| Resort | Area | Kids club and facilities mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Resort Phuket | Patong | free club for ages 5 to 10 (lunch extra), splash pools for toddlers |
| Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket | Karon | supervised club for ages 4 to 11, teen zone from 12, lazy river and slides |
| JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa | Mai Khao | refurbished kids club, open daily 9:00 to 21:00 |
| Sunwing Bangtao Beach | Bang Tao | kids club mentioned by guides |
Choosing the beach
- Karon and Kata: long beaches, many restaurants, stronger waves in the monsoon; see Karon and Kata.
- Patong: lively, everything on foot, but noisy at night; see Patong.
- Bang Tao and Mai Khao: calmer, bigger resorts; see where to stay in Bang Tao and where to stay in Mai Khao and Nai Yang.
What to check before booking
- Ages accepted at the club and its hours.
- Free or not: the club may be free, but lunch or activities extra.
- Pools: a splash pool for toddlers helps.
- Distance to the beach: some resorts are only a few minutes' walk.
- Shuttle to the beach or the centre.
Beyond the hotel
For days without the beach, see Phuket with the family and Phuket water parks. For an all-inclusive formula, see all-inclusive hotels in Phuket; for seafront hotels, see beachfront hotels.
FAQ
Which beach with children? Karon and Kata in high season, when the sea is calm.
Is the kids club free? It depends: at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket the club is listed as free, lunch extra.
What age for the club? Often 4 to 11 according to the clubs mentioned.
