8 Best Family Hotels in Bang Tao Beach

Angsana Laguna Phuket

Angsana is a 5-star resort with 378 rooms positioned between two lagoons on direct Bang Tao beachfront. The property is famous for having one of the best kids’ clubs in Southeast Asia and one of the longest resort pools in the region at 323 metres. It’s a large resort but the layout across lagoons and gardens means it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The family focus is obvious from the moment you arrive, with the elaborate two-storey Treehouse Kids Club visible from the main areas.

What’s Great For Kids

Treehouse Kids Club is the standout feature here. The two-storey structure has four interconnected zones with covered walkways. Inside, there’s a large climbing frame with netting and slides, arts and crafts tables, a library, storytelling area, and an internet corner. Outside there are three playgrounds for different age groups, plus a covered play area with swings and slides. A large outdoor projector shows films in the evenings.

Ages 4-12 are fully supervised from 9 am to 6 pm daily. Children aged 1-3 can attend with a parent or babysitter. There’s a separate Teens Club for ages 13-16 with PlayStation, Wii, and Xbox. The club runs over 60 activities, including nature walks, Thai dancing, coconut leaf folding, bracelet making, t-shirt decorating, and mini sports. The Treehouse Café serves kid-friendly meals so children can eat lunch at the club.

The 323m pool is genuinely impressive. There’s also a 300m free-form family pool with a real sand beach area within the complex. Multiple kids’ pool areas throughout. Room options include standard lagoon rooms, Two-Bedroom Island Suites, and private pool options. The Two-Bedroom Pool Suite comes with a private pool, yard, outdoor play area, and separate living spaces.

Beach View and Lagoon View versions are available. Three-Bedroom Pool Suites work for larger families. Direct beachfront access to Bang Tao Beach. Seven dining outlets plus two bars, all with kids’ menus.

Good for: Families who want the best kids club facilities in Phuket with extensive activities and proper supervision.

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Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Dusit Thani is a 5-star resort with 249 rooms built in traditional Thai architectural style. The property has a more refined atmosphere than some of the larger Laguna resorts, with Thai heritage design throughout. What sets it apart for families are the unique experiences: overnight camping adventures and bottomless ice cream throughout your stay.

What’s Great For Kids

Busy Bee Kids Club takes children aged 4 and up from 9 am daily. The club building has floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning, and is filled with toys, games, puzzles, and books. There’s a separate games room with PlayStation and an outdoor grassed area for activities. Staff mix scheduled activities with free play time.

The Children’s Camp Out Experience is genuinely different. Kids sleep in tents, play games, do face painting and arts and crafts, then roast marshmallows in the evening. Surf camps and junior chef experiences are also available.

The property has a main pool with a jacuzzi plus a kids’ pool. The Two-Bedroom Pool Villa is exceptional for families. These are three-storey residences covering 252 sqm. The ground floor has two bedrooms opening to the gardens. The middle level has living, dining, and kitchen areas opening onto a terrace.

The rooftop has an 18 sqm private pool surrounded by loungers. Available in lake or beach settings. Standard rooms are 32-35 sqm with lagoon or ocean views. Dusit Club rooms on the ground floor have private gardens. Direct beachfront access. Five restaurants plus two bars, including beachside dining at Casuarina.

Good for: Families wanting a Thai heritage atmosphere with unique experiences like camping and cooking classes, or those wanting exceptional pool villas.

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SAii Laguna Phuket

SAii is a 5-star resort with 255 rooms that underwent extensive renovations in 2024. The look is modern and contemporary with sea-inspired blues, crisp whites, and warm wooden accents. The centrepiece is a lagoon-style swimming pool with a 55-metre water slide and lazy river, which makes it immediately popular with children.

What’s Great For Kids

Ma-Fee Ma-Fai’s Junior Beach Club takes ages 4-12 from 9 am to 6 pm with full supervision. Under 4s can attend with a parent. Activities include cooking, painting, tie dye, and batik, with separate programs for different age groups.

The pool complex is the main attraction. The 55-metre water slide is the longest at any Laguna property, and the lazy river keeps kids entertained for hours. There’s also a separate children’s pool and poolside cabanas. Room categories run from standard 43 sqm rooms up to the Two-Bedroom Lagoon View Villa at 152 sqm. The villa has two separate bedrooms (king bed plus twins), each with an en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a large fridge, microwave, and electric stove, plus a generous living and dining area. Maximum occupancy is 6 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children.

Connecting Club Lagoon rooms combine to create 108 sqm of space for up to 6 adults or 4 adults plus 4 children, with Club Lounge access including afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Beach Access rooms have private terraces with direct beach entry. Direct beachfront on Bang Tao Beach. Four restaurants, including the newly opened Terra & Mar, plus bars and 24-hour in-room dining.

Good for: Families who want the water slide and lazy river experience within the Laguna complex.

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Cassia Phuket

Cassia is a 4-star property with 309 apartment-style suites designed for longer stays. Every unit has a full kitchen with fridge, microwave, stove-top, and cooking facilities. It’s part of the Banyan Group, so you get all the Laguna complex benefits, but at 4-star pricing. The property sits 457 metres from Bang Tao Beach with a free shuttle running regularly.

What’s Great For Kids

Play Play kids club operates from 9 am to 8:30 pm daily with full supervision, some of the longest hours at any Laguna property. The spacious indoor room has floor-to-ceiling windows, toys, games, and arts and crafts. There’s a large games room for teens with foosball and billiards, plus an outdoor playground connected to the kids’ pool. Activities include kids yoga, pool games, movie nights, and cooking classes.

