The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Thailand

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Thailand

Longtail boats around Koh Phi Phi, Thailand Longtail boats around Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Thailand is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in Thailand for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in Thailand will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in Thailand, here are the best family hotels.

Multiple beach destinations cater to families with large resorts, family-friendly restaurants, shopping, amusement parks, and more. Phuket in particular is a very popular family beach destination, and so is Ao Nang, Koh Chang, and Koh Lanta. Furthermore, many of the islands are large enough so that if one area is known for it's backpacker and nightlife scene, other areas will have a more relaxed family-friendly vibe which will be good for kids. Bangkok and Chiang Mai also offer plenty of great activities for children even though they are larger cities that feel chaotic at times. The history, museums, temples, and parks of both large cities have many appealing opportunities for children to have a great time. And don't miss the historic temple areas such as Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. They are laid-back destinations offering plenty of historic and educational sights for all-ages in a peaceful setting.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sheraton Samui Resort

Chaweng, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Thailand
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at 86 Moo 3, Sheraton Samui Resort has great rooms from $154 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, families will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and outdoor tennis at this family-friendly hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Table tennis
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


The Slate SHA Plus+

Sa Khu, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is The Slate SHA Plus+ which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Nai Yang Beach And National Park. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
  • Beach


The Oia Pai Resort

Pai, Thailand
3-star Resort with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to Thailand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms

We found The Oia Pai Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $75. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 254 Moo 1, Ban Mae Yen, T. Maehee, Mae Hong Son. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and mountain views which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


SO Sofitel Hua Hin

Cha-am, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

With terrific rooms from $118, SO Sofitel Hua Hin, at 115 Moo 7, Tambol Bangkao provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
  • Beach


Dewa Phuket Beach Resort Villas and Suites SHA Plus+

Sa Khu, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Thailand
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Dewa Phuket Beach Resort Villas and Suites SHA Plus+ has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $48 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 65 Moo 1 Tambon Sakoo. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, which is nice for families. Just a short drive from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
  • Beach
  • Luxury


Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort

Bo Phut, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Thailand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

The great guest rating of Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $154, and it's located at 92/1 Moo 2. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which are great for families with kids. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


COMO Point Yamu Phuket SHA Plus+

Pa Khlok, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A cool place is COMO Point Yamu Phuket SHA Plus+ because it has great rooms that start at $176. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 225 Moo 7. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this family-friendly hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort

Bo Phut, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Thailand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $144 (before taxes). It's located at 99/9 Moo 1 and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa

Khao Lak, Thailand
5-star Resort with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at 41/12 Moo 3 Khuk Khak Takuapa, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa has great rooms from $117 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kitchen, and a kid-friendly buffet which families will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Kid-friendly
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
  • Beach


Phulay Bay a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Krabi, Thailand
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $461 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Phulay Bay a Ritz-Carlton Reserve which has nice rooms starting at $461. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 111 Moo 3 Nongthalay. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Table tennis
  • Kid-friendly
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
  • Beach


For more terrific hotel ideas in Thailand, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Thailand, Best Cheap Hotels in Thailand, Best Luxury Hotels in Thailand, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Thailand, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Thailand, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Thailand, Best Hotels for One Week in Thailand, Best Hotels for One Night in Thailand, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Thailand, Best Adults Only Hotels in Thailand, Best Party Hotels in Thailand, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Thailand, or Best Business Hotels in Thailand.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Thailand?

Thailand Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$48

After analyzing 1003 family-friendly hotels in Thailand, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $48. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Thailand.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $109
  • 4-star hotels: $49
  • 3-star hotels: $27


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