The Standard, Hua Hin is one of the most family friendly resorts in Thailand. Stephanie Zheng discovers its kids’ activities, beach access, stylish rooms, and amenities parents love.
The Standard Hua Hin, family friendly resort, Thailand
Family friendly resort lowdown
If you’ve got mini travellers with five-star taste, The Standard, Hua Hin rolls out the imaginary red carpet for kids.
Just 2.5 hours from Bangkok, this tropical-chic resort balances its aesthetic with genuine family-friendliness. This family friendly resort offers a “Beachin’ with the Kiddies” package, where little ones their own check-in experience, sweet treats in the room, and an adorable holiday activity book, so your next luxury getaway doesn’t come with side orders of guilt or chaos.
TL;DR for parents
Age rating: All-ages win
Cost per night: From THB4,899++
Standout feature: A full VIP welcome for kids, complete with cookies and curated activities
Best for: Design-loving families who want their beach fix
Family friendly features worth noting
- Expect a VIP arrival for kids at this family friendly resort, plua complimentary welcome cookies in the room
- A delicious complimentary breakfast for up to 2 kids under-6 years, per room
- A welcome amenity and “My Big Beach Holiday” activity book
- Kids below 6 years old dine for free on the kid’s menu during their stay. This includes 1 dish and 1 dessert when dining with a parent
- Up to 15% off food and beverage
- Playtime at The Play Roof all week, with activities every Saturday from 1 PM–4 PM (chargeable)
The Standard Hua Hin, Pool Villa
Room types
There are 10 room types to choose from at The Standard, be it garden-view rooms, pool villas, or sleek suites. But one thing they all have in common at this family friendly resort is plenty of space for families to stretch out, with options to include sofa beds or extra beds on request. Rooms are minimalist without being sterile, think curved corners, bright colours, plush beds, playful art, and daybeds that convert into sleep spots for kids. Interconnecting rooms are also available for larger families.
Food
Forget bland kids’ menus. This family friendly resort makes eating out with children a pleasure, not a compromise.
Praça, its signature restaurant, offers Thai izakaya-style dishes served beachside, while Lido provides all-day comfort food with fresh local ingredients. High chairs are on hand, staff are genuinely accommodating, and dietary tweaks are no big deal. Plus, the curated kids’ menus go beyond nuggets and fries, though those are available too, if needed.
Activities
There’s always something going on, whether it’s beach playtime or nature walks at nearby national parks.
For structured fun, Saturdays come alive with events for kids, supervised, so parents can sneak in spa time. Families can also explore Sam Roi Yod National Park and its epic cave hike, or cool off at Pa La-U waterfall. Teens and grown-ups can try Muay Thai classes, paddleboarding, or kiteboarding just off the coast. And if you’re all tapped out? Movie nights and quiet afternoons by the pool are totally valid options.
Amenities
There’s a beachfront pool with cabanas, kid-friendly splash zones, and wide lawns for impromptu games. The Standard Spa offers family-friendly treatments (and that famously icy plunge for parents in need of a reset). Bikes are available to explore the area, while the front desk can arrange strollers, extra bedding, and even babysitting on request. And like every great family friendly resort it features changing facilities, shaded hangout areas, and a strong Wi-Fi signal for that all-important episode of Bluey.
Why The Standard, Hua Hin stands out
The Standard, Hua Hin pulls off what few design-forward hotels can: it makes families feel not just tolerated, but truly welcome. Your kids get special treatment, your itinerary is packed but without stress, and your beach days still come with good coffee and cool playlists. Is it worth a stay? Absolutely, especially if you’re the kind of parent who thinks a family friendly resort should have poolside cocktails and bedtime stories, all in the same day.
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