OUR TOP PICKS FOR THAILAND FAMILY HOTELS

Family-friendly Resort on Private Island in Thailand
This Epicurean Resort on a Private Island in Thailand is amazing!! Because it's just 3 hours from Bangkok and under $150/night, our family has stayed here twice already.
Family resort in Krabi on Railay Beach
Our most favorite beach in all of Thailand! This family hotel in Railay was great and under $100/night!
Best Beach in Thailand for families is Koh Lipe
Dubbed the Maldives of Thailand, staying here is a paradise on earth!
Family Hotel on Phi Phi Island in Thailand
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Phi Phi Island while Island Hopping in Thailand

PHUKET FAMILY RESORTS

Best Beachfront Family Hotel in Phuket right on Kamala Beach:

The Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort

Why we love the Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort: 

  • the resort is right on the beach (kind of rare in Phuket)
  • both the pool and the breakfast buffet give you those stunning sea views you came all the way to Phuket for

  • Up to 2 Kids under 16 stay free if using existing bedding.

  • The kids club is a great rainy day backup plan

The Downside of this family hotel in Phuket:

  • it is a large resort that seems like a maze to get around the place
  • It’s been around a while so it’s showing some signs of wear and tear
  • Not every room has an ocean view — boo!

Luxury Phuket Family Resorts:

Banyan Tree Phuket Resort

  • Perfect for families that want a luxurious tropical escape
  • Enjoy your own beautifully designed villa with a private swimming pool
  • The concierge service is truly a 5 star experience!
  • Enjoy the exquisite buffet breakfast 

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

  • This stunning beachfront resort is on the longest stretch of white sand in Phuket — Bang Tao Beach
  • Perfect for families who wish to have every luxury and amenity at their fingertips
  • This resort is so large, you’ll never even have to leave!
  • You’ll love the Breakfast Buffet with its different stations that allow you to have a fully-customizable breakfast spread

Mid-range Family Resorts in Phuket:

Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

  • Perfect for families that want to be near the International Airport and are okay to not be walking distance to shops
  • The large lagoon pool, with a kids splash pool, feels like you stepped into a lush tropical oasis 
  • The Kids Club Room is open til 8pm (rare in Thailand as most close between 4-6pm). 
  • The Family Suites are top notch — especially love the one with bunk beds!

JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa

  • Super kid-friendly with every activity under the sun: tennis, badminton, chess, jenga, biking, a spa, fitness, and even free cooking classes!
  • A large beachfront pool as well as another more kid-friendly pool with slide and splash pad
  • A Great Kids Club Room — perfect for rainy days or escaping the mid-day sun
  • Kids up to age 17 stay free if using existing bedding
  • Also very close to the International Airport

Budget-friendly Family Hotel in Phuket:

The Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort

  • Perfect for families who want to be walking distance to restaurants, convenience stores, massage shops, and kid-friendly activities
  • This resort is right on the beach (kind of rare in Phuket!)
  • Kids age 16 and under stay free if using existing bedding 
  • The breakfast buffet and pool area give you those stunning sea views
  • The resort is showing some signs of wear and tear — hence being more budget-friendly

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PHI PHI ISLAND HOTELS FOR FAMILIES

Budget-friendly Family Resort on Phi Phi Island:

 

A nice budget-friendly family resort on Phi Phi Island is Phi Phi The Beach Resort.

Cost: About 2,200 THB/night  (~$67 USD) in a Superior Villa 

  • Feels like a private beachside paradise nestled amongst the lush tropical trees
  • Every balcony has incredible sea views 
  • Charming hillside bungalows
  • Direct beach access onto Long Beach
  • Nearby Shark Point where you can snorkel with the “human-friendly” reef sharks
  • 5 and under stay free

Another Budget-friendly Family Hotel on Phi Phi Island

 

Top on our bucket list to stay at next time is Paradise Pearl Bungalows
 

Cost: About 3,100 baht ($95 USD) for up to 3 adults

  • Beautiful Thai-style bungalows
  • Oceanfront Dining
  • Stunning views of the Andaman Sea
  • Kids age 5 and under stay free
  • No swimming pool though — boo

A Mid-range Family Resort on Phi Phi Islands

 

Even though this one is not on Long Beach, our family really enjoyed staying at the Phi Phi Villa Resort on Ton Sai Bay.

