[Kyushu region] Children welcome! 5 recommended hotels families

Today I would like to introduce you to a hotel in the KYUSHU region that welcomes families with children. There are many hotels where you can have a comfortable stay with children, so be sure to check them out!

Suginoi Hotel＜Miyazaki Prefecture＞

Children Welcome! Recomemended points 
①Indoor pool “Aqua Beat” that can be enjoyed until October
②”SUGINOI BOWL & PARK” where you can play all day long
③Aqua Garden, an open-air hot spring facility open all year round

Indoor pool “Aqua Beat” that can be enjoyed until October

Aqua Beat is a summer-only indoor pool that is usually open until October 1. It is a water paradise where you can enjoy 4 types of body slides, river run slides, and a kids pool with an elephant slide!

Guests can enjoy the experience at no additional charge, and swimsuits and floats can also be rented. Even children who are in diapers can use the facility with swimming pants!

“SUGINOI BOWL & PARK” where you can play all day long

“SUGINOI BOWL&PARK” is a new entertainment facility in the hotel that brings together eight different contents! There are plenty of facilities for both children and adults to move their bodies and have fun, including bowling, darts, billiards, karaoke, table tennis, digital target shooting, and the universal sport of boccia.

There is a charge for each content, but it’s great for traveling with children to a hotel with so many fun facilities!

Aqua Garden, an open-air hot spring facility open all year round

Suginoi hotel has an outdoor hot spring that you can enjoy together with family all year round in swimsuits.

It is full of hot spring entertainment, such as fungo therapy using the hot spring mud and a float healing bath that allows you to float in hot water with high salt concentration.

Also, in the evening, Suginoi Hotel’s featured a beautiful fountain show and projection mapping. It’s a good idea to stay up a little late and enjoy a dynamic show that combines art and technology with your family!

i+Land Nagasaki ＜Nagasaki Prefecture＞

Children Welcome! Recomemended points 
①”Nagasaki Onsen Ark Land Spa” is one of the largest hot spring theme parks in Kyushu
②”PLAY KIDS LAND” an indoor playland is popular among children
③Very popular marine athletic facility “NAGASAKI WATER ISLAND”

“Nagasaki Onsen Ark Land Spa” largest hot spring theme park in Kyushu

The “Nagasaki Onsen Ark Land Spa” inside the hotel has five types of indoor spas, including the “Botanical Circle Spa” and “Wellness Walking Spa”. Also there is a an infinity lying bath and kids’ splash bath where kids can enjoy.

You can also enjoy 6 types of pools, including an outdoor spa and a rock bath using natural hot springs .

Hotel guests can use the bath facilities for free and they also have swimsuit rentals. (*Children’s swimsuit size 130 only)

“PLAY KIDS LAND” an indoor playland is popular among childrenx

“PLAY KIDS LAND” where guests can play for hours for free! An air-conditioned playland where everyone from babies to elementary school students can play in the same space.

There is a lot of play equipment that children of all ages can enjoy, including trampolines, jungle gyms, ball pools, slides, building blocks, play houses, and stuffed animals.

The baby area is separated by a gate so that they can play safely.

They also have an indoor play facility called “VILLA OLYMPICA” where you can play a variety of sportss without worrying about the weather. There are 12 types of sports that can be played freely and can be enjoyed by both children and adults!

In addition to the standard sports such as “table tennis” and “badminton,” there are many unusual activities such as “molukku” and “billiard soccer,” as well as interesting activities such as “struck outs” “archery,” and “foot darts,” making it a very fun facility.

Very popular marine athletic facility “NAGASAKI WATER ISLAND”

The beach in Nagasaki usually opens in June.
Io iland’s “NAGASAKI WATER ISLAND” is the only place in Kyushu where you can experience marine activities and sea bathing at the same time.
There is a gazebo and sofa seats on the beach, so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful sea and white sandy beach.

Ryokan Hatsuneso＜Saga Prefecture＞

Children Welcome! Recomemended points 
①Renovated kids room “Hatsuneso Kodomo (Childrens’) Library”
②Full range of amenities and rental goods
③”Attraction family suite room” with a home theater

Renovated kids room “Hatsuneso Kodomo (Childrens’) Library”

Next to the lobby on the first floor, there is a renovated kids room called “Hatsuneso Kodomo(Children’s) Library.” Although the kids room is open only until 7pm, you can bring back the toys and picture books to your room.

