When you’re travelling with children in Southeast Asia and it comes to choosing where to stay, there’s more to think about than how big your hotel room needs to be. After a day exploring Siem Reap temples or navigating Bangkok, you’ll want somewhere comfortable to relax and recharge.

Consider the space you’ll realistically need and those little extras that will enhance your experience. That could mean a buffet breakfast included at your hotel so you don’t have to get straight up and out in the morning, or a hotel pool the kids can splash about in. If your children are a little older, you may choose a suite to really space yourselves out in.

If you want to make where you stay part of the experience, there are some really fun, immersive alternatives to hotels. Treehouses in Khao Sok National Park, traditional hanok in South Korea or a jungle bubble in Chiang Rai.

Speak to your travel consultant to book what’s best for you.

Honestly? Any age. From toddlers to teens, Asia is packed with family-friendly experiences – you just need the right pace and plan.

Little ones might love slow mornings in Luang Prabang, nibbling on sticky sweets from the market. Older kids can paddleboard down the Mekong, and teens will get a buzz from zipping through Siem Reap on the back of a Vespa. And if you’re travelling with under-twos, they usually fly free – which is a bonus.

One of our top tips, especially with younger children: less is more. Fewer destinations means less packing and more time to relax. Some properties and experiences do have age restrictions though, so check with us before promising a jungle sleepover. And wherever you go, make sure you’re up-to-date on any vaccination requirements for your kids.

Anything historical or vaguely “cultural” can make kids and teens groan. But, the temples of Southeast Asia aren’t just crumbling old buildings. Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex, for example, holds snake-dangling, monkey-clambering, giant-faces-in-the-jungle, Indiana Jones-style temples.

And, if they need further enticing, we can plan for a non-temple focused activity for afterwards, like zip-lining, rice-planting, or visiting the hero rats of Siem Reap, who safely clear landmines.

A fair question, but we truly believe it is. Our chief people officer, Tom, did plenty of family holidays when his children were young:

“Travelling with children can be challenging, tiring and, at times, infuriating – but the huge benefits outweigh any negatives. People generally have no hidden agenda in their desire to help, and at times it can seem as though you’re travelling with a mini celebrity, offered fruit and toys wherever you go.

“My suggestions are to pack some surprise toys for the flight: something new and exciting you can whip out if you sense a meltdown brewing, remember to bring your babby carrier and pushchair (they’re free on planes and mean you don’t have to stop exploring while they nap); and, where possible, to travel before your children turn two – they'll travel for free on planes, and cost almost nothing at hotels.”