Cost: about 7,500 THB/night (about $200 USD)

  • We enjoyed the quaint bungalows with large bathroom
  • Kids age 5 and under stay free and it’s only 1,000 THB (about $30 USD) for an extra bed for the older kids
  • The buffet breakfast had incredible sea views — this room was on the 2nd floor so not stroller or wheelchair friendly
  • The pool was really nice, oceanfront, and had a kiddie pool. The sea views were partially blocked by a restaurant though.
  • The beach was just across a small sidewalk. The seas were still rough in the morning. By late afternoon, the tide had gone down, and our girls loved finding sea critters like crabs, star fish, etc.

A Luxury Family Resort on Phi Phi Island:

 

If you’re seeking all the modern comforts of home with world class service, then Saii Phi Phi Island Village is a top choice. 

Cost: About 15,000 THB/night  (~$450 USD) in a Deluxe Garden Bungalow

  • A private beachfront resort
  • 5 star beautifully designed bungalows
  • Surrounded by the glorious sapphire waters of the Andaman Sea
  • Lush tropical landscaping all around
  • Two swimming pools
  • Exquisite breakfast buffet

KRABI FAMILY RESORTS

Luxury Family Resort in Krabi on Phra Nang Beach:

There is only one hotel on Phra Nang Beach: The Rayavadee
 

Cost: 12,500 THB/night  (about $380 USD) with 2 kids in a Deluxe Pavillion  

  • Family-friendly luxury
  • Unique 2 story bungalows
  • Direct beach access to Phra Nang Beach
  • Oceanfront dining 
  • One of the most unique restaurants in the world: The Grotto — only available to hotel guests and tucked away inside a limestone cliff

Luxury 3 Bedroom Family Villa in Krabi on Phra Nang Beach:

There is also a Luxury Villa right on the beach as well called Villa Macaque
 

Cost: 81,000 THB/night ($2,380 USD)

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Breakfast Included
  • Direct Beach Access
  • Private Pool
  • Lovely outdoor lounge area and dining table
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BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN RAILAY: SAND SEA RESORT

Our family had an incredible experience here for less than $100/night! Imagine having breakfast with these gorgeous views! The swimming pool also has these same stunning views! Huge plus = kids age 0-11 stay free (very rare in Railay) IMPORTANT: There are only a handful of resorts on the beautiful Railay Beach West, so book early!
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snorkeling tour in Krabi with kids
What an incredible experience island hopping in Thailand on this long-tail boat from Krabi

Sand Sea Resort – a Mid-range Family Resort in Krabi on Railay Beach West:

Our family thoroughly loves staying at Sand Sea Resort
 

Cost: Only 3,500 THB/night  (about $100 USD) with 2 kids in a Deluxe Pavillion  

  • Family-friendly where kids stay free if using existing bedding!  This was perfect for our family of 5 
  • Very charming Thai-style bungalows as well as newly-built modern rooms
  • Direct beach access to Railay Beach West and East
  • The first hotel off the pier where the long-tail boats drop you off
  • Enjoy a buffet breakfast with stunning ocean views!
  • The pool had gorgeous sea views as well
  • There was also another pool near Railay East — it was never crowded

Railay Bay Resort & Spa — another mid-range Family Resort in Krabi on Railay Beach West:

Top on our bucket list to stay at next time is Railay Bay Resort & Spa

 

Cost: About 3,500 baht ($100 USD) before adding the extra costs for an extra bed for kids age 5+

  • Lovely Thai-style cottages
  • Oceanfront Dining including a breakfast buffet
  • Stunning views of the limestone cliffs and ocean from the pool
  • Sadly only kids age 4 and under stay for free if using existing bedding. Kids age 5+ will have to have an extra bed, which incurs an extra charge. You can only have one child age 5+ per room. 

