Children on Koh Samui

Kids Activities

Samui is a very family-friendly destination, hosting a wide range of attractions and activities that will please your little ones. Naturally, the top diversion for children and adults in Samui is enjoying the beach and the activities available there – from building sandcastles to frolicking in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. If you are looking for things to do with your children in Samui that involve a little less sand, look no further.

Coco Splash Water Park

Coco Splash Water Park in Lamai is a pleasant place to occupy young children for an afternoon. Mom and dad can relax in the shade of a Sala, or join the kids in the pools to cool down in the tropical heat. What’s great is that you only pay if you intend getting in the water, so pay for the kids, and should you decide to join them for a whirl down a slide, or relax in the huge Jacuzzi, just stroll up to the counter and pay your 200 Baht. This rate of 200 Baht is fixed, child or adult, for a day pass or arrive after 4:00pm on a week day, and only pay 60 Baht.

The park is closed on Mondays, but open Tuesday through to Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm. From Chaweng, turn left from the Ring Road at the MacDonalds sign in Lamai, and follow the Coco Splash signs.

Aquapark

Samui’s latest child-friendly attraction, is conveniently located in the sea in front of Monkey Bay. You’ll find it in the middle of the main beach, next to the Chaba Resort and the Beachcomber, and an added bonus is that there’s plenty of parking at Monkey Bay, a rare find in Chaweng. Basically, the park consists of giant inflatables that are anchored down, and the area is cordoned off so children are safe from the jet-skis and other obstacles. And with safety a firm consideration at Aquapark Chaweng, life jackets are compulsory for all, even the adults.

Safety monitors patrol the watery obstacle course and ensure that all are playing by the rules and they gently guide those that are not sure-footed with climbing up the giant contraptions. And you’ll often find parents tempted to join their kids to ‘help’ them climb. But in truth, it’s just too tempting not to give it a go. Kids (and some parents) take on the challenge of rockers and totters, giant trampolines with slides and human catapult bags attached, as well as the iceberg climbing walls – two meters high for the little tots and a more imposing five-metres high for the brave (or foolish). It’s a great way to burn off energy while staying cool in the water. Just remember to bring the waterproof sunscreen while attending this activity.

Pink Elephant Water Park

Pink Elephant Samui Water Park is a spacious, modern attraction near Maenam, featuring a range of high-quality rides and facilities, promising a fun and safe day for the whole family. Geared mostly towards young children and their parents, there are a few high-speed slides for the adventurous ones and a Jacuzzi area for those who want to chill out and relax, among much more, all in a well-designed park conveniently located a short distance from the main Samui ring road.

The water park has an isolated feel, being set 1,500m from the road in a palm grove in the already relatively quiet Maenam area of Koh Samui. Within this little oasis of calm, you will find a very well designed selection of attractions, each boasting European-standard quality. This includes a 12m tall speed slide and a bowl slide for the thrill seekers, a wave pool and a “kiddies lagoon” for the really young ones, all circumnavigated by the lazy river. Be sure to pay close attention to the advice of the slide attendants to get the most out of each of these.

At the heart of Pink Elephant Samui Water Park is a large restaurant catering for a wide selection of tastes. The menu features vegan options and a kids menu of properly balanced healthy meals. There are a couple of additional bars and refreshments stands dotted around the park, including one serving beers and wines in the adult-only Jacuzzi area. Other helpful and convenient facilities include baby feeding rooms, kids’ toilets and easy baby carriage and wheelchair access. Safety and comfort are taken seriously at the park, with well-maintained attractions, clean water, lifeguards and professional-grade rubber flooring, particularly in places like the kids play areas, for better traction and a softer landing if you trip. Ticket prices are 990 baht for adults (over 130cm), 690 baht for juniors (90 – 130cm) and kids under 90cm go free. You can also get a family package for two adults and two juniors for 3,220 baht.

