Child-friendly hotels
Smith hotels are romantic places to stay – but what if you also want a family-friendly hotel? Smith & Kids is our cherry-picked selection of hotels that welcome you and your children. Not all of them have supervised crèches, children's meals and trampoline-equipped adventure playgrounds (though some have all three), but they do deliver what’s important – a child-friendly welcome in the stylish surroundings you’ve come to expect.
- Hotels
- Self-catering
- € £ $
We've found 158 Smith-approved child-friendly hotels
3 Nagas by Alila
Luang Prabang, Laos
- Style
- Classic colonial boutique
- Setting
- Heritage heartland
Enter the Luang Prabang of old. Three World Heritage-listed residences – charming and characterful – have been faithfully restored at 3 Nagas by Alila.
- Best for
- Since there are no baby cots available, it’s probably best for older kids. Unless you want to lug a travel cot.
Abacá Boutique Resort & Restaurant
Cebu & Mactan Island, Philippines
- Style
- Contemporary Filipino
- Setting
- Sparkling seafront
Secluded, seductive and so seafront you’re almost in the water, this tropical hideaway teams cool modern design with local antiques and a serene spa.
- Best for
- Eight year-olds or under, who stay for free.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Palm Springs, United States
- Style
- Hipster’s canyon commune
- Setting
- South of downtown
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs is a modernised motel with retro furniture, a classic diner and an array of aquatic activities.
- Best for
- The perpetual poolside party might not appeal to babies – older children will appreciate the atmosphere more.
Alila Cha-Am
Hua Hin, Thailand
- Style
- Asian austerity
- Setting
- Seaside serenity
Oozing attitude from every pore, minimal temple Alila brings sexy back to sleepy beachside Cha-Am, with a come-hither rooftop bar, chill spa and pool villas.
- Best for
- Younger kids from about age five to eight years old (older children might get bored).
Alila Villas Hadahaa
Maldives, Indian Ocean
- Style
- Enviro-conscious luxe
- Setting
- Aquatic paradise
Set among the southern Maldives' idyllic atolls, Alila Villas Hadahaa is a sophisticated contemporary retreat boasting top-notch eco-credentials. Pack your…
- Best for
- Children of all ages.
Alila Villas Soori
Bali, Indonesia
- Style
- Sleek seaside serenity
- Setting
- Black sand, emerald paddy fields
Modern design luxe arrives on Bali’s west coast, with these pared-back yet indulgent pool villas nestled between green rice terraces and the turquoise sea.
- Best for
- Children of all ages.
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Bali, Indonesia
- Style
- Eco-glam minimalism
- Setting
- Crashing waves, cliff-top views
Staking a stylish claim on legendary surf spot Uluwatu, this cool, contemporary cliff-hanger of a resort is all about dramatic design in a jaw-dropping setting.
- Best for
- Any age, although villas open directly to the private pools, so toddlers will need constant supervision.
Amankila
Bali, Indonesia
- Style
- Thatched cliff-side sanctuary
- Setting
- Unspoilt East Bali coconut groves
Amankila’s most striking features are the three azure infinity pools that step down to the seashore, but it’s the serenity and comfort of the beach-house…
- Best for
- Adventurous under-12s or layabout teens.















