Resorts
For me, Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa is one of the best resorts you can find in Koh Chang.
This 4-star resort is located at the south of Chai Chet village, and directly on the north part of Klong Prao beach.
At about a 2-minute walk from the resort, you will find Chai Chet main village and Coconut Plaza with 3 supermarkets (Tesco Lotus, V-Mart, and 7/11), drugstores, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, souvenirs shops, cloth shops, a bank to change money, few ATMs, a hairdresser, tailors, massage rooms and other small businesses.
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Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa is big enough without being crowded by their guests, quiet and pleasant to stay in. You have direct access to the beach with a unique view of the sea, especially in the evening with beautiful sunsets.
There are 69 Bungalows, 12 Pool Villas, an outdoor and indoor Spa, an indoor and outdoor restaurant, a swimming pool, and a bar in an area of 17 acres and with 260 meters of beachfront.
The bungalows are spread into a beautiful tropical garden with a lot of plants, trees, and flowers that their gardeners are taking care of daily.
The cleanliness, quality, and satisfaction of the customers is the priority of the Resort that's why it has been awarded by several travelling and booking agencies and websites for several years.
The Resort is also concerned about environmental protection and energy saving. In 2009 Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa has been selected as the Excellent Green Resort from the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organisation) & Trat Province Government.
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Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa has direct access to the north part of Klong Prao beach. The 260 meters long beachfront is covered with white sand which is cleaned every morning by the resort's employees. And there are no stones in the sea or on the beach in front of the resort.
There are sun chairs on the beach available for the resort's guests. There are also a few kayaks and safety jackets which can be rented at the reception. It takes about 15 minutes for one person to paddle from the resort to Klong Prao estuary river for example. In an hour, 2 persons in a kayak can do a nice trip around. Don't forget to wear a t-shirt and a hat, the sun is very strong. Take also a water bottle with you, you will enjoy it.
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The resort has installed 2 swings in the trees directly on the beach. Young and older will have a lot of fun.
The outdoor restaurant of the resort is just in front of the beach as well as the bar. You can get any drink at the beach or ask to get them at the pool or in your bungalow for example.
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During the high season, the sea is very calm and the water clear. Depending on the seasons you can see jellyfishes. Normally they are very small and harmless but you never know. If you see one and if you are scared there is still the swimming pool which is facing the beach.
If you want to see a sunset until the end, the best is to walk to Chai Chet cape (2-3 minutes walk) otherwise from the resort's beach you will see it disappearing behind Chai Chet Resort. But it doesn't mean it won't be a nice sunset. Watch the picture and judge by yourself!
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There are different types of bungalows: Superior and Superior Beach Front (24 m²), Deluxe, and Deluxe Beach Front (32 m²).
The Superior Bungalows have their private terrace with outdoor wooden furniture, their own bathroom with a shower, hot and cold water, air-conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee products with a kettle, an electronic safe box, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and 2 free small bottles of drinking water added daily.
The Deluxe Bungalows are more spacious than the Superior Bungalows, they have extra equipment like a shower and a bathtub, air-conditioning and a ceiling fan over the bed and a DVD player (unfortunately there is a poor choice of old DVD available at the reception).
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I would recommend the Deluxe Bungalows which are close to the beach and to the swimming pool.
The Beach Front Bungalows are right in front of the beach but not on the beach which means you still have your privacy.
If your budget is higher then go for a Pool Villa, it's a small Eden, the room is spacious, similar to a Junior Suite and you get your private pool with an outside Jacuzzi.
In the resort, there are 12 Pool Villas of 3 different types: Family Pool Villa, Pool Villa, and Beach Front Pool Villa.
All Pool Villas have their private swimming pool with outdoor furniture, their own high fences for your privacy, own outdoor and indoor showers, own sunbeds, own private outdoor Jacuzzi, own bathroom with a shower (shower + indoor Jacuzzi for the Family Pool Villa), hot and cold water, air-conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee products with a kettle, an electronic safe box, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV with a DVD player and home studio speakers and 2 free small bottles of drinking water added daily.
The 2 Family Pool Villas have 2 separate buildings joined by a private swimming pool. And there are 3 Beach Front Pool Villas right in front of the beach.
Their area is from 116 m² to 236 m² with a private swimming pool from 38 m² to 120 m² and is deep enough to jump and swim.
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All Bungalows and Villas are cleaned daily and all can get room service.
You can have a King-size bed or two single-size beds depending on the Bungalows and it's still possible to add an extra bed for a child.
Mattresses are quite firm what I personally like and the bedsheets are cleaned and replaced at your convenience.
You have a lot of space inside the Bungalows, with small furniture and a wardrobe to store your effects.
For your safety, there are lots of cameras in the resort, and security men are patrolling by night.
The swimming pool is right in front of the beach and between the beach restaurant and the bungalows.
It's surrounded by wooden sunbeds with comfortable mattresses and large umbrellas. The pool is deep enough for an adult to swim with a small jacuzzi and a children's pool.
What I like about this resort, hotel guests cannot book sunbeds in the morning. So you don't need to worry, stress, and wake up early to be sure to have a seat at the pool. All towels or personal effects placed on chairs or sunbeds to book them before 9 AM will be immediately removed by the staff and brought to the reception.
