Find The Best Places To Stay With Kids In Chiang Mai!
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Chiang Mai is a a great place to visit with kids and there are plenty of amazing hotels, but which ones are the best family friendly hotels in Chiang Mai?! Read our personal reviews below to find the place for you! If none of these fit your needs, then we recommend Agoda to help you discover your budget or dream hotel!
We pride ourselves on only listing the best family resorts, hotels, or guesthouses reviewed by us, or traveling families! Therefore, we aren’t simply taking a list of kid friendly hotels in Chiang Mai and copying it onto our blog. This means we can offer personal insights and observations where others can’t!
Obviously there are hundreds of family places to stay which makes it impossible for us to stay at every family hotel in Chiang Mai. This is why we are looking for your fabulous recommendations! Please contact us to arrange having your very own review on Chiang Mai Family Guide 🙂
Read on to find the best family friendly hotels in Chiang Mai
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Here is a growing list of family friendly and kid friendly hotels in Chiang Mai.
1. Horizon Village and Resort Chiang Mai
This resort is amazing! There is so much to do here you won’t even need to leave the resort. From multiple playgrounds, to a petting zoo, gardens, a hedge maze labyrinth, two swimming pools and so much more, the kids will be in heaven.
Find out more!
Read our full review on Horizon Village and Resort and find out why you should book a night or two here!
2. Villa San Pee Seua Resort Chiang Mai
At such a good value how could you not stay here?! There’s kayaking, fishing, bicycles, board games, DVDs (yep) and massages. All, except for the massage, including in the incredible prices of this very kid friendly resort in Chiang Mai!
Find out more!
Read our full review on Villa San Pee Seua Chiang Mai Resort and find out why you should book a night or two here!
3. North Hill City Resort Chiang Mai
Our friend told us about this resort and were a bit hesitant because it’s part of a golf course and we don’t know the first thing about gold. But you know what?! It was incredible! Truly a 5 star experience and there’s plenty for kids to do and the food was to die for.
Find out more!
Read our full review on North Hill City Resort and find out why you should book a night or two here!
4. Gorgeous Granary Resort Chiang Mai
This place will remain in my memories. It is such a special place right next to the Ping River surrounded in nature with the largest trees providing lots of shade. The rooms hark back to ancient Thai luxury and make you feel like royalty. There’s a huge sandbox with toys for kids, and of course a beautiful pool.
Find out more!
Read our full review on Granary Resort and find out why you should book a night or two here!
5. Kid Friendly Baan Phurituch Resort Chiang Mai
Located outside the city is this gem! It was made for kids in mind. There are things to do from toddler to teenager and at night you can have a camp fire if you wish. They have ATVs, bicycles, and mini-electric race cars for kids to race around the racetrack.
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Read our full review on Baan Phurituch Resort and find out why you should book a night or two here!
6. The Shangri-la Chiang Mai
The Shangri-la brand is known for being family friendly and the resort in Chiang Mai is no different. They are the only resort in Chiang Mai that has a waterpark!
They also have arguably the best buffet breakfast and lunches in the city, which you will have access to when you stay here. The buffet alone is about the same price as a room!
The Shangri-la also offers babysitting services, has a kids centre, an outdoor playground and more. Located in the heart of Chiang Mai, it’s a perfect resort to stay in if you’d like to be near all the action.
Find out more details
Read more about the hotel here in a full article.
7. Flora Creek Resort
Flora Creek is a resort on huge grounds about 30 minutes from downtown Chiang Mai. It’s got arguably the most beautiful professionally landscaped gardens in all of Chiang Mai. They are huge and are reminiscent of Victorian times.
The resort has a natural creek running through it and even a waterfall. The resort has a gorgeous pool and as you can see, the rooms have bathtubs!
A few of our friends with children have stayed here and recommend Flora Creek for a staycation or a retreat.
Find out more
We’ve made a full post about Flora Creek here where you can see more of what it has to offer.
8. Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai
This high-end resort near the train station offers a mix of the original Lanna culture and modern impeccable facilities. What makes it such a great place to stay with kids, are all the kids’ activities that they offer. The main activity is getting a chance to learn how to plant rice right in the backyard of the resort!
You can also learn to make traditional Thai Lanna crafts, painting, and more!
The swimming pool alone is a reason to stay here. It is absolutely gorgeous, and unlike other hotels, they do not allow members from the public to swim here.
Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa also has a delicious buffet with a wide range of food types for everyone’s tastes. And of course, there’s the spa! Mom’s and dad’s can have some time to themselves with the babysitter program available.
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Read more about the resort and activities offered here.
9. Rabaeng Pasak Treehouse Resort
This is just the coolest place we’ve stayed at near Chiang Mai. You get to stay in real treehouses! Some of them are even way up high nestled into a tree. Each is unique and cozy providing a one of a kind experience each time you stay.
Each treehouse comes with its own firepit and there is firewood and even marshmallows available for the kids to roast marshmallow over a fire!
There are lots of hikes to do from here as well, including visiting caves and the ‘red desert’.
The on site restaurant also provides the most delicious food and amazing breakfast with slow drip coffee.
Find out more
Read more about this incredible treehouse resort here.
10. 42 Garden Cafe and Resort
We recently discovered this wonderful resort about a 10 minute drive from the moat. It’s an oasis that offers a beautiful pool, a tropical garden, amazing and huge rooms and great affordable food. The staff are also very warm and look after your every need.
Find out more!
Read our full review on 42 Garden Cafe and Resort and find out why you should book a night or two here!
