Visiting Phuket, Thailand, with the Kids? Here are fun things you absolutely have to do

For your first international holiday with the kids, there are few destinations that are better than Phuket, Thailand. You’ll be pretty much guaranteed hot, sunny weather for the duration of your stay, and you’ll find plenty of things to do that will keep kids of all ages entertained. If you’re considering taking a trip to the largest Thai island, keep reading for a list of eight things the kids will love!

1. Rent a Luxury Villa

Rather than booking a couple of hotel rooms for your stay, a much better idea is to look at the range of Phuket rentals on offer. A luxury villa is a fantastic choice, and it likely won’t cost you as much as you’d expect either. Villas are ideal for family holidays as they give the kids free roam to have fun and be noisy when all you want to do is relax. Many come with family-friendly amenities, such as pools and games consoles, to keep the kids entertained when mum and dad want to enjoy a cocktail in peace. Plus, if you have any picky eaters in your family, a villa will ensure you can cook their favourite meals with ease. Phuket is home to numerous markets and supermarkets, so finding family-friendly foods won’t be hard.

2. Visit Phuket FantaSea

Phuket FantaSea is part theme park, part cultural attraction, and will keep both young children and teenagers entertained. The main event at the park is a theatrical show, which is full of special effects. Watch traditional Thai dancers, acrobats, and animals (!) tell a story that you and your kids will never forget. It’s a truly incredible experience. After the show, you can browse the shopping strip, enjoy a bite to eat in one of the restaurants, visit the animals, and take an elephant ride. You could easily spend a full day at Phuket FantaSea and we recommend doing just that.

3. Hole Up at Kids Club Phuket

If you visit Patong for a day, or if you choose to make it your base on the island, a great place to visit is Kids Club Phuket. An indoor play centre, it’s ideal for the odd day when it’s raining and you can’t find much to keep the kids entertained. Better yet, the play centre is fully supervised, so if you feel comfortable leaving your children with the trained staff for an hour, you could take a walk around Patong, relax with a massage, or enjoy a nice cocktail. Prices vary with the average being around 350 baht per child per hour. Parents are required to stop back every three hours, but this is plenty long enough to explore the surrounding area if you wish to do so.

4. Enjoy a Relaxing Massage

If you are traveling with teenagers or tweens who love to feel pampered, we highly recommend stopping by one of the massage parlours and indulging in a massage. There are a variety of different massage styles available, from the quite forceful Thai-style massage to the much more relaxing Swedish-style. If traveling with young kids, look at the other treatments available too.