The Best Koh Samui Family Resorts

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui

The Anantara Bophut is a gorgeous five star hotel located on Bophut Beach, a quiet and family-friendly stretch of beach in the north of the island.

This hotel is simply stunning, with beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, and elegant southern Thai architecture.

The 106 rooms and suites at this Bophut resort are stylishly decorated and are all a short walk from the infinity pool that boasts sea views, plenty of nooks and crannies for the kids to explore, and water fountains to play in.

There’s also a tennis court, fitness centre, and other fun activities on offer, such as cooking classes, yoga and Thai boxing, free water sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding,in addition to paid watersports and boat charters for snorkeling, diving, deep sea fishing or island hopping.

The Baan Ling Noi (which means Little Monkey House)Children’s Club has a fun outdoor area, with sandpit, trampoline and slides, as well as plenty of toys, games and DVDs in the air-conditioned comfort.

A full activities programme includes a range of arts and crafts, cooking and physical activities, including T-shirt painting, balloon art, pizza making, and Thai dancing.

There are three onsite restaurants, but most guests choose to wander along to the Fisherman’s Village just a 5-minute walk away to find a wide range of child-friendly restaurants and bars.

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Holiday Inn Bophut Samui

The Holiday Inn is a great value option for families in Bophut Beach. It’s all about family fun here, with water slides, a splash pad, a large playground and more.

There’s also an expansive 68 m. wading-depth swimming pool perfect for little ones, or for parents to relax by when the kids are being occupied in the kids club.

The Jungle Book Kids Club includes a kitchen zone, reading corner and gaming zone, or kids can just hang out in the tree house or join in with one of the many planned activities.

Even more appealing for families on a budget is the Kids Stay & Eat Free packages on offer.

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Peace Resort Samui

The Peace Resort is one of the more affordable options of our Koh Samui kid-friendly resorts and is located on quiet Bophut Beach.

The 122 terrace rooms, bungalows and pool villas are all set amongst gorgeous tropical gardens and can all accommodate two adults and two children.

There is a large resort pool, with separate kids pool that has a selection of kids pool and beach toys. The outdoor playground has swings and slides and is located close to the restaurant. An indoor playroom takes care of rainy day fun with a selection of toys, games and colouring.

As already mentioned, Bophut beach is one of our favourite beaches in Koh Samui for families as it offers calm, shallow water for kids to play in. The Peace Resort is within walking distance of all the bars and restaurants of the Fisherman’s Village.

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Choeng Mon Beach was once described as Koh Samui’s “hidden gem” and “best kept secret”. Thanks to prolific hotel construction over the past few years, these cliches no longer hold true, but it does remain a quieter option than its neighbouring beaches.

Sandwiched between Chaweng and Bophut, Choeng Mon now offers a good choice of family hotels, while its attractive beach also offers a good choice of beachfront restaurants.

Melati Beach Resort

Melati Koh Samui is an intimate 77-room beachfront resort in Tongsai Bay, a 15-minute drive north of Chaweng Beach.

Insider Tip: This luxury resort is fairly isolated and so is not the best place to stay if you like to be in the heart of the action or like to walk to a selection of local restaurants.

But for those who want a relaxing family trip to Thailand, it makes for a peaceful setting on a quiet beach. And what a beach! The white, soft sandy private beach with clear calm water is definitely the highlight.

All rooms, suites and private pool villas can easily accommodate children by making up the large daybed.

The ground floor units have a small courtyard garden and would be best suited to families, while the family pool villa has a living room that can be converted into a second bedroom.

There are two swimming pools, including a lap pool – although we prefer the free-form pool with swim-up bar! The two restaurants have kids menus, and kids aged 5-11 are treated to 50% discount on the buffets.

As with other family resorts in Koh Samui, there is a kids club where you can drop the kids off. This is handily located next to the pool so you can be close enough to keep an eye on the kids if you want.

It has a wide range of activities aimed at kids aged 3-8 (kids under 3 can still be dropped off, but you will need to book a babysitter to accompany them).

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Melia Koh Samui

The highlight of the Melia for families is undoubtedly its 2,200 cubic metre loop pool. This beachfront pool has a kids’ water park area, a lazy river and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.

The kids’ club The Kidsdom has a mini water park and water slide and plenty of fun activities on offer. There’s also a 24-hour gym, a spa, cooking lessons and even Muay Thai classes on offer.

Pool access rooms are available, or opt for something different with their Boat Suites, converted from traditional teak barges.

Onsite, the Breeza Beach Restaurant and Bar is a popular place to hang out and there’s also Koko Kitchen and Boat’s Bar.

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Kimpton Kitalay Samui

A beautiful oceanfront resort, the Kimpton offers a range of accommodation with 138 rooms, suites and villas in a village-like setting.

Families will appreciate that the Pool Access Rooms have child safety gates and connecting rooms are available.

Kids will love the 500-sqm, split-level nautical-themed JUNIO club, with its fun atmosphere, outdoor playground and comprehensive activity schedule.

There’s also an onsite spa and gym and five restaurants and bars to choose from.

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The beautiful Hyatt Regency offers a good choice of rooms, suites and villas for families, including family suites with interconnecting rooms.

For the ultimate indulgence, there are seven spacious oceanfront pool villas, each with a private swimming pool and an outdoor bathroom.

The resort has five freeform pools cascading to the beach, including a dedicated children’s pool with shallow areas and a water slide, plus an additional pool by the beach.

