The Perfect Phuket Itinerary with Babies and Little Kids

Thailand is one of my favorite places to travel with kids. It’s beautiful and welcoming, the service is incredible, and everything is designed to make life easier for families — especially when you choose resorts that truly understand strollers, baby beds, kids pools, and nap schedules.

And because Phuket is so well connected, it’s not the only possible destination — it’s the gateway to nearby islands like Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi, where you can experience a calmer, more peaceful side of Thailand without long travel days.

As always, when you book through our travel advisory, Muse Bespoke Escapes, you’ll receive benefits and support not available when booking through a generic travel site:
✨ Complimentary breakfast
✨ Possible room upgrades
✨ Early check-in and late check-out whenever available
✨ VIP recognition and welcome amenities
✨ Resort credits at select properties
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Now let’s talk about where to stay — and why each one works so beautifully with littles.

Days 1–3: Phuket

After a long flight, it’s wonderful to check into your resort, let the kids stretch their legs, and spend a couple of days settling into holiday mode before heading to the islands.

Whether you’re looking for exceptional value or an ultra-luxury escape, these are the resorts we recommend most often to families.

Affordable Luxury

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Our favorite arrival resort thanks to its easy airport access and peaceful beachfront setting. Families love the huge lagoon pool, bike paths around the property (complete with child seats), spacious villas, and thoughtful children’s amenities. It’s an easy place to recover from jet lag while still feeling like you’re somewhere truly special.

Booking Anantara Mai Khao through us includes exclusive Anantara Journeys perks including room upgrades (subject to availability), VIP welcome amenities, early check-in, late check-out and destination-specific gifts.

Aleenta Phuket

If you prefer boutique hotels over sprawling resorts, Aleenta is a wonderful choice. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed, many rooms offer multiple sleeping spaces for families, and the beach is peaceful enough for stroller walks and toddler adventures.

InterContinental Phuket

For families who like having restaurants, cafés and activities close by, InterContinental Phuket is hard to beat. Set on beautiful Kamala Beach, it combines luxury with convenience, offering multiple pools, kids’ programmes and one of Phuket’s best locations.

Booking Intercontinental Phuket with us includes a USD100 resort credit, complimentary breakfast for two daily, early check in, late check out and free room upgrade when available.

Luxury

Anantara Layan Phuket

Layan Phuket is of our favorite luxury resorts in Thailand, and surprisingly wonderful with young children.

Although it isn’t marketed as a family resort, everything is thoughtfully designed for travelling families, from toddler-friendly Kids Club facilities to children’s amenities, shallow pools and even a small farm with friendly animals. Parents, meanwhile, get to enjoy the incredible restaurants and Layan Life, one of the best wellness experiences we’ve had anywhere.

When booking through us, you’ll enjoy Anantara Journeys benefits, including complimentary room upgrades (when available), resort credit, VIP welcome amenities, early check-in and late check-out.

Days 3–6: Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi

From Phuket, it’s just a short speedboat ride to one of our favourite parts of Thailand.

Both Koh Yao islands offer a slower pace of life, calmer beaches and incredible views across Phang Nga Bay. You really can’t go wrong—it simply depends on the type of holiday you’re looking for.

Option 1: Anantara Koh Yao Yai

If you’re travelling with babies, toddlers or younger children, Anantara Koh Yao Yai is probably our number one recommendation.

The resort feels purpose-built for families, with enormous kids’ pools complete with water slides, one of the best toddler-friendly Kids Clubs we’ve experienced, spacious Family Suites with bunk beds (some offering direct pool access), and calm beaches perfect for little explorers.

It’s luxurious without ever feeling intimidating, and somehow manages to delight both children and parents equally.

Booking through us includes exclusive Anantara Journeys benefits including room upgrades, VIP welcome amenities, early check-in, late check-out and, for longer stays, resort credit and complimentary massages.

Option 2: Six Senses Yao Noi

If you’ve seen those dramatic limestone cliffs rising out of turquoise water — this is where that fantasy becomes real. Six Senses Yao Noi is a dream for parents who still want adventure and drama in their surroundings, but without sacrificing comfort for the kids. Private pool villas give you built-in downtime. Stroller-friendly pathways help you move around easily. The kids’ club and babysitting services mean you can enjoy one of the most magical spas in Southeast Asia while your little ones have fun too.

This is a property that truly blends wow moments with relaxation — perfect for the grand finale of your trip. Read our full Six Senses Yao Noi review.

Booking through us includes complimentary breakfast, a USD $100 resort credit, room upgrades (subject to availability), early check-in and late check-out.