When you’re travelling with children in 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. Taiwan is particularly good for family rooming, with most hotels offering four-person options (2x queen or 2x king rooms).

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 baby 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.”

Most larger, more tourist-centric destinations such as cities and beach resorts will offer either a family suite, connecting room options, or extra beds (sometimes a mattress on the floor). Nearly all hotels will also be able to provide a cot, though it might not be a style you’re used to.

You’re more likely to find family rooms and connecting rooms in bigger, international-style hotels than boutiques, and they might only have one or two available, so you should definitely book in advance.

Car seats for very young children are available in most pre-booked private transfers, but booster seats are not common for primary aged children. Public transport is another matter entirely! Getting yourself around in Asia can mean tuk-tuks, trishaws, cyclos, pickup trucks, tractors and more – and seatbelts are in very short supply.

We don’t have a minimum age, though we do recommend that your child is old enough to have received the vaccinations recommended for your destination countries.

Some of our activities and experiences aren’t suitable for younger children, but many can be adapted. For cycling tours, many of our suppliers can provide smaller bikes (though not stabilisers) or child seats for adult bikes. On boat trips, meanwhile, most will provide child-sized life jackets — though we do recommend that you only take your child on a boat trip if they can swim. We’ll discuss your options with you when we’re designing your trip, so you can be sure that everything we include is age-appropriate.

Don’t worry, airlines are very used to having children on board! Adults with babies can book a bassinet seat, while toddlers and older children will be booked their own seat with a child fare. Details vary from airline to airline, but there are often activity packs, children’s movies and child-friendly meals available. One of our top tips is to pack something for your child to suck on — a dummy (pacifier), bottle or sweets — to help with the changes in air pressure.

Most locations have a handful of tourist restaurants with western menus, so you’ll be able to find burgers, pizza and French fries in a pinch! For a more local flavour, many dishes are rice-based, and you can choose what they'd like to accompany it. Do note that most restaurants won't tend to have a child menu, so children will be served smaller portions of main dishes.

That said, if you're looking to take your family off the beaten track, especially to rural villages or homestays, you're likely to encounter small local menus only. If this is the case, we recommend stocking up on snacks before you leave the bigger towns and cities, just in case!

Most restaurants will happily welcome children, especially in popular tourist destinations. The only exceptions to this are fine-dining restaurants, and some speciality restaurants at hotels (such as steakhouses or sushi bars) which often have minimum age limits. If this is the case, don’t worry — you’ll always be able to use the hotel’s main restaurant.