[This article was first written and published on 1st June 2022 by Elaine Yeoh and has been updated by Hemala Devaraj as at 9th September 2024.]
If you are thinking of traveling with the kids on a holiday, check out our list of hotels with kids’ clubs and play rooms and get your bookings done early to avoid any disappointment. Have a good balance of family time, and sneak in some private bonding moments with your partner as the kids stay busy at these family-friendly vacation spots:
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Kuala Lumpur
1. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
From imaginative play to engaging butler-led activities (think hands-on activities and storytelling sessions!), the newly revamped The St. Regis Kids Club on Level 6, offers a bespoke experience tailored to ignite children’s curiosity and inspire their imaginations. Let the little ones enjoy the fun play area plus the interactive classes, skilfully curated and available every day of the week. The luxury hotel also offers exclusive party packages here.
Kids Club: 3 to 12 years old, chargeable
Butler interactive classes are available on:
Monday to Thursday: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays: 10.00am to 12.00pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Babysitting Services: Not available
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2. M Resort & Hotel
Nestled in a beautiful suburb of Kuala Lumpur, this hotel is a great place for a relaxing getaway with the family! Enjoy the facilities, including the Kids Club at Level 2, where your kids can indulge in activities from arts and crafts to origami making. Check out their website for a full list of monthly activities for kids.
Kids Club: 4 to 12 years old, guardian to accompany
Opening hours: 10.00am to 7.00pm
Babysitting services: Not available
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Petaling Jaya
3. Sunway Resort Hotel
This kids club offers a diverse array of engaging and interactive programmes, from imaginative role-playing activities to serene quiet corners and cutting-edge technology rooms. There’s also a rooftop urban farm that provides a hands-on learning experience, teaching them about healthy eating, food conservation, water stewardship, and composting. You can opt for fun day passes and also throw private celebrations here. Look out for the list of activities and also fun programmes during school holidays!
Wonderland Explorers: Up to 12 years old (Children below 6 years old must be accompanied by a guardian).
Fun Day Passes: Full day or 3-hour passes available (these are with activities and lunch).
Operating hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm daily
Babysitting services: Available
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Putrajaya
4. Le Meridien, Putrajaya
Putrajaya may not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re thinking of a family getaway, but you may be surprised to find that there are a variety of hidden attractions around the area! Check out the Putrajaya Wetlands Park, a beautiful botanical garden, and a pink mosque perched on top of a serene lake, amongst others. Kids will enjoy winding down afterwards in the brightly-lit kids’ room with an array of toys and games. Head back for a good night’s rest in hotel rooms featuring signature Le Méridien hypoallergenic bedding, floor-to-ceiling windows and a beautiful view of an enticing golf course.
Kids Room: Complimentary, guardian to accompany
Operating hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Babysitting services: Not available
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Pahang
5. The Acres
If you would like to escape the heat of the city, this spacious hillside resort is the place to go for a serene yet entertaining getaway. Cosy and peaceful, The Acres at Bentong brings you up close to nature with its rolling hills, misty mornings and kid-friendly outdoor activities. There’s a mini farm where children can hand feed the animals, and ponds with free-roaming ducks around the resort. An indoor playroom with a tepee tent, mini slide and an array of toys awaits the children, as well as an outdoor playground situated conveniently next to an infinity pool. It’s a great place to unwind at a leisurely pace for the adults, yet with enough activities to keep the kids entertained!
Play room: Complimentary, guardian to accompany
Operating hours: 8.30am to 10.00pm
Babysitting services: Not available
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Desaru, Johor
6. Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
Drop the kids off at the Roxity Kids Club while you head off to the poolside and enjoy time together with your spouse! The Kids Club even offers access to a Splash Zone – an outdoor water area with water fountains and suspended water buckets. Read makchic’s review to see how exciting things can get at this fun family holiday resort! Book now via the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast 6th anniversary room package and be in the running to win fabulous prizes such as a 5-day stay at the Hard Rock Hotel in Maldives. This offer is available for booking from 1st to 30th September 2024, for stays between 1st September and 15th November 2024.
