The Best Family Hotels & Resorts in Koh Samui

Updated: October 19, 2020

Koh Samui Hotels for Families – Tips & Recommendations

• Booking.com is a excellent resource for reserving lodging in Koh Samui.
• The individuals able to access prime timeframe to go to Koh Samui is from mid-December up until early September. The driest and sunniest conditions are from January until March or April. October and November are the wettest months on Koh Samui (though you will find some incredible hotel discounts).
• Best towns for families: Chaweng (excellent beach, lots of shopping, dining, nightlife activities) • Choeng Mon (peaceful town with a few restaurants, great beach with shallow water) • Bophut (pleasant beach, night market, trendy shops, and eateries).
• The Ark Bar and neighboring clubs on Chaweng beach play music until early morning but that scene can easily be avoided and even that area is fairly child-friendly through the day and early evening. Walk five minutes north or south from Ark Bar and Chaweng is highly family-accommodating.

The 5 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels on Koh Samui

Guide to Koh Samui Accommodations

1. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort – Bophut

This beachfront resort presents elegant and well-appointed amenities on a smaller scale compared to larger establishments, rendering it particularly family-friendly. A picturesque driveway winding from the main road opens onto a welcoming lobby area accentuated by lotus ponds and soothing traditional music. Guest rooms, whether overlooking the scenic coastline from higher floors or tropical gardens on the ground level, maintain similar configurations. Most can accommodate an extra single bed comfortably, and a select few incorporate interconnecting doors for familes. Moreover, the spacious suites – numerous with divine sea vistas and direct beach access – are well-suited for accommodating groups of four. The highlight is an infinity-edge pool styled like a lagoon amid palm trees alongside the beach, which offers pristine white sands and calm waters. Youngsters enjoy enriching activities through the Baan Ling Noi program, like language lessons, dancing, and coconut bowling to engage their interests. Other notable amenities comprise a well-stocked library, playground with a trampoline adjoining the shoreline, games area, tennis court, screening room during inclement weather, and family programs such as yoga and cooking sessions. Situated midway along the developing Bo Phut coast with sufficient nearby facilities within a brief stroll plus beach cafes, this resort strikes an ideal balance.

2. Peace Resort – Bophut

Situated in a relaxed, spacious setting ideal for family bonding, this early pioneer of backpacking accommodations on the island has recently undergone comprehensive renovations yet maintains its laidback charm and eco-centric values. Its private pool villas are discreetly tucked behind hedgerows or split over two levels with dual bedrooms. Scattered abundantly across the expansive, verdant grounds are an assortment of bungalows offering comfortable living with abundant natural lighting, sizeable outdoor spaces and flexibility for additional sleeping quarters. Guests can unwind beside the lagoon-fashioned aquatic amenity lush with breezes and ocean vistas, albeit minimal shelter from the sun, while the compact but pristine beach invites relaxation. Scholarly types will appreciate the quaint library and on-site learn-to-dive program, as budding chefs the spacious demonstration kitchen. A supervised activity hub looks after young visitors, and periodic activities are scheduled. Tots also take delight in the splashing about at the junior pool conveniently sited near the al fresco breakfast nook and shady play area. Situated in tranquil North Coast Bo Phut away from heavy development, several eateries and amenities line the thoroughfare with beachfront cafés for refreshments.

3. Santiburi Samui Beach Resort – Mae Nam

Extensive grounds, peaceful atmosphere, and ample amenities make this resort highly suitable for families. Accommodations include spacious villas directly facing the ocean or with scenic garden views, many with private pools. Rooms sleep at least two and some have two bedrooms. The long stretch of beach, approximately 300 meters, features coconut palms and is particularly serene. However, the large oval-shaped main pool may feel too expansive. A truly impressive array of activities catered to families includes complimentary water sports and bicycle rentals alongside lighted tennis courts and a futsal field. Adults can enjoy a nearby golf course while kids will love the playground, movie room, children`s pool, and excellent Kids Activity Center offering engaging programs such as Thai cooking and boxing as well as trampolines. Set 200 meters back from the main road, the western section offers a relaxing ambiance yet sufficient nearby amenities in the low-key area of Mae Nam.

