Are you hoping for a trip out of the country soon? There are many vacation-worthy destinations near Singapore like Johor Bahru, Bali and Phuket. Here’s a list of family-friendly hotels near Singapore close to entertainment for your entire family.

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

1. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort is an affordable accommodation in the Taman Abad district of Johor Bahru. It is about 42 minutes away from the Woodlands Checkpoint. The hotel has many facilities, such as a gym, a spa, and even a “Dinosaur Alive” Water Theme Park. Entry to the Water Theme Park is free for all guests.

The KSL Resort offers a few affordable room options such as the Superior King, Superior Triple, and Deluxe Triple. These rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a safe to keep your personal belongings.

For bigger families, you can also consider booking one of the KSL apartments. The Apartment @ D’Esplanade has apartments that are equipped with living and dining areas for a comfortable stay, especially if it is for a much longer duration. Some of these apartments even come with a private pool.

Nearby, there is also KSL City Mall which has a lot of amenities for the whole family. There is Lotus’s supermarket for groceries, a karaoke place, a cinema and Funtopia — a huge indoor playground. 

Best for: Families wanting affordable stays with on-site entertainment

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33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
+60 7-288 2999
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2. Amari Johor Bahru 

Amari Johor Bahru is located right in Johor’s city centre. It offers a complimentary breakfast with other facilities and amenities like a swimming pool, 24-hour gym, spa, and free Wi-Fi. Its proximity to attractions like LEGOLAND Malaysia makes it a good place to keep hyperactive kids entertained. 

The hotel rooms are Malay-inspired with beautiful views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows. The purple and beige mixed with the warm lighting of the rooms create a welcoming atmosphere, much resembling that of old Malay textiles and furniture.  

Best for: City-centre stays near major attractions

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82C, Jalan Trus, Johor Darul Takzim, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
+60 7-266 8888
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3. Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

For a more comfortable, longer stay in Johor Bahru, Ramada Suites is the one for you. Ramada is an international franchise of hotels, with over 800 locations across the globe. The Ramada Suites, located at The Straits, Johor Bahru, are equipped with free Wi-fi, an HD TV and temperature controls, complete with a living room, dining room and a balcony.

The hotel has multiple facilities for the entire family, including an outdoor jacuzzi, an adult and kids’ pool, a fitness centre, and a cafe. The pool is particularly gorgeous with beautiful views of the city. Enjoy the greenery while taking a dip or from the comfort of the poolside lounge chairs. 

The Ramada Suites are located near attractions such as Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar), Independence Park (Taman Merdeka), and Johor Art Gallery. 

Best for: Longer stays with apartment-style comfort

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Jalan Abdul Samad, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
+60 12-405 9866
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Bali, Indonesia

4. Kuta Paradiso Hotel

Kuta is one of the most tourist-friendly districts in Bali. The Kuta Paradiso Hotel is conveniently located near Kuta Beach and Pantai Segera where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets, and Waterbom Bali, Asia’s number 1 waterpark. There’s also the Discovery Shopping Mall and Kuta-square shopping centres where you can get your hands on some souvenirs.

The atmosphere of the hotel itself is calming with palm trees surrounding the pool. Furthermore, they have a gym, a spa, and multiple restaurants including the Matilda Sports Bar and the Laguna Pool Bar.

If you want to entertain your young ones, you can take them to the Mickey Kids Club. Open from 9am to 6pm daily, the club hosts various activities for the children to enjoy including swimming, movies, arts and crafts, educational games and many more fun activities. 

The kids club is catered to children aged 5 to 12 years old. For bookings, call them or email them at info@kutaparadisohotel.com.

Best for: Families with young children near beaches and malls

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Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, 80361 Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 761414
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5. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua is a 5-star resort with its own beautiful private beach access. It offers a luxury resort experience perfect for the whole family. It offers beautiful suites with beachside views and is designed with an immaculate tropical aesthetic, bringing the outdoors inside with you. 

There are also many delicious F&B options within the hotel, an Italian indoor/outdoor style dining place, a boutique dining experience providing Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, and a beach house that plays live music with beautiful ocean views.

The resort also has a Kids Club with both indoor and outdoor playing areas. Your kids can safely get some fresh outdoors and meet some other children. It is open from 9am to 6pm daily to kids aged 0 to 12 years old, with an accompanying nanny available for those aged 4 and below.

The first 2 hours are free of charge. Find out more about the Kids Club here. 

Best for: Luxury beachside family holidays

Book now: Agoda Booking.com Trip.com

Lot N5, ITDC Tourism Complex, Jl. Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, 80363 Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 8492888
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6. Mulia Bali

Mulia Bali is a luxury beachfront resort experience. Choose between The Mulia, Mulia Hotels and Mulia Villas and experience lush accommodations with beautiful ocean views. You can sit back on the poolside cabanas, get an exquisite treatment at the spa or take a dip in 1 of the 4 pools that the resort has to offer.

Furthermore, there are many entertainment options to enjoy during your time at the resort like live music or friendly tennis matches at the tennis courts. In the evenings, you can take a walk down to the beach to enjoy the beautiful sunsets of Bali. 

For the young ones, there are 3 different kids clubs for various age groups. Mulia Kidz is for young children aged 3 to 8 years old and focuses on imaginative crafts, interactive games and fun activities that nurture young minds. Then, there is the Mulia Kidz Explorer, a new facility for children aged 6 to 12 years old, is perfect for curious spirits that have a knack for exploration.