11. Papai Country Lodge
We love this place! We’ve stayed here twice and recommended it to others quite a few times. Located not too far from the city in Doi Saket region, you still feel like you are miles away which allows you to really relax. Papai Country Lodge is owned and operated by a local family who are absolutely lovely and so accommodating. Anything you need and they are there for you!
Find out more
Read our full review on Papai Country Lodge and find out why you should book a night or two here!
12. Phra Singh Village
A beautiful hotel that will surprise you with its attention to detail, Phra Singh Village comes recommended by Alina from The Happy Kid Blog.
Located right in the heart of the old city of Chiang Mai you’ll be steps away from the famous Wat Phra Singh temple.
Find out more
Read the full review on Phra Singh Village and discover if it’s the perfect place to stay in Chiang Mai with the family.
13. Baanpong Lodge
This is the perfect resort for a weekend getaway or longer! We’ve been here countless times over the years with and without kids and it’s always a great time. Baanpong has everything you could ask for and after only a short time here you’ll feel immensely relaxed. There’s just something about the place. Kids and teens love it too!
Located near San Kampaeng in the Mae On region, you’ll drive through rice fields with incredible mountain views to get here. Once here, the family run and owned resort will make you feel right at home.
Find out more
Read our full review on Baanpong Lodge and find out why you should stay here with the family.
14. Karina Resort Chiang Mai
This option will have you enjoying nature and rice fields and have the opportunity to stay in your own cottage! The grounds are gorgeous and the food incredible too.
Located just outside the main city of Chiang Mai, you’ll be close to the old city and the surrounding amazing regions out San Kampaeng way.
Find out more
Read our full review on Karina Resort Chiang Mai and find out why you should stay here with the family.
15. Le Meridien Chiang Mai
One of the more popular hotels in the city, Le Meridien Chiang Mai will be proud to serve your family. Known for their impeccable service, you’ll want to return to stay here. The rooms are large and designed with family travellers in mind.
Located in downtown Chiang Mai, you’ll be close to all the sites and the old city.
Find out more
Read our full review on Le Meridien Chiang Mai and find out why you should stay here with the family.
16. The Minigolf Resort & Restaurant
What can I say? After years of seeing adverts for this resort, we finally tried it. We thought that because it was only 30 minutes away, it wouldn’t be worth it – we were so wrong! What was supposed to be a 2 night stay, turned into 6. Seriously, everyday we’d wake up and ask if we could stay longer. The kids didn’t want to leave, and either did we. We’ve been back TWICE since the first visit in 2018. The staff and resort are just amazing everytime!
Find out why you should stay here
Read our full review of The Minigolf Resort & Restaurant (Formerly Golden Elephant Resort). Maybe it will be the perfect place for your family to stay.
17. Woodfield Resort
Woodfield has it all from a ‘beach’ to a gym, a spa, and a water slide, every one in the family is sure to love this place. Being just outside the old city, it’s also very close to all the action of downtown. Your kids will love the pool here and it will be difficult to convince them to get out and explore.
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Is this the place your family should stay? Read our full review of Woodfield Resort to learn more.
18. Kardinia Sum Pun Resort (Begin Coffee Cafe) *CLOSED to the public as of Jan 2023*
This resort is just perfect for families with young kids and tweens. There is SO much for the kids to do and there are giant versions of your favourite family board games and the entire family can play together.
It also has two swimming pools, a full size basketball court, hammocks, incredible child friendly staff and is relatively close to Chiang Mai.
Find out more
Read more about Kardinia Sum Pun Resort which we profiled under its café name Begin Coffee Cafe and Playspace.
19. Brick Box Pool Villa
Brick Box Pool Villas offers that AirBnb style getaway without the extra fees or hassles.
You get to stay in your own private home with its own private pool! The villas are very modern with all amenities. Brick Box is located in one of the most naturally beautiful areas just north of Chiang Mai in Doi Saket. It is surrounded by rice fields and the drive there takes you through the mountains.
They also have a café with canoes for you to paddle around with on the pond!
Find out more
See all that Brick Box Pool Villas has to offer in our full review.
20. Bamboo House (Bann Kwan Khiang Dao)
Bamboo House has all sorts of accommodations for everyone’s preference! There are bamboo bungalows, modern built bungalows, ‘floating’ bamboo huts, and even glamping pods.
Nestled in the base of Doi Suthep, Bamboo House is surrounded in lush jungle and has a stream running through the back end.
It also has a restaurant on site and a playground for kids with plenty of green space to run around on.
Find out more
Our full review of Bamboo House gives some more insights.
21. Mira Residence and Resort
This lovely place is definitely off the beaten track tucked away through tiny sois (alleys), it is a great place to stay.
The restaurant serves Halal food and it is absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. The pool villa rooms are family rooms and are all poolside. The rest of their rooms are located in a high storied building and look really spacious.
No matter which room you stay in, you and the kids are steps away from a pool, a playground, and even mini-golf all on site!
Find out more
Read more about the resort and activities offered here.
22. Tongna Cottage Natural Resort
This resort is quite popular for its private pool villas! About 50% of the rooms are private pools villas, while the rest of the rooms have a pool view of the large pool.
Tongna Cottage is located in one of the famous Café De Jungles, Jungle De Cafe Baan Tawai. During your stay you’ll be surrounded by rice paddies which are hopefully lush with green tall grass.
The resort is off limits and private to guests only which is important as the café is very popular and bus, especially on weekends or holidays.
Find out more
Read more about the resort and café here.
