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.
KC Grande is a four-pearl resort on a peaceful stretch of White Sand Beach, just a three-minute walk from a nice handful of bars and restaurants. The air-conditioned rooms are split across hillside and seaside zones, along with a collection of villas, and all are decorated in modern Thai style with lots of hardwood and neutral tones. In-room features include private terraces, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. The resort also offers three swimming pools -- the highlight of which is an infinity rooftop pool overlooking the ocean -- plus a spa and fitness center. There are numerous dining options, and a free buffet breakfast is served each day. Prices are reasonable, but visitors wanting a more intimate setting might try The Spa Koh Chang, where rates are lower.
KC Grande is a four-pearl resort on a peaceful stretch of White Sand Beach, just a three-minute walk from a nice handful of bars and restaurants. The air-conditioned rooms are split across hillside and seaside zones, along with a collection of villas, and all are decorated in modern Thai style with lots of hardwood and neutral tones. In-room features include private terraces, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. The resort also offers three swimming pools -- the highlight of which is an infinity rooftop pool overlooking the ocean -- plus a spa and fitness center. There are numerous dining options, and a free buffet breakfast is served each day. Prices are reasonable, but visitors wanting a more intimate setting might try The Spa Koh Chang, where rates are lower.