Roxity Kids Club: 4 to 14 years old, chargeable
Package: Half day and full day packages available
Operating hours: 10.00am to 9.00pm
Babysitting services: Depending on availability of staff
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7. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Take sanctuary at this premium getaway by the pristine tropical beaches, just 4 hours’ drive away from Kuala Lumpur. Choose from scenic wraparound balconies, a beachfront residence complete with a private pool or Malaysian-style villas for a relaxing retreat. Take a ride around this award-winning resort by day (complimentary bicycles are available), and enjoy a movie with a cinema under the stars by night. A range of interesting activities will be taking place throughout the day for the kids, including pizza making, t-shirt painting, board games, indoor and outdoor games, cookie-making and more.
Layang Layang Kids Club: Ages 3 to 11, guardian to accompany, activity-based
Luncur Ombak Teens Club: Ages 12 to 17
Operating hours: 10.00am to 7.00pm
Babysitting services: Available
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8. One and Only Resort
Indulge in a magical and serene hideaway at this luxurious resort designed with clean, straight lines and an unwavering respect for nature. The kids will experience exciting moments at the complimentary club which runs for the entire day, with age-appropriate activities that focus on discovery, education, local culture, nature and sports. Activities include afternoon nature walks, local flora and fauna discovery, as well as bird-watching adventures with the resident expert Naturalist. It’s the perfect setting for you and your partner to rekindle the romance or simply catch a relaxing moment together, as the kid’s club can act as a drop-off learning daycare centre for kids above the age of 4.
KidsOnly: Age 4 to 11 years old , complimentary entry, some activities chargeable, supervised (Children below 4 are invited to join with a guardian)
One Tribe: Age 12 to 17 years old, complimentary entry, some activities chargeable, supervised
Club Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Babysitting services: Available
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9. The Westin Desaru Coast Resort
Escape to a haven of serenity at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, and enjoy tranquil accommodations with scenic private balconies. Relax at poolside cabanas, feast your eyes on coastal views, and soothe those aches and pains away at the Heavenly Spa. The Westin Family Kids’ Club provides an enriching space full of activities for little guests, who will also have the chance to cook from the experts every Saturday at Westin’s in-house Italian restaurant (charges apply).
Westin Family Kids Club: 4 to 12 years old (RM20 per hour), supervised
Club Hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (with breaks for sanitisation)
Babysitting services: Not available
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10. Sea Gypsy Village Resort
Any parents who dive (or would love to venture into this sport), would love this hidden gem! As an accredited PADI dive centre, novice to expert divers are welcome to explore the underwater world with professional guidance. Sea Gypsy is located in a safe, secluded and private sandy beach, surrounded by tropical greens with a plethora of water sports. Adults can snorkel, fish, surf, sail and paddleboat, while the kids join the Tadpole or Frog Course with its own set of exciting water activities. A range of supervised and unsupervised activities for kids run throughout the day until 10pm, and baby meals for the tiny tots from 6 months are also be available. Talk about a family-friendly beachside adventure holiday!
Tadpole Course: 6 to 12 years old, chargeable
Frog Course: 10 to 16 years old, chargeable
Nasty Let Off Steam (Activities): 6.00pm to 10.00pm, 4+ years old onwards, complimentary
Kids Lounge: 7.30pm to 10.00pm, 4+ years old onwards (as long as toilet trained), chargeable
[*All of the above are supervised]
Babysitting services: Available
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Cherating
11. Club Med
The pioneer of all-inclusive vacation packages for families, Club Med Cherating Malaysia is the place to bring your babies, kids, teens and even parents! Enjoy all-day gourmet dining and a mesh of cultures and entertainment for every single member of the family. Babies as young as 4 months old will be able to join a special Club with childcare equipment, meals designed for them and certified experts running the show. Older toddlers, and right up to teenagers will also have their own respective Clubs with specialised programs to enjoy. And as for the adults? Choose to jam-pack your itinerary with adventurous activities, or lounge by the pool sipping on free-flow premium beverages and kick back to enjoy the daily shows available. There’s a little bonus for parents with kids under 4 too- your tiny tot will be able to stay for free!
Baby Club Med: 4 to 23 months old (extra cost)
Petit Club Med: 2 to 3 years old (extra cost)
Mini Club Med: 4 to 10 years old
Junior Club Med: 11 to 17 years old
Pyjama Club: 4 months to 10 years old , 7.30pm to 11.00pm (extra cost)
[*All clubs are supervised and daytime clubs open from 8.30am to 4.45pm]
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Penang
12. Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Budding rock stars will love a trip to Hard Rock Hotel Penang, with its laidback family-friendly atmosphere and Rock and Roll-infused elements. The kids will have a blast at The Roxity Kids Club that’s full of live music, dancing and fun with the colourful Roxtar characters. Jam with lead singer Skiddley, dance along with punk princess Styler, and engage in pretend play as you move along with this fun loving group! Enjoy the other Hard Rock amenities together, including swimming in the largest free-form pool in Northern Malaysia with underwater music!
Lil’ Rockers Infants Club: Below 3 years old, guardian to accompany
Roxity Kids Club: 4 to 12 years old, supervised
Tabu Teens Club: 13 years old and above, unsupervised
Opening hours: 10.00am to 8.00pm
[*all clubs are complimentary]
Babysitting services: Not available
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13. Shangri-La, Golden Sands
This family-oriented resort has been around for a good number of years, living up to its reputation of offering great value, quality and choices for multi-generational staying guests. With a mini waterpark and an indoor playland, its going to be hard to get the kids to leave the hotel for any sightseeing that you may have planned! The Splash Zone consists of a non-slip pad and tipping buckets, and is situated next to three water slides of varying heights leading straight into the children’s pool. If the weather does not permit, children can also stay entertained playing with modular equipments and drop slides in the indoor air conditioned Adventure Zone Playland.
Adventure Zone Playland: 10.00am to 1.00pm, 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Entry Fee: RM 24 nett per child for two hours session, free for parents accompanying paying child
Babysitting services: Not available until further notice
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Langkawi
14. Four Seasons Langkawi
Visit Four Seasons Langkawi, a luxurious resort beautifully surrounded by a tropical rainforest, limestone cliffs and the emerald waters of the Andaman Season. Enjoy a cultural and educational holiday with the kids as you stay in Malay-style pavilions and villas, visit a Geopark Discovery Centre, and experience generations-old methods used to catch the seafood at Rumah Ikan fish house. The complimentary Lutong Kids Club is filled with educational experiences, ranging from batik painting to kids yoga, and eco-excursions. Paid activities include a 5-metre rock climbing atop a natural limestone outcrop (even suited for children as young as 5!). If you have kids below the age of 5, all meals from the children’s menu will also be free of charge.
Lutong Kids Club: 4 to 12 years old, complimentary, supervised
Opening hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm (Closed from 12.00 to 1.30pm for sanitisation)
Babysitting services: Available
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15. The Danna Langkawi
Relax at an award-winning colonial-inspired luxury hotel that exudes timeless elegance and understated splendour, while the kids stay busy and entertained at the Kids’ Club. Diverse activities carried out by professional Kids’ Club attendants range from engaging sport activities to fish feeding sessions, interactive board games and more. Sneak some time away for a pampering spa session with your partner at a lush enclave overlooking the vast oceans, then enjoy an early seaside dinner together with (or even without) the kids!
