
Best Family Friendly Hotels in Thailand
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a family friendly hotel in Thailand. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of family friendly hotels in Thailand is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
Let us help you make searching for the perfect place to stay more inspiring, more informed and more enjoyable.
Bangkok Province, Bangkok, Ratchathewi
Chatrium Grand Bangkok
(5 stars)Benefit from direct access to the Paragon Shopping Mall, when you stay at this hotel in the centre of Siam. Its 582 bedrooms include three-bedroom suites and a penthouse boasting a full-sized butler’s kitchen and a dining table seating 12 (all guests have access to a digital butler service). When you’re ready for a meal, you can choose between French-Mediterranean cuisine at Casia restaurant and local, Pan-Asian and international dishes at Savio. For something a little lighter, order a traditional high tea in the Lobby Lounge or some poolside snacks at Flow bar. Chatrium also offers a kids’ club and Spa by Thann Wellness Sanctuary.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Hua Hin
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
(5 stars)Book a Junior Suite with a pool view, a Terrace Suite with a lagoon view or a one or two-bedroom Private Pool Villa with up to 200 square metres of space to yourselves. The Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa is home to one of the best seafood eateries in town; the Baan Dum Ocean Front Restaurant, which hosts live music during the weekends and holidays. Head to the Kampu Restaurant for a daily chocolate hour, or for brasserie-style food at any time of day. Cocktails are mixed in the Ocean Bar and you can order artisanal cakes for a celebration (gluten-free options are available).
Bangkok Province, Bangkok, Pathumwan
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
(5 stars)The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is a stylish and vibrant luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the city’s Langsuan district. Blending modern design with Thai cultural elements, the hotel offers a chic, urban retreat with spacious rooms and sophisticated amenities and encouraged guests to stay with their pets, devoting three floors and one restaurant to the concept. The grounds are spacious and verdant, the infinity swimming pool is a hard angled, granite coloured triumph of design and Bar.yard on the hotel’s rooftop has consistently been voted Bangkok’s best roof top bar.
Koh Samui, Choeng Mon Beach
Kimpton Kitalay Samui
(5 stars)Perched beside Choeng Mon Beach, Kimpton Kitalay Samui offers refined island living. Its highlights include a palm-flanked Olympic-sized swimming pool, loaner fat-tyre bikes to explore further afield, pet amenities and the 500-square metre split-level Junio Kids Club for a programme of non-digital activities. Kimpton Kitalay has 138 rooms, suites and villas, 21 of which have private pools; five restaurants and bars; a pristine stretch of beach; and the organic Pimãanda spa, offering a 14-step sensorial ritual created especially for the resort by HARNN.
Phuket, Bang Tao Beach
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
(5 stars)Set on Bang Tao beach among lush grounds (which include the 18-hole Laguna Phuket golf course), Dusit Thani Laguna offers ocean-front bedrooms, suites and two-bedded villas. Connect with local culture and your own wellbeing, embark on culinary journeys, get to know the indigenous wildlife and bond with your kids at a Family Retreat or Bonfire Campout. Watersports, yoga, racquet sports and creative past-times such as batik painting, tie-dye, umbrella painting, fruit and vegetable carving and flower arranging are all offered. Plus there’s the Angsana Spa, an outdoor pool and extensive kids’ facilities.
Phuket, Ban Ao Makham
Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection
(5 stars)Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection is located on Phuket’s serene Cape Panwa Peninsula. This family-friendly resort offers 159 elegantly designed rooms and suites, each serving as a curated haven of comfort and beauty. Choose from a variety of accommodations, including oceanfront rooms, pool access suites, and expansive family suites. The resort’s décor harmoniously blends modern sophistication with elements inspired by Phuket’s rich culture, creating a tranquil and inspiring atmosphere. Each room features amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with serene ocean views. Key facilities include multiple dining options like The Parlour, an all-day dining venue offering international and local dishes, and Bar Botan, known for its handcrafted drinks. The resort also offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and the Let’s Relax Spa, providing a range of treatments designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul.
Thailand, Koh Samui
Marasca Samui
(5 stars)Marasca Samui is a boutique beachfront resort on the iconic Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui, Thailand, offering 62 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites. With a focus on comfort and sustainability, accommodations range from private plunge pool rooms to expansive two-bedroom suites, many featuring standalone baths and ocean views. The décor combines casual elegance with high-quality amenities, creating a home-away-from-home atmosphere. At the heart of the resort is the lively Cabanas Koh Samui Beach Club, offering a vibrant social scene with curated music, guest DJs, live performances, and diverse dining from seven specialty food stations. Guests can enjoy a beachfront pool, a spa with signature treatments, and wellness activities such as yoga and Muay Thai classes. Located in the lively Chaweng area, the resort provides easy access to pristine beaches, water sports, and the island’s buzzing nightlife, making it an ideal retreat for both relaxation and entertainment.
Phuket, Karon Beach
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
(5 stars)Set on the pristine sands of Karon Beach, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket offers 262 rooms, suites, and villas designed in Sino-Portuguese style inspired by Old Phuket Town. This beachfront resort offers a great variety of facilities, making it ideal for both couples and families. Guests can dine at seven different venues including The Cove for international cuisine, Mare for authentic Italian flavours, and Coast Beach Club & Bistro for seaside cocktails and grill-style dishes. SPA Cenvaree offers guests holistic treatments, Thai massages, and relaxation rituals, complemented by a well-equipped fitness centre and water sports facilities.
Four swimming pools, including a lazy river and waterfalls, create an aquatic playground, while The Club Lounge offers personalised service and extra benefits for club members. Young guests are catered for at the Camp Safari kids club and E-Zone. Located just a short drive from Patong and Phuket Town, this beachfront haven delivers a balance of relaxation, recreation, and refined comfort.
Phuket, Bang Tao Beach
Mövenpick Phuket Bangtao
(5 stars)Classic Thai and contemporary design come together at the Mövenpick Phuket Bangtao. Choose to stay in a king-size bedroom, or a residence, suite or penthouse with your own living and dining areas, kitchens and outdoor space (some also have private pools and jacuzzis). Bordering Bangtao Beach, the low-rise resort incorporates the Blossom Spa and a sprawling pool area. Dine on the likes of freshly caught lobster at The Palm, either inside, or on the poolside terrace, followed by drinks in the bar. And if you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the daily Mövenpick Chocolate Hour when you can feast on all things cocoa for a full 60 minutes.
Phuket, Patong Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
(5 stars)414 rooms (all with a terrace or outdoor space) are spread across four floors at this property that’s beside Tri-Trang Beach. The resort is set around a lagoon-style freeform pool, one of three pools — kids will love the endless fun provided by the waterslide. Activities range from Thai cookery lessons to jewellery making, outdoor movie nights and live music in the lobby bar. And there are many places to grab a bite: the Thai Pantry, The Beach Grill, D.O.C.G – Italian Restaurant, The Merchant Kitchen, Phuket Coffee Co, The Pool Bar, The Lounge, The Rum Shack And The Wellness Bar.
Phuket, Karon Beach
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
(5 stars)Two circular pools are separated from the ocean only by a strip of lush garden, at the Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort. Its facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, 15 spa treatment rooms, five outdoor swimming pools, three tennis courts, a golf course, a sauna, a steam room, and a whirlpool. Dining takes place throughout the day and night at the Sails Restaurant, with themed buffets and a Sunday Brunch, or at Buon Appetito and the Thai Thai Restaurant. Families will appreciate the kids play area, splash pool and babysitting services.