Full range of amenities and rental goods

They have Japanses Yukatas for children starting from size 80cm. Also, there are various types of baby soaps in the bathroom, so you can pick your favorite one.

Baby food is prepared according to the baby’s age. Also, the restaurant prepares dinner according to age too, so both babies and children in the upper grades of elementary school can enjoy a very satisfying meal.

There are many children-specific items available for rental at restaurants and baths, so moms and dads can eat and bathe in peace.

“Attraction family suite room” with a home theater

The Attraction Suite Room with a home theater facility was renovated in 2023 and is a room specially designed for families. There is an Aladdin home theater, an attraction loft with a slide, and a fluffy tatami corner, so even crawling babies can enjoy.

There is also a children’s sink in this room that is suitable for children’s heights.

This hotel has lots of rooms that are great for family trips, so please check in the hotel for more information!

Hotel Nampuro＜Nagasaki Prefecture＞

Children Welcome! Recomemended points 
①“Glamping Olive Terrace”, a luxurious private space limited to one group per day
②Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities that you can play for free
③Reopened in July 2023! “Kanon”, a private open-air bath floating on the sea

“Glamping Olive Terrace” limited to one group per day

Hotel Nampuro has a “Glamping Olive Terrace” where only one group can stay per day.

Her, you can easily experience glamping in an onion-shaped tent surrounded by the sea, greenery, and starry sky! In the summer, there is a pool right in front of you, so the kids can have a lot of fun.

There are many other accommodation plans and rooms that are perfect for families with children, so pease check it out.

Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities that you can play for free

In the facility, there is a “kids’ corner”, a “Book Cafe” where you can read as many books as you like, and “lobby game events” where you can play Mario Cart etc. starting at 8 p.m.✨

The kids corner with lots of toys is especially popular with children! There are slides, lots of picture books, and plastic train rails.

Also, there is the “Garden Terrace Pool”, “Infinity Pool ~RUNON~” and the “Kids Pool” with a depth of 50 centimeters, which are open from the end of April to the beginning of October. These are all available only to hotel guests.

In addition, there is a large garden in the hotel, where and there are many fun play equipments for children such as sliders and trampolines.

Reopened in July 2023! “Kanon”, a private open-air bath

An infinity private open-air bath with a spectacular view is great for families.

During the day, there is a refreshing ocean view that sparkles in the sunlight. At night, a wonderful space created by the twinkling starry sky spreads high into the sky. This bath is open 24 hours a day, so it would be great if you and your family can make a reservation before hand.

They also have a private bath called “Suine” where you can enjoy hot spring bathing, sauna bathing, cold water bathing, and outdoor air bathing all in one private room.

Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort＜Miyazaki Prefecture＞

Children Welcome! Recomemended points 
①Great welcome baby plan for your baby’s first overnight stay
②Full of activities both indoors and outdoors
③Private hot spring “Hariba” where you can relax with your family

Great welcome baby plan for your baby’s first overnight stay

This hotel has 3 types of rooms that are certified as Miki House Childcare Research Institute’s “Child-friendly hotel”. All rooms have an ocean view, and some of the rooms are over 90㎡ which can accommodate 3 generations.

There are many considerations in the room to ensure your baby’s safety. They have a variety of rental goods, so it’s a good idea to secure what you need before your stay.

In addition, the shop sells diapers, baby wipes, and water play diapers that can be used in the pool. Baby food is also available at the garden buffet “Pine Terrace”.

Full of activities both indoors and outdoors

This hotel offers a wide range of “field activities” “indoor activities,” and “marine activities” that you can enjoy within the hotel.

You can play snag golf with your family and try horseback riding outside, and experience pottery and crafts using pine cones inside.

They also hold seasonal workshops during summer vacation, so be sure to check the schedule and make plans with your child before hand.

Private hot spring “Hariba” where you can relax with your family

If you are traveling with children, you may not be able to take your time at hot springs as a family. This hotel has a private hot spring called “hanareba” that the whole family can use together. The open-air bath is equipped with a shower room too. (*Reservations are required for 90 minutes of use.)

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Please use this as a reference when considering traveling to the Kyushu region with children.