Families

The layout of this Surin Beach villa is great for people with kids in tow. Even if it's child play for parents to watch youngsters while lounging on a recliner, allowing for a more relaxed time.

The pool has a shallow, 0.64m deep end suitable for infants, though steps directly connect to the pool's 1.4m deep area, so non-swimmers should be supervised. Meanwhile, a ten-minute walk to Surin Beach opens up a world of water sports such as snorkelling, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, or the chance to build sand castles and play with beach toys.

The chef can rustle up kids’ meals in no time, including Pasta Pomodoro, crumbed chicken pieces with chips, or a mini version of Pizza Margherita. A baby cot, high chair, children's cutlery and children's books are all available, as are toys and pool toys. With over 1,000 channels, many of which are international, you're bound to find something on the TV for children. With prior notice, you can arrange for a babysitter to look after your little ones and help entertain them during the day.

A range of board games at the villa keep everyone busy when indoors. Phuket also offers plenty of family-friendly activities and attractions such as the Blue Tree Waterpark, only five kilometres from the villa. See 'Phuket for families' for more trip ideas.