Resorts, Hotels, Guesthouses, Bungalows and Huts on Koh Chang
Koh Chang – เกาะช้าง – is the largest island in the Koh Chang Marine Park archipelago which comprises 52 islands. Koh Chang was named for the elephant shape of its headland, although elephants are not indigenous to the island. Best visited outside of the monsoon season — which runs from about June to September — the sea is warm and clear, the beaches for the most part white and sandy and the interior is filled with National Park protected forest and craggy, picturesque mountains.
Most of the beaches are on the western coast, and each has built up with a distinctive atmosphere based on shopping, activities, partying or chilling out. Accommodation offers a style to suit every type of traveller, from independent low budget backpackers to those wanting a touch of luxury. There are plenty of activities to be organised from almost anywhere on the island: snorkelling and diving trips to nearby coral reefs, jungle treks and elephant rides, not to mention various beach sports.
With it’s long stretches of sandy beaches and bay, Koh Chang’s west coast has become the focus of the development boom, and that’s where most foreign travellers stay on the island. Beaches such as Haad Sai Khao ( White Sands Beach ), Klong Prao and Kai Bae have developed more in the past few years than most of Thailand has in the last few decades. If you want to party, swim, dive or do practically anything else you’ll find somewhere that’s perfect for you.
There are three different and definitive vibes from each of the three main west coast areas; White Sand beach, Kai Bae beach, Klong Prao and Lonely beach / Bailan. White Sands is more modern than the others, reminiscent of Kuta in Bali, or indeed its aspired cousin, Phuket. The Kai Bae and Klong Prao strip is gorgeous on the eye with its quaint village appearance, plenty of quirky shops and bars — certainly more of a tropical island vibe. Lonely Beach and Bailan Bay continue on the topical island theme, but are far more traveller orientated; less souvenir shops, more bars playing Bob Marley. No Italian restaurants, but an abundance of affordable Thai fare. Ultimately it’s a backpackers heaven.
The east coast is home to major Thai villages but few beaches and so attracts far fewer foreign travellers. This side of the island is popular with Thais from cities such as BangKok and Chiang Mai, who might never have seen the ocean before and want to join in traditional Thai seaside life.
Sea Eagles, monkeys, epic views and jungle noises are all around, and if you’re lucky you may spot the majestic Great Hornbill, resident of Koh Chang but rarely seen. Koh Chang is somewhere you can let your hair down a little, where perhaps those who hit the road in years gone by can capture the spirit of this wonder that we call travelling, yet enjoy the facilities that they yearn in today’s society… namely air-con, hot water and a comfortable bed, and all found in abundance in White Sand, Klong Prao and Kai Bae Beaches. At the same time, the old scene still exists at places like Lonely Beach, a reminder of what got the ball rolling in the first place.
A word of warning, the roads on Koh Chang are treacherous. The steep gradient of the hills can be very dangerous, particularly during the rain, and every year there are fatal accidents; during our research through mid 2008, three people died in road accidents in one week — serious statistics. If you’re not an accomplished and experienced driver then this is not the island to start to learn.
Cars and minibuses travel at breakneck speeds around the island and coupled with the hundreds of motorbikes whizzing about it becomes quite hazardous. Particularly bad stretches of road lead from the ferries to White Sand Beach, between Kai Bae and Lonely Beach, and the stretch from Bailan Bay to Bang Bao. With numerous hairpin turns up high on the cliff there is no room for mistakes. Taxis are a far better and safer option for getting about for the inexperienced. Also worth bearing in mind is that the clinic charges a 4,000 Baht fee just to walk through the door for accident victims, even if all you need is a light bandage and some antiseptic.
Through the last decade, a wave of travellers, both international and domestic has washed over Koh Chang in ever increasing numbers, and its popularity will only continue to grow towards its government driven target of becoming the ‘next Phuket’.
That said, Koh Chang has much more of a tropical island feel than its larger cousin Phuket. Phuket Island is a province in itself, with an intricate network of villages and roadways — Koh Chang didn’t even have a main road twenty years ago!
