The 147-room Sea View Resort & Spa Koh Chang is a three-and-a-half-pearl resort located on a jungle-shrouded hillside right on the beach. The village of Kai Bae is a 10-minute shuttle ride away, but there's not much else nearby. Thai-style rooms are mostly modern and spacious, and all feature balconies. Most have direct sea views, which can be quite spectacular. There are two restaurants, and the expansive breakfast buffet is a hit. The two outdoor pools are gorgeous, and the private beach and lovely spa are other big pluses. This place is hard to beat for its lush jungle setting and stunning views, but travelers looking for something more intimate might consider the Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa, where all rooms are individual bungalows and villas.
The 147-room Sea View Resort & Spa Koh Chang is a three-and-a-half-pearl resort located on a jungle-shrouded hillside right on the beach. The village of Kai Bae is a 10-minute shuttle ride away, but there's not much else nearby. Thai-style rooms are mostly modern and spacious, and all feature balconies. Most have direct sea views, which can be quite spectacular. There are two restaurants, and the expansive breakfast buffet is a hit. The two outdoor pools are gorgeous, and the private beach and lovely spa are other big pluses. This place is hard to beat for its lush jungle setting and stunning views, but travelers looking for something more intimate might consider the Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa, where all rooms are individual bungalows and villas.
The three-pearl Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa offers 80 bungalows and villas in a jungle setting right on beautiful Klong Prao Beach. Although the property is in a quiet area, guests can easily walk to plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops in just a few minutes. All rooms are housed in individual Thai-style wooden bungalows and villas. They feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and furnished terraces. Villas have private garden pools. A restaurant by the beach serves Thai and Western fare, and there are two bars. The outdoor pool is a popular spot, as is the gorgeous sandy beach. Families looking for a place that offers more for the kids could check out the Kacha Resort & Spa instead, which has a kids' club and two pools for kids, one with a slide.
The three-pearl Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa offers 80 bungalows and villas in a jungle setting right on beautiful Klong Prao Beach. Although the property is in a quiet area, guests can easily walk to plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops in just a few minutes. All rooms are housed in individual Thai-style wooden bungalows and villas. They feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and furnished terraces. Villas have private garden pools. A restaurant by the beach serves Thai and Western fare, and there are two bars. The outdoor pool is a popular spot, as is the gorgeous sandy beach. Families looking for a place that offers more for the kids could check out the Kacha Resort & Spa instead, which has a kids' club and two pools for kids, one with a slide.
The four-pearl Emerald Cove is located on South Klong Prao Beach, near a small selection of bars and restaurants. The look throughout the hotel is polished and contemporary, with just the right amount of rustic charm. The smart, airy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and private terraces. Some have views of the beach and sea. The hotel also has a spa and fitness center, restaurants, and two bars -- one of which is poolside. A buffet breakfast is served each day for a fee and there’s a large outdoor pool with spacious deck and loungers. Prices are reasonable for the area, but visitors wanting to be closer to more varied nightlife might try The Chill Resort and Spa instead, where rates are similar.
The four-pearl Emerald Cove is located on South Klong Prao Beach, near a small selection of bars and restaurants. The look throughout the hotel is polished and contemporary, with just the right amount of rustic charm. The smart, airy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and private terraces. Some have views of the beach and sea. The hotel also has a spa and fitness center, restaurants, and two bars -- one of which is poolside. A buffet breakfast is served each day for a fee and there’s a large outdoor pool with spacious deck and loungers. Prices are reasonable for the area, but visitors wanting to be closer to more varied nightlife might try The Chill Resort and Spa instead, where rates are similar.
The 141-room Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway Hotel is a three-and-a-half-pearl resort situated on the beach overlooking Bai Lan Bay. Its location is remote, but there are some restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance. Rooms are decorated in a contemporary Thai style and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have furnished terraces with direct pool access, though the best feature beautiful views of the beach. Villas have private pools. The restaurant provides all meals, and two bars keep the drinks flowing. A huge outdoor pool overlooks the private beach area, and is a relaxing place to hang out. There's also a spa and fitness center, plus a business center. It's also worth considering Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort for similar rates, but it doesn't have a spa.
