We travel to get away from the hectic pace of life and to reconnect with our family. However when a family with diverse needs and age groups travels together, ensuring that everyone’s idea of a ‘happy’ holiday is fulfilled can be a tad challenging. Not so if you’re at the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach. This gem of a beach resort, a mere 2 hours by flight from Singapore and a 15min ride from Phuket International Airport are what perfect holidays are made of.
A Bike that ‘Barks’!
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach is located just a short 20 minutes drive away from the Phuket International Airport. Guests would be able to check in and find themselves either lounging at the pool or, like us, riding an old Russian steel bike with a local guide going through rural Phuket right upon arrival!
The cycling experience to me, was phenomenal – riding through rural ‘kampung’ roads, rubber plantations, rural schools, rice fields, buffalo pens and waving to local kids and their families then finally topping it off by riding along the seaside basked by the golden sunset with the tropical breeze from the Indian Ocean brushing through my hair.
The cycling tour, an optional tour from the resort, gave me an unexpected chance to relive my childhood days as a boy cycling through my Grandma’s village back in Perak, Malaysia. Even more special for me was that my daughter, Dana experienced it too, riding pillion with the tour guide, on the back of another Russian steel bike that has brakes that are so loud, they seem to ‘bark’ whenever used! In short, it was a ride back in time, discovering rural Phuket…with my daughter. Our short getaway got off to such an unexpected magical start!
Note: You’d have to be a reasonably competent cyclist to ride solo through the rural roads. Currently, there are no children’s bike so children will have to ride pillion with the parent or with the guide. This activity is recommended for kids at least 6 years-old and up.
Let’s take a virtual bike ride with us through rural Mai Khao, Phuket:
‘Mi casa, Su casa’ – My Home…is Your Home
Back in the room, Mommy and Buddy were enjoying the clean, bright and spacious room, taking a dip right outside the veranda of our Pool Terrace Family Suite. The Pool Terrace Family Suite has 2 adjoining rooms (one for parents and the other for kids). In a similar concept like that of Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, Patong, both rooms have their own amenities including bath rooms ,TVs and closet spaces. This way, both parents and kids can have their own privacy.
The children’s room’s pastel colour theme reinforces the laid-back, relaxed feel of the resort. The children’s bathroom is the most spacious we’ve ever seen, with a water play area inside! We appreciated that the children’s bathroom has windows so that parents can monitor whatever the kids do inside. Both rooms are appointed with luxurious beds, complete with thick plush bed linen and mattresses, perfect to catch up on precious sleep.
The rooms are refreshingly new, crisp clean and very comfortable to say the least. One wonders why we need to even step out at all!
Walk Out, Dip In:
Just right outside the verandas (yes, there’s 2) of the Family Suite, is a pool that runs along the exclusive pool access rooms. Here, families can lounge and swim whenever we like. It’s perfect for quality family time and perfect for our young Buddy to experience dipping into the pool with us, far from the other resort guests. The verandas provide ample space to dry our swim wear, towels, water play toys etc. Writing this makes me miss the pool access room already!
Join us for a virtual dip!
When Three’s A Crowd:
Right after cycling with the daughter and the wife’s dip with the son, it’s time for ourselves., we were enticed by the idyllic serenity of the whole place. For me, it was also a time to recount my amazing cycling experience earlier to Angie. Fortunately for us, it’s the Kids Club to the ‘rescue’. At the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach, the Kids’ Club is big, featuring 5 distinct play areas:
1. Large Ball Pit – you can’t miss this, the star attraction of the Kids Club. Kids can literally have an ball of a time here with a low slide and a multitude of small colourful plastic balls. Even we were tempted to ‘dip’ inside but no, it’s only for the kids.
2. Reading Area – Kids can read, relax and ‘perch’ themselves inside one of these ‘shelves’ (almost like climbing up to a tree top). It’s strangely appealing for kids to retreat into this creative space.
