Where to Stay in Patong Beach with Kids
Patong Beach is Phuket’s busiest tourist area, known for nightlife, shopping malls, and a long stretch of public beach. At first, it may not seem to be the first place most families think of, but several hotels here have invested heavily in kids’ clubs and family facilities that make Patong work surprisingly well for families. The key is choosing the right property.
Some hotels are directly on Patong Beach at a reasonable distance from the action. Others are tucked away on private beaches nearby or hillsides where you’d never know Bangla Road existed. The range of options means you can have easy access to Patong’s restaurants and shopping while keeping your kids entertained at the resort.
All hotels on this list have supervised kids clubs, though the level of supervision and programming varies significantly between properties.
Oto Play Park at Central Phuket
Keeping the kids happy during your holiday is important!
Oto Kids Play Park is a smart interactive space with slides, climbing walls, trampolines and interactive play zones that kids don't want to leave. Trained nannies supervise while you enjoy shopping or a proper meal, your entry fee works as food credit! Two locations: Central Phuket & Robinson Chalong.
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
| On The Beach – Quiet Area |
This 5-star resort with 410 rooms sits on Merlin Beach, a semi-private stretch of sand several kilometres from central Patong. It’s the most secluded property on this list. You get the benefits of being near Patong without the noise or crowds. The beach is genuinely private with its own snorkel reef.
What’s Great For Kids
Bam Bam Club takes children aged 4-12 from 8 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm daily. Kids under 4 can attend with a parent. The club has an underwater theme with a large whale hanging from the ceiling. There’s a soft play area, arts and crafts tables, an outdoor playground with mini cars, and a splash pool with a slide right outside.
What makes this kids’ club different is the educational focus. Staff run guided tours to the on-site Butterfly Sanctuary and Reef Education Centre. Kids can take cooking mini-classes, making pancakes and cookies. No gaming consoles here, which the resort says encourages creativity and making friends.
Three outdoor pools, including a family pool with an interactive water playground featuring slides and spray jets. The splash pad sits next to the kids’ club. Rooms range from standard doubles to family suites. Pool view and ocean view rooms are available with private balconies. Some rooms have direct pool or beach access from terraces. Connecting rooms available.
Direct access to semi-private Merlin Beach, with kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkelling at the private reef. Five restaurants, including beachfront dining.
Good for: Families wanting a secluded beach experience with educational kids programming, away from Patong’s bustle.
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| The Beach | The hotel is right on a beautiful semi-private beach, great to relax but not great for swimming. |
| The Hotel | 5-star beachfront hotel. |
| The Facilities | 8 restaurants and bars and 3 immense swimming pools. Spa, fitness, Kids club, snorkelling and diving. |
| What's Around? | A few nice panoramic restaurants near the hotel. Beautiful setting for lunch or dinner. |
| Who is it for? | Traveller who want a quiet location with a beautiful beach, at a short driving distance to the popular Patong Beach. |
| Worth Noticing | Family Resort of Year award. Butterfly Sanctuary and house reef for snorkeling. Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. |
| Price | Good value for money |
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong Beach Resort
| Across The Street |
This 4-star resort has 445 rooms directly on Patong Beach. Despite the central location, the property feels like a tropical garden once you’re inside. It’s a modern build with four distinct pool areas, including a Fun Pool designed specifically for children.
What’s Great For Kids
The Kids Club takes ages 5-12 from 9 am to 6 pm daily with full supervision. Children aged 4 and under need a parent present. The indoor space has arts and crafts stations, interactive games, a reading nook, and educational toys. Daily complimentary poolside snacks include fairy floss or popcorn.
The Fun Pool is the highlight for kids. It has a pirate ship, two water slides, fountains, and a glass-wall swimming area. It’s described as “wet and wild” and staff warn it gets busy with children having fun. The resort has four pools in total: Main Pool, Tropical Pool under palm trees, Serene Pool with ground-floor room access, and Fun Pool. Two swim-up bars.
Some rooms interconnect, which works well for families. Ground-level rooms at the Serene Pool have direct pool access from private terraces.
Direct Patong Beach access with the Endless Summer Beach Club and Goodfellas Pizzeria right on the beachfront. Nine restaurants and bars in total.
Good for: Families wanting direct Patong Beach access with a dedicated kids pool zone and pirate ship.