The 141-room Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway Hotel is a three-and-a-half-pearl resort situated on the beach overlooking Bai Lan Bay. Its location is remote, but there are some restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance. Rooms are decorated in a contemporary Thai style and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have furnished terraces with direct pool access, though the best feature beautiful views of the beach. Villas have private pools. The restaurant provides all meals, and two bars keep the drinks flowing. A huge outdoor pool overlooks the private beach area, and is a relaxing place to hang out. There's also a spa and fitness center, plus a business center. It's also worth considering Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort for similar rates, but it doesn't have a spa.
On a quiet stretch of beach along Koh Chang's west coast, The Chill Resort & Spa is an upscale beachfront boutique property. The 38 rooms are smart, airy, and tastefully outfitted with minimalist decor, plus balconies or poolside terraces. In-room features include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Massive suites add separate living rooms and -- in some cases -- whirlpools. There's a sharp cafe and restaurant, plus a library, and a large outdoor pool that looks out onto the Gulf of Thailand. A full spa that's tricked out in the hotel's signature sleek style, and a modern fitness room that's fine for a basic workout. Prices are reasonable for the area, but visitors wanting a free buffet breakfast might try The Emerald Cove instead, where rates are lower.
On a quiet stretch of beach along Koh Chang's west coast, The Chill Resort & Spa is an upscale beachfront boutique property. The 38 rooms are smart, airy, and tastefully outfitted with minimalist decor, plus balconies or poolside terraces. In-room features include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Massive suites add separate living rooms and -- in some cases -- whirlpools. There's a sharp cafe and restaurant, plus a library, and a large outdoor pool that looks out onto the Gulf of Thailand. A full spa that's tricked out in the hotel's signature sleek style, and a modern fitness room that's fine for a basic workout. Prices are reasonable for the area, but visitors wanting a free buffet breakfast might try The Emerald Cove instead, where rates are lower.
The Centara Tropicana Beach Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl waterfront property on South Klong Prao Beach, just seven minutes on foot from nearby bars and restaurants. Leafy, manicured gardens surround the resort, which offers 156 traditional and slightly dated rooms, suites, and cabanas with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and terraces. Only a handful have sea views. There are two outdoor pools, two bars -- including one poolside -- plus a full spa, sauna, fitness center with yoga studio, kids' club, and play areas. Oh -- and direct beach access (which certainly doesn't hurt). The restaurant offers a range of Thai, Italian, and Western fare, but no free breakfast. Visitors looking for a nightclub and romantic beachfront dining might try The Emerald Cove instead, though rates will be higher.
The Centara Tropicana Beach Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl waterfront property on South Klong Prao Beach, just seven minutes on foot from nearby bars and restaurants. Leafy, manicured gardens surround the resort, which offers 156 traditional and slightly dated rooms, suites, and cabanas with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and terraces. Only a handful have sea views. There are two outdoor pools, two bars -- including one poolside -- plus a full spa, sauna, fitness center with yoga studio, kids' club, and play areas. Oh -- and direct beach access (which certainly doesn't hurt). The restaurant offers a range of Thai, Italian, and Western fare, but no free breakfast. Visitors looking for a nightclub and romantic beachfront dining might try The Emerald Cove instead, though rates will be higher.
The 46-room Gajapuri Resort & Spa is a four-pearl property situated on lush forested grounds along on Kai Bae Beach. The quiet, secluded property is teeming with tropical plants, trees, and ponds, yet guests can easily walk to a number of restaurants, bars, and shops. Rooms are Thai-style wooden bungalows, and include decks plus air-conditioning and modern amenities. Pool Villas add private pools, some with outdoor whirlpools. There are two restaurants near the beach and breakfast is included in rates. The larger outdoor pool overlooking the beach is for adults only, and the smaller one has a whirlpool. Travelers looking for more features and a bigger beach should also consider the similarly priced Sea View Resort & Spa Koh Chang, which adds a fitness center and kids' playground.