3. Craft Area – This is for both parents and child, a place for all to do something ‘crafty’. Create all the crafty mess you want from a range of craft activities available here. We’ll feature this a bit later on.
4. TV and Media Area – Video games and movies are available here. The kids club holds a Movie Nights for the kids as it is opened till 9pm daily. This frees up Mom and Dads to enjoy a nice distractions-free dinner together on that special occasion.
5. Outdoor Play Area – Right outside this comprehensive Kids Club is an outdoor slide and playground area. All Kids Clubs should have an outdoor playground where kids can be free to roam, play, skip, hop, jump and enjoy some sunshine.
The Kids Club is staffed by a team of competent staff . They were friendly, warm and engaging and it was a bonus that they are so patient and accomodating too. How do we know the Kids Club was good? Easy, the kids refused to leave.
In Eden:
While the kids are meaningfully occupied, Mommy and Daddy roamed around the sprawling resort and the private beach hand in hand, freely. The sounds of birds chirping against the lapping sound of the waves put us into a relaxed mode instantly.
The main free form infinity pool in the resort is a short stroll away with unblocked view of the beautiful beach and the Andaman Sea. One can swim here all day but all too soon, evening drew near and parenthood duties beckoned.
Lured by the large trampoline at the lawn, Dana and I went in for a few jumps (to work up our appetite for dinner). We tumbled, laughed over and over again. Mommy was right outside with Buddy and laughed along. Holidays should be made of these – spontaneous laughter and unhurried moments.
Best of East and West:
Dinner was at J’s Café & Restaurant, one of the 2 main restaurants in the resort. Tonight, we enjoyed a semi-buffet which comprised of any main dish of our choice cooked according to our preferences – steak, ribs, lamp chops, pastas etc. We can then take our pick from the salad and dessert buffet. Naturally when one is in Thailand, one has to try its papaya and mango salad. They were so fresh and appetizing.
Our mains arrived – the meats were well-cooked and succulent. Flavours were retained with the spices and flavouring well-infused. What was truly enjoyable was that it was cooked fresh in the open-concept kitchen!
To make our culinary pleasure complete, we sipped refreshing cocktails and sampled the decadent spread of Thai desserts. The coconut ice-cream was simply divine!
The restaurant staff was very attentive to the kids (both ours as well as those of other guests’). Children’s cutlery were readily given without us having to ask and they struck up conversations with the kids. A chef even prepared a healthy fish porridge for our 15 month old Buddy upon request . It was really tasty (yes, I had to try!)
The Night Is Still Young:
Walking back from dinner, we were drawn to an activity in the middle of the lawn – a popcorn movie night right under the starry sky! What novelty! Right in the central lawn was a large screen and at a short distance away, there were comfy little cabanas with people inside. A large speaker was in the middle playing scenes from the movie. It was magical, catching a movie below the stars. A perfect way to end our first day in this idyllic resort.
Rise and Sssstretchhhhh…
Sleeping-in is a luxury we relish on holidays but for this holiday, we decided to do something different. We woke early and joined the Sunrise Yoga on the beach.
Just before 7am, 2 adults and a 7 year-old were seen trudging their way across the beach to meet a lone Thai fitness yogi, waiting with all the mats laid out. Against the strong morning trade winds and the beautiful surfs, we couldn’t have asked for a more breath-taking location for our morning exercise. Our yogi was professional and patient especially with his 2 adult guests who were struggling to achieve some of the poses. Dana, being a 7 year-old, was far more nimble and flexible then her parents and was relishing this unique experience, giggling often. All in, we had such a memorable time, definitely worth waking up early for!
When One Good Experience Deserves Another
For breakfast, we returned to J’s Café and Restaurant where a good spread of international and local food is served. We particularly loved the Thai Noodle Soup, cooked fresh and topped with wantons, char-siew, shrimps and vegetables. We looked forward to dining at J’s since we had such a warm reception there the previous night. Today was no different. Service was brisk and friendly, food was readily replenished despite the larger crowd.
