The Slate Phuket is a family-friendly resort near Nai Yang Beach. Stephanie Zheng explores its unique rooms, creative kids’ activities, artful design, and thoughtful parent-first touches.
The Slate Phuket family friendly resort
Family friendly resort lowdown
Step into a world that feels part art museum, part jungle playground. Designed by the inimitable Bill Bensley, The Slate Phuket is a five-star boutique resort where Phuket’s tin-mining past meets a wildly creative, family-friendly future. Perched on peaceful Nai Yang Beach, this is the quieter side of Phuket with fishing boats, beach shacks and zero party crowds in sight. But don’t let the laid-back vibe fool you: unusual among family friendly resorts, every detail here is curated for wonder. From rope-drawn raft rides to treasure hunts in sculpture gardens, The Slate makes family time feel magical.
TL;DR for parents
Age rating: Toddler-tested & Teen-approved
Cost per night: From 5300++ THB
Standout feature: Imaginative, art-forward design with everything from archery to Thai boxing
Best for: Families who love a story-rich setting and tons of hands-on experiences
Family-friendly features worth noting
D-Buk Suite, The Slate Phuket
Room types
Spaciousness is a given here at all 185 suites and villas. Families can stretch out in the D-Buk Suites (king bed + curtained daybed for two kids), or level up with a Pool Suite or Private Villa for more privacy and plunge space. Every room features Bensley’s signature industrial-opulent style, think exposed beams, copper pipes, concrete bathtubs and plush bedding. Baby cots and kids’ amenities are available on request, and adjoining rooms can be arranged for multigenerational stays.
Black Ginger Restaurant, The Slate Phuket
Food
Forget family friendly resorts with one-size-fits-all buffets. The Slate is home to some of Phuket’s most unique dining spots, like Black Ginger, which floats on its own lagoon and is only accessible via a hand-pulled raft. Kids under 7 eat free from the Little Miner’s Menu when dining with parents. From garden-side breakfasts at Tin Mine to freshly grilled seafood on the beach, meals here are both theatrical and child-friendly, with just enough adventure to inspire picky eaters to try something new.
Tin Box Kids Club, The Slate Phuket family friendly resort
Activities
The list of family friendly resort activities is long and lovingly curated: Thai cooking classes, archery, art sessions, Thai kickboxing, and treasure hunts are just the beginning. The Tin Box Kids Club keeps younger children busy with crafts and games, while older kids can join guided foraging walks or flex their creativity at the hotel’s art gallery, Shades. Parents can sneak off for a massage at Coqoon Spa, try a session at KRU Precision Wellness, or sip sundowners poolside. Babysitting is available, and the first two hours are free with the Family Getaway package.
Heliconia, The Slate Phuket
Amenities
There are three pools: one adult-only for blissful breaks, and two family-friendly options for splash time. You’ll also find tennis courts, a flower gallery, boutique shops, an art gallery, a gym, and an in-house wellness centre. The Slate is just 10 minutes from the airport (music to any parent’s ears). Yet, like all the best family friendly resorts, it’s also blissfully quiet; here that’s thanks to its leafy, low-rise layout and nature-wrapped design.
Why this is one of the family friendly resorts that stands out for us
The Slate is a full-blown family experience wrapped in tropical modern art. While other family friendly resorts talk about being “unique,” this one actually lives it, every minute of your stay. Whether your kid wants to hunt for pirate treasure, learn how to make pad thai, or just cannonball into the lagoon pool, there’s something for every mood and energy level here. And when the kids crash, the adults can finally enjoy that boutique hotel vibe, minus the guilt. Phuket, upgraded.
The Slate’s Family Getaway package includes:
- Daily breakfast at Tin Mine Restaurant
- Stay 4 nights and enjoy a three-course dinner at any of our restaurants, while children under 7 years old dine free from the Little Miner’s menu when dining with parents
- Complimentary 2 hours of babysitting service for one child per stay
- Room upgrade to the next category, subject to availability upon arrival
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Daily kids and family activities
- Kid’s amenities
- 10% discount at KRU Precision Wellness, except for existing promotions and packages
- 20% discount at Coqoon Spa, except for beauty salon, Spa packages and promotions
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