8 kid-friendly hotels in Southeast Asia for a fun-filled vacation for the family
See the list of kid-friendly hotels in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines below.
This End of Year school holiday starts 18 November, Saturday and runs till 31 December, and if you're racking your brains about where to take your children and planning the activities to entertain them, don't worry for you're at the right place. This coming school holiday, why not fill their and (your!) calendar with a fun-filled vacation somewhere in Southeast Asia?
These well-known hotels have been curating some fun, educational and informative programmes for the young ones to allow you some time to scoot away for a spa massage.
See the list of kid-friendly hotels in Southeast Asia below:
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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort, Perak, Malaysia
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Experience the perfect fusion of excitement and relaxation. Adults can lounge by sparkling pools while kids revel in the exhilarating slides and playful water jets at the captivating mini water parks of DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort.
You may also consider DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang.
2. St. Regis Singapore
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The brand’s signature Family Traditions programme is designed to be captivating for the little ones and seamless for the parents. From access to the celebrated Astor Library, an enchanted sanctuary for book lovers of all ages, to the teepee tent and galaxy lights in the room, the package makes children and their enjoyment the stars of the show. The experience also includes daily breakfast, in-room kids supper menu, signature Butler service and free parking.
3. The Westin, Singapore
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The popular Westin Family package was recently given a reboot with new benefits for kids: a limited-edition Jellycat soft toy; Art Pop! paper clay DIY kit for fans of dinosaurs and unicorns; Westin Family Travel Journal; in-room play tent with toys; daily breakfast for a family of four; and free buffet meals at Seasonal Tastes for kids under 12. There is also an infinity pool to splash in and the culturally-rich Chinatown to explore nearby.
4. The Standard, Hua Hin, Thailand
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Kids staying with their caretakers at The Standard, Hua Hin will get to enjoy extra play time smartly bundled with learning thanks to the opening of the resort’s kid’s playroom. Known as The Hut, the beachside kiddy heaven comes with all sorts of fun games and activities, from an extensive art and craft station and playboards to multicoloured building blocks.
The award-winning resort partnered with Elate (https://elateth.com), a progressive learning institute based in Bangkok that offers a personalized STEAM curricular in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, to host weekly-changing supervised activities for the future superstars at The Hut every Saturday. Youngsters can look forward to beach buggy races, sandcastle and beach house building sessions, kite and tote bag design classes, planet-naming games, and other wild and whimsical activities that Elate’s educators have customised to promote curiosity and thirst for learning.
5. Club Med Phuket, Thailand
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Voted as one of the best family-friendly hotels in the world by Travellers' Choice awards, throw yourself into all of the cultural wonders that Thailand has to offer, whilst soaking up the crystal blue sea, sandy beaches, our newly revamped pool and sun deck and breathtaking views of the island.
6. Hyatt Regency Danang, Vietnam
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Another kids-friendly hotel, Hyatt Regency Danang, has all the amenities both adults and kids will love.
To entertain the little guests, Camp Hyatt provides a wide range of fun and exciting programs led by trained counselors for children aged 4 – 12. A variety of interesting kid activities – such as painting, DIY jewellery and crafts – are offered to young guests throughout the day. Do take note there is a separate charge for Camp Hyatt.
7. Shangri-La, Boracay, Philippines
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The Family Fun Package starts from S$554 per night (with minimum two nights' stay) for a massive fun experience. The whole family is in for a treat throughout their stay – from a personal welcome amenity basket curated just for them, resort credit that can be used at the restaurants and leisure facilities, unlimited play time at Adventure Zone for the kids, to gaming for the kids at heart.
8. The Legoland Malaysia Resort
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It's the ultimate Lego sleepover experience. With a choice of themed rooms to suit every Lego lover, your little ones can spark their imagination and enter a world of swashbuckling pirates, princes and princesses, powerful pharaohs and adventurers or mysterious ninja.
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