In fact, Dana was thrilled to walk into the colourful Kids Corner where a separate breakfast spread awaits the little ones! Our sociable girl made new friends and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast with their company, right inside this cheery room. This exclusive buffet line empowered children to select their own food and drinks, something they are very pleased with.
Where Are The Kids Going Again?
Right after breakfast, Dana requested to go back to the Kids Club for more playtime. There were a range of crafts (such as wind chime making, coin bank painting and batik shirt printing) for them to do. For the next hour or so, Mommy and Dana teamed up to paint Batik tees alongside three other parent-child pairs. How meaningful. Over at the ball pit, Buddy was enjoying himself with one of their lovely minders. After the painting was done, we left both kids in the Kids Club and snuck away for a walk at the beach.
What? Cook My Own?
Yes, you heard it right. The hotel arranged for us to cook our own lunch. No, this is not a lapse in service but rather it’s another initiative for guests to discover Thailand for ourselves – a Thai cooking lesson for the family!
For the adults, we were taught how to cook quintessential Thai dishes such as Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong (Tom Yum Soup) and Papaya Salad. I must admit that it was quite daunting attempting to cook Thai dishes in full view of the Thai chefs but thankfully, the chefs were friendly, patient and speak good English too! Once the cutting and cooking started, all my inhibitions disappeared as the smell of the spices permeated the air and added to the air of anticipation.
Dana was not left out. She was tasked to make her own pizza lunch from scratch. The chefs taught her how to knead the dough then allowed her to chose her own toppings, spread them across before sending it into the oven. She was even given a short tour of the hotel kitchen! Soon, our lunch was ready. What joy! We savoured the dishes we cooked and they tasted extra “aroimak-mak” (yummy), thanks to the guidance of our chefs. The cooking workshop was thoroughly satisfying, a must-try!
Mixing It Up Even More!
Right after lunch, we walked to the bar next to the beach for our cocktail-making session where we were taught how to mix and match different types of liqueur and juices to make our favourite cocktails (such as the Mai Tai). The resident bartender demonstrated his own mix first and then guided us step by step. I must say that while looking at him mix, we appreciated the rigour of the cocktail making process even more! It certainly was not easy as each step must be precise to get the right taste and, importantly, right colour.
Dana had her hand on making the iconic Shirley Temple – named after the legendary red head child star. Like us, she held the ‘mixer’ for the first time and discovered how ‘tough’ it was to shake it till the ice disintegrated and the cocktail properly blended. Right after the vigorous session of mixing, we tasted our own creations. How marvellous to be relaxing by the beach and sipping away these self-made cocktails!
An Experience With A ‘Kick’
The next experience couldn’t be more unique. From learning to cook, learning to mix cocktails and now I get to learn something uniquely Thai – Muay Thai! Yes, your sporting parent and child pair here learnt some basic Thai martial arts while on holiday!
The 1 hour session saw us headed to the large indoor gym, don the Muay Thai gloves (they have a child size one! Impressed!) and went through the basic steps under the guidance of the Muay Thai trainer. Just when we thought it was just a series of kick and punches, it was much tougher. The execution of the moves and sequences are important. This made me appreciate the sport more. It was also good fun. We laughed as we ‘kicked’, ‘punched’ and ‘sparred’ with one another. Another memorable experience under the belt, literally!
The Knead To Relax:
After an event-filled morning, it was time to wind-down and ease into the rest of the day. We headed to the Tree Tree Spa which comprises of a series of huts in an exclusive enclave right in the centre of the resort. Similar to her sister resort at Patong, the spa here provides packages for kids from 5 to 10 years old too, including the popular princess pedicure and manicure.
When it comes to spas, we are after the holistic experience where our sight, sound, smell and touch are invigorated. True to their culture, the staff welcomed us warmly, making sure that our (and kneads) were met. At the end of the session, with a pot of herbal tea of our choice, our spa experience was complete. Aaaahhh…bliss.
