Asia's most fun hotel rooms for kids
There's no end to the adventures when it comes to booking a family break these days. These are some of Asia's most fun hotel rooms for kids
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Wild fun in a jungle-themed family suite at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The stunning Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu resort in Sabah, Malaysia, has a raft of family rooms devoted to kids.
Fun family rooms in the Kinabalu Wing are inspired by Borneo's rich cultural heritage. The jungle-themed family suite features a fun bunk bed in the second, kids' room, as well as a tepee and toys. Meanwhile, the Clownfish family room has a full-sized children's bed and pull-out bed.
And the incredible Tanjung Wing Pool View Family Terrace Room in the Tanjung Wing even boasts its own jungle gym. It also comes with a sofa bed that sleeps up to two children under six years. Located on the ground floor, this room also has easy direct access to the swimming pools, garden and kids’ club through its balcony.
Lucky youngsters staying at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu are given their own amenities kit and welcome bag and can enjoy the resort's on-site kids' club.
"Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a stand-out child-friendly reosrt and offers heaps of fun for holidaying families. There's a water park and dedicated kids' club, as well as myiad family activities throughout the resort. It's just 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and a direct flight from both Hong Kong and Singapore" - Asia Family Traveller team.
ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore
Bedtime never seemed so fun - cuddling down in the Gnome's Burrow
ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay is tempting pint-size travellers to Singapore with two gnome-themed family rooms.
The Gnome’s Burrow is a cosy retreat designed as an underground hideaway. Earthy tones, mushroom accents, wall murals and a slide bring to life the gnome’s secret passageway under the ground.
The Gnome’s Treehouse sits in the branches of an imaginary tree with plenty of leafy wall motifs, twinkling fairy lights, cosy corners and ladders to climb.
The Gnome’s Land Package includes a stay in one of the two themed rooms, kids’ welcome drinks, daily buffet breakfast, a gnome plush toy, themed Gnome’s Land bathrobe, slippers and tote bag, an in-room Nintendo Switch, a complimentary cooking class, a complimentary urban farm tour and activity book and colouring pencils.
ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore.
Alma Resort Cam Ranh, Vietnam
A bright welcome for youngsters at Alma Resort Cam Ranh
Alma Resort Cam Ranh on Vietnam's central coast has launched fun new 'Kids Themed Rooms' with optional boys and girls set-ups.
The colourful revamp is reserved for Alma's suites and pavilions, which also offer sweeping views of Long Beach and its creamy sands.
The family set-ups include a personalised card, a personalised welcome board with the child's name hanging over the entrance to the in-room tent, personalised welcome cookes, colourful cushions, towel art, themed bed linen and a pool floatie that can be used in the pavilions' private pools or the resorts 12 (yes, you read that right!) swimming pools that cascade down to the beach.
Alma Cam Ranh Resort, North Cam Ranh Tourist Area, Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.
Check out our review of Alma Cam Ranh Resort.
Melia Chiang Mai, Thailand
Melia Chiang Mai is a great base from which to explore the lively Thai city
Sink into a double Family Room at Melia Chiang Mai in northern Thailand while the kids enjoy a fun play set-up.
The rooms feature spectacular city views of Chiang Mai, a sofa bed, a separate sitting area and an ensuite bathroom and they're also geared up for kids with puzzles, board games, a fun tent and toys.
The hotel is located by the Ping river in the centre of the city. Nearby are lively markets and Buddhist temples while the hotel offers dining spaces, a spa and spacious rooms. Further perks inlcude an outdoor pool, a spa and a kids' club.
Chiang Mai is the historical capital of the old Lanna Kingdom. Head to the Old City for temples, museums and cultural attractions. The city also hosts one of Thailand's best known night markets.
Melia Chiang Mai, 46 48 Charoenprathet Road, Chang Khlan, Thailand.
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, China
Fly the universe in a red aeroplane like The Little Prince
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s world-renowned tale The Little Prince, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has unveiled themed suites to bring the children’s story to life.
The story follows the adventures of a young prince who flies the universe visiting various planets. The hotel has interpreted the action with soft blue carpets and cloudy wallpapers, a starry lamp shining on the red aeroplane bed which comes with a fun slide, and blended with the French story are local themes including the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven hidden in the clouds. An in-room ‘inter-planetary’ tent contains stars, clouds and the sky.
Guests staying in a The Little Prince-themed suite can enjoy a planetary rose cake and food and beverage and spa credits worth CNY300. Children also receive a special gift.
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, 48 Liangmaqiao Road, Chao Yang Qu, Beijing, China.
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, UAE
Enjoying the bear essentials in Dubai
We all love a teddy bear and this popular Dubai family resort is collaborating with Build-A-Bear Workshop to create fun sleep spaces for kids.
The Build-A-Bear Suite Collection at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai includes five rooms featuring exclusively branded teddy bears. Each room has cosy bunk beds, a king bed, Build-A-Bear decor - and stunning views of the sparkling Arabian Gulf.