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| Location | Patong Beach, on the beach road with direct access across the street |
| Beach | Superb beach just across the street. Loungers, food, and massage available, but it can be quite busy in high season |
| Hotel | 4-star resort, including some pool access rooms |
| Facilities | 9 restaurants and bars, 5 swimming pools |
| What’s Around | Beach on one side, night market on the other. Bangla Road and Jungceylonare within walking distance |
| Who is it for? | Anyone who wants to enjoy everything Patong has to offer |
| Worth Noticing | The swimming pools are immense, and the Kids Pool has slider and games |
| Price | Mid-range |
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
| Across The Street |
This 4-star resort has 398-422 rooms directly on Patong Beach, built in 1987 and fully renovated in 2019. It’s within walking distance of the Jungceylon Shopping Centre. The property has six outdoor pools, more than any other Patong hotel.
What’s Great For Kids
The Kids Club operates from 9 am to 5 pm for ages 5-12 with full supervision. Children aged 8-12 can come and go without an adult. The club has four distinct zones: TV Zone, PS4 Zone (the only Patong property with gaming consoles), Arts & Crafts Zone, and Games Zone. Staff hide treasure hunts for kids to find throughout the resort. Movie nights available.
Six pools, including a water slide in one pool, a kids pool, and a shallow paddling pool for toddlers. Ground floor rooms open directly to pools via patio doors. The Plunge Pool Suite is designed for families with a bunk bed for kids, separate sleeping areas, and a patio door opening to the pool. Standard rooms around 33 sqm.
Direct Patong Beach access. Multiple restaurants with a separate kids’ section at the breakfast buffet.
Good for: Families with kids who love gaming and water, wanting maximum pool variety on Patong Beach.
Hotel Summary |
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| The Beach | The hotel is just across the street from the large and beautiful beach of Patong. You can rent beach chairs with umbrellas, and drinks vendors. Jet skis and parasailing are easily available.The beach can get very busy in this area. |
| The Hotel | 4-star with 2 wings: the Main Wing and the Busakorn Wing, 388 rooms, including pool access rooms. |
| The Facilities | 3 swimming pools. 3 restaurants, 1 bar and a large pool bar. Great Kids club and fitness room. |
| What's Around? | The hotel is facing the beach and just 1 km from Bangla Walking Street, which is great for nightlife. There are 2 night market nearby and a lot of small restaurants, bars and convenience stores. |
| Who is it for? | Travellers who want everything near, especially active nightlife and don't mind staying in a busy area. |
| Worth Noticing | Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. FunLab indoor digital playground. Six swimming pools including exclusive Busakorn Premium Wing pools. |
| Price | Good value for such location |
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Novotel Phuket Vintage Park
| Distance to Beach: 300 m |
This 4-star resort sits in central Patong, about a 5-minute walk from the beach and walking distance to Bangla Road. It’s not beachfront, but you’re in the heart of everything.
What’s Great For Kids
The Kids Club operates from 9 am to 5 pm for ages 4 and up with full supervision. The air-conditioned indoor space focuses on creative activities and toys for children up to 12 years.
The property has an expansive pool with shallow areas for kids and integrated jacuzzi seats. Rooms have private balconies with garden, pool, or mountain views.
5-minute walk to Patong Beach. Multiple restaurants with Thai and international options.
Good for: Families wanting a central Patong location with easy walking access to the beach, shopping, and dining.
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| The Beach | The beach is 300 m from the hotel with two busy streets to cross. |
| The Hotel | 4-star hotel with 303 rooms and 5 room types |
| The Facilities | 3 swimming pools. 3 restaurants, 1 bar and a large pool bar. Great Kids club and fitness room. |
| What's Around? | Plenty of small restaurants near the hotel as well as a night market, Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters. |
| Who is it for? | Anyone on budget who want to be near the nightlife and the beach and don't mind a bit of walking. |
| Worth Noticing | Good value for money, huge hotel, requires walk to go anywhere |
| Price | Reasonable. |
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Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa
| Across The Street |
Phuket Graceland is Patong’s largest hotel with over 500 rooms across two wings: Graceland Wing and the more upscale Sunset Wing. The resort sits just across the road from Patong Beach, so there’s a short road crossing to reach the sand. What sets this property apart is the 10-pin bowling centre, the only one at any Phuket family resort.
What’s Great For Kids
The Kids Club operates from 8 am to 6 pm for children up to 12. However, this club requires a guardian to be present with children. It’s not a fully independent supervised club like the other properties on this list. Cooking and craft activities are offered.
