As a kid, hotel stays were the most exciting part of every holiday. These days, hotels have upped their game by adding child-friendly activity rooms and combining packages for nearby attractions. If you’re heading across the borders with the fam, check out these hotels in KL that’s great for families.
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If you’re struggling to entertain the lil ones, M Resort & Hotel will be your new favourite place. Gather the fam and check out the cave-like slide at the pool, or head to the play area where kids can jump into a huge ball pit or climb a mini bouldering wall.
The play area (left).
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Crafty kids can sign up for the activities as well – these include bracelet making, batik painting, movie screenings, and scavenger hunts. Simply download the activity schedule on the M Resort website to check what’s planned during your stay as the events are refreshed monthly.
Bunk beds in the 2-bedroom suite.
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Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre has plenty of options for family stays, but if you’re planning to go all out, head for their 2-bedroom family residence. The suite accommodates up to 4 children, where one of the rooms has bunk beds. Not forgetting how tech-savvy kids are these days, it also has a PlayStation with games.
Older children might also enjoy heading to The Zone, the hotel’s social hub which has iMacs, PlayStations, and Xboxes. You can also watch movies at The Zone’s home theatre. With complimentary shuttle bus services within KLCC, you can also easily head to nearby attractions like Aquaria KLCC.
Image credit: Sfera Residences Kuala Lumpur City Center
You can’t really go wrong by choosing a serviced apartment for a family holiday. Sfera Residence Kuala Lumpur has all the facilities to keep everyone occupied: an indoor playground for kids, swimming pool that comes with a water slide, and a gym alongside a steam and sauna.
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The apartment suites are pretty spacious as well, with each one having separate living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas. Getting around the city is pretty convenient too, especially since the hotel is just a 5–minute walk away from Bukit Nanas Monorail Station.
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Making its home right next to a massive mall with a huge indoor theme park, Berjaya Times Square Hotel gives you easy access to a good thrill. The theme park has rides for young children and adults alike, including bumper cars, a safari train, and even an 800m-long roller coaster.
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The hotel itself has its fair share of family-friendly facilities, such as a rooftop swimming pool, a squash court, and a playground. You can choose from a variety of rooms, from basic studios to 2-bedders, and penthouse suites – some of which overlook the city’s famous Twin Towers.
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There probably isn’t a kid out there who doesn’t love to play camping, and it doesn’t even matter if it’s indoors or outdoors. Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral can arrange to set up Camp Aloft right in your hotel room, which puts a kids’ air mattress, tent, and goodie bag with games for kids in your room.
At a glance, the boutique hotel looks like a rather corporate establishment. But with plenty of bright, colourful elements added to the mix, it’s safe to say that kids will find themselves quite at home here too.
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You and your family can chill out at common areas such as re:fuel by Aloft, a self-serve pantry where you can grab a cup of coffee with a muffin or 2; or splash around at the sleek rooftop swimming pool.
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We’ve highlighted Furama Singapore’s knack for creating fun childrens’ rooms in the past, and you can expect to have a similar experience delivered at Furama Bukit Bintang, with cute cartoon bedding and children’s amenities and toiletries. It costs just an additional RM100 (~S$29.10) to get this setup with a booking of a Family Room, or you can upgrade and get the themed rooms for S$171/night.
Image credit: Furama Bukit Bintang
Grab some colourful floats to lounge on at the swimming pool, or bring your children to the kids’ play corner at the lobby level.
2-bedroom premier.
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Ascott Kuala Lumpur’s serviced apartments range from studio rooms to 3-bedroom apartments, to fit groups of all sizes. You also have the option of having family meals here, by making use of the kitchenettes that are installed in each room.
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Make yourself at home and dive right into a game of tennis, or splash around in the hotel’s pool. For the young ‘uns, there’s a playground as well as a playroom that comes with comfy bean bags and mini tents.
The Family Premier Suite comes with a cute little modern teepee which fits up to 2 kids of maximum 161cm height.
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Bringing the little ones on a vacation doesn’t mean compromising on the fun for Mum and Dad. Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is located right smack in the middle of shopping destinations galore as well as iconic attractions including the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower and the KL Heritage Trail.
If you’re planning your itinerary ahead of the trip, sneak a peek at the Concierge Team’s insider recommendations. Hotel guests can also catch a free shuttle service to KLCC, Pavilion & Starhill Gallery, Fahrenheit 88, and other popular KL spots.
The hotel has a team of Kid’s Ambassadors to keep a look-out for your precious tots, so you can kick back and have a worry-free vacation while the little ones have a blast.
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Kick back in the lap of luxury while your kids have a blast with the hotel facilities. Guests staying in Horizon Club Executive rooms and suites will be entitled to access the Horizon Club Lounge, as well as daily breakfast, afternoon tea from 3pm-5pm, and even a round of evening canapes and cocktails from 5pm-7pm.
From Friday to Sunday, the Horizon Club Lounge also has a family section with toys, books and a special buffet selection just for kids.
A slew of family activities await all in-house guests with children between the age of 4-12 years old, from fish feeding by the koi pond and ice cream sundae parties to gardening class, movie nights and Aqua Zumba sessions. Brb, wishing we were kids again!
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With 2 live-sized elephant statues greeting you at Sunway Hotel Resort & Spa’s entrance, you can already get an idea of the “adventure” theme that comes into play once you delve deeper into the hotel and its adjacent theme park, Sunway Lagoon, and Sunway Pyramid mall. The hotel often offers packages for these activities throughout the year.
Image adapted from: Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa via Facebook
If you prefer to just relax at the hotel itself, head to the pool which resembles an Indiana Jones-esque jungle oasis complete with waterfalls. Their standard premier rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, and you can even get rooms that overlook the theme park.
The cast of Madagascar makes an appearance in the playroom in the form of stuffed toys.
Image credit: E&O Residences KL
E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur has some hidden spots for kids to enjoy, such as a warped, futuristic play area with a slide. There is also a playroom with plenty of colourful plushies, mini slides and houses, and tents to keep young children busy while parents relax by the pool or burn off some holiday weight at the gym.
Image credit: Sunway Putra Hotel
Located right next to a mall and an MRT station, Sunway Putra Hotel offers easy access to shopping and food nearby. The hotel has a range of studio rooms, family rooms, and suites for groups of all sizes. The place also provides a free baby cot if you’re travelling with an infant.
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An indoor playground at the executive lounge is free for all guests with kids. It comes with a mini fort and colourful rockers, complete with a sitting area for caretakers. You can also wind down at the swimming pool, which offers a pretty awesome view of the city skyline.
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Sitting snugly along the vibrant shopping district of Bukit Bintang, The Westin is a convenient hotel for exploring the city. They have the standard rooms and suites, but if you need even more space, there are also 2-bedroom suites.
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Your kids will have a field day with the complimentary usage of the Westin Kids Club. Suitable for children ages 2 to 12, the club has mini slides, a ball pit, and kid-sized vehicles. The hotel also has a pretty relaxing pool area too, which is sheltered with lots of greenery.
While adults can enjoy themselves exploring the city of Kuala Lumpur, kids can have their fun too, with either the many child-friendly hotel facilities, or nearby attractions. Either way, you’ll never run out of things to do as a family in the city.
If you’re looking for other things to do in KL, check out our guides here:
Image adapted from: Pullman Kuala Lumpur, Furama Bukit Bintang, @pullmanklcc via Instagram, E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur
First published on 20th April 2019. Last updated by Joycelyn Yeow on 29th September 2023.
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