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is set on the beachfront with an outdoor pool, lazy river, kids’ water play area, waterslides and cliff jumping points. The resort even features a dedicated Candy Spa for children and embracing the room theme, there’s a fun Build-A-Bear workshop at the resort’s Zing Cafe.
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, Deira Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Check out our guide to the best family resorts in Dubai.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Fun under canvas with the Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventure
This centrally located luxury property has an adventurous welcome for kids with its Ritz Kids programme. The global programme is aimed at youngsters from four to 12 years with fun activities organised around nature, exploration, responsibility and culture.
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore has devised a Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures Experience room package which includes an in-room camping experience with a tent set-up, eco-friendly camping accessories including a portable rechargeable lantern and a felt toy ‘campfire’, a welcome kit with colouring book, activity book and discovery book and a personalised check-in. During their stay, kids can collect four animal stamps on their map to redeem a complimentary scoop of ice cream. The package also includes daily breakfast for two adults and two children.
Children under 12 years can also head to the hotel's Ritz Kids playroom with a books and board games lending library and cookie decorating kits. The property also offers amenity kits for babies and toddlers with mini bath essentials like baby shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and wipes.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Island Shangri-La hotel has dedicated an entire floor to families
No expense has been spared on the recent refurbishment of Hong Kong’s popular ‘Island Shang’ hotel with an entire floor devoted to families.
Level 45 now hosts themed rooms including features such as toddler-safe beds with slides, toys, extra luggage space and larger interconnected suites for extended family groups.
The family-friendly floor also has a relaxation space known as The Hangout, with ‘grab-and-go’ healthy food stations, books, games and craft. Meanwhile The Pantry has a washing machine, dryer, wash basin, microwave and more; in fact everything parents could need when staying in a hotel with young children.
The hotel has recently launched three-bed suites, including an Airship Voyage suite and a Fairy Garden suite complete with a pink pumpkin carriage bunk bed.
Island Shangri-La, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
Mandarin Oriental Singapore, Singapore
Head-off on safari at Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Enjoy a safari adventure, outer space or underwater explorations for a memorable experience in one of Singapore’s best hotels. These fun family suites at Mandarin Oriental Singapore include bunk beds and child-friendly amenities.
The family fun doesn’t stop when you leave your room; hotel restaurant Embu has a dedicated kids’ buffet corner and there are loads of dedicated children’s activities, too. They can try their hand in the kitchen by joining an MO Junior Chef Masterclass with pizza making and cupcake decorating.
Or there’s even a kids’ yoga experience, Yogi for Kids, and they can also enjoy a colourful kids’ nail art session.
Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore.
Regala Skycity Hotel, Hong Kong
Baby Shark is making a splash this summer at Regala Skycity Hotel in Hong Kong
Baby Shark has swum its way to Hong Kong’s airport hotel, Regala Skycity, as part of the hotel's Baby Shark Fin-credible Adventure to promote ocean conservation and sustainability. A themed Deluxe Suite and Cabana Suite have been decked out in an underwater theme and adorned with plenty of cute Baby Shark references.
The rooms certainly seem to be making a splash judging by the enthusiasm of the local kindergarten children who helped launch the initiative. Immersing pint-sized guests in a colourful underwater world, every part of the suites, from sitting room to bedroom to bathroom, has been carefully designed with youngsters in mind. The special rooms will be available throughout the summer for family bookings.
Guests who reserve a Baby Shark-themed room before August 31 can enjoy Baby Shark-themed decorations, amenities, and gifts including a cuddly Baby Shark toy to take home. Guests will also have access to themed games, a putting green, Sky Deck, the Aqua outdoor pool and can take advantage of a 35% dining discount.
Regala Skycity Hotel, 8 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong.
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Kids will love the fun, safari-styled rooms at Siam Kimpinski Hotel Bangkok
Another favourite hotel with families, Siam Kempinski boasts no fewer than four pools as well as a dedicated children’s pool.
Several of the one- and two-bedroom family suites are animal-themed with a fun set-up kids will love. (Parents might be interested to know that the hotel displays more than 4,000 pieces of original Thai artwork and hosts regular lobby art exhibitions).
The Kempinski kids’ club is one of the largest in Bangkok and is filled with games, a karaoke room and a kitchen from where fun, cooking classes are run. An activities menu runs from 9am to 6pm. The spa also runs pedicure and manicure workshops for kids. Extra beds, cots and nannies are all available.
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 991, 9 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand.
Check out our guide to the best family hotels in Bangkok.
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Join the panda party in one of the many themed rooms at this Hong Kong hotel
Accommodation at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong includes plenty of room categories, with a plush Penthouse Pool Suite.
There are five themed rooms for kids, including a Mermaid Princess Room, Pirate Paradise Room, Jurassic Submarine Room, Rainbow Unicorn Room and Hong Kong Safari Room.
Families will also be able to enjoy a menu of FUN (Fun, Unique, Neighbourhood and Nature-immersive) programmes. Outdoors there's a dedicated kids’ lagoon and if you're looking to beat the heat, inside is The Explorers, a 6,400ft soft play kids’ zone with designs inspired by Hong Kong landmarks and heritage sites.
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, 3 Ocean Drive, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.
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