Four swimming pools including a rooftop pool with views, pools at both wings, and kids pools. The Main Wing pool has a swim-up bar.
Room options are extensive. Family Rooms at 62 sqm have two queen beds, jacuzzi, and a kitchenette. Interconnecting Rooms at 84 sqm combine to sleep up to 8 people with two queens and two singles, making this the best option for large family groups. Pool access rooms available at both wings. The Sunset Wing offers more upscale 5-star service.
Just across the road from Patong Beach. Six dining venues including a rooftop bar.
Good for: Large family groups needing interconnecting rooms, or families who want bowling on site. Note the kids club requires adult supervision.
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| The Beach | The hotel is just across the street from the beach where you will find beach chairs and drinks vendors. |
| The Hotel | 4-star beachfront resort with 600 rooms, including 130 suites. |
| The Facilities | 4 restaurants and 4 bars, 3 immense pools, a spa, a bowling alley, fitness center and a kids' club. |
| What's Around? | Some restaurants along the beach road and a beach club nearby. |
| Who is it for? | Traveller who want a quiet location with easy access to a beautiful beach, at a short distance to nightlife. |
| Worth Noticing | The hotel is a bit ageing and very large, but always popular. Convenient location. |
| Price | Good value for money |
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Amari Phuket
| On The Beach |
This 5-star resort occupies a secluded part of Patong Beach, about 10 minutes walk from town but feeling much more private. The resort runs free shuttle buses to both Patong and Kata Beach. Three pools include an exclusive infinity pool at the Clubhouse reserved for Ocean suite guests.
What’s Great For Kids
The Kids Club has two child-minders on duty at all times. The bright indoor space has a large climbing frame and slide with sea views through glass walls. Activities include nail art workshops and money-box making. Parents can drop children and leave for spa time. No booking required for workshops.
Three pools: the main pool next to Rim Talay restaurant, the Clubhouse infinity pool with kids pool (Ocean suite guests only), and La Gritta pool near the Italian restaurant which has no kids pool and suits couples wanting quiet.
The Ocean Wing 2-Bedroom Suite is exceptional for families. It has a spacious living room opening to a balcony with Patong Bay views, two bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom, and an open kitchen with full cooking equipment. The location is quiet, away from traffic noise.
Private beach area with a jetty at the far end. Breakfast at Rim Talay includes fresh honeycomb. Ocean suite guests get access to the Clubhouse with daily Cocktail Hour from 5:30-6:30 pm including complimentary canapés and a mini-buffet.
Good for: Families wanting seclusion with excellent food, or those booking Ocean Wing suites for the kitchen and Clubhouse access.
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| Who is it for? | Couples and friends who want to stay at short distance from Patong nightlife, but in a quiet and and beautiful environment. |
| The Beach | The private beach is small and somewhat rocky. Not great for swimming but suitable for snorkelling. |
| The Hotel | 4-star hotel, with 380 rooms and Club Suites |
| The Facilities | 2 bars and 2 restaurants: ‘La Gritta’ (Italian) and ‘Rim Talay’ (Thai, International). Great Spa and a small fitness. 3 swimming pools |
| What's Around? | Not much around the resort but Patong Beach is just a short Tuk-Tuk ride away, with endless restaurants, clubs and shopping malls |
| Worth Noticing | Award-winning La Gritta Italian restaurant with Patong Bay views. On-site Sea Bees dive centre. Private beach area. |
| Price | Affordable |
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Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
| On The Beach |
This 4-star resort sits on the hillside at the end of Patong Beach with ocean views. The elevated position means a quieter atmosphere away from central Patong while still having beach access.
What’s Great For Kids
Kids House takes ages 3-12 from 9 am to 6 pm with full supervision. Children under 3 welcome with a guardian. The club is located on the first floor of Building 5 with floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors for natural light. Staff can see all children from the reception desk. Activities focus on creativity: finger painting, face painting, Batik painting, and Thai dance classes. No gaming consoles. Comfortable seating for parents accompanying younger children.
Two swimming pools including a kids pool with water slide and splash zone in shallow water safe for children. Shaded spots poolside.
Pool villas available according to guest reviews. Family rooms also available. The hillside location offers views but requires descending to reach the beach.
End of Patong Beach, hillside. Multiple restaurants with kids menus and high chairs. Family Package available where kids stay, eat, and play free.
Good for: Families wanting a quieter hillside location with creative kids programming and a Thai cultural focus.