Kids Club Camp Hyatt offers all the usual kids activities and also has a playground and pool for further fun.

There are four restaurants and bars on offer, including beachfront SESUN Grill & Beach Bar.

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Centara Reserve Samui

The Centara Reserve Samui is located right on the beach at the quieter end of Chaweng Beach, where it enjoys a tranquil setting, but is still within easy reach of all the bars, restaurants and shops.

This is one of the best hotels in Koh Samui for active families who like to be on the go. The Carpe Diem entertainment team does a great job of organizing a whole range of fun activities, including beach soccer, water volleyball, aqua aerobics and yoga.

There are also many onsite facilities for the whole family, including an outdoor playground, two tennis courts and a huge swimming pool, with a separate kids pool.

There are also 7 bars and restaurants to choose from, including the very cool (but still family-friendly) Salt Society Beach Bar & Kitchen.

The Centara also boasts one of the best kids clubs in Koh Samui, with loads of fun activities such as treasure hunts, pool parties, petanque games all organized. They also run kids pool parties on some evenings. For older kids and teenagers there is the e-zone for gaming fun.

Insider Tip: A 7-eleven across the road is handy for kids’ snacks.

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Amari Koh Samui

At the top end of Chaweng Beach, the Amari Koh Samui is just a 10-minute ride from Koh Samui airport making this a great option for a weekend break and short holidays.

The hotel is also a short walk from a good selection of restaurants, both on Chaweng main street and on the beach.

There are many family-friendly facilities here, including two free-form swimming pools and a separate kids pool.

There’s also a bright and cheerful kids club with a good selection of toys and games and an outdoor playground, although activities are a bit more limited than other Koh Samui kids clubs we have visited.

There are 193 rooms and suites divided amongst three separate wings: the Garden Wing, the Thai Village Wing and the Ocean Wing. Rooms are spacious and all rooms can accommodate three people.

There are several good options for larger families, including 2-bedroom suites and 2-bedroom family duplexes.

Top Tip: Note that the Garden and Thai Village wings are across the road from the main hotel and facilities, and you will need to cross a busy main road.

There is always a security guard on hand to help you cross, but it is something to bear in mind if you are visiting with small children.

Insider Tip: Another thing to note is that the beach at this end of Chaweng Beach is not the best for swimming. The water is shallow and rocky with lots of seagrass. You can still have plenty of fun playing on the beach, but this hotel is really best if you prefer swimming in the pool rather than the ocean.

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Santiburi Samui Beach Resort & Spa

The Santiburi Koh Samui is a huge resort set amongst 23 hectares of tropical gardens and located on a 300-metre stretch of Mae Nam beach, making it a great choice for family holidays.

All of their villas and suites are sleek and modern in design, and some come with a private plunge pool.

The best option for families looking for more space is a 2-bedroom duplex, which is located in the main building, close to the swimming pool.

Insider Tip: be aware that the 2-bedroom villas comprise three separate buildings: two 1-bedroom villas and one living room, arranged around a central courtyard, and therefore may not be suitable for families with small children.

They would be a good option for smaller families holidaying together or families with teens though.

Another reason this is one of the best family hotels in Koh Samui, is the huge range of facilities in the resort, including one of Asia’s largest free-form resort swimming pools.

At 50m x 25m, there is plenty of room for adults to swim laps while kids splash around. There is also a separate shaded kids pool.

The kids activity centre has table tennis, darts and a video games room as well as plenty of other games and toys. They have a comprehensive timetable of fun workshops including Thai cooking classes, open to kids aged 3+.

Other facilities include a tennis court, a half-sized football pitch and a well-equipped water sports centre with kayaks, windsurfers, hobie cats and lasers all available free of charge. There are no motorized water sports.

Golf fans will love having the Santiburi Samui Golf Club next door with its 18-hole championship golf course.

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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

If you have cash to splash, then the Four Seasons is another contender for one of the resorts in Thailand for families. This all-pool villa resort has both villa and private residences to choose from.

The Family Pool Villa is specially designed for parents with young children (under 12s) and can accommodate two adults and three children, with a separate sleeping area for the kids.

The private residences are available from 1-bedroom to 5-bedroom and are ideal for larger families or groups.

The gorgeous infinity pool overlooks the pristine white beach, and there are also two tennis courts and a fabulous spa. The whole family will benefit from the amazing kids club, open to kids aged 4-12.

They run a comprehensive programme of fun activities and in addition, you can sign up for unique experiences such as Muay Thai for Kids classes, fishing and family cooking classes.

There’s even a Spa for kids, with specially created treatments for kids aged 6 and above.

There are three restaurants and two bars to choose from, all running fun themed nights such as Paella Night or Beach BBQ night. For fun in-villa dining with kids, we love the sound of the Bucket BBQ.

Don’t miss out on the amazing Sunday brunch (also open to non-residents), where mum and dad can tuck into a wide selection of specialties from around the world and free-flow drinks while the kids are entertained in the kids club.

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There is a supervised kids play room with daily activities, where you can leave the kids while you hit the spa, while teenagers will appreciate the games room, which features a billiard table. Babysitting is also available.

There are two swimming pools to choose from – one beachside, and one in a garden setting, which includes a separate kids pool. Both pools benefit from poolside food & beverage service. The Bistro restaurant has a kids menu.

A small Tesco supermarket is just a 3-minutes away for kids snacks and baby supplies.

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