Four outdoor pools, including a children’s pool with a slide. All 309 units are apartment-style. Studio suites, one-bedroom lofts at 45 sqm, and two-bedroom suites at 60-65 sqm. Every unit has a full kitchen, separate living area, dining area, balcony, and washer/dryer. This makes a significant difference for families staying a week or more, as you can prepare breakfast and snacks rather than eating every meal at restaurants.

The property is also pet-friendly. The trade-off is beach access. You’re 457 metres from the sand and need the shuttle, while the other Laguna properties have direct beachfront. For families who prioritise self-catering facilities and longer stays, this won’t matter. For those wanting to walk straight onto the beach, consider the other options.

Two restaurants plus a café that functions as a 24-hour convenience store. Full access to all 30+ Laguna restaurants.

Good for: Families staying a week or longer who want full kitchen facilities at the best value within the Laguna complex.

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Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort

Important note: This property has been rebranded as SAii Laguna Phuket. If you’re searching for Outrigger Laguna Phuket, you’ll find SAii at the same location. See the SAii Laguna Phuket entry above for current details. Some booking sites still list Outrigger as a separate property. Contact the hotel directly to confirm the current branding before booking.

Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket

Mövenpick is a boutique 5-star property with just 40 residences, making it the smallest hotel on this list. Located 50 metres from Bang Tao Beach, it’s independent from the Laguna complex. Every unit is residential-style with a full Italian kitchen featuring Snaidero cabinetry and De Dietrich/Siemens appliances, including oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer.

What’s Great For Kids

Little Birds Club takes children aged 3 and up with experienced supervision. The indoor space features themed décor, with green carpeting that mimics the lawn and a sky painted on the ceiling. There’s a playhouse, a small slide, a ball pit, and children’s tables for arts and crafts. Activities include folding coconut leaves into animal shapes, drawing, and engaging in creative projects.

Chocolate Hour is a Mövenpick signature where families sample bite-sized chocolates. There’s also a games room with table tennis and billiards for teens and families.
Two outdoor pools.

Accommodation comes in three sizes: one-bedroom suites at 40 sqm, two-bedroom suites at 62 sqm, and three-bedroom residences at 248 sqm. All have full kitchens, large balconies, and separate living and dining areas. The full kitchen facilities make this property particularly suitable for families with young children who need to prepare specific foods, or for longer stays where restaurant dining every meal becomes expensive.

50 metres from Bang Tao Beach, a short walk. Two restaurants on site with kids’ menus and high chairs.

Good for: Families wanting a boutique atmosphere with full kitchen facilities outside the Laguna complex.

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Sunwing Bangtao Beach

Sunwing is a 4-star resort with 283-300 rooms designed specifically as a family destination. The marketing describes it as a “fully contained family resort”, and that’s accurate. Direct beachfront on Bang Tao Beach, multiple pools across a large green area, comprehensive kids programs, and mascot characters called Lollo and Bernie who appear throughout the day.

What’s Great For Kids

The Kids Club runs a super-comprehensive program with activities for all ages, from infants to grandparents. Daily themed activities, sports, games, tournaments, evening programs, painting, movies, and entertainment. The Lollo and Bernie mascots are a hit with younger children.

Pool count varies by source, somewhere between 4 and 8 pools, depending on how you count connected sections. Confirmed: at least one children’s pool with a waterslide and one paddling pool for toddlers. Pools stay open until late.

Rooms range from standard rooms with spacious balconies to suites with a kitchenette including fridge, microwave, kettle, and dishes. Family rooms and apartments are available. Some pool access rooms. The property is large but green, with plenty of space between buildings.

Direct beachfront access to Bang Tao Beach’s white sand. Multiple restaurants, pool bar, and all-inclusive options available.

Ranked #1 of 14 hotels in Bang Tao Beach on TripAdvisor.

Good for: Families wanting a self-contained resort experience with comprehensive entertainment programs and direct beach access.

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Arinara Beach Resort Phuket

Arinara is a 4-star resort with 202 rooms spread across a low-density layout with extensive greenery. The property gets consistent praise for cleanliness and maintenance. Located on direct Bang Tao beachfront, 30 minutes from Phuket airport.

What’s Great For Kids

The Kids Club has indoor and outdoor play areas, a playground, and a ball house. But the main attraction for children is the pool complex.

The pools are exceptional. Multiple water slides, including a double slide, single slide, 6-lane Whizzard, Super Bowl, Boomerango, and Family Raft Ride. There’s also a lazy river, an undercover Spring Pool for hot days, and importantly, shaded pool areas. The shade matters when you have young children in tropical heat. Daily children’s entertainment in the pools includes floats, noodles, water games, Aqua Zumba, and family water polo.

Pool Access rooms have ground-level balconies opening directly to the main pool. Pool View rooms are also available. Rooms are described as large and spacious with king beds. Direct beachfront access to Bang Tao Beach. The beach is clean with no seaweed, and there’s shade available. A beachside bamboo restaurant serves food on the sand. Extensive breakfast buffet with options for different dietary requirements.

30 minutes from Phuket airport, which is convenient for families with young children who don’t want a long transfer after a flight.

Good for: Families who prioritise pool facilities with multiple slides and water features, plus direct beach access.

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