Family Holidays in Thailand: the perfect Thai villa for holidays with kids

Thailand villa for holiday rental

Family holidays in Thailand with children

Are you planning a vacation in Thailand with young children or teenagers? If so, you will want to be reassured from the outset that your chosen accommodation will suit your family, and that a child-friendly team will be on hand to ensure that your children enjoy their holiday to the utmost. Below you will find answers to some frequent questions asked by families planning a trip here - but should you have any specific questions don't hesitate to simply get un touch and ask!

Enjoy a Thailand Holiday with Children

Families with children of all ages have enjoyed villa holidays at Gecko Villa. As a Thai family ourselves with four children, we are aware of those special touches that can make travelling on holiday in Thailand with children more enjoyable, both for parents and for their children.

Helping hands and babysitting

Our own immediate and extended families are on hand to look after you during your Thailand holidays. We will be happy to help out with babysitting as and when required (at no cost), giving your more time to relax - or to keep your children entertained as you slumber, in peace of mind, by the pool.

Child friendly features of this Thai villa

Should you be travelling with very young children, we will be happy to arrange those little things that can make your stay so much easier, such as a cot or a high chair. For those with slightly older children who may sleep independently but still need supervision, the layout of the second and third bedrooms is such that parents may sleep in the second bedroom whilst their children sleep in the adjoining third bedroom. The third bedroom may be configured, should you choose, so that the only way from it to the exterior is via the second bedroom.

Children's meals at the villa

Thai food may be renowned for its delicious, spicy curries and liberal use of chillies, but one of the keys to ensuring everyone enjoys their holiday at Gecko Villa is to ensure that all tastes are catered for. Most families with young children will prefer a selection of dishes - with some specifically tailored to their children's preferences. After all, children who enjoy their meals and are full will make their parents' holiday so much more relaxing.

Just some of the Thai dishes that both parents and children enjoy include grilled chicken, Thai omelettes, stir fried vegetables, chicken with cashew nuts, various fried rice dishes, and light, clear soups. Noodles too are often a favourite, and sticky rice can be a discovery for many youngsters.

Family rates for our Thai villa

Our own four children came in two's - with two subsequent sets of twins - so we know about the costs associated with raising a larger family! The advantages of renting a holiday villa rather than a number of hotel rooms when travelling with children on holiday in Thailand are clear - from the cost savings themselves, to the added advantages of space, privacy, facilities, meals and more.

Whilst our rates are detailed on our bookings page, please do let us know if you are travelling with young children and we will make every effort to offer you specially discounted family rates for your stay.

Baby supplies: from nappies to baby food

Major shopping centres in Udon Thani stock a wide range of baby supplies, from Pampers to powdered milk formulae, and from bottled baby foods to strollers, clothes and more. As such, you need not lumber cumbersome suitcases full of these items on your journey to Thailand, but can simply pick them up on arrival.

Activities for kids

The private pool, being the focus of the villa, is often the centre of attention for most children, but there are plenty of other activities for kids. Beyond the various suggestions of things to see and do at and around the villa on our activities page, those with younger children in particular may enjoy

  • a visit to the nearby 1,800 acre, landscaped zoo with its large variety of exotic wildlife such as camels, ostriches, giraffes, bears, zebra, deer, monkeys, snakes and rabbits
  • a visit to the cobra village with its dramatic snake and king cobra shows
  • exploring the gardens and grounds with their large colourful butterflies, wiggling geckos, playful kittens, and exotic flowers
  • Thai tractor or tuk-tuk rides
  • boat rides on the local lotus lake
  • bicycle trips around the local villages
  • Many children , perhaps surprisingly, also enjoy traditional Thai massage - often insisting upon giving it a go once they have seen their parents book additional sessions.