8 family-friendly beach resorts in Southeast Asia for those seeking adventure and plenty of me t

Premier Village Danang Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam

Situated on My Khe Beach (which is ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by Forbes), this award-winning luxury family resort offers the best of city and island life as it is sandwiched between the pristine beach and the ancient town of Hoi An, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

The resort houses 111 villas that are equipped with a plunge pool, poolside terrace, private garden and fully furnished kitchen, which lets you whip up a scrumptious meal for your family if you wish. Once you’re ready for outdoor adventure, take a short walk to the resort’s 200-metre private beach and bask in the sun with your loved ones.

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Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa, Boracay, Philippines

Being the first five-star resort at the tropical hotspot destination, this resort sets a high bar for all the luxury resorts that have followed, and checks all the boxes when it comes to privacy for the family and fun for the little ones. Located in a sheltered bay on the island’s northern Yapak neighbourhood, the beachfront sanctuary is the perfect escape for sun worshippers.

Nearby you’ll find Puka Shell Beach, a serene beach composed of small shells, and Balinghai Beach, a secluded shore for a special dining experience as well as CityMall – so you won’t need to travel far for your shopping needs. The resort also overlooks Banyugan Beach – which is accessible to resort guests only – and is just steps away from Punta Bunga beach.

Want to be close to the bar? Then lounge by the resort’s lagoon-like pool complete with palm trees strategically placed on the edges. You won’t have to worry about the children either as they will be preoccupied with the indoor playground and drop slide in the Adventure Zone as well as video and arcade games in the Entertainment Centre.

Soneva Kiri, Koh Kut, Thailand

Nestled within lush ocean-fringed jungle on Thailand’s fourth largest but largely undiscovered isle, Soneva Kiri may just be the epitome of idyllic island life. From ultra-spacious villas with private pools and outdoor bathrooms (yes, each one) to an ice-cream parlour and personal concierges called Fridays in a nod to Robinson Crusoe, there’s a sense of the sublime at this rustic-chic hideaway.

Like all the sister properties in the Maldives, this eco-friendly beach paradise is big on sustainability – not the usual please-reuse-your-towels’ lip service but the kind where cooking oil is recycled as biofuel, water gets reused several times and the compost system is sophisticated.

For the ultimate Soneva experience, book a meal at the Treepod Dining where a bamboo pod is hoisted up to six metres in the air so you can enjoy your food – served by an acrobatic waiter via a zip line – on top of the jungle while gazing at the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand.

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Koyao Island Resort, Koh Yao, Thailand

Live your best castaway life – there are no throngs of tourists here, just 15 thatched villas cooled by the Andaman Sea breeze, a large infinity swimming pool, and unbeatable views of Phang Nga Bay. Fancy a tour around the unspoilt island? Hop on the tuk-tuk arranged by the resort and you’ll be whisked away to see mangrove-lined rice fields, tin-roofed villages and stretches of uninhabited beaches.

Alternatively, you can opt for a snorkelling excursion, a Muay Thai boxing session or a rock-climbing trip before returning to the resort for a relaxing massage. If you’re up for it, go for the Private Beach Lodge where you can unwind in a luxury safari tent in seven acres of coconut plantation. Located 20 minutes from the main resort, this secluded property has its own private beach.

The Andaman, Langkawi, Malaysia

With lush tropical forest on one side and Datai Bay on the other, The Andaman is the ideal holiday destination for adventurous naturalists. The resort offers many educational, recreational and research activities which adults and children will enjoy, including coral transplanting, coral feeding, coral clearing, guided coral reef walks or private guided snorkelling in the coral nursery in the resort’s Marine and Coral Conservation Project as well as the complimentary guided Rainforest Awakening Walk and Rainforest Afterdark Walk from Tuesdays to Sundays.

Spend time at the Marine Life Laboratory, too – it is an indoor lab where you can meet marine science and biology students and learn about their research findings and marine life in the area.

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Gaya Island Resort, Sabah, Malaysia

Just a 20-minute boat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu lies this exclusive sanctuary that’s surrounded by dense mangroves, coral reefs, golden beach and lush rainforest. Possessing a back-to-nature appeal, the resort sits comfortably within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, making this tropical hideout feel like it’s on the edge of the Bornean wilderness.

Make time for a visit to Tavajun Bay, an enclave that’s accessible exclusively to Gaya Island guests. Home to the resident swine family, a lunch-only restaurant and a marine centre, you can take a five-minute boat ride or opt for an adventurous hike to the secluded cove depending on the tide.

Telunas Private Island, Sugi Island, Indonesia

It’s not difficult to disconnect and live the slow life at this pristine private island, easily accessible from Singapore, once you step foot here. Firstly, because Wi-fi is non-existent on this property as well as the sister resort 1.3km away and secondly, there are plenty of offline activities such as like jungle ropes course and easy nature trekking and the long calm bay makes it perfect for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing.

Don’t let the absence of air conditioning scare you off – the resort’s overwater villas have been built so that a sea breeze wafts through the windows and doors throughout the day, allowing the rooms to stay cool day and night. Most importantly, don’t leave without leaping off the jetty platform into the turquoise blue waters and getting an ocean-view massage with the sound of waves lapping against the shore.

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The Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali, Indonesia

The first resort to be erected in the now buzzing town of Seminyak, the 15-acre beachfront property feels worlds away from the high-octane shopping, dining and nightlife just outside its perimeter, thanks to the beach-facing pool lined with sun loungers and colourful parasols and lush gardens dotted with carved statues, mature trees and lily ponds. Seventy four thatched rooms and villas furnished with traditional interiors add to the property’s old-world charm.

Take a dip in the beachfront pool, let your worries dissipate at the spa or go adventure cycling and white water rafting, before heading back to the resort’s amphitheatre for complimentary tea with entertainment provided by Balinese dancers.

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