The 46-room Gajapuri Resort & Spa is a four-pearl property situated on lush forested grounds along on Kai Bae Beach. The quiet, secluded property is teeming with tropical plants, trees, and ponds, yet guests can easily walk to a number of restaurants, bars, and shops. Rooms are Thai-style wooden bungalows, and include decks plus air-conditioning and modern amenities. Pool Villas add private pools, some with outdoor whirlpools. There are two restaurants near the beach and breakfast is included in rates. The larger outdoor pool overlooking the beach is for adults only, and the smaller one has a whirlpool. Travelers looking for more features and a bigger beach should also consider the similarly priced Sea View Resort & Spa Koh Chang, which adds a fitness center and kids' playground.
The Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort & Spa is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel situated right on Klong Prao Beach and a five-minute drive from Ban Changthai elephant camp. Decor is a touch dated in some areas, from the lobby -- with its hardwood flooring and wicker furniture -- to the rooms, which feature private terraces, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The tropical gardens surrounding the resort add a bit of atmosphere, and there are two bars and restaurants on site -- one serves a free breakfast buffet each morning. The hotel also has a spa, fitness center, and two outdoor pools with loungers, which are popular with guests. Travelers wanting closer access to bars and restaurants might try nearby Emerald Cove, where rates are similar.
The Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort & Spa is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel situated right on Klong Prao Beach and a five-minute drive from Ban Changthai elephant camp. Decor is a touch dated in some areas, from the lobby -- with its hardwood flooring and wicker furniture -- to the rooms, which feature private terraces, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The tropical gardens surrounding the resort add a bit of atmosphere, and there are two bars and restaurants on site -- one serves a free breakfast buffet each morning. The hotel also has a spa, fitness center, and two outdoor pools with loungers, which are popular with guests. Travelers wanting closer access to bars and restaurants might try nearby Emerald Cove, where rates are similar.
The Dewa Koh Chang is a four-pearl beachfront resort set on the western coast of Koh Chang. Lush garden-filled grounds are a contrast to the contemporary architecture that's infused with rustic touches like thatched roofs, and the abundance of concrete and neutral hues allows the greenery to take center stage. Some might find the guest rooms a bit stark decor-wise, but they're well-equipped with mod cons, private balconies, and both soaking tubs and walk-in rainfall showers. The hotel offers a chic outdoor pool with a poolside bar and kids' pool, a lovely beach, a spa, and two restaurants as well as a cafe, but there are no fitness facilities. For something with more features, such as a kids' club and gym, check out the KC Grande Resort & Spa.
The Dewa Koh Chang is a four-pearl beachfront resort set on the western coast of Koh Chang. Lush garden-filled grounds are a contrast to the contemporary architecture that's infused with rustic touches like thatched roofs, and the abundance of concrete and neutral hues allows the greenery to take center stage. Some might find the guest rooms a bit stark decor-wise, but they're well-equipped with mod cons, private balconies, and both soaking tubs and walk-in rainfall showers. The hotel offers a chic outdoor pool with a poolside bar and kids' pool, a lovely beach, a spa, and two restaurants as well as a cafe, but there are no fitness facilities. For something with more features, such as a kids' club and gym, check out the KC Grande Resort & Spa.
The 206-room Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang is a mid-range resort on beautiful White Sand Beach. Rooms, suites, and villas range from tired to more modern, and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free (but spotty) Wi-Fi. Rooms are split between those near the beach and others across the road facing the hills. For most guests, the beach side is more desirable. Features include two restaurants, a fitness center, and full-service spa. The two pools with swim-up bars are a highlight, although loungers are sometimes scarce. Both pools have kids' sections, and one has a slide -- the vibe is predictably lively. The beach at Aiyapura Koh Chang makes it a solid alternative, but it only has one pool that's not quite as nice as those found at Kacha.
The 206-room Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang is a mid-range resort on beautiful White Sand Beach. Rooms, suites, and villas range from tired to more modern, and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free (but spotty) Wi-Fi. Rooms are split between those near the beach and others across the road facing the hills. For most guests, the beach side is more desirable. Features include two restaurants, a fitness center, and full-service spa. The two pools with swim-up bars are a highlight, although loungers are sometimes scarce. Both pools have kids' sections, and one has a slide -- the vibe is predictably lively. The beach at Aiyapura Koh Chang makes it a solid alternative, but it only has one pool that's not quite as nice as those found at Kacha.