You can get at the reception almost as many clean beach towels as you want that you will return in the evening.
You just have to walk less than 10 meters to be on the beach which is very pleasant and convenient.
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The staff is very helpful, polite and doing their best to please you. And a few times a week during the high season they entertain you in the evening with their own show.
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You can enjoy all kinds of drinks or cocktails at the pool, at the beach, or on your private terrace.
There are 2 restaurants in the resort, one indoor and one outdoor.
The indoor restaurant is used in the morning for the breakfast. Do not stress to hurry up to be sure to have a place, it's big enough to fit all the resort's guests and there will be enough food too.
For the breakfast, you will find a large buffet divided into several parts:
- In the middle, there is the continental buffet filled with cheese, ham, salad, tomatoes, cereals, fresh fruits, soup, and Thai food.
- On the beachside, there are cold water, cold milk, and a choice of different fruit juices.
- Opposite side of the juices is another buffet with coffee, tea, warm milk, croissants, toasts and toaster, bread, jams, banana cake, and butter.
- Then the last buffet close to the toasters with boiled eggs, fresh-made waffles, and well-garnished omelets done as your request.
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In the daytime, it's possible to take your lunch or even dinner in the indoor restaurant if you prefer to be in the complete shadow or if it's raining.
The beach restaurant is serving Thai and Western food, and every evening there is a selection of fresh seafood.
And remember that all Resort's guests get a 10% discount on the food and drinks and 20% off the drinks every day during their Happy Hour which is from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm, which makes it cheaper than all the others around.
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The Spa is located in two different places in the resort. Near the beach and near the restaurant.
At the edge of the beach, under the big trees, you can relax and get different types of massages. Near the restaurant, the Spa proposes different treatments, from 45 minutes to 5 hours.
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Since November 2016, the resort has a brand new fitness center which is available only for the guests and for free. They are using professional equipment and it's opened daily from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm.
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If you are planning to spend your honeymoon, don't forget to mention it during your booking, you will get a nice surprise!
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Boonya Resort is located in Klong Prao village, very easy to access, close to a lot of small shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and pubs. The beach is less than a 10-minute walk.
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The friendly management and staff will do everything to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Communication cannot be a problem, you are sure to get someone speaking English, German, Italian or Thai.
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There are several clean, beautiful and spacious private bungalows as well as rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, Minibar, and a shower with hot water. And all the rooms have their own private garden with hammock to relax in peace.
The bungalows are spread across a beautiful exotic garden where you find the swimming pool, in a relaxing area.
In the rooms, in the middle of the garden or at the swimming pool you can enjoy the free Wi-Fi.
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The management is very friendly and they can propose to you but also arrange for your different types of activities, depending on what you like and are looking for.
And if you decide to explore the island by yourself, just catch a taxi from the main road. The location of this resort makes it easy to travel, it's just 2 km from Kai Bae and 8 km from White Sand beach.
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Nature Beach Resort is a hideaway located in the south part of Lonely Beach with a beautiful beachfront, for people looking for nature, beach, rest, and fun. This resort opened in 1999 and is still running with the same management and the same relaxing atmosphere. It's about a 5-minute walk from the active center of Lonely Beach village where you can find shops, restaurants, pubs, tattoo studios, small supermarkets, a diving center, and even a gym.
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You maybe guessed it from the name, the nature is present everywhere inside the resort. The only views you can get are the jungle or the sea, with no massive concrete buildings around.
Nature Beach Resort has direct access to the sandy beach and it's a great location to sunbathe, enjoy the clear seawater, sip a few drinks, listen to music and watch the sunset.
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There are 60 spacious bungalows spread in the tropical and natural garden of this resort, and they are dispatched in 4 categories.
The Air Front Bungalows are just a few steps from the beach, swimming pool, and restaurant. Most of them have a sea view and they all include an individual a/c, a TV, a fridge, an armchair, a private bathroom with a shower and with hot and cold water. They also have a small private terrace with outdoor furniture.
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The Air Garden Bungalows are the newest buildings and are very simple, for people who don't care about minimalist decoration and are just looking for a comfortable room. They include an individual a/c, a sofa, a private bathroom with a shower and with hot and cold water, and a small terrace with 2 outdoor chairs.
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The Fan Bungalows are the cheapest and are for budget travellers. They are located at the back of the resort in the middle of the green garden and close to the main road. They include a fan and a bathroom with a shower and with hot and cold water.
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The one and only Family House of the resort is located away from the other bungalows for more privacy and is offering 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, and a wooden terrace with an outdoor table and is standing over the small canal. It can accept up to 4 adults and it includes an individual a/c, 2 TV, 2 fridges, a private bathroom with a shower and with hot and cold water.
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The swimming pool is just a few meters from the beach and a couple of steps from the bar and restaurant. The perfect place to cool down, have fun, or just relax and enjoy a few drinks.
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Nature Rocks restaurant and bar are very famous and quickly full in the evening during the high season. This is due to the beautiful view of the sea, to the cool atmosphere, to the music and of course to the food they are serving.
