Where to Stay in Patong Beach for Families
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 sit 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.
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.
Hotel Summary |
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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 | While the beach is not great for swimming, it is great for snorkeling and there is another good beach across the street. |
| 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.
| Hotel Summary | |
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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 | Great for party and beach, but not for a romantic holiday. |
| 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.
Hotel Summary |
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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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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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