And if you are thinking of moving to Koh Chang, check the property guide at our friends at KohChangRealEstate.com
Hotel Listing by beach
Kai Bae Beach |
Klong Phrao Beach |
White Sand Beach |
| 01. Sea View Resort |
& Laem Chaichet |
01. Koh Chang Lagoon Resort |
| 02. Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort | 01. Aana Resort & Spa | 02. Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa |
| 03. The Chill Resort & Spa | 02. Santhiya Tree Resort | 03. Siam Royal View |
| 04. Gajapuri Resort & Spa | 03. Koh Chang Thai Garden Hill Resort | 04. Mac Resort |
| 05. Coral Resort | 04. Koh Chang Grand Cabana Resort | 05. Paddy Palms Resort |
| 06. Sea Breeze Bungalows | 05. Coconut Beach Resort | 06. Chang Buri Resort |
| 07. Chang Park Resort | 06. Noren Resort | 07. Buffalo Bill |
| 08. Kai Bae Grand Ville | 07. VJ Residence Resort | 08. Alina Resort |
| 09. KB Resort | 08. Iyara Resort & Spa | 09. Top Resort |
| 10. Nang Nuan Resort Koh Chang | 09. Magic Resort | 10. KC Grande Resort |
| 11. Kai Bae Garden Resort | 10. Klong Prao Resort | 11. Cookies Hotel |
| 12. Kai Bae Hut Resort | 11. Barali Beach Resort | 12. Banthai Resort |
| 13. Kai Bae Beach Resort | 12. Koh Chang Resort & Spa | 13. Plaloma Cliff Resort |
| 14. Mai Pen Rai Guesthouse | 13. Krong Tara Bungalows | 14. The Isleep Resort |
| 15. Laluna Guesthouse Koh Chang | 14. VJ Koh Chang Hotel & Health Spa | 15. Saikhao Inn |
| 16. Porn’s Bungalows | 15. Koh Chang Chaichet Resort | 16. Koh Chang Budget Room |
| 17. Mam Kai Bae Resort | 16. Kerdmanee Resort | 17. Koh Chang Lagoon Resort |
| 18. Casa Marina Koh Chang | 17. Remark Cottage Resort | 18. Pattama’s Resort |
| 19. Garden Resort | 19. Baan Rim Nam Guesthouse | 19. Keeree Ele’ Hotel |
| 20. La Villa Koh Chang | 20. The Dewa Resort | 20. White Sand Beach Resort |
| 21. Baan Bo Koh Chang | 21. Koh Chang Tropicana Resort | 21. Grand View Resort |
| 22. Siam Cottage | 22. 3 Seasons Bungalows | 22. Giant Bungalows |
| 23. Mandalay Lodge Hotel | 23. Chokdee Resort | 23. Haad Ngern Resort |
| 24. Paradise Bungalows | 24. Boutique Resort | 24. Chang Cliff Resort |
| 25. The Stage | 25. Baan Lanthai Resort | 25. Thor’s Palace |
Bailan Beach & Bay |
26. Blue Lagoon Bungalows | 26. Sea Sun Bungalows |
| 01. Dusit Royal Resort | 27. KP Bungalows | 27. Island Lodge |
| 02. New Whitehouse | 28. Tiger Hut | 28. Phupha Resort |
| 03. Green Cottage Resort | 29. Talay Bungalows | 29. Sabay Bar |
| 04. Orchid Resort | 30. Sofia Garden Resort | 30. Bamboo Bungalows |
| 05. Bailan Beach Resort | 31. Saigars Bungalows | 31. Logan’s Place |
| 06. Bailan Bay Resort | 32. Koh Chang Luxury Guest House | 32. Rock Sand Resort |
| 07. The Mangrove Resort | 33. Keereeta Lagoon | 33. Paradise Palms |
| 08. Bailan Family Hut | 34. The Royal Coconut Beach Resort | 34. Sirin Guesthouse |
| 09. Gecko Garden | 35. Ramayana Koh Chang Resort | 35. Baan San Sabay |
| 10. Bailan Hut | 36. Koh Chang Paradise Resort | 36. Anuchaba Resort |
| 11. Jungle Hut Resort | 37. Emerald Cove Resort | 37. Apple Bungalows |
| 12. Wanalee Resort |
Ao Salakphet Bay |
38. Star Beach |
| 13. Jungle Garden Resort | 01. Koh Chang Marina Resort | 39. 15 Palms Beach Resort |
| 14. Baansanook Bungalow | 02. Island View Resort | 40. Para Resort |
| 15. Joy Cottage Bar & Restaurant | 03. Regent’s Resort | 41. Arunee Resort |
| 16. Vanalee Resort | 04. Eco Resort Koh Chang | 42. Maylamean Bungalows |
| 17. Happy Turtle Bungalows | 05. My House Stay | 43. Chang Bar |
| 18. Kwaimaipar Orchid Resort | 06. Witheethai Stay | 44. Baan NuNa |