The Last Wave:
Evening came and nature beckoned. When you stay in a resort nestled in natural beauty, it doesn’t take much to draw us outdoors…even if it’s after a subliminal massage.
Our little family of 4 took a short stroll to the beach. Rather than being ruled by the ticking clock, we decided to take in the rhythm of the lapping waves. Time is not important here, the moment is. We walked past the wide open lawn and headed towards the private beach – the same route we’ve taken countless times during this short stay but will never tire of. The sun was setting and casting its final rays for the day. The glorious hues of gold, blue, orange, yellow blended with the splendour of the sun’s last parting rays reflected against the sea. We stood there, transfixed at this mesmerizing view. As the sun finally hid behind the horizon, we walked back to the resort against the gentle sway of the pine trees, bidding a reluctant farewell.
Mamma Mia!
The Italians are passionate about life and for the invigorating experience we’ve had here at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach, we decided to have our last dinner here at Pesto, the Resort’s Italian Restaurant.
With pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven and pasta done al-dante, Pesto’s pampered our taste-buds with textures and flavours from its freshest ingredients. Nothing like a good Italian meal for good conversations to flow at the table. Wrapping it up were the unforgettable desserts. Sweet, smooth, tranquil – quite like the stay we’ve had in Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach. We find ourselves missing this resort and her people so much, even before our trip was over!
While beach resorts are aplenty in Asia, to find one where the entire family’s needs are all well-taken care of is rare. Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach fits the bill and more. Not only did we enjoy a slew of unique experiences, it gave us the chance to fall in love again with nature, with Thailand and with each other. To top it off, we brought home countless picture perfect memories. Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach are what perfect holidays are made of and this is the place we would love to return in a heartbeat.
Words seem inadequate to convey the beauty and marvels of this resort so we have produced this final home video to do the job. Turn up your volume and enjoy highlights of our stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach!
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Ah…. such good memories coming back to me too as I read your post! You all really tried everything! Super cool.
We missed the bike ride cos it was raining at the scheduled time, but it’s great that kids can ride pillion. And that photo of the sunset. Wow, really mesmerising.
Truly a place that we’ve been to twice and wouldn’t mind going back to. 🙂
Thanks for your comments Lyn Lee. We nearly missed the bike ride too as Dana was too young to ride on her own….fortunately some creativity helped. You should try it the next time.
This is the third time I’m reading about this place. Still can’t get away how nice their kids club is!! And the food looks so yumz… And Dana looks like she’s having so much fun making the pizza and cocktail!
Hi Bumble Bee Mum….yes indeed, Dana had lots of fun. Best of all…she had it with her family. Thanks for reading and commenting.
All I can say is W-O-W! *tripple heart eyes* on the rooms, amenities, food and basically everything! If we were to go back to Phuket again, I will remember to stay there.
Hi Cherry, thanks for reading. Indeed, it is worth a stay. It will surely enhance your Phuket experience.
Wish I had read your review before we went to Phuket! The pool outside your room, kids room, cooking class, yoga class all look so good. Hotel looks new too! Will keep it in mind if we head back 🙂
Yes you should give the resort a try…then the rest will be history!
Wow… gorgeous photos as usual. I adore the rooms, facilities and scenic view. Really makes one feel like flying off for holiday straight away!
Thanks Phoebe…perhaps you should. It’s less than 2 hours’ flight away.
It is so child-friendly! I love the reading area, and the variety of activities available!
Yes, Wai Wai…best of all, the staff really treated the kids well.
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Super kids friendly hotel is what I look for my vacations nowadays!
My, the photos are amazing!! With my kids, 9 & 4 this year, they will totally enjoy themselves with mummy and daddy can sneak some couple time. Haven’t been to Thailand with the kids and now Phuket is definitely on my list. Thanks for this post. Great info.
