Koh Chang isn’t just another Thai island. It’s where lush jungle meets calm, golden beaches and resorts feel like their own little worlds.
Whether you dream of infinity pools, family-friendly water parks, or quiet villas surrounded by palms, these resorts capture the best of island life.
Each one offers something special, and together they show why Koh Chang truly feels like paradise worth discovering.
Let me show you the best resorts to stay, the best months to visit, and how to get to Koh Chang. 😊
1. KC Grande Resort Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
Located on a secluded corner of White Sand Beach, this 208-room resort delivers everything you want from a tropical getaway — extensive pools, beachfront dining, and a prime spot that’s peaceful yet walkable to shops and nightlife.
It’s perfect for families and couples who love having resort amenities at their doorstep while keeping the island’s liveliest area within easy reach.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Sea View Grande Suite with separate living room and private Jacuzzi for indulgent stays
- Paradise Beachfront Villa lets you step directly onto soft sand from your king bed
- Hillside Jacuzzi Deluxe Rooms feature jacuzzi tubs on private balconies with panoramic views
- Grande Deluxe Rooms with panoramic sea views
- Standard Deluxe Rooms ensuring comfort for couples or families
- Direct beach access at the quieter northern end of White Sand Beach
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Multiple pools including beachfront free-form pool and 40-meter infinity-edge pool
- The Beach Restaurant serving seaside buffet and fresh seafood
- Full spa offering Thai massages, hot stone treatments, and reflexology
- Kids’ club with playground and daily activity programs
- Free kayaks and paddleboards for beach adventures
- Yoga and boxing studio for wellness-focused travelers
2. The Splash Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
This vibrant family resort on Klong Prao Beach is home to Koh Chang’s only full-size water park — where three adult slides and three kid slides promise endless fun.
With just 85 rooms nestled in tropical gardens, it maintains a boutique feel while delivering the kind of splashy excitement that makes kids beg to stay another day.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Family Room designed for four with king bed and bunk bed
- Family Suite two-bedroom haven with separate living area
- Cottage rooms standalone bungalows in tropical greenery
- Deluxe rooms with private balconies or terraces
- Superior rooms perfect for couples
- Garden views creating a peaceful retreat between water park adventures
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- The S Pool — 700 m² water park with slides and splash zones (free for guests)
- Beachfront setting along Klong Prao Beach
- The S Bites all-day dining with “the best breakfast in town”
- The S Bar for poolside cocktails
- Spa facility offering massage treatments
- Water activities including kayaking and nearby snorkeling
3. Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang Vignette Collection By IHG
a. Why Stay Here
Part of IHG’s luxury Vignette Collection, this 168-room barefoot luxury resort brings sustainable elegance to Klong Prao Beach.
With recycled railway woods, hand-plastered walls, and a design that breathes with the ocean breeze, it’s where discerning travelers find their perfect balance of eco-conscious luxury and Thai authenticity.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Deluxe rooms with rain showers, soaking tubs, and private balconies
- Direct pool access rooms where you step from terrace into lagoon pool
- Panoramic Ocean Suites with wall-wide windows and spacious bathrooms
- Private Pool Villas with plunge pools and sun decks
- Sustainable design using reclaimed woods and local artisan furnishings
- Premium King Rooms with direct pool access for swim-anytime luxury
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Koh Chang’s largest pool — dramatic black-tiled lagoon meandering through property
- D_Castaway Beach Club right on private beach with sunset music sessions
- D_Primitive restaurant serving farm-to-table Thai fusion
- D_Jamuna Spa offering Asian healing and couples’ treatment suites
- D_Kids Club plus Dinso Craft Studio for all ages
4. Santhiya Koh Chang Resort
a. Why Stay Here
This all-wood Thai luxury resort on Klong Prao Beach wraps you in traditional elegance — think handcrafted teak furniture, lotus ponds, and back-to-nature bathrooms where you shower under the stars.
It’s a photographer’s dream and a honeymooner’s paradise, where romance flows as naturally as the ocean breeze through coconut palms.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Hideaway Pool Villa with private pool tucked in lush gardens
- Grand Pool Suite Water View overlooking peaceful canal
- Pool Suite Water View with private pool and water views
- Villa Pool Access with direct swim-out to shared pool
- Garden Villa nestled in tropical flora
- Back-to-nature bathrooms with open-air rain showers and oversized tubs
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Gigantic Free Form Pool plus separate Saaitara Infinity Pool
- Chantara Restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine
- By the Sea Restaurant for romantic beachside dining
- Ayurvana Spa with teakwood treatment villas beside lotus pond
- Thai cooking classes including fruit carving lessons
- Complimentary kayaks and paddleboards for bay exploration
5. Klong Prao Resort
a. Why Stay Here
This long-established resort sits on prime Klong Prao beachfront between ocean and lagoon, offering genuine privacy with a classic cottage-style layout.
It’s where families and long-stay guests find unpretentious comfort — think lagoon kayaking and that wonderful “home away from home” feeling that keeps people coming back.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- 126 cottage-style rooms spread across tropical gardens
- Deluxe Pool View rooms with contemporary updates
- Beachfront/Sