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[Deserted]

Hi all, is there a hotel that caters well for young children especially? Our little one is coming up to the third birthday and we are thinking of going there if we can find a hotel with good play areas for children, and children's pool and so on. We stayed at the Dusit before which didn't cater for children. I've had a look around on the net but wanted to ask if someone has stayed somewhere which was very good for children. All personal recommendations welcome. Naklua and Jomtien are fine.

[KittenKong]

The Centara in Naklua has its own water park type thing so I suppose it must cater for children.

They call it a family resort. http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cmbr/index.asp

[Deserted]

Thanks, will check that out, looks a bit pricey though. Have you stayed there? Was it worth it?

Edited August 14, 2015 by Deserted

[KittenKong]

I have a condo in Jomtien so I dont use hotels here. As I dont like families I would probably avoid a family resort anyway!

I've eaten there and that was good.

You can probably find discounts online.

[SheungWan]

The Marriot has a children's pool and water slide. Also a play area next to the gym on the third floor. Staff will be assigned to look after the kids on request at both.

[Deserted]

Thanks though prefer something less than 3k a night if possible. 6.5k is getting up there.

Was thinking of the Pattaya Park Hotel, which is the most obvious choice but the last time we went there most of it was closed for renovation. No plans to go back to that one.

[JMWPACIFIC]

Centara is the perfect choice---have been there but have not stayed. As with most of the beaches in Pattaya, the one in front of Centara leaves a lot to be desired but the hotel grounds are great.

[godden]

Palm garden is a nice hotel not expensive nice pool, never seen any thing naughty going on, next to the dolphin round about at the end of the second road.

[stoli]

Wish I could give you the name of the new hotel by the Water Park. Just south of Jomtien, maybe 10 kilometers, they just opened a new hotel across from the brand new water park built by The Cartoon Network. I would have to believe that they would cater to kids. Close by is Nong Nooch, and the Silver Lake Winery, which I would think even a child would enjoy seeing. Beautiful, nice tour to go on. Good luck.

Edited August 15, 2015 by stoli

[bennyhilll30]

try Park Lane condominium resort in Jomtien. you can search it in agoda.com . very big children swimming pool and many families.

[misterphil]

Thanks though prefer something less than 3k a night if possible. 6.5k is getting up there.

Was thinking of the Pattaya Park Hotel, which is the most obvious choice but the last time we went there most of it was closed for renovation. No plans to go back to that one.

I wouldnt take kids to Pattaya Park ever. In 2009 and British teenager died there.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8147032.stm

[mkelly7858]

You can visit the Centara water park without staying at the hotel. We have done it twice now with our kids - they love it. The last time was about a year ago and it has been 500 baht a person for the day. We would just go in and find the chairs we wanted and when the attendants came to us my (Thai) wife would let them know we were just there for the day and they'd charge us the 500 baht.

[Kevbo]

Forgive the self promotion guys, I have a condo in Park Lane, Jomtien,2 bed 2 bath...lagoon style pool, plus kids pool, shops restaurants,market etc. Family friendly, shuttle bus to beach. Condo no. 609/610 building 2.Google Pattaya capital property for prices, availability etc. Good luck..Kevbo

[steven100]

' Thanks though prefer something less than 3k a night if possible. '

so you want a cheap place where you can take the family and others have to accept screaming kids running up & down the foyer and all should be like a five start hotel ......

sorry .... I don't think that hotel exists !! ....

but just in case ... please let me know which hotel you choose so I can avoid it and enjoy my day !!

Edited August 15, 2015 by steven100

[mcfish]

Hard rock hotel would work

[mrwebb8825]

there's a hotel out at the floral gardens if memory serves. all family type stuff. sorry, don't know the name.

[yakyak]

I have a condo in Jomtien so I dont use hotels here. As I dont like families I would probably avoid a family resort anyway!

I've eaten there and that was good.

You can probably find discounts online.

Hmmm sounds like a nice rounded individual!

Edited August 15, 2015 by yakyak

[Gandtee]

Wish I could give you the name of the new hotel by the Water Park. Just south of Jomtien, maybe 10 kilometers, they just opened a new hotel across from the brand new water park built by The Cartoon Network. I would have to believe that they would cater to kids. Close by is Nong Nooch, and the Silver Lake Winery, which I would think even a child would enjoy seeing. Beautiful, nice tour to go on. Good luck.

Maybe nice, but farang prices!!

[Deserted]

Thanks that's great. I will look into that.

You can visit the Centara water park without staying at the hotel. We have done it twice now with our kids - they love it. The last time was about a year ago and it has been 500 baht a person for the day. We would just go in and find the chairs we wanted and when the attendants came to us my (Thai) wife would let them know we were just there for the day and they'd charge us the 500 baht.

[toenail]

Holiday Inn, north Beach Road caters to families and has a childrens pool and activity area. Beautiful rooms with view of Pattaya Bay plus nicely designed. (and away from the seedy part of Pattaya)

[Deserted]

Holiday Inn, north Beach Road caters to families and has a childrens pool and activity area. Beautiful rooms with view of Pattaya Bay plus nicely designed. (and away from the seedy part of Pattaya)

Hi yes, I was looking at that. Did you enjoy staying there?

[mkelly7858]

I can second the Holiday Inn recommendation. We have stayed there and it is very kid friendly, as well as has excellent service and all the other attributes previously mentioned. If you decide to stay sign up online first for the loyalty program (free) - IHG Rewards - as that gets free internet and a bit of additional consideration service wise - such as preferential treatment with late check out requests.

We also enjoyed the Cartoon Network water park others have mentioned - but it is expensive by Thai standards.

[hawksway]

Try Mind Resort in South Pattaya. Very comfortable, safe and secure for Children, many of whom stay there. We have 4 times.

[chilli42]

We always like the Hard Rock Hotel with kids. Don't let the name put you off. It's full of families. They have a great kids pool, games and activities at the pool during the day (weekends at least) and kid type entertainment at night. Been going for years. You won't be disappointed

[ggt]

After you get the wife and kids safely established in a nice hotel...and pre-occupied with having great fun in the sun and water...you might consider slipping away to soi 6 Jomtein Beach Rd...for some personal attention by a young masseuse...you will not be disappointed...

[johninbkk]

Hard Rock.

Youtube it

[Notowork]

Waterparks and hotels with pools are all very nice ,...but for a three year old??

You will be lucky to find any safety fences around pools in Thailand !

[al007]

After you get the wife and kids safely established in a nice hotel...and pre-occupied with having great fun in the sun and water...you might consider slipping away to soi 6 Jomtein Beach Rd...for some personal attention by a young masseuse...you will not be disappointed...

I enjoyed the above post which really summarises Pattaya

If you do not have enough money to stay at the top resorts and isolate family from the rest; choose elsewhere

Thailand has many beautiful resorts more suited to families try Cha Am, or Hua Hin to name but a few

[peter267]

Try here - Name may not seen kid friendly name but this goes back to the 90's and a famous Thai "Mr Condom" (Mechai Viravaidya) a Thai health minister - who stemmed back a potential Aids epidemic by promoting public acceptance of the ........... Its a great location can get to an adjacent beach from Hotel and they have a lot of stuff organised for kids. Not sure cost but it is time of year for good deals on the internet if not direct.

http://www.cabbagesandcondoms.co.th/Resort/Resort.php

[Sooo Upto Me]

try Park Lane condominium resort in Jomtien. you can search it in agoda.com . very big children swimming pool and many families.

Yeah if u wanna be surrounded by Russians, who bought condos there.