Phuket boasts countless beaches and even more hotels and resorts, making it difficult to choose the right area and hotel. Some areas are ideal for young partygoers, while others cater to romantics. However, if you're looking for a family-friendly holiday, here are four of the best, personally selected by family travel blogger Deborah Dickson-Smith (Where To Next?).

The Club Med resort in Phuket, built in the style of traditional longhouses, is very popular. Surrounded by lush greenery and with a selection of pools, Club Med offers something for every type of holiday – whether for multi-generational family vacations or honeymoons.

There are four kids' club programs (from 4 months old) that offer an incredible range of child-friendly activities, including an introduction to Thai culture through traditional arts and crafts.

Club Med offers numerous and varied activities, including a trapeze school, diving, a golf school, and a wide selection of daily excursions such as elephant safaris, trips to the picturesque Phang Nga Bay, and much more. You can find the various offers here.

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Located just steps from Mai Khao beach, the Holiday Inn Mai Khao offers everything you would expect from a family-friendly hotel – and to make it even more attractive: children stay, play and eat for free.

The children are guaranteed not to get bored: A fantastic kids' club with an indoor ball pit, an outdoor playground and a long list of daily activities ensures the best entertainment.

Back in your family suite, the kids can dash off to their rooms, relax on the comfy beanbag chairs, and play on their PlayStation. They even have their own little bathroom with sunken sinks and toilets. The suites also feature two DVD players and two flat-screen TVs with satellite reception – so there's no more arguing about what to watch!

The resort also offers a range of activities that families can enjoy together, such as Thai language courses, towel folding courses or a volleyball game.

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket.

Karon Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket and, being quieter than the nearby bustling Patong Beach, it is a popular choice for families and couples in love who want to spend a romantic holiday.

The Mövenpick Resort & Spa is located directly opposite Karon Beach and offers a variety of luxurious accommodations for all family sizes. It is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and just a stone's throw from a wide selection of local restaurants.

You can rest assured that your children (and teenagers) will be well looked after in one of Phuket's largest kids' clubs while you explore the area. The kids' club offers both indoor and outdoor activities, including local arts and crafts, a PlayStation and internet room, a TV room, a reading room, and various daily programs. Arts and crafts activities include making flower garlands and paper fans.

More information about family offers can be found here.

The Centara Grand Phuket is located at the northern end of Karon Beach, and since not many people venture that far up, the beach is usually quite quiet.

The resort itself also has two huge pools, one of which is for adults only, as well as a water park with water slides and a fast-flowing river for floating, and a guarded beach.

In addition to its own pool and a water slide, the Kids' Club offers two separate areas for children and teenagers, as well as a wide range of activities. Water sports include kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and free snorkeling equipment.

There are several dining options, including the huge Cove Restaurant, which offers one of the largest buffets I have ever seen (especially at breakfast), the Italian restaurant Mare, and the Beachcomber Beach Club.