Crazy Golf

Located in the heart of Chaweng, Crazy Golf is a nine-hole mini-golf course offering a fun activity for all ages. Well-thought-out and nicely designed, the course features holes that will please the little ones, who have to put up the ball through tiger’s and crocodile’s mouths. Set in a nicely landscaped garden situated at the back of The Islander’s Soi, Crazy Golf is under Gringos Cantina and The Outback management. Opening Hours: daily from 11:00-00:00 (last tee-off at 23:00)

Escapology

Real-life room escape games are the new trend in clever entertainment. Available at most major tourist destinations around the world, it allows families with children (from nine years old and up) to challenge their brain-skill in trying to escape a locked room by solving puzzles, with the only help being clues found in their environment. Koh Samui features two venues at which visitors can enjoy this exciting activity. Located on the grounds of Beach Republic resort in Lamai, Escapology presents two themed rooms – Cuban Crisis and Shanghaied – from which to escape. In Chaweng, The Escape Hunt Experience is situated above Tropical Murphy’s pub on the beach road. Three rooms that can house from two to five players are available.

Kids Central

Situated between Chaweng Lake and beach, Central Festival Samui is the largest shopping and dining mall on the island. Besides its boutiques and restaurants, it hosts a few facilities aimed at entertaining children: a kid’s playground on the ground floor, Pirate Adventure Horror House, XD Theatre, and Pirates of the Marioland gaming arcade on the second floor.

Paradise Park Farm

Situated on 20 acres of land in the verdant tropical forest on top of Koh Samui’s highest mountain, Khao Pom, Paradise Park Farm couples all the excitement of an animal park with the lush surroundings of a relaxing retreat.

If you have always wanted to see wildlife up close in their natural surroundings then this experience will be right up our street. The spacious park offers something for all the family to enjoy and plenty to keep even the most active and inquisitive children occupied, while you take the time to relax.

With an excellent on site restaurant, 2 bars, pleasant walking trails with rest areas, a children’s playground, jungle & river walks, waterfalls and beautiful gardens, Paradise Park Farm is truly an all-day affair for the whole family.

Paradise Park Farm is open from 08:30 to 18:00, 7 days a week.

Island Mystery

Strange and mysterious islands rise from the middle of the ocean. Covered in forest and riddled with caves and hidden nooks to explore and discover, the 42 islands of Angthong Marine National Park are located in the waters west of Koh Samui. These green-cloaked isles set the stage for an exciting family excursion. Sail among them. kayak into caves. Visit a hidden lake within the interior of an island, surrounding by rising mountain walls. Family day trips can easily be arranged by travel agencies and tour operators all over Koh Samui.

Butterfly Garden

Koh Samui’s Butterfly Garden is located near a hill at Laem Natien. This stunning paradise is a perfect family friendly venue that features a beautifully maintained tropical park which housing hundreds of butterflies. In addition, the Koh Samui Butterfly Garden boasts a display of insects, beehives and moths.

The garden has a hillside observatory, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the gorgeous Koh Samui coastline. Furthermore, visitors can check out the observation platforms within the garden and enjoy bird’s eye views of the coast.

If you love watching bugs and want to learn more, then the Butterfly Garden is the place for you. Check out the park’s huge insect and bug displays at the Insect Museum and the Bee House. The Bee House is a Thai style house that allows visitors to closely observe a bee hive and its inhabitants.

Soccer Academy

Koh Samui Soccer Academy is for children 5 to 15 years. The Academy is open to boys and girls. Children are divided into groups by age and skill level.

The KSSA program and philosophy are suitable for novices or children with experience in football. It is also suitable for children who really want to advance in this sport or just take pleasure in the game.

Volunteering

If you’ve got a soft spot for animals and want to fill a rainy afternoon (or beat the heat when you’ve had enough sun), volunteers are very welcome.

If you spend your holidays on Koh Samui and want to help at the DRCS you are most welcome to do so! There is a lot of work to do and previous experience is not required. Everybody can cuddle dogs and cats! About 350 dogs and 100 cats are waiting to be cuddled.