Phuket is one of the most popular islands for short breaks from Bangkok for both locals, Bangkok residents and tourists alike. Situated on the Andaman sea, it is without a doubt one of the islands that have created a niche for themselves as far as family get-aways are concerned. It’s also a great place to enjoy tons of fun family activities with the kids outside of a big city environment. If you’re visiting Phuket with your young traveller’s, here are some of the most family-friendly resorts on the island to suit all budgets.
Angsana Laguna Phuket
Positioned on a land between 2 lagoons, Angsana Laguna Phuket on the Andaman Sea coast is an amazing resort offering excellent and seemingly unlimited facility. The resort features the best kids club in Phuket with a huge freeform pool (with a real sand beach). There are seven F&B outlets and even a children’s restaurant that are meant to serve the taste buds of your kids.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
Overlooking Karon Beach, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a huge wonderland for families. With the beach just a few steps away, there are all sorts of water sports to enjoy, from kayaking and sailing to snorkelling. You can also meander down a lazy river and splash around in the waterfalls and water slides at the resort’s water park. Also, a cliff jumping platform allows those daring enough to make a big splash. For indoor activities, the kids’ club offers separate programmes for younger and older kids.
Club Med Phuket
Occupying a prime spot on Kata Beach, Club Med Phuket has always been a hit with families. The all-inclusive resort boasts four dedicated kids clubs for different age groups. While babies are enjoying music and sensory play, toddlers are dressing up and painting, four to 10 year olds are dancing and cooking, and teens are swinging on a flying trapeze, camping and having their own beach parties! To top it all off, Club Med also offers a breastfeeding room, playgrounds, circus workshop, family yoga and a teen spa.
Iniala Beach House
At the very top end of the resort market is the secluded Iniala Beach House, which is located just north of Phuket in Natai. If you are feeling extravagant, you can book the whole property, consisting of eight villas, for around USD10,000 a night. The resort is a dream come true for little ones, featuring its own amazing kids hotel! The impressive kids’ club includes a tree house, cave, theatre and costume shop, and there are even beds for themed slumber parties. Children will receive a goody-filled backpack on arrival with T-shirts, storybooks and games, and there is a special menu at the fine dining restaurant.
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
Laguna Phuket is a large holiday complex featuring seven branded resorts, most of which cater to families. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort offers the best recreational facilities for little ones, with several swimming pools, a 55-metre long water slide, kids’ club, playground and fun beach activities in and outside the water. Guests can also join the Camp Laguna programs for children ages eight to 18, including abseiling, rock climbing, arts and crafts, tight rope courses and more.
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach Hotel is located just 12 minutes from Phuket international airport and commands paranoramic views of the Andaman sea and is the perfect for a peaceful paradise retreat. Situated on Naithon Beach one of Phuket’s best beaches on the North West side of the island surrounded by Sirinat National Park. This super stylish hotel features some pretty special family rooms and a great kids club featuring daily activities to keep the little ones busy. Major highlights of the resort are free indoor and outdoor kids’ club, including a classroom with toys, arts and crafts, and a ball pit. Staffs of the resort organize a daily routine for the activities like tie-dye, yoga for kids; fish feeding, pool games and babysitting.
Splash Beach Resort, Maikh
Splash Beach Resort is a full-service beachfront utopia offering an Infinity Pool and Phuket private pool villas, kid-friendly water parks, the largest conference centre in Phuket and more. All accommodation includes unlimited water park access (Operates daily from 10.00 to 17.45 hrs). Whatever your event or occasion, we’re here to serve you!
Sunsuri Phuket
A fairly new hotel in south Phuket, perched on the scenic and tranquil hillside of Naiharn, Sunsuri Phuket offers an abundance of space, with large rooms and balconies. The pool complex encompasses three swimming pools; a quiet zone for lounging and relaxing; and a lively kids area with a winding slide and 4-metre high jumping platform. Moreover, the Sand Box Kids’ Club keeps children entertained with a variety of indoor activities.
Thavorn Palm Beach Resort
Surrounded by palm trees and across the street from a white-sand beach, Thavorn Palm Beach Resort is another luxury resort in Phuket. It features a huge structure with enough on-site activities to keep the average guest satisfied within its boundaries. There are five pools in this resort, one of which is for kids. Along with Thai dishes, guests can dine on favourite pizzas, Chinese food, and even Mexican. There is a kids’ club where your kids can do all the activities they love under the surveillance of professionals. Babysitting is available here at reasonable rates.