4. Sheraton Samui Resort – Chaweng Noi

This beachfront resort offers a spacious and family-friendly environment in a prime seaside location. Situated between the road and the wide, pristine beach, the property has various well-appointed room types that could accommodate families of different sizes and budgets. Superior Rooms and Studios are similarly equipped inside but the latter provides more room as well as a whirlpool bathtub and scenic ocean views, allowing for ocean vistas when not obstructed by foliage. Most lodging options allow for an extra bed and some include adjoining doors for multi-room families. Sprawling two-bedroom suites with space for six family members are also available. Guests can enjoy relaxation and water activities at the expansive resort-style swimming pool designed with sandy beach sections or at the genuine beach nearby. Tennis courts, a game room, and scheduled programs like yoga and martial arts classes offer amusement for all age groups. Young visitors especially appreciate the kids` menu and pool near the breakfast area. Notably, the childcare facility is among Thailand`s finest with comprehensive supervised indoor and outdoor play areas guaranteed to keep little ones occupied through a variety of daily educational activities. Situated just south of the lively main tourist zone of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui island, the resort provides hassle-free transportation access to the attractions, shops, and restaurants nearby in Chaweng via frequent hotel shuttle or local transport.

5. Vana Belle – Chaweng Noi

Serene and indulgent, this tranquil island retreat along Phuket`s coast exclusively provides secluded suites and villas, each with panoramic ocean views and a private infinity-edge swimming pool. Spacious tropical pool villas notably flaunt floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, refined Thai interiors, and open-concept bathing spaces. Additional sleeping accommodations for guests can be configured through extra single beds. Immaculately manicured powder-white sands line the shore beneath sleek infinity swimming pools ideal for lounging, including a spacious option facing the sea at the resort`s core presumably for communal use. A dedicated personal attendant caters to guests’ needs. Families will delight in the selection of stimulating activities from Thai cuisine and language lessons to exercises like pilates and water sports on the beach

More Hotels with Large Family Rooms

• Hansar Samui Resort & Spa – Bophut
  My preferred hotel is on the beautiful Bophut beach. It has an excellent restaurant and is close to Fisherman’s Village. Many families stay here but the atmosphere is more trendy than focused on kids.
• Smile House – Bophut
  2-Apartments with 2 bedrooms and a family kitchen. Right in the heart of Fisherman’s Village. 2 great pools.
• Amari Koh Samui – Chaweng
  Recently fully renovated and refurbished throughout, everything looks amazing. Great place for families.
• Anavana Beach Resort in Chaweng, Koh Samui offers tropical accommodations. Learn more here.

Great beach and location. Stand alone cottages feel luxurious and charming. The beach at Peace Resort. Spacious family cottages with private swimming pools. Inexpensive given what is included. A few dining establishments within walking distance but otherwise somewhat isolated.

• Boheme Mykonos – Megali Ammos

Great value for what is offered. Wonderful villas with private pool are superb for families.

Family Villas and Apartments in Koh Samui

There are multiple sites where one can obtain a backcountry permit, such as the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount and North Cascades Park Headquarters in Sedro-Woolley.

• Amera Villas
  3-A 3-bedroom villa that can sleep up to eight guests, with two double beds, two single beds, and a sofa bed. It`s located in a peaceful area suitable for watching sunsets and taking the ferry, but requires a longer drive to reach shopping centers and lively nightlife areas.
• Luxurious seaside resort
  Accommodations ranging from 2-5 bedrooms can sleep between 4 to 10 people. It`s a short drive from the lively beach in Chaweng

  Zeavola resort – Koh Phi Phi
  This large 6-bedroom villa (all bedrooms with private bathroom) can comfortably accommodate most families.

• Kanda Pool Villa
  2-Two-bedroom villas sleep a family of four, three-bedroom sleep a family of six. 10 minute drive from both Chaweng and Bophut.
• Ammatara Pura Pool Villa
  Beachfront villa sleeps a family of 4. Short walk from Lamai.