Families and Kids

From the young to the young-at-heart, at Six Senses we prioritize our guests no matter their age. Our smallest VIPs are warmly welcomed, celebrated, and a little bit spoiled through Grow With Six Senses themed programs and locally inspired activities, available at most resorts. This is where we incorporate the six dimensions of wellness (social, environmental, physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual) into fun and lighthearted sessions so younger guests can understand more about what’s going on inside them, and the world around them, through the power of play. We offer your mini me something a little out-of-the-ordinary too, to give you the chance to disappear off for a spoiling massage or indulgent meal.

Programs vary from resort to resort, but introduce adapted physical activities, yoga and mindfulness, local culture, sustainability, art and crafts, and social experiences. There’s also the chance for a little pampering with tailor-made spa treatments. At Six Senses Rome for example, children aged 16 and over can enjoy our signature Roman Bath thermae journey. With a selection of adjoining and connected rooms, families of all ages, from babes-in-arms to independent teens, can experience the best of the Eternal City.

Taking life curiously 

One of many eyes-wide-open moments starts in the mystical mountains surrounding Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, a spot that wouldn’t look out of place in a bedtime fable. This is home to the Woolong Panda Reserve and Red Panda Base. Children over six years of age can take part in the panda volunteer program, to learn more about these magnificent animals from the experts and care takers. Volunteers can feed the pandas, clean their enclosures and even bake them a cake – one of their favorites is carrot cake – while the keepers capture the moment in a photo.

As a child-friendly resort, there are plenty of toys, toddlers’ chairs in the restaurants and baby cots available on request. On-site activities range from indoor children’s cooking classes, movie afternoons and splashing in the huge indoor pool to cycling, tennis, and picnics in the beautiful surroundings. There is a choice of spacious two-bedroom villas, some with pools, which comfortably accommodate up to four adults and two children under 12 years.

From misty mountain to sapphire sea, another truly unique experience is watching critically endangered hawksbill and endangered green sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest for the first time and make it safely down the beach to the ocean. This natural spectacle is available at resorts such as Six Senses Con Dao and Six Senses Zil Pasyon, where families have the opportunity to join our specialist hosts to witness the event firsthand. 

In the Maldives, Six Senses Laamu is a significant nesting beach for green sea turtles. The main nesting and hatching season stretches between May and August but young learners can discover more year-round at our dedicated Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL), where they can take part in hands-on marine conservation experiences. Particularly engaging, the Junior Marine Biology program offers guided snorkels on the colorful reef, science experiments, and the chance to document their adventures by making a conservation video.

After burning off all that energy, The Den, a dedicated kids’ zone, comes as an added bonus, with professional staff to engage children aged 3 to 12 for a few hours in a whole host of arts, crafts, beach activities and water sports. Parents can use the time to soothe in the spa before reconvening as a family for a sunset dolphin cruise or Cinema Under the Stars.

The fun doesn’t stop there, our Family Beach Villas are hidden between the lush tropical vegetation and offer beachfront family living. The master bedroom is a few steps away from the children’s room and has a complete view of the private pool. The added perk is a treetop deck with comfortable seating and dining area for a unique panoramic view of the glittering ocean as it gives way to a colorful sunset.

At our Maldivian sister resort on the Lhaviyani Atoll, Six Senses Kanuhura offers family life lived in, on, and under water. Visit Turtle Airport, a natural cleaning and feeding station where the reef’s resident green and hawksbill turtles gather for meals and rest. Swimmers of all ages can join an experienced guide on a family snorkeling tour to explore the reefs together. If you’re the kind of family that finds it hard to sit still, why not get scuba certified together through Deep Blue Divers? For youngsters aged 8 and older who have never dived before, the PADI Bubblemaker program is a safe and fun introduction to diving and can be completed in just a few hours. For those aged 10 or older who love the water, the PADI Seal Team is an action-packed program of aqua missions.

Natural playground 

Let your little monkeys go wild in the jungle at Six Senses Krabey Island, one of our most family-friendly resorts with activities for all ages and energy levels including fishing, snorkeling, speedboat excursions to neighboring islands, and forest bathing. Encouraging children to connect with nature and be in the moment amongst trees is a natural way to help them feel calm and relaxed, and it often results in a better night’s sleep. At our dedicated Nest Kid’s Club, children will have heaps of fun creating unique leaf art, making smoothies and decorating cakes, taking part in Zumba dance and giggling during face yoga, supported by our friendly hosts who help our littlest guests joyfully express themselves through play.

We don’t just keep tiny tots happy; we connect with your teenagers by disconnecting them from their devices. At Six Senses Zighy Bay, Teen Club offers adventure hikes, wadi swimming, canyoning or learning new skills like archery, raft building and abseiling. Cinema Paradiso keeps all the family entertained with movies and refreshments on the beach under a blanket of stars.

Calling all mini conservationists. We run Climate Warrior programs across a variety of resorts that engage and inspire children to learn simple eco-friendly habits through fun games, activities, and experiments. The goal is to empower the next generation to shape the future as climate advocates. The program itself varies slightly depending on each resort’s location and natural resources – beach, mountain, jungle, or forest. 

Launched at Vooc Village at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, the session here starts with a climate game before rolling up sleeves to turn waste to wealth at the Earth Lab, save the reef in the Experience Center, and plant a tree at the fruit farm. Food preparation takes on an eco-twist too, with smoothies made using a Pedimix bicycle and veggies baked in a solar cooker! This is just one of the 58 children’s activities on offer in our sustainably designed space. For families seeking seclusion, our three-bedroom waterslide villas – Rock Retreat and Water Reserve - set privately over the water’s edge of a secluded bay come with numerous unique family orientated offerings.

Little guests at Six Senses Fiji can take part in activities as varied as kids’ yoga, solar oven making, tree planting, bracelet weaving, Zumba dancing, and tie-dye t-shirt making. There’s also family paddle boarding, snorkel safaris and in-villa movie night experiences. One of the most popular experiences is the pizza making class, to learn the secrets behind classic pizza dough and Napolitano sauce, assemble all the family’s favorite toppings and fire up the stone bake oven before devouring your creation. All rooms can accommodate children, and the spacious Residences (up to a palatial five bedrooms) provide complimentary nanny services.

Junior Journeys at Six Senses Samui showcase locally-inspired experiences for our smallest VIPs. Activities packed with adventure and creativity await our young guests, including meeting our goat family, crafting lemongrass straws, creating coconut leaf origami, rock painting, Thai dance classes, and much more. For a breath of fresh air, kids can even learn new gardening skills at Farm on the Hill.

From the tropics to the Balearics, Six Senses Ibiza offers a smorgasbord of family-friendly extras including swoon worthy mansions for multi-generational groups, engaging activities for youngsters, from kids’ yoga to farm visits, and two family swimming pools specially designed so you can keep a watchful eye from your lounger – signature serve in hand.

Start them young

With multi-room suites, adjoining bedrooms, and expansive villas with private pools on offer at many of our resorts plus in-villa babysitting and dining, and 24-hour GEM (Guest Experience Maker) services, families come first at Six Senses. Embrace the opportunity to explore together, enjoying bespoke experiences and indulgent amenities tailored to your family’s interests for unforgettable vacations.