, or join in as a family.
Memorable activities of an evening include coming together with family and friends around the campfire on the beach. Toast marshmallows and make s’mores as you share stories and make memories. Play outdoor games among the pine trees and camp outdoors under the stars. Or snuggle up after sunset on the CocoVida lawn, soothed by sea breezes while watching your favourite films on the silver screen at the Open Air Cinema.
Kids and grown-ups can join the pizza-making class with the on-site Italian restaurant Limoncello’s Chef to explore the sensory delights of dough kneading and then get creative with the toppings.
Venture outside to enjoy the region’s natural attractions.
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8. Soneva Kiri | Koh Kood
Thailand’s fourth largest but least populated island, Koh Kood, is a step away from Thailand’s tourist trail. With lush tropical rainforest, white sand beaches, laid-back island life, and a neighbouring marine national park, Koh Kood is an island paradise well worth the 90-minute private plane flight.
Perched on the west coast’s headland is the serene, secluded, eco-conscious Soneva Kiri, offering barefoot family-friendly luxury at its best. Comprising 33 ultra-spacious pool villas ranging from one to five bedrooms, several even offer direct beach access. Book a larger villa complete with its own water slide, plus all come complete with a Barefoot Guardian (aka butler!)
Get the clan together for outings like snorkelling at the pristine coral reef of Koh Rang Yai National Marine Park. Or join the resort’s Ecologist for a guided lush rainforest trek, spotting some of the 100 species of exquisite native butterflies, and cool off in the crystal-clear cascade waterfall. Budding astronomers (big or small) can explore the glimmering night sky from the resort’s state-of-the-art observatory.
Kids time, the Eco Den is ideal for little ones (12 months to five years), providing personal and dedicated childcare. Older ones will love the Children’s Den, shaped like a giant manta ray hovering above the forest. It is dedicated to learning, excitement and meaningful experiences.
Soneva Kiri’s over-water outdoor Cinema Paradiso has screenings three nights a week. Oh, and did we mention complimentary access to the So Chilled ice cream parlour and the chocolate lover’s paradise, So Chocoholic.
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9. Avani+ | Khao Lak
Khao Lak, on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, is a 1.5 hour drive north of Phuket International Airport. Situated within 24 acres of tropical gardens, Avani+ Khao Lak offers stylish and varied accommodations, delicious dining and a host of facilities and activities to ensure the whole family is entertained.
Accommodation includes 327 spacious rooms and suites ranging from Premier Rooms, Three Bedroom Suites to Two Bedroom Beach Access Pool Suites, and everything in between. Suites even feature kitchenettes for families who wish to self-cater.
With four swimming pools, a fun water park, a garden where kids can get their hands dirty, the AvaniKids club for different ages, and a surf school, it’s a big, family-friendly playground.
AvaniKids offers a complimentary daily supervised programme in separate zones – one for one – four-year-olds and one for five-12-year-olds. These include indoor and outdoor games, aerobic classes and arts and crafts. Teens have their own AvaniKids zone upstairs, where they can play video games, PlayStation, and enjoy fun karaoke nights.
There’s also an opportunity to learn Thai boxing from a Muay Thai master in a full-scale boxing ring, play tennis, and hone their skills on the outdoor climbing wall. The skate park is ideal for intermediate and newbie skaters and offers plenty of smooth concrete, half pipes, rails, ramps, and funboxes.
The water sports centre provides stand-up paddle boards, sea kayaks, and kite-boarding equipment. Khao Lak is an excellent place for kids and adults to learn to surf as the waves are very beginner friendly, especially from May to October at Pakarang Beach.
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