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School holidays are the perfect excuse for a family getaway, especially when these resorts are packed with fun activities and cool facilities your kids will love:
1. Monkeys Canopy Resort
Families looking for a stay with plenty to keep the kids occupied can consider Monkeys Canopy Resort in Cheras/Kajang. Set on Sungai Long Hill, the resort combines family-friendly accommodation with attractions including Monkeys Splash Zone, Dino Desert and go-karting, so you can pack several activities into one trip without heading elsewhere.
The resort also has a swimming pool, on-site dining options and family rooms, making it practical for a short family getaway. For a fuller day of activities, kids can switch between water play, dinosaur-themed attractions, karting and VR gaming.
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2. Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang
For families who want a resort holiday centred around water play, Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang in Kepala Batas offers a themed water park with slides, wave pools, a lazy river and dedicated splash areas for kids. Its Moorish and Mughal inspired design also gives the resort a distinctive setting beyond the usual poolside stay.
When the kids are done with the water park, families can retreat to well-appointed rooms and family suites, with some options featuring balconies or private pools. The resort also has multiple dining options, an infinity pool, health club, sauna, and wellness facilities, giving adults plenty of ways to unwind too.
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3. Club Med Borneo
Opening on 16 November 2026 in Kuala Penyu, Sabah, Club Med Borneo is an all-inclusive eco-resort set across 17 hectares where rainforest meets the South China Sea. Families can look forward to kids' clubs covering different age groups, including teens, alongside splash zones and family-oriented entertainment.
The resort is designed as a low-density beach retreat with rooms inspired by Borneo's rainforest and local culture. Families can also make use of 30+ included activities, multiple restaurants and bars, a forest-chalet spa, and excursions focused on local culture and wildlife.
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4. Time Capsule Retreat
For families who want a stay that's a little different, Time Capsule Retreat in Sungai Lembing, Pahang offers quirky accommodation in concrete pipe and glass-fronted rooms surrounded by nature. The rooms are minimalist but come with practical basics such as air conditioning, power sockets and free Wi-Fi, while bathrooms can be shared or attached depending on the room.
The retreat also has shared spaces including a kitchen, water dispenser and barbecue pits, giving families somewhere to gather between outings. Its location is convenient for exploring Sungai Lembing, with Bukit Panorama, the Sungai Lembing Museum, and Rainbow Waterfall among the nearby attractions.
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