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10 best family hotels in Asia

March 02, 2016

From safari tours to cooking classes, there's fun for the whole family at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. – March 2, 2016.Have you always had trouble finding the right hotel to accommodate your entire family? Worries and headaches begone as travel site, TripAdvisor, has done the looking for you and compiled 10 of the best family hotels in Asia!

Based on user reviews and data on their website gathered over a 12-month period, see which hotels made it onto the Travellers' Choice awards for Family Hotels:

Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore

Get ready for a sun-soaked family holiday at the only beach-front resort Singapore has to offer.  Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre with just a mere 15-minute drive to Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa where a myriad activities await. Located on Sentosa island itself, attractions like Universal Studios, Underwater World and Adventure Cove Waterpark are just a stone's throw away. Otherwise, stay at the hotel where you can swing on the trapeze or play in fully-supervised indoor activity centres.

Average rate per night: RM1,551

Most affordable month to visit: November (RM1,300/night)

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand

With beautiful coastlines and stunning views of the sea, Pattaya makes for a great beach getaway. You can find a little peace and quiet from the happening nightlife the area is known for at the five-star Centara Grand Mirage Beach Hotel. Not only do you get first-class amenities but a whole host of activities to keep your children occupied like a kid's club and a beach-front water theme park. This leaves time for mum and dad to get a little rest and relaxation.

Average rate per night: RM587

Most affordable month to visit: June (RM545/night)

Bamboo Banks Farm Guest House, Masinagudi, India

A 40-acre farm located in the Mudumalai Game Reserve, Bamboo Banks Farm Guest House sits at the foothills of the breathtaking Nilgiri mountains. There are seven cottages spread across the property, each enveloped by lush greenery, allowing you to spend quality time with your family.. The hotel's buffet spread offers both Western and Indian dishes which you can enjoy in the tranquil green gardens.

Keys Prima Hotel Temple Tree, Shirdi, India

Luxurious and relaxing, Keys Prima Hotel Temple Tree is the perfect place for guests looking to find balance between body and mind. The hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple for those who are looking to be rejuvenated through a religious experience. Otherwise, tranquil pools, green gardens and play area for kids are enough to soothe your weary body and mind.

Average rate per night: RM214

Most affordable month to visit: August (RM205/night)

Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites, Indonesia

Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites boasts a tropical paradise, excellent facilities and friendly hospitality with something for just about everyone in the family. Children can run wild at the hotel's Camp Splash! Fun Park while adults can relax with a selection of spa treatments. You'll find yourself leaving rested and wanting to come back for more!

Average rate per night: RM348

Most affordable month to visit: May (RM323/night)

LEGOLAND Malaysian has rooms decked out in a variety of themes that will bring out the kid in you. – March 3, 2016.LEGOLAND Malaysia Hotel, Johor Baru, Malaysia

Fans of the colourful building bricks will definitely want to journey to Malaysia's LEGOLAND. With rooms decked out in popular LEGO themes like Pirate, Kingdom and Adventure, even adults will feel like kids again. With interactive features, play areas and swimming pools catered to young guests, LEGOLAND is sure to please the kids and the child in all of us.

Average rate per night: RM864

Most affordable month to visit: October (RM679/night)

Royal Plaza Hotel, Hong Kong

Located in the heart of the vibrant Kowloon area, Royal Plaza Hotel offers guests the luxury of space with over 100 pairs of interconnecting rooms for families or big groups. It's strategic location brings out the best of Hong Kong's old-world charm in a modern metropolis. It is also easy to get around the city with plenty of public transportation and MRT options.

Average rate per night: RM788

Most affordable month to visit: May (RM742/night)

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Mai Khao, Thailand

A well-equipped resort just 15 kilometres from the Phuket Airport, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa offers the best in facilities and amenities in an island paradise. Whether you choose adventure or relaxation, guests of all ages can engage in anything from scuba diving and safari tours to elephant trekking and even cooking classes.

Average rate per night: RM763

Most affordable month to visit: June and September (RM646/night)

The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, Indonesia

This luxury hotel is integrated within the Trans Studio Bandung complex which includes various lifestyle and entertainment options. If you're not visiting the shopping mall and one of the biggest indoor theme parks in the world, leave the children at the kids' club while the adults relax and unwind at the fitness centre and spa.

Average rate per night: RM1,023

Most affordable month to visit: May (RM792/night)

Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort Okinawa, Japan

Panoramic views of the waters of Okinawa are set against Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort's Spanish-inspired red-tiled roof and white walls. Family-friendly facilities coupled with Japanese hospitality make for an unforgettable family vacation. And no resort holiday is complete with fun water activities like snorkelling and jet-skiing.

Average rate per night: RM1,723

Most affordable month to visit: November (RM1,036/night) – March 2, 2016.