| 19. Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway | 07. Baan Lookchang Resort | 45. Sairung Bungalows |
Klong Son Bay |
08. Mam Baan Chaitalay | 46. Yakah Bungalows |
| 01. Koh Chang Grand Orchid Resort | 09. Koh Chang Salakphet Resort | 47. Independent Bo |
| 02. Koh Chang Riverside Resort | 10. Natural Homestay | 48. The Fisherman Hill |
| 03. Premvadee Resort | 11. Porn Pol Homestay Koh Chang | 49. Sang Arun Bungalows |
| 04. Jungle Way | 12. Salakphet Guesthouse | 50. Banana Hut |
| 05. Thamma Sukjai Resort | 13. Sang Arun Guesthouse | 51. Jinda Resort |
| 06. Aiyapura Resort & Spa | 14. Takkatan Homestay | 52. Koh Chang Ploy Talay |
| 07. Baan Mayuree Resort | 15. Wajee Homestay | 53. BanPu Resort |
| 08. Image Home | 16. Lung Top Homestay | 54. Tranquility Bay Residence |
| 09. Five Star Resort | 17. Sawang Homestay | 55. Keereeta Resort |
| 10. Banphu Resort | 18. Chiva House & Chiva Kacha | 56. Aunluk Koh Chang Resort |
Pearl Beach |
19. Naphalai Homestay | 57. Tantawan Bungalows |
| 01. Koh Chang Privilege Resort | 20. Pahtaew Homestay | 58. SSP Bungalows |
| 02. Penny’s Bungalows | 21. Sommai Salakphet Homestay | 59. Pump’s House |
03. Koh Chang Resortel  |
22. Jane-anan Homestay Koh Chang | 60. First Beach Resort |
| 04. Jane Chalet Resort | 23. Sombat Khongple Homestay | 61. Baan Saikao Plaza Hotel |
| 05. Siam Bay Resort |
Ao Bangbao Beach |
Baan Jekbae |
| 06. Saffron On The Sea | 01. Nisa Cabana | 01. Judo Resort |
| 07. Northern Light Koh Chang | 02. Buddha View Resort | 02. Baanmae Resort |
| 08. Enjoy Resort Koh Chang | 03. Koh Chang Hill Resort | 03. Koh Chang Karang Resort |
| 09. Buddy House Koh Chang | 04. Bang Bao Fishing Village Koh Chang | 04. Suan Ngachang Koh Chang |
| 10. Peace Hut Koh Chang | 05. Ocean Blue | 05. Rommai Chailay |
| 11. Island Koh Chang Villas | 06. Bang Bao Cliff Hill Koh Chang | 06. Klong Good Resort |
| 12. Baan Ton Rak Resort | 07. Homestay Bungalows | 07. Long Beach Bungalows |
Dankao – Danmai – |
08. Nirvana Resort |
Lonely Beach |
Klongnonsri – Saidaeng |
09. Bang Bao Sea Hut | 01. Pool Villas Koh Chang |
| 01. Amber Sands Beach | 10. Remark Puzi Hut | 02. Siam Beach Resort |
| 02. Sunset Beach Resort | 11. Hippy Hut | 03. Bhumiyama Koh Chang Resort |
| 03. Serenity Resort | 12. Bang Bao Blue Wave | 04. Kachapura Resort & Spa |
| 05. Chanarkarn Resort | 13. Paradise Bang Bao | 05. P & Nico Budget |
| 06. Lung Chalerm | 14. Bang Bao Cliff Cottage | 06. The Sunflower |
| 07. Graceville Resort | 15. Koh Chang Sea Hut Resort | 07. Nature Beach Resort |
| 09. Baanmai Rimfangnaam | 16. Why Not Guesthouse | 08. Magic Garden Resort |
| 10. Suansamchan Resort | 17. The Blue Cafe | 09. Oasis Bungalows |
Koh Laoya Island |
18. Khao Nok Homestay | 10. Paradise Cottage |
| 01. Laoya Paradise Island Resort | 19. Elephant Garden Resort | 11. Sunset Hut |
| 02. Koh Laoya Resort | 20. D Jambe House Koh Chang | 12. Lemon Resort Koh Chang |
Other |
21. Cliff Cottage | 13. Siam Hut Bungalows |
| 01. Koh Chang Tara Resort | 22. Chivapuri Beach Resort | 14. Tree House Lodge |
| 02. Kooncharaburi Resort | 23. Baan Preeda Bungalows |
Koh Wai Island |
| 03. Chao Koh Homestay | 24. Koh Chang Grand Lagoona Resort | 01. Koh Wai Pakarang Resort |
| 04. Tropical Beach Resort | 25. Aunchaleena Beachfront Resort | 02. Koh Wai (Island) Beach Resort |
| 05. The Spa Koh Chang | 26. Resolution Resort | 03. Koh Wai Paradise Resort |
Ao Sapporot Bay |
04. Grand Ma Hut Resort | |
| 01. Baan Fah Sai | ||
| 02. Baan Rak Bungalow |