Swimming and building sandcastles on the beach will be the major event but there is plenty for children to see and do, such as elephant rides, mini-treks,snorkelling and other water sports are enjoyable by all the family. The hotels generally have a range of facilities for children.

Speedboat Ride

Take an exhilarating speedboat ride to discover spectacular limestone cliffs, lagoons, caves and tropical beaches of Phang Nga Bay, made famous by James Bond’s The Man with a Golden Gun. More details...

Phuket Canoe Cave Explorer

Getting out on sea canoe is a must-do activity for families – the waters are calm and the trips into the sea caves are fascinating. Discover the dramatic and beautiful scenery of world famous Phang Nga Bay. More details...

Elephant Trek Mor

Trek on elephant back in the hills with panoramic views over Phuket Island. If you are lucky you may get to see some baby elephants and how they are trained. More details...

Phuket Fantasea

Known as a ‘cultural theme park’, their Las Vegas style show, ‘The Fantasy Of A Kingdom’ is truly spectacular, infusing Thai culture with magical illusions, 4-dimensional effects, aerial ballet, acrobatics, a cast of hundreds and 30 elephants, pyrotechnics, special effects, and stunts into a unique and unforgettable performance, guaranteed to thrill everyone! This is an evening out that should not be missed!

Recommended family friendly hotels in Phuket:

Laguna Beach Resort
One of the most child-friendly resorts in Phuket with its own water park! Keep your children busy with the kids’ club, or take them along to visit the baby elephants at the beach. More details...

Ramada Resort Karon Beach
Enjoy a fun-filled getaway for the entire family at Ramada Resort, which offers a range of facilities and activities for everyone to enjoy, just steps away from Karon beach. More details...

Holiday Inn Resort (5 years +)
Provides a wide variety of leisure facilities that range from Batik painting to a Thai cooking class. Children can also have their own fun with resort's Kids' Club, which provides numerous activities. More details...

Recommended family holidays in Phuket:

Phuket luxury beach resort by responsible travel
The Chedi Phuket is the gateway to a tropical island paradise. 108 thatched cottages sit cozily under a canopy of coconut groves, where landscaped slopes gently descend to meet a private stretch of sandy shore. More details...

Recommended Family Holidays in Thailand:

Make waves on your next family holiday with an adventure that inspires and delights, taking you not just away from home but far away from tourist trail. If you’re longing to visit Thailand but want to see more of the country than shown in the run-of-the-mill holiday brochures yet don’t want to travel with other people, this unique private tour offers just that. More details...

Family Holiday in Thailand by responsible travel
Combine your journey into stunning little-visited areas of southern Thailand with a fantastic opportunity for the whole family to make a positive contribution to the lives of a rural village community. More details...

Land of Smiles Family Holiday
A kaleidoscopic view of Thailand that will provide some great memories and have your kids impressing their school friends with tales of riding through the jungle by elephant, exploring beautiful caves and playing on palm-fringed tropical beaches. After two nights in Bangkok, you travel south for three days of rest and relaxation on the island of Koh Samet. Then, with batteries recharged, you head north to Chiang Mai. More details…