Best Spa and Wellness Stays in Udon Thani

I would choose Isan Golf & Adventure Hotel for a family break outside Udon Thani when you want space and quiet rather than city access. Family rooms are air-conditioned and look over the garden, the infinity pool keeps children busy, and the free bicycles make for easy rides around the grounds and the nearby countryside. The restaurant serves Thai food from brunch to dinner, and parents can join a yoga class while the day is still cool.

Hotel MOCO in Udon Thani offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and views of the garden or the city. Each room has a work desk, a minibar and free WiFi. The family-friendly restaurant serves Thai and international food, and there is a bar, a coffee shop, a minimarket, a garden and spa facilities. Udon Thani Airport is 4 km away. I would choose it for a comfortable, well-equipped family stay in the city.

A comfortable city hotel in Udon Thani where the outdoor pool in a lush garden is the family's retreat from the heat. Rooms are air-conditioned with city views, a private bathroom, soundproofing, a work desk and a minibar, so naps and early nights stay quiet. The restaurant serves Asian food at lunch and dinner and has child-friendly options. A fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi round it out, and free private parking is available off site.

I would pick Banbua Grand Udon for a family stay in Udon Thani with young children. The kids' club and indoor play area cover hot or rainy afternoons, and the saltwater pool is gentler on eyes than a chlorine pool. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a balcony or terrace over the city. Breakfast comes as a buffet or American-style, and the restaurant serves Thai and international dishes, which helps with fussy eaters.

A family-friendly Udon Thani stay whose restaurant is the distinctive feature: a modern dining room serving Vietnamese food at brunch, lunch and dinner. Air-conditioned family rooms have a private bathroom and views of the city or quiet streets, and free Wi-Fi is included. A terrace and a garden give a place to sit outside, and massage services help parents recover. No pool is listed.

Civilize Hotel in Udon Thani is a 4-star, family-friendly stay with a spa and wellness focus, free WiFi and an Asian restaurant. Rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, a kettle and a fridge, and some look onto the garden. Bus Station 1 and Central Plaza are a short walk away, which suits families who rely on public transport and like shops nearby. I would choose it for convenience, not seclusion.

Centara Udon is a four-star city hotel directly linked to the largest shopping and entertainment centre in Udon Thani, which makes rainy afternoons and family meals easy. Children will head for the outdoor pool, while parents can use the health club, the fitness centre and a spa with a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Rooms are air-conditioned with spacious bathrooms, and room service runs 24 hours. I would choose it for a comfortable family city stay in Isan.

I would choose Tara Beach Resort Udonthani for a family that wants a waterpark and a private beach area, rated 8.6 across 12 reviews. The air-conditioned rooms have balconies with garden or lake views, private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and the resort has an on-site restaurant serving Thai and seafood dishes, a sun terrace and a lush garden. I would ask for a lake-view room, use the waterpark and play area with children and try the cycling options.

I would choose Thewhitehotel BY Charoensri - SHA Extra Plus for a simple family stay in Udon Thani close to the airport, 2 km away. It has air-conditioned family rooms with city views and private bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, room service and free on-site parking. The airport shuttle is available for a fee. I would use room service for a quiet evening and book the shuttle ahead for an early flight.

For a family with an early or late flight from Udon Thani, I would choose President Hotel Udonthani for how little planning it asks. The airport is close, rooms are air-conditioned with a balcony over the garden or the pool, and children can swim in the outdoor pool before or after the trip. The family restaurant serves Thai dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner, so nobody has to go out looking for a meal after a long day.

The 9D City & 9D Express Hotel in Udon Thani is a 4-star stay with family rooms that are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms and city views. The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round, and there is a spa and wellness centre and a fitness centre. The on-site restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi and free private parking are included, and the airport is 8 km away. I would choose it for a family stay with a pool.

A four-star hotel whose year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace are the family draw. Air-conditioned rooms have city views and a private bathroom, a fitness centre covers workouts, and the family-friendly restaurant serves Asian dishes, with a coffee shop and a bar in the evening. A free shuttle from Udon Thani Airport takes the stress out of arrival, which helps with tired children after a flight.

Samrong Garden suits a family that wants a pool and green space in Udon Thani without a big resort. Each air-conditioned room has a balcony, a refrigerator for drinks and snacks, a TV and free Wi-Fi. Children can spend the afternoon in the swimming pool while parents sit in the garden or on the terrace. I also like the free private parking and the 24-hour front desk for late arrivals by car.

For a family passing through Udon Thani, I like Siamgrand for its simple logistics: air-conditioned rooms with their own bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant on site and a reception that stays open around the clock. Children get an outdoor pool after a day on the road, and parents can book time in the spa. Udon Thani Airport is roughly a 10-minute drive, and the hotel can arrange a transfer for an extra charge.

The Pannarai Hotel pairs an outdoor pool with a central Udon Thani address, which is a useful mix when children need a swim after a day out. Rooms are air-conditioned with private balconies and free WiFi, and the restaurant serves Thai and European dishes. CentralPlaza Shopping Mall and the bus terminal are a short walk away. Guests rate it 8.4 from more than 1,400 reviews. I would choose it for a practical city stay rather than a quiet hideaway.

VELA Dhi Udon Thani lists its rooms as adults-only, so I would not plan a stay here with children, despite the family-friendly restaurant. For adults travelling together, or parents taking a break without the children, the saltwater pool, sauna, hammam and garden make a calm base about 5 km from the city centre. Free private parking helps if you are driving around Udon Thani. Families with children should choose another hotel on our Udon Thani list.

The draw here for a family is the on-site waterpark next to a pool that stays open all year, so children get a full afternoon without leaving the hotel. I like that parents get their own corner too, with a sauna, a steam room and a fitness centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with garden or pool views, and the restaurant mixes Thai and American dishes, which helps when young eaters want something familiar.

The 8 Hotel Udonthani is a 4-star stay with air-conditioned rooms that have private bathrooms, city views, a work desk, a minibar and free WiFi. The family-friendly restaurant serves German and Asian dishes, and there is a hot tub and a lounge. A 24-hour front desk and free private parking are on site. I would choose it for a comfortable city stay with children, though no pool is listed.