**Important Tip: Since these are the only 2 resorts on Railay Beach West, they book up fast! Don’t wait!  All the other hotels are on the Railay East side, which is mostly Mangrove forests and not an actual ‘beach.’

KOH LIPE ISLAND FAMILY RESORTS - Dubbed the 'Maldives of Thailand'

For Luxury Stays: Irene Pool Villa Resort on Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe Island

 

Irene Pool Villa Resort on Koh Lipe is a luxurious boutique resort where each villa has its own private pool!

Cost: 8,500 THB/night  (about $250 USD) in the Tree Pool Villa

  • Immaculately decorated 5 star boutique resort
  • Each villa has its own pool
  • A uniquely designed resort pool on the beachfront has a swim-up bar — but no kiddie pool
  • The rooms automatically sleep 3 ‘adults’ and then if you have a second child over 4+, they would need an extra bed with surcharge
  • Breakfast Buffet with stunning views of the Andaman Sea

For Mid-range Budgets Seeking Tropical Thai Style: Mali Resort on Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe Island

 

The Mali Resort on Sunrise Beach has quintessential Thai-Balinese style bungalows that make you feel like you’re staying in a 5 star luxury resort even though it’s only a 3 Star property. 
 

Cost: About 5,700 baht ($175 USD) for a Bungalow with Garden View 

  • Set in a tropical lush setting right on the beachfront
  • Buffet Breakfast Included

For Mid-range Budgets Seeking a Modern Stay: Akira Lipe Resort on Koh Lipe Island

 

Akira Lipe Resort is a beautiful, family-friendly resort located on Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe Island.
 

Cost: About 5,500 THB/night  (about $165 USD) in a Standard Room with Pool access

  • A 4 Star Family-friendly Resort where kids 6 and under stay free if using existing bedding!  
  • Kids 7+ must get an extra bed, which has a surcharge
  • Very modern and new rooms
  • One pool is beachfront and has stunning views of the Andaman Sea. Plus, it has a kiddie pool.
  • Two other pools are near the rooms.
  • Excellent Breakfast Buffet
  • Kids Club Room is great for rainy days

For Families Seeking a Budget-friendly Stay: Hideaway Resort on Sunrise Beach

 

The Hideaway Resort on Sunrise Beach is a super budget-friendly option with the cutest wooden bungalows nestled right on Sunrise Beach.

Cost: Only 1,050 THB/night (about $30 USD) for a regular bungalow where 3 adults and 1 child under 12 stays free!

  • These are the highest rated budget-friendly bungalows on the island at 8.6 Reviews on Agoda.com
  • The Family Bungalow is under $50/night and sleeps up to 5! Wow!

KOH CHANG FAMILY RESORTS

MOST KID-FRIENDLY HOTEL : KOH CHANG PARADISE RESORT


Our family had an incredible experience at this beach-side resort with it's quiant bungalows, nightly fire shows, and it's own private waterpark just for guests.

Sipping my morning coffee, enjoying the breakfast buffet, watching the waves roll in while my kids swam next to me at the seaside pool is a top memory of mine.
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Affordable Luxury Stay on Koh Chang Island with Family:

The Splash Koh Chang ~5200 THB/night  (about $150 USD) with 2 kids in a ‘Family Room’  

  • Modern and luxurious rooms and facilities
  • The Family Room has bunk beds and a sofa
  • an awesome waterpark on-site that is only for hotel guests
  • private beach
  • a nice spa for the parents
  • great buffet breakfast

Budget-friendly Places to Stay on Koh Chang: 

Siam Bay Resort ~2800 THB/night (about $80 USD) with 2 kids in a family bungalow with seaviews