Kids Club: 4 to 11 years old, complimentary (1 hour entry), guardian to accompany
Opening hours: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Babysitting services: Not available
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Sabah
16. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
Take a short flight to the sleepy town of Kota Kinabalu and arrive at your destination after a short 10-minute drive from touchdown. Water babies and aquaphiles are going to have a splashing good time here! The adults can explore seaside activities at the STAR marina within the resort grounds (they even have a dive centre), while the kids enjoy the fun water play area that comes equipped with water battle stations and water balloon launchers. The Cool Zone Kids’ Club is available all day until 6pm, after which the whole family can enjoy the beautiful sunset together at the Sunset Bar, renowned as one of the world’s top seven places to watch the sunset.
Cool Zone Kids Club: 5 to 12 years old, complimentary, some activities chargeable, supervised
Operating hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Babysitting services: Not available at the moment
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INTERNATIONAL
Bali
17. Courtyard by Marriott Bali Nusa Dua
This award-winning, CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) certified resort will provide your family with a 5-star oasis in the heart of beautiful Nusa Dua, Bali. Take a complimentary shuttle to their Beach Club at Nusa Dua Beach, enjoy a pampering Balinese massage, or soak up the sunshine at one of the many pools at the resort. Check out their unique curved lazy river for both adults and kids to enjoy floating down (and stop by the swim up bar to enjoy some refreshments!) The Kids’ Club is open all the way till 8pm, where your little ones will be entertained with Balinese dress up, dance lessons, cooking, treasure hunts and more. This kids’ haven houses a computer station, video game pods, a kids’ ball pool, multimedia room, a spacious indoor playground, and even a toddler room with baby cribs.
Kids Club: 4 to 11 years old, complimentary, supervised
Operating hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (Close for one hour every two hours for sanitisation)
Babysitting services: Not available
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18. Padma Resort, Ubud
Padma Resort is nestled within an unspoiled river valley, overlooking the tranquil lush greenery of Ubud, with lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy at a leisurely pace together. Explore the resort’s 3-hectare Agroforestry Garden, feed some animals, or just relax in a heated, curved infinity swimming pool with panoramic views. The Wolly Kids’ Club provides supervised spaces for kids to play, interact and relax, along with separate rooms for movies and gaming. It’s the perfect place for everyone to refresh, rejuvenate and recharge!
Wolly Kids Club: 4 to 12 years old, complimentary, supervised (child below 4 allowed, if accompanied by guardian)
Operating hours: 10.00am to 12.00pm (outdoor activities), 1.00pm to 5.00pm (indoor activities)
Babysitting services: Available
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Singapore
19. Pan Pacific Singapore
Join the clan at Pan Pacific on an adventure, and hunt for eight curious jungle friends within the urban jungle of Marina Bay! Pan Pacific’s family initiative simply screams fun, fun and more fun. With a new jungle-esque play area, themed family suites and scheduled activities, your little monkeys will be kept happily entertained throughout the day. The spacious and inviting Urban Jungle Village offers seven activity zones that integrate education and play- such as a Jungle Village play area, Fishing on the Tree, Interactive Games Station, Safari Trail car driving, Forest Library, Explorer Den and Cave Climber. It’s likely the kids won’t even want to explore the rest of the country, with all the fun this hotel has to offer!
Urban Jungle Village Play Area: Complimentary (by 1 hour slots) , guardian to accompany
Operating hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Babysitting services: Available
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20. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Spectrum of the Seas (departing from Singapore)
No logistical nightmares are involved to enjoy this holiday filled with an extensive range of unique activities- find it all on board Asia’s largest and first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship, the Spectrum of the Seas®! Set sail and get for ready for action-packed days, with RipCord by iFLY® Skydiving Simulator, FlowRider® Surf Simulator, SeaPlex® Indoor Sports Complex and lots more. Enjoy world-class performances from musical acts to aerial acrobatics, and delight your taste buds with gastronomical meals available throughout the day. The young VIPs are well taken care of in programs available for their respective age groups, with all staff having at least three to five years’ qualified experience working with kids aged six months to 17 years.
Babies and Tots Programs: 6 to 36 months old, supervised, additional cost may apply
Adventure Ocean: 3 to 11 years old, supervised, additional cost may apply
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