If you’re looking to round up the little ones and escape the city, these are some of our favourite family-friendly resorts from across the region.
Prepare for an extraordinary family getaway at these top luxury resorts in Asia! Dive into the underwater paradise of Ayana Komodo or bask in the lush tropical haven of Centara Reserve Samui. These incredible destinations offer not just elegant accommodations, but also a range of family-friendly facilities for all ages. Whether you’re craving relaxation or adventure, these resorts have it all.
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AYANA Bali
Possibly the most family friendly resort in Asia, AYANA Bali – which boasts the four distinctive properties – AYANA Resort, AYANA Villas, AYANA Segara and RIMBA by AYANA – sits within the 90-hectare AYANA Bali, which enjoys majestic ocean views from its clifftop location above Jimbaran Bay, just 12km from Bali’s airport. The estate is home to a wide range of accommodation types, including spacious multi-room villas that are boast private pools and personalised butler service, making them ideal for travelling families.
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There’s also a host of activities on offer, from the estate’s private Kubu Beach, a host of swimming pools, including the River Pool and Ocean Beach Pool, which are family-friendly, with their children’s area with water slides; and the Ayana Kids Club, which offers a variety of activities for children, from arts and crafts to cultural experiences like Balinese dance and cooking classes. It’s a great way to keep kids entertained while parents relax. Ayana also hosts traditional Balinese dance performances that are both educational and entertaining for children, as well as a series of cultural tours, including visits to local temples and villages, giving children a chance to learn about Balinese culture. Look out for their family-specific packages.
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives
Set to open this November in the heart of the breathtaking North Male Atoll, this resort has got beach-loving, luxury-seeking families excited the world over. Created as an “underwater world-themed paradise” focused on family fun, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives blends Thai hospitality with Maldivian beauty and creative amenities.
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The crown jewel of this resort is its sprawling outdoor water complex, which includes multiple pools, a water playground, and even a meandering lazy river. Facilities also include the award-winning SPA Cenvaree, a kids club and game room, and choices of bars and restaurants.
With 145 beach and overwater villas to choose from, guest rooms are stunning, with many boasting panoramic views, jacuzzis, and direct beach or lagoon access. If this sounds right down your alley, book soon to take advantage of their opening offers.
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay
Recently winning an award as one of the most family-friendly resorts in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay blends luxurious design, adventure, and fun into one of the most sought-after destinations in Southeast Asia. The resort and spa was once a 19th-century French university that has since been tastefully reimagined by architect Bill Bensley into an eclectic beachfront playground complete with unique rooms and engaging experiences.
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Your family is spoiled for choice here, with activities including water yoga, scenic bike tours, lantern-making, and cooking classes, while Mum can nip off to the Spa by JW for a little pampering. Most of the action is centred around the mosaic-lined seashell-shaped pool or on the resort’s immaculate white sand beach, reserved exclusively for hotel guests, while bright, contemporary rooms include the beautifully eclectic three-bedroom pool villa, ideally suited for families.
After all those activities, you might feel hungry, so you can treat yourself to a meal at one of the resort’s five dining options. The food is designed to provide an authentic farm-to-table experience, utilising vegetables from their private garden to ensure the freshest experience possible.
Centara Reserve Samui
Centara Reserve is a sublime new resort (the property is the first in the brand’s new luxury collection) on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand that offers sophisticated, personalised hospitality and contemporary accommodations surrounded by lush tropical environments. While the resort focuses on creating unique experiences for families, mum and dad can also choose from different types of vacations, including transformative wellness journeys, fitness adventures, and curated food and beverage experiences.
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Facilities for your family include a dedicated kid’s club, multiple swimming pools, and unique and approachable dining experiences for all ages. Only 15 minutes from the airport, the resort has garden, pool, and oceanfront villas, and each comes with the option of having your own personal host – the Garden Pool Suite sleeps two adults and two children and boasts its own plunge pool.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali
Located just a five-minute walk from Jimbaran Beach, the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is a five-star family resort that immerses guests in vibrant culinary selections, memorable activities, and Balinese wellness.
There are many activities available to keep your children entertained. The kids’ club provides painting, jewelry crafting, ice-cream sandwich making, and Balinese cultural activities. Additionally, there are playgrounds, pools, and an amphitheater for movies. Moreover, the resort offers a babysitting service so that adults can enjoy their time as well.
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The resort includes a selection of five-star restaurants, a pool bar, a chocolate hour, and spa treatments. Rooms are indulgent, with suites offering views of gardens and pools – the Family Duplex Garden View Room is designed for families and includes a private bedroom on the ground floor with a king-sized bed, and another with a bathroom on the upper level.
NH Collection Samui
The NH Collection Samui resort on Koh Samui, Thailand, will open in January 2025 as a thoughtful rebrand of the timeless Peace Resort Samui, a family favourite since 1977.
The resort, sister property to Anantara Bophut, is situated right on Bophut Beach in the island’s north, and is surrounded by beautiful hills, providing a peaceful getaway while still being near the lively Fisherman’s Village, home to plenty of shopping, entertainment, cultural experiences and great local dining.
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At the new-look resort, families can take advantage of all-day dining, ocean views, swimming pools pools, a fitness centre, a cinema, and a shaded outdoor playground (guests can also use the facilities at the Anantara next door). Some villas will have a private pool and beach access. Families can also arrange for a personal chef to come to the villa and cook a delightful BBQ and seafood meal.
Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa
The Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa on Hon Tre Island, Vietnam, is a destination in and of itself. Accessible only by a short boat ride from Nha Trang City, this five-star, 52-hectare luxury resort is perfect for families looking to escape together. It is splendidly secluded while still offering access to the nearby VinWonders Theme Park and local golf courses.
On-site, there are endless activities to choose from. There’s an ice cream hour, origami classes, painting classes, sand castle building, playgrounds, cooking classes, and mango picking for the kids. Village tours, nature walks, a five-star spa, floating breakfasts, and a fitness centre are also on offer.
Accommodations are spacious, luxurious, and elegant. The resort’s 2-4 bedroom villas are perfect for families, offering up to 650 sqm of floor space and private plunge pools.
Hoshino Resorts Risonare Atami
Hoshino Resorts Risonare Atami, a family-friendly resort located near the Japanese coastal city of Atami, offers immersive experiences for guests of all ages. The resort has a variety of brightly coloured suites and deluxe rooms that are perfect for families, including baby suites, complete with all the essentials, including a crib.
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In addition, a selection of kid-friendly rental equipment is available to enhance children’s stays. The “Fireworks School” is for preschool and elementary school children and teaches how hand-held fireworks are made in Japan, while kids can also learn some culinary skills at the Risonare Kids Studio, where they can feel like real pastry chefs and make their own seasonal desserts. Families can challenge themselves in the Forest Walk in the Air, with aerial ropes and step-up courses built on camphor trees, or go on a Forest Expedition, completing all the missions for a small gift. The resort also features a kid’s room, craft kits, a climbing wall, and more, ensuring fun for the whole family.
AYANA Komodo
AYANA Komodo is a five-star luxury retreat and sanctuary in Labuan Bajo, at the cusp of Komodo National Park. It offers world-class Indonesian hospitality with a focus on natural beauty, unique experiences, and elegant facilities for the whole family.
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Experiences at the park are diverse and unforgettable, focusing on exploring the park’s magnificence. Families have the option to take part in activities such as glass-bottom boat cruises, coral planting, seaside breakfasts, and various watersports. For more adventurous families, there are options for booking multi-day island hopping, lake fishing, cave exploration, snorkeling trips, and expeditions to search for the famous Komodo Dragons using the resort’s own multi-cabin phinisi yacht.
Most rooms offer expansive ocean and island views and thoughtful open-plan interiors. Guests can indulge in on-site facilities, including expansive swimming pools with views to the national park; beach access, and a modern spa when not exploring Komodo or Flores island.
Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay
The Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is located on Kem Beach, Vietnam, one of the top 100 beaches in the world. This luxury resort is stylish and youthful, seeking to bring people and families together through its blend of delightful food, fun activities, and world-class facilities.
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Facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga studio, swimming pools, a private beach, a host of restaurants, and an indulgent spa. Guests can join fun activities such as cooking classes, pizza-making workshops, barista and bartending sessions, and even martial arts classes. The resort can also organise trips to nearby attractions, including cultural shows, a lively night bazaar, and a nature park.
The resort’s accommodations blend natural design with modern convenience and range from one bedroom suites with balcony options to a sprawling, three-bedroom garden villa with a private pool. The two-bedroom, 256 sqm penthouse suite is our top choice, offering fantastic views of the resort and beach and plenty of room for parents and kids.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is a five-star luxury resort located on the golden shore of the Desaru Coast in Malaysia. This serene escape features low-rise buildings and standalone villas overlooking gardens, lagoons, and an expansive beach.
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The resort’s strong focus on food is sure to delight families. Private dinners in a sandcastle with a personal chef and butler are available while guests may also participate in food tours and Malay cooking classes.
While the resort offers conventional guest rooms, families will be most comfortable in one of the resort’s expansive villas or residences, which range from one to three bedrooms and which come with high ceilings, full living and dining areas, fully-equipped kitchens, beautiful traditional designs, and a private pool and garden. You can also arrange a sumptuous barbeque, cooked and served right in your villa.
Club Med Changbaishan
For something a little different than your average tropical weekend away, Club Med Changbaishan is an all-inclusive ski resort in China’s Changbai Mountain Range. The resort tastefully combines natural scenery, world-class facilities, and varied activities, perfect for families seeking a mountain retreat.
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Group ski and snowboarding lessons are a must and a highlight of any visit to the resort. Other activities include a natural hot spring center, cooking classes, yoga, Nordic walks, mahjong, and a spa. Guests can also arrange visits to Heavenly Lake, the world’s highest volcanic lake, and the 68-meter-high Changbai Waterfall.
Suites are elegant, cosy, and timeless. Accommodating up to seven guests, the Family Deluxe Rooms offer breathtaking vistas across the mountains, as well as spacious living areas, bathrooms with bathtubs and showers, and balconies.
Hoshino Resorts Risonare Osaka
Founded on the concept of playing with creative ideas, Hoshino Resorts Risonare Osaka nurtures the imagination of children based on the Reggio Emilia Approach developed in Italy. The hotel features one of the largest ateliers in the country, designed to foster children’s big ideas. At the atelier, Children are guided through a journey of creative expression by in-house art specialists, also known as atelieristas. Located on the hotel’s top floor, the atelier space was inspired by the port of Osaka and features colourful palettes stacked on top of one another. The expansive room is divided into four different areas that focus on interest, hands-on exploration, expression and reflection.
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The hotel also houses concept guest rooms that allow pint-sized guests freedom of expression by drawing on walls and windows. The rooms also feature a floor-to-ceiling net that children can climb.