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| Location 📍 | Patong Beach, north end on hillside overlooking Kalim Beach and Andaman Sea |
| Beach ⛱️ | Across the road from Kalim Beach, 2-3 minute walk. Quieter north end of Patong with sea views from hillside position. |
| Hotel 🛏️ | 5-star resort with 312 rooms, suites, and pool villas across 20 acres. Rooms 40-45 sqm with balconies. Traditional Thai design with modern touches. |
| Facilities | Four restaurants, four bars, two pools with waterslide, Diamond Spa with 16 treatment rooms, fitness centre, tennis court, kids club. |
| What’s Around | Sea Salt restaurant 200m, Franco Roma Italian 200m, Kalim Beach 500m. Jungceylon Mall and Bangla Road 1km away via shuttle or walk. |
| Who is it for? | Families and couples wanting quieter Patong location. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues due to steep hillside terrain and multiple levels. |
| Worth Noticing | Built on 20 acres of tropical gardens. Free shuttle service runs 6am to midnight around the hillside property. Complimentary fruit shop voucher for guests. |
| Price | Upper mid-range |
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The Senses Resort & Pool Villas
| Distance To Beach: 1.2 km |
The Senses is Patong’s most intimate family property with just 20 private pool villas. Every villa has its own private pool, private hot tub, and kitchenette with full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware. It’s the only Patong property where all accommodations include private pools.
What’s Great For Kids
Smiley Face Club takes ages 4-12 with full supervision. The small, bright club sits next to the children’s swimming pool. Air-conditioned with shelves of toys and games, colourful tables for arts and crafts, and bean bags for reading. Activities include hand painting and toy animal painting. Staff use the adjacent children’s pool on hot days.
The resort has a communal pool and children’s pool, plus the 20 private pools in each villa.
Villas come in 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom configurations with sea view or city view options. All have private pool, hot tub, balcony or patio, terrace, separate dining area, and full kitchenette. Children under 2 stay free, children under 3 eat breakfast free.
Not beachfront. The resort is a 15-minute walk to Bangla Road and Jungceylon. Complimentary shuttle runs to Patong Beach. One restaurant (Puun Tae) plus 24-hour room service. The kitchenettes let families prepare their own meals.
Good for: Families wanting private pool villas with self-catering facilities in a boutique setting.
| Hotel Summary | |
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| Location 📍 | Patong Beach, Nanai Road hillside with views over Patong town and Andaman Sea |
| Beach ⛱️ | Patong Beach 1.5km away, 15-20 minute walk downhill. Free shuttle service to beach and Jungceylon Shopping Mall provided. |
| Hotel 🛏️ | 5-star hillside resort with 116 rooms and pool villas. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, balconies, modern Thai design. Pool villas include private pools. |
| Facilities | Restaurant with rooftop views, two bars including swim-up pool bar, outdoor pool, kids pool, full-service spa, fitness centre, kids club, game room. |
| What’s Around | Nanai Road 200m, Banzaan Fresh Market 500m, Jungceylon Shopping Centre 700m, Bangla Road 1km. The Rice Restaurant 1-minute walk from property. |
| Who is it for? | Couples and families wanting hillside tranquillity with Patong access. Not ideal for those requiring easy beach walking access or with mobility concerns. |
| Worth Noticing | Panoramic city and sea views from hillside position. Golf cart service between villas and main building. Rooftop restaurant offers stunning vistas. |
| Price | Mid-range |
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Our Recommendations
- Best for seclusion: Phuket Marriott Merlin Beach. Private beach, educational programming, several kilometres from Patong noise.
- Best for direct Patong Beach: Courtyard by Marriott or Holiday Inn Resort. Both are beachfront with excellent kids’ facilities.
- Best for pool variety: Holiday Inn Resort with 6 pools, or Courtyard by Marriott with 4 themed pools, including the pirate ship Fun Pool.
- Best for large families: Phuket Graceland with interconnecting rooms sleeping up to 8 people.
- Best for self-catering: The Senses with kitchenettes in all 20 villas, or Amari Phuket Ocean Wing suites with full kitchens.
- Best for private pools: The Senses is the only property where every accommodation has its own pool.
- Best for gaming kids: Holiday Inn Resort is the only Patong property with a PS4 zone in the kids club.
Disclaimer: Once you’ve chosen your hotel, it’s always a good idea to contact them directly before booking. While we do our best to keep this information accurate, kids club hours, age policies, and facilities can change without notice.
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