I am contemplating to either do a free and easy trip to Phuket during the June holiday or visit Club Med Phuket. After reading your blog post, Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach has won me over =)
This place is BEAUTIFUL!
Read about this place a couple of times!! I posted a link related to this Holiday Inn resort on my facebook wall before.
The pool and sea are totally calling out my name! I’m dreaming of the day I can just laze in a pool by the sea… Hopefully someday really soon!
I think my toddler will surely feel the same way, especially when it comes to that giant ball pit & the playground area! Looks great for my boys to run around while mom and dad relax at the side and maybe possibly sneak away (haha)!
The facilities looks extremely family-friendly and feasible for a family with 2 active kids to stay at (I’ve 2 boys). The reading and craft area looks cosy and fun. Oh, and the food looks really good too. I’m definitely tempted to try out this resort one day!!
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach defnitely appeals to me in lots of ways! Reading through your blog entry already gave me the relaxed vibes for a perfect resort getaway =) If traveling with family, everyone is so well taken of with various facilities and activities. This is very important to keep the kids well entertained.
I love the pool right outside the room too! So convenient and perfect those lazy afternoons, just lounge by the pool and relax, have a drink or too, chit chat.
And being a foodie, i won’t starve here! The pictures looks so good and i wish i am now on my way there now for dinner. Haha! Overall, this is a perfect relaxing vacation for EVERYONE!
Here’s a comment again for the contest, haha!
The Holiday Inn Mai Khao appeals to me because it’s so near the Phuket International Airport (10 mins drive!), it’s such a short and affordable flight away from Singapore (many comfortable budget airlines), and it’s so peaceful and serene. It’s like a little sparrow, not massive but has everything you need! Plus my kids really love the kids club and would love to try the family suite with its massive bath tub. 🙂
I love how family-friendly the resort looks, and the very kid-friendly activities and staff. It will be a great place for the family to unwind together.
I love the fact that the resort has direct access to personal pool and the specially designed rooms for the kids. My girls would definitely enjoyed playing in the pool and other facilities within the resort. We did not manage to have a getaway last year due to the arrival of their little sister. This resort stay would definitely be one of the places of our consideration when planning our yearly family bonding trip. 🙂
It’s interesting to read all the full filled activities lined up during the staycation. Needless to stay, a staycation by the beach without a pool is not a fun one for the kids. I like the one with concorting your own mocktails.
I think my kids will go crazy over the ball pit! We just “introduced” the concept of buffet to them last month and im sure we all (including the big boy aka father) will be wowed by the spread of food!
Oh man!!! I’ve been reading about the latest Holiday Inn hotels and super duper keen to check them out with the little one AND my mom! We’ve been to Mai Khao Phuket but stayed at Marriott… We’re contemplating booking Holiday Inn Krabi, would be awesome to win this instead!
Totally love that the kids club has an outdoor area! Every kids club should have one where the kids can run ‘wild’ 🙂
The pool! actually all, looks for relaxing, splendid place to really chill for b young n old. enuff activities to keep occupied.
Thnks for sharing
Lorna
we are not the resort kinda holidaymakers but this property and their warm and hospitable staff made our stay so memorable we don’t avoid resort holidays anymore!
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach appeals to me because it seems like there’s everything within the hotel vicinity taken care of without even needing to step out of the hotel – an ideal family getaway where all the needs and wants of every member of the family is taken care of!
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Truly speaking reading through your blog . I felt that this whole trip to Phuket is extremely phenomenal and worth it ! As there are lots of benefits for ourselves . Those facilities or amenities of Holiday Inn Resort Phuket , Sceneries there are so gorgeous . In fact most importantly I felt that throughout this trip if it was me , relationships between parents and kids. Are always the best . There are always precious moments for family bonding time which I really hope so to forsee the anticipation I may have with my kids . The resort are really impressive, kids club which will bring joy to the kids which I am so grateful of . Restaurants have variety of food , many choices ! The beach in Phuket near Holiday Inn is always naturally beautiful which also gives a relaxation moment , fresh air and calm atmosphere from our hustle life . Therefore I really hope that I have this golden opportunity to have this trip to spent time with my lovely kids as I truly want them to cherish their precious moments together as a whole family !! ????
