Planning a family holiday that keeps everyone happy without stretching the budget? From splash-filled resorts in Thailand and Bali to easy beachfront stays in Fiji and Australia, this handpicked collection brings together accommodation packages under A$2,000, each with at least one child included*.
Top family-friendly holidays A$999 and under
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, ACT
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a fantastic base for a family holiday, with a children’s pool and a temperature-controlled outdoor pool set beside tropical gardens. The Backyard makes easy family meals part of the stay, while the hotel’s position by Marlin Marina puts reef trips from the Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns’ waterfront dining within easy reach.
Sunwing Bangtao Beach, Thailand
Sunwing Bangtao Beach is made for family holidays, with six outdoor pools, including two children’s pools, plus the Lollo & Bernie Club and a teen lounge. Its activities range from pool games to crafts and mini discos, while the resort’s beachfront setting on Phuket’s Bangtao Beach keeps sand and sea close by.
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Malaysia
Families can balance city exploring with downtime at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, where the outdoor pool offers a refreshing pause between outings. The hotel is close to the restaurants and shopping centres of Damansara Heights, with the MRT nearby for getting around Kuala Lumpur. Children’s menus at the hotel’s restaurants make mealtimes easier, too.
The Royal Blue Resort & Spa, Greece
The Royal Blue Resort & Spa makes family downtime easy with its Bluetopia Kids Club, children’s menus at every restaurant and babysitting available on request. The resort’s private bay offers a relaxed spot for swimming and beach time, while children can also join activities and workshops at neighbouring The Royal Senses. Set on Crete’s north coast, it’s around 22km from Rethymno.
Meliá Pattaya Hotel, Thailand
Meliá Pattaya Hotel keeps family fun close at hand, with Kidsdom activities for children aged 4 to 12, a dedicated kids’ pool and children’s menus at Saneh Sarae and LAY Beach Club. In central Pattaya, it’s well placed for exploring the city’s attractions, with LAY Beach Club bringing seaside dining to Pattaya Beach.
Top family-friendly holidays A$1,499 and under
Qunci Villas, Lombok
At Qunci Villas, family days can shift between Mangsit Beach and the resort’s three beachfront infinity pools, one of which is adults-only. Tropical gardens offer room to slow down between swims, while the beachfront setting in Mangsit puts Senggigi’s restaurants and attractions a short drive away.
Meliá Aurea Nha Trang, Vietnam
With a Kidsdom children’s club, a dedicated kids’ pool and outdoor spaces, Meliá Aurea Nha Trang gives families plenty to enjoy on site. Beach access and a sea-view infinity pool add more ways to spend the day together, while the hotel’s shuttle makes it easy to reach central Nha Trang, around 15 minutes away.
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong makes family city breaks easy, with a harbourfront setting, family rooms and a Questers package built around shared adventures. Families can start the day with breakfast, then keep younger travellers busy with hands-on activities, games in the Kerry Family Game Zone and the Dream Together playground along the promenade. It’s a thoughtful base for exploring Hong Kong together, with harbour views and plenty to do when you return to the hotel.
Centara Villas Samui, Thailand
Centara Villas Samui gives families many ways to enjoy the outdoors, with a children’s playground, three freshwater pools and a private beach. Set among tropical gardens on Koh Samui’s southern tip, it’s a peaceful base for beach days, with Lamai’s lively centre around 15 minutes away by road.
Kayumanis Ubud Private Villa & Spa, Bali
For families seeking a quieter Ubud escape, Kayumanis Ubud pairs a tropical forest setting above the Ayung River with easy access to Ubud Centre via the resort shuttle. Dining Corner serves all-day meals, while the spa and garden surroundings offer a slower pace between outings. It’s best suited to families looking for privacy and time together in nature, rather than a resort built around children’s activities
Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji
Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji is a natural fit for your next family holiday, with an inflatable water park, dedicated children’s pool and Little Chiefs Club keeping younger travellers entertained from morning to afternoon. There are plenty of ways to spend time together too, from beach adventures and water activities to exploring the island’s tropical setting, while the choice of restaurants makes family mealtimes refreshingly easy.
Top family-friendly holidays under A$2,000
Anantara Vacation Club Legian Bali
Anantara Vacation Club Legian Bali is a relaxed family base, with spacious suites featuring separate living and dining areas plus fully equipped kitchenettes for easy days between adventures. Set just steps from Legian Beach, it puts you within a five-minute stroll of both Kuta and Seminyak, so you can mix sand-and-surf mornings with Bali’s lively dining, shopping and sunset scene. Back at the resort, lush surroundings and a laid-back oceanside atmosphere make it easy to slow down together.
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, Thailand
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort makes family time easy, with Camp Hyatt’s kids’ club, a seafront infinity pool with a children’s pool, and a Marine Biological Center offering hands-on activities that introduce young guests to local sea life. Families can also join Thai cooking classes and enjoy child-friendly dining. Set on a hillside overlooking Kamala Cove, the resort is well placed for a relaxed coastal stay.
The Naviti Resort, Fiji
The Naviti Resort is a family-friendly Coral Coast escape, with a complimentary Kids Club for children aged 5–12 and a daily programme of activities for all ages. Families can spend time together in the lagoon-style pool, which has a gently sloping entry, or enjoy the resort’s beach, sports and cultural activities. Babysitting is also available on request.
The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani, Thailand
The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani offers families a more peaceful take on a Thai beach escape, with private pools, a beachfront pool and spacious suites designed for relaxed days together. Take a dip between outings, wander along the shore or settle into the resort’s calm, coastal setting, with the nearby attractions of Khao Lak adding plenty of adventure when you’re ready to explore.
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*Room rates and package inclusions are based on the advertised room type, dates and occupancy. Each featured package includes at least one child, subject to the stated age limit and booking conditions. Please note, the included child may not be included in the lead package; please ensure you select the correct package when booking. Prices may vary for additional adults or children, different room types, longer stays or added extras. Flights are not included unless stated otherwise.
