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Most resorts with overwater bungalows focus on couples and newlyweds but these locations are also perfect for families and have the best kid-friendly pools, activities, and amenities. And just as important, they truly value their family guests so you won’t feel out of place staying there.
The 5 Best Overwater Bungalows for Families in the Maldives
1. Lily Beach Resort And Spa – Maldives
Hotel phone: +960 668-0013
The Lily luxury resort in the Maldives excels in amenities for families with children. In addition to two sizable swimming areas, they maintain two dedicated children`s pools. An on-site kids` club called Turtles is also well-managed. Being all-inclusive helps make expenses predictable. Spacious water villas, even the smaller ones at over 1,000 square feet, allow for spreading out comfortably. Top-tier villas include personal attendant services around the clock.
2. Constance Halaveli – Maldives
Hotel phone: +960 666-7000
At the Constance Halaveli Resort, each of the 57 enormous over-water units includes its own plunge pool on a private deck overlooking the luminously clear lagoon below. Not an ideal choice for toddlers (most resorts prohibit very youthful children in over-water cottages anyway) but perfect for older kids and their parents. This highly rated property also has a sizable primary swimming pool and a spectacular sandy beach well-suited for swimming. Naturally there is a kids` club too, plus pedal boats, seaside volleyball, and superb kid-friendly snorkeling.
3. Kuramathi Maldives – Maldives
Hotel phone: +960 666-0527
One of the largest privately-owned tropical island resort destinations in the Maldives, the Kuramathi Island Resort, contains 70 elevated ocean villas and over 200 rooms and suites situated along the shoreline or amidst tropical greenery, offering an all-expenses-paid lodging option. Given its sizable inventory, this resort can support a diversity of activities appropriate for guests of varying ages, specifically catering to both younger children and teenagers. While the 20 smallest water villas maintain generous accommodations, the 50 largest each incorporate personal whirlpool baths, likely to appeal to entire visiting families. Diners will also find nearly a dozen dining establishments throughout the property, allowing customers to enjoy cuisine from various global traditions.
4. Kanuhara Maldives – Maldives
Hotel phone: +960 662-0044
With only 20 aquatic villas supplemented by 75 island villas, the Kanuhara Resort stands among the scarce 5-star exclusive island hotels uniquely tailored to multi-generational groups. Activities incorporate a kids club and recreational tubes as well as table tennis, a games area, tennis courts, and seaside volleyball, alongside an extensive register of other aquatic pastimes and pursuits. The dimensions of the aquatic villas here are considerable, at 1,345 square feet (125 square meters), and each includes a dedicated villa assistant. For those with means, few Maldives resorts could realistically rival the Kanuhara in terms of the array of family diversions.
5. Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort – Maldives
Hotel phone: 960 664-4100
5-The luxurious 5-star Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa in the Maldives provides spacious overwater suites ideal for families. Measuring 1420 square feet, the 38 suites are comparable in size to many private residences. Each includes an infinity-edge bathtub overlooking the lagoon, perfect for parents to relax while their children enjoy the separate outdoor shower on the deck. Kids will love the children`s club and main infinity pool, while the whole family can snorkel, play tennis or badminton, or try beachside yoga. Guests have a choice of four excellent on-site restaurants or can take a complimentary short boat ride to dine at one of the four eateries in the adjacent sister resort across the lagoon.
The Best Overwater Bungalows for Families in Bora Bora and Tahiti
1. Le Méridien – Bora Bora
Hotel phone: 689 4060-5151
While most Bora Bora resorts cater more to honeymooning couples, a select few have provisions enabling family vacations too. This high-end French-owned hotel chain proves best for families, offering a dedicated children`s program as well as spacious amenities like a sizable pool, pedal boats, and sea life sanctuary. Measuring around 650 square feet, the 85 overwater bungalows provide ample space and transparent floor sections afford clear views of marine fauna swimming just below guests` rooms.
2. Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts – Bora Bora
Hotel phone: 689 4050-8445
One of the few family-oriented resorts in Bora Bora, the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort has amenities like a swimming pool, opportunities for snorkeling as well as mini golf and arcade games. Their beach also offers activities such as boccie ball and ping pong. A variety of dining options should satisfy all tastes. The 50 overwater bungalows provide around 657 square feet of spacious accommodations, each with a king size or twin beds along with an extra single bed. Guests can also enjoy in-room entertainment like DVDs, CDs and satellite TV during quiet evenings.
3. Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort – Tahiti
Hotel phone: 689 4047-0707
While not as extravagant as its sister resort in Bora Bora, the Ia Ora Beach Resort in Tahiti offers better value and easier access given its proximity to the main airport. Boasting the South Pacific`s largest saltwater lagoon pool, it also has facilities for beach volleyball and rewarding snorkeling excursions. Conveniently situated near outdoor adventures like go-karting, horseback riding and 4X4 tours through mountain scenery, it caters well to families with younger members seeking fun activities.
