Phuket for First-Timers: Where to Stay with Kids

A stay in Phuket can be an exciting experience, especially for the first time. Phuket is a fun and active part of Thailand where there is never a shortage of things to do. Kids will love all the water sports and beach activities to do here. There are also great adventures like an elephant sanctuary, natural caves, and speed boat tours that take you island hopping. When staying here don’t just stay in a boring hotel. Make the most of your time here and stay in one of the tropical holiday villas in Phuket.

There are some really special luxury private villas all over the world, especially here in Phuket. Villa Zoe Kamala for example is a stunning gem of a property. It’s close to Kamala beach, restaurants and more. Which makes for a very peaceful experience but not far from the action. This two bedroom home away from home has a family friendly private infinity swimming pool with a lazy sundeck. A modern living area and cool air conditioning will make you never want to leave. Each bedroom has a balcony and access to the gorgeous pool. 

Baan Boondharik 2 is another great villa. Highly rated, this modern zen villa will bring the whole family together and help you all relax in style. Perched on a hillside with amazing views and close to Nai Harn beach and the airport. A three bedroom paradise getaway that has a very tranquil inner courtyard with sky roof that adds to the zen vibes. In the evening when the kids are exhausted from the day’s activities or playing video games in the tv room on the large tv, you can enjoy the luxurious sunken bathtubs with garden views. To bring everyone together there is an open concept kitchen with a bar and bbq. All the equipment and tools are available and even a private chef is on call so you don’t have to cook on your holiday. 

First timers in Phuket must visit the Phi Phi archipelago via speedboat for the ultimate in sightseeing tours! It takes you around the islands in one day. You will stop and get a chance to swim in the coral reefs of Pileh Lagoon and have lunch at Phi Phi Leh. Then head over to Bamboo Island for some snorkelling and take a rest on Monkey Beach. All the Boat transfers, snacks, lunch, and snorkelling equipment are provided and they even include pickup and drop off from your villa.

Another thing you must do when in Thailand, especially with kids, is to visit a sanctuary where elephants are allowed to roam freely without being bothered by tourists or harmed by hunters. Skip the unethical elephant encounters and choose a sanctuary that treats their animals right. Thirty acres of lush, green, tropical land is all for the elephants to roam and be free. Visiting the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary helps support compassionate and ethical elephant tourism. 

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