The Chef of the restaurant wants to make quality dishes by using local fresh products and propose them to you at a reasonable price. So you got it, here you eat well, good and cheap!
They offer a complete selection of authentic Thai dishes fashioned by their old-school Chef who has been the kitchen's matron since the very beginning.
From the Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts to the Tom Yum prawns with young coconut meat served in a whole coconut, you will for sure love this place.
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And if you're not a big fan of Thai cuisine or just want to change, they also have a variety of salads, pasta, pizzas, burgers, Mexican delights, and Western dishes.
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Every Sunday the resort is organising a party which features good music and fire shows. And on special occasions like New Year's Eve or for the Resort's birthday in November for example, Nature Beach Resort turns to a rowdy mecca, hosting one of the most raved-about parties on the island where hundreds of people come to have fun on the beach all night long, dancing and listening famous DJ's mixings. Beach vibes at their best!
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Nest Sense Resort is a small and romantic boutique resort located on the south part of Lonely Beach, on top of the hill, close to nature and slightly away from the centre of the village which gets live attractions in the evening but also by night.
There are restaurants, pubs, small supermarkets and a gym close to the resorts. Lonely beach is at an equal distance from Kai Bae and Bang Bao and it's very easy to catch a taxi from the main road.
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The resort has been been awarded this year by several travel and booking websites. The goal of the management is to please their guests and make their stay as remarkable as possible.
The beach just in front of the resort is very rocky and not really convenient to swim in. If you are looking for a real sandy beach you will have to walk about 15 minutes to reach Lonely Beach.
There are 18 rooms in this small and cosy resort for all types of visitors. They all have a view of the sea which is perfect to admire the beautiful sunsets.
The rooms are divided into 5 Seaside Villas, 5 Sea View Pool Villas and 8 Deluxe Rooms.
The Deluxe rooms are located in a 2-floor building and away from the sea.
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The decoration of the rooms is minimalist but they are spacious, clean and comfortable.
In all rooms, there are a King-size bed, a/c with an individual controller, a minibar, a kettle with tea and coffee, an electronic safe, an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower (hot and cold water), 32’’ LCD cable TV, a hairdryer and bathrobes.
All rooms have a private balcony with a view of the ocean.
The Seaside Villas are bigger than the Deluxe Rooms, they have the same equipment and service except they are close to the sea and have their private outdoor area with their own sunbeds.
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The Sea View Pool Villas are perched on top of the hill and have their own private swimming pool as you can guess from their name. With the sea view straight from the bed, it’s a small paradise inside the resort.
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All rooms are non-smoking! They are cleaned daily and the resort proposes a laundry and a room service.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms as well as everywhere in the resort.
The infinity-edge swimming pool is facing the sea and is surrounded by comfortable sunbeds. It’s possible to order drinks and snacks directly from the bar which is at the pool.
Sipping an evening cocktail at the pool while watching the sunset is priceless.
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The breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as all-day snacks, are taken at the Treetop Restaurant which is proposing Thai and International Cuisines and which is overlooking the swimming pool.
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Inside the resort, there is a small badminton and volleyball court available for the guests.
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But one of my favourite activities at Nest Sense Resort is to lay down at the pool, enjoy one of their delicious cocktails, watch the sea and just relax.
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Nest Sense Resort is an ideal place for couples looking for a small and romantic resort not very far from the activity of Lonely beach village. The spacious villas with a view of the sea make you forget the rocky beach. And the good advantage of this beach is that you won't be bothered by beach vendors.
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Margaritaville is a guesthouse, bar, and restaurant located on the top of Lonely Beach main road. It's nearby BB Gym, and close to the main village where you can find a lot of small shops, tattooists and so on.
And at only 10 minutes walk from the sandy Lonely Beach!
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This boutique guesthouse has 4 individual, very clean, and softly decorated rooms.
All rooms have luxury beds, a private bathroom with towels, cold and hot water, and a toilet. Some rooms have air conditioning and some a fan. Each room has its own balcony with furniture. Wi-Fi is available for free.
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They also have 2 budget rooms with a single bed, with also a private bathroom with towels, cold and hot water and toilet. And of course a small balcony and free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are behind the restaurant in a nice and quiet tropical garden. They also provide a laundry service and free housekeeping.
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The owners and staff are very friendly, they are like a family and they make you feel very comfortable.
The Western breakfast is served in their restaurant.
Even if you can find a lot of pubs and restaurants around in the village, you will love Margaritaville so much that you will drink and eat there every day.
In a beautiful and cosy environment, they serve delicious western food and cocktails made with love. They are specialised in Margaritas, Daiquiris, and Mojitos but the other cocktails are just fabulous. Try the watermelon Mojito, it's a sin!
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Being Swedish they serve Swedish meatballs which are even better than the original ones from IKEA :) but the Ceviche (white fish, scallops, chilis, spring onion, and lime aioli served with bread crouton) is not bad either. Their burgers are also excellent. Once you eat at Margaritaville you want to stay and taste all the other dishes.
The kitchen is opened daily from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm but I would recommend coming just after the opening if you want to have a table.
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In the evening they play live music and the bar gets a great party atmosphere.
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