Finally, there is the T-Zone for teens aged 9 to 15 years old. There, your teens will get to socialise with fellow peers and partake in fun blending sports and creative challenges. Each club provides an fun, age-appropriate, and safe environment for your children.

Best for: Multi-age family groups seeking resort-only stays

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Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan Nusa Dua, 80362 Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 3017777
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7. Bali Dynasty Resort 

Another good resort along Kartika Plaza is the Bali Dynasty Resort. The hotel offers rooms with scenic views of the outdoors, with balconies facing their garden or the pool. 

The suites are very well-equipped for a family vacation with flatscreen TVs, free Wi-Fi and bunk beds for the children to share. Along with that, you get free access to the Kids Water Fun Zone and free entry to the Kids Club. The Kids Club offers both indoor and outdoor play with planned programmes to provide your child with fun new programmes daily.

The Water Fun Zone is a mini water play area, fitted with a massive splash zone for the kids to beat the heat. There is also an outdoor playground for the kids to enjoy some sun and make some new friends.

The Bali Dynasty Resort Kids Club is located in a 2-storey building with the ground floor being the Kupu Kupu-themed room, catering to those aged 4 to 9 years old, and the first floor has the Den teen club for 10 to 16-year-olds. It is open from 9am to 6pm daily.

Find out more about the Bali Dynasty Resort Kids Club here.

Best for: Families prioritising kids’ water play

Book now: Agoda Booking.com Trip.com

Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, 80361 Bali, Indonesia
+62 811 3803 522
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Phuket, Thailand

8. Angsana Laguna Phuket 

Angsana Laguna Phuket is a gorgeous beachside accommodation in the Thalang district of Phuket, Thailand. It is right alongside Bang Tao Beach and a 30-minute drive away from the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park. 

They offer a variety of rooms from the Laguna Room with a King bed to the Grand Suite with easy access to the pool and lagoon. You can view the beautiful sunrise and sunset from the comfort of your room, with floor-to-ceiling views of either the lagoon, pool or beach.

The resort is also filled with fun activities for the entire family. Enjoy a dip in the 300-metre-long freeform pool, take your family out on the green for a game of golf or go snorkelling with the fishes in the ocean. 

The Angsana Kids Club is also available for parents from 9am to 6pm daily. There are many indoor and outdoor activities for your children to enjoy, including arts and crafts and swimming at the pool. 

In the meantime, you can go off to the 24-hour fitness centre or have a much-needed spa day. Your child can also have some pampering of their own at the kids’ spa!

Best for: Resort stays with outdoor activities

Book now: Agoda Booking.com Trip.com

10 Moo. 4 Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang, 83110 Phuket, Thailand
+66 76 358 500
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9. Splash Beach Resort 

Splash Beach Resort is a water park and accommodation all in one. Enjoy the beachside views with cosy beach-themed rooms that bring a piece of the outdoors inside with you — without leaving trails of sand everywhere. It is also a 9-minute drive away from Mai Khao Beach, with soft white sands and the sweeping ocean breeze.

Guests also get direct access to the Splash Jungle Water Park. It is a fun time for the whole family. Race one another down massive water slides and the younger children can have a fun time at the water playground, which includes a fun splash zone. 

More fun is in store for the young ones at the Splash Beach Resort Kids Club. From 9am to 6pm daily, your children can have fun in an indoor playground which includes a ball pit and participate in fun activities with other kids their age.

Best for: Families centred on water park fun

65 / 47 Moo 4, Mai Khao Soi 4, Thalang, 83110 Phuket, Thailand
+66 76 372 000
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10. Chanalai Garden Resort 

The Chanalai Garden Resort is one of the resorts under the Chanalai Hotels & Resorts in Thailand. It faces right out to Kata Beach with a great view of the Andaman Sea. It is also near fun tourist spots like Karon Viewpoint and Rock Beach Swing where you can take some beautiful family photos and take in the surroundings.

From the rooms, you can get a view of the lush garden view or a scenic ocean view. This is the perfect place for those looking to relax. Lay back on the lounge chair by the pool or enjoy a margarita at the pool bar. 

While the parents have some time to themselves, the young ones can enjoy some fun at the Kids Club. It is an air-conditioned indoor playing area with soft building blocks and tables and chairs for arts and crafts. It is open from 8am to 5pm daily. 

Best for: Relaxed beach stays with light kid facilities

Book now: Agoda Booking.com Trip.com

247 Kata Road, Kata Beach, A. Muang, 83100 Phuket, Thailand
+66 76 285 211/210
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11. Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa

Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa is a beautiful beachfront resort at the very edge of Kata Beach. Located atop a hillside, you get gorgeous views of the Andaman Sea with access to both Kata and Karon Beach.

The Novotel is committed to providing a great experience for the entire family. There are activities suited to both adults and young children including a Family Fun Day. This event is hosted every Saturday, starting at 12pm, where the entire family can enjoy face painting, mascot meet-and-greets, balloon sculptures and water gun games. 

For young children, they can have fun and meet other kids their age at the Little Oceans Kids Club. Kids can feed koi fish, do arts and crafts and partake in watersports like Aqua Aerobics and Water Volleyball. Do note that children under 4 years old must be supervised by an adult.

The Little Oceans Kids Club is open from 8am to 8pm daily. Find out more about the Kids Club here.

Best for: Families wanting organised activities

Book now: Agoda Booking.com Trip.com

4/1, 4 Leam Sai Road, Kata, Karon District, Amphur Muang, 83100 Phuket, Thailand
+66 76 298 888
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