A 3D2N stay in Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach appeals to me because it encompass the warm hospitality and fun activities for the entire family, akin to the ones provided by Club Med, but without the heavy price tag! Family-friendly and also friendly to the pockets – who says luxurious vacations need to be pricey? I would love to get an opportunity to win this giveaway. Thanks for hosting it 🙂
The Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach appeals to me because of its family-friendliness which makes it a great destination to bring my entire family there to spend quality time together! 🙂
The Thai cooking lesson looks so fun! And the kids are involved as well. I’m sure my daughter will have loads of fun making her own pizza as well!
I love Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach because kids stay and eat for free. The fact that the kids can get their own food from the kids’ corner enables them to be more daring to try new food.
The unspoilt beach is a great place for the kids to build their sandcastles while having a picnic.
The kids will love the Kids’ Club which allow them to play with children from many countries despite language differences.
As the “cook” of the family, I will love to take up Thai cooking lesson so I can cook some simple Thai dishes when we are back in Singapore and miss the good food in Thailand.
Hey guys, I’m gonna really frank now and say that I’m so envious! ? That video of your staycation looks like you had an absolutely fantabulous time!
I’m crossing my fingers and toes to have an experience like that. ☺️
The hotel offers so many activities for the family that gives memories which will last for years. If it’s anything to go by, the colorful tee shirt brought back memories of my first and only trip to Phuket when I was 15. My parents bought me a similar tee shirt as a souvenir.
I especially like that they have Thai cooking classes as I like learning different cuisines. The mixology session looked like something real cool for the kids too – making their own mocktails.
Apart from that, the kids will definitely enjoy playing in the indoor playground and kids’ club. I can imagine them asking us to bring them back there again and again.
The pool, oh the pool! The pool and the beach and the spa…And that inviting looking hammock!
I could go on, but I’m sure you can sense my envy. *blush*
I shall be checking out the resort’s page after clicking the “post comment” button. Thank you for sharing this gem of a hotel!
So many things are appealing! I like that it’s near the airport, the morning yoga looks like something that I can drive my husband mad by making him wake up for, the bike ride looks like a wonderful way to explore the surround area, and just chilling and enjoying all of the resorts facilities would be great! I can see it being a place the kids and us would enjoy – days with no plan and just winging it.
I love that there is truly something for everyone in my family! That way no one gets bored and everyone will enjoy the holiday!
Looks so relaxed!
Your family trip looks awsome! Fabulous photos and videos! Hear so much about Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach and hope to experience with my family. The resort appeal to be as it’s cater not only to the young but parents like us too! Relaxing and like what you say ‘ time is not important there, the moment is’
This is such an awesome place to chill and relax because of the awesome ball pit and cosy kids corner, it will definitely attract the kids (and the kids at heart!). The pool looks so inviting too.
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Coz its a good time to have quality family bonding while can engage so many fun activities .. Most importantly, can take a good break from working so hard 🙂
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I love the hotel’s hospitality and facilities. Great weather, great people, great food and great beach.
I also love the outdoor “Movie Night” and it’s look cosy in the cabana. Will never get bored with the awesome activities and great scenery. Thanks for your informative and exciting video. Looking forward to experience the amazing getaway with my beloved family.
I love everything in the videos. From the kids’ pool to the gorgeous spacious adjoining rooms and the various play facilities like the kids club (can I say first class kids club? ;P) with outdoor playground, trampoline (!), my kids will be spoilt for choices and will enjoy the best holiday ever! When daddy and mummy needs some me-time, we can leave them to enjoy their favourite activity in the room i.e. hide and seek in the huge adjoining rooms! The cocktail making session and pizzas making sessions will be a sure hit with my little girl 🙂
This staycation definitely looks great for our whole family to enjoy. Facilities are there to caters for all our entertainment needs.
