These 3 Hotels in Thailand Are Exceptionally Family-friendly — With Cooking Classes, Waterslides, and More
These hotels in Thailand offer something the whole family will love.
Courtesy of JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa.
A family picnic on the beach at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa.With over-the-top amenities and thoughtful programming, these hotels across Thailand have serious kid appeal.
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From left: Gear for watersports at Amanpuri, which overlooks the Andaman Sea; the resort's Eco-Beach Discovery Center.For the Active Ones
An aquarium, koi ponds, and activities like Thai dance classes and critter safaris along the beach are what make Amanpuri, the original Aman property, stand out. The Hot Spot is the ultimate teen haven, with a skateboard ramp, a bouldering wall, and gear to create and edit videos. This resort—located on a private peninsula on the island of Phuket—has a Family Escape package, too; it includes yoga classes, snorkeling, and a cooking lesson for the whole family. Doubles from $1,781.
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A bird's eye view of the heritage railcars surrounding the lake at the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort.For Nature Lovers
Some of the suites at Intercontinental Khao Yai Resort, a railway-themed property, are built inside old train carriages, while other rooms channel a fun vintage aesthetic with overhead luggage racks, curved ceilings, and leather accents. The hotel offers a club with activities for kids ages four through 12, including treasure hunts on the grounds, which include some 47 acres of gardens and a lake with swans. The property—in the mountains about a three-hour drive from Bangkok—is near the UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, which has waterfalls and nature trails. Doubles from $220.
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All smiles at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa's bamboo shark nursery.For the Aspiring Scientist
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, along the Andaman Sea, will keep kids enthralled. It has a swimmable 1½-mile-long lagoon, a play zone with waterslides, and a wave pool. Then there’s the nursery for the native bamboo sharks, where kids can learn about the near-threatened species and help release the babies into the wild. An especially memorable moment for kids will be the boat check-in: guests in pool-access rooms are rowed directly to their front terrace. Doubles from $358.