  • Dreamy sea views right from your own private bungalow
  • Loft area with twin or queen bed for the kids to sleep 
  • Large balcony to sit outside and enjoy the views
  • 2 swimming pools on-site
  • Small private beach area with crystal clear water and nice, fine sand
  • You can rent kayaks or paddle boards to go to a small, private island nearby and great for snorkeling
  • Good breakfast included too

KOH SAMET ISLAND - Best Island Closest to Bangkok

Family Beach Resort in Koh Samet
Nestled at the tip of the beautiful Wong Duen Bay, this resort was a perfect weekend getaway from Bangkok! They have Sea View Bungalows and great Family Rooms too!
how to get from Bangkok to Koh Samet
Arrive on this island paradise in just 3 hours from Bangkok! Grab a bus + speedboat for less than $12/pp

CHIANG MAI FAMILY HOTELS AND ACTIVITIES

Boutique hotels Chiang Mai
One of the most budget-friendly boutique hotels in Chiang Mai -- we really loved our stay here!
Unforgettable Moment in Chiang Mai on our Family Vacation Thailand
What an unforgettable moment when this giraffe stuck his nose in our safari truck to eat a carrot

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BANGKOK HOTELS FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS

MOST LUXURIOUS FAMILY HOTEL:
SIAM KEMPINSKI HOTEL BANGKOK


If you're looking for a kid-friendly luxury hotel in Bangkok with 5 star accommodations, then Siam Kempinski is our top choice!

Between the massive swimming pool, the fun Kids Club room, the cute child-size robes and slippers, and the exquisite breakfast buffet, luxury is at every turn.
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GREAT FAMILY HOTEL IN BANGKOK:
JASMINE GRAND RESIDENCE

This is the hotel we put our family and friends in!

With 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites that have a living room, dining area, kitchenette, washing machine, etc. for only about $55-$110 USD!
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The delicious buffet breakfast, the friendly reception who are ready to help you 24 hours a day in a foreign country, and the epic swimming pool with a slide, fountains, and kiddie area make this a great choice!
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 Where to Stay in Bangkok for families?

  • LUXURY STAY IN BANGKOK:

    If you’re not on a specific budget, I’d highly recommend staying at the Shangri-La Bangkok Hotel, which was voted the most kid-friendly hotel in Bangkok.

  • MID-RANGE HOTEL IN BANGKOK:

     If you’re like our family, you want a great stay at a reasonable price. Thus, I’d highly recommend staying at the Novotel Living Bangkok Sukhumvit because up to 2 kids aged 16 and under can stay free.

  • BANGKOK BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY HOTEL:  

    We also really love the Jasmine Grand Residence because it has our favorite swimming pool in all of Bangkok along with 1-3 bedroom suites for just $75-$150 USD. Such a steal! 

  • FAMILY-FRIENDLY AIRBNB HOMES:

  • One of the most charming vacation homes in Bangkok was this AirBNB Home near the main Sukhumvit Road. With a play room full of toys, 2 lounge spaces with Smart TVs for movie nights, and a soaking tub for mom, this is a perfect place to stay in Bangkok for families. 

HOTEL TIP: Here are 10 must know tips before booking your stay in Bangkok. 

Budget Friendly Hotels in Bangkok with Kids:

Beanstalk Bangkok ~2595 THB/night (about $74 USD) for the Quadruple Room 

  • Quadruple Room has 2 bunk beds with ensuite bathroom (not like most small hostels)
  • Modern, yet a traditional Asian feel with a minimalist style
  • Washing Machines on-site
  • 15 minute walk to Surasak BTS Station
  • Continental Western or Asian Breakfast available

Check out this Bangkok Hotel Guide with the most kid-friendly places to stay for your upcoming family vacation to Thailand! 

Charming Vacation Homes in Bangkok
One of the most family-friendly AirBNB Homes in Bangkok
Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Chao Praya River
We had an incredible experience with our kids taking a Sunset Dinner Cruise

OTHER AWESOME FAMILY HOTELS IN THAILAND

Most kid-friendly resort in Thailand
This resort has the best Kids Club in Thailand -- hands down!
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