The pool is one of our kids favourite spot.
They would love it
Hope to win this for the kids
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I am so longing for a vacation at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach after reading your post. Everything is so picture perfect and I am almost dreaming of myself dipping into the pool and chilling at the veranda over a cocktail, strolling along the sandy beach with the family catching the first glimpse of sunrise and watching our girl exhausting herself at the multiple play areas. It will be nice if we could do a little family race and explore the place by bicycle too…
Hey, thanks for thorough introduction and gorgeous pictures, win or not, I already know where to stay in Phuket on our next holiday!
Have a good year ahead!
Cheers
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This this definitely a great holiday for family, plus so much fun filled activities for kids.
Beautiful resort from the photos, no extra convincing needed.
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Awesome holiday vacation and the hotel is so kids friendly. Everyone will be engaged in activities. Great family bonding.
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Thanks lifestinymiracles in writing this blog and allows me to explore another new overseas kids friendly hotel that my family will really loves to go.
I love the way of the design where we can just plunge to the pool outside the family suite. And not only that the kids rooms are very nice and we’ll furnished till any kids will love to stay in that room.
And plus point is that their service is really a thumbs up when the toddler food is also specially cooked which saves mummy to do the cooking and that really is very helpful to me as I also have a 16month old kid. Really helps a lot to save the hassle for parents.
Hope to win this for my family to have fun as it be really a fun holiday as a start of year 2016 for us.
I love to visit Phuket and stays in Holiday Inn Resort Phuket as our very First Choice as it really very family oriented hotel that no family should miss staying when visit Phuket.
Thanks for this great giveaway! !
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It appeals to me because the resort is very near the airport and not much of traveling needed, especially with a child that tends to get tired easily. Best of all, the pool is just right outside the room and the amenities are great for children! Looking forward to go one day!
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It appeals to me cos it’s a great place to have a short getaway with my family.
Super love everything about the resort!!! Such an ideal place for FAMILY as EVERYTHING is under 1 roof… don’t even need to leave the hotel premises. The kids club is amazing as I can leave my 2 kids with the staff knowing they are in safe hands while my hubby n i get to enjoy a peaceful yoga exercise on the beach or cooking classes together (both sounds exciting n we haven’t tried either yet)… or indulging ourselves in the spa… we use to take turns to run to get our massages while we took turns to babysit the kids ???
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Looking for a place to go for the june hols… really tempted to go to holiday inn mai khao or patong after seeing your blog… can’t decide! maybe should go for both! hehe
the pool just at your doorstep! the sunrise! the fun that the kids have….the cooking… endless!
My family & I have been working really hard and stress with our work & studies, and I would love so much to pamper them with a relaxing holiday at Holiday Inn Resort. Phuket is a place where we have wanted to visit since a very long time ago. Loving everything about it, the delicious food, kid’s club, playground, sun, sand, sea. It’s definitely a perfect holiday destination for the whole family to relax, have fun and create new memories together.
The resort looks amazing from the photos. I love the idea of family rooms and there are so many activities catered to families like kids club, and other actitivies. Food spread looks absolutely too!
I will love to bring my family there!
The facilities look awesome! And of course, who doesn’t love a good beach holiday?
We love how family friendly the place is. It’s exciting to be swimming just outside the hotel room and do beach yoga! Beach holiday is simply alluring.
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What a wonderful review, makes me feel like being there right now. Food, fun and family! Best!
Hi thanks for sharing on this wonderful resort. Would like to check if the activities are included in the room rate or they are priced separately ? Thanks.
Hi Angie, thanks for dropping by. Some of the activities are free but most need some additional fees. It’s best that you write to them to get an update on the policy. In any case, it’s worth it because it gave us a rare chance to appreciate ‘touristy’ Phuket for what it really is and to add to our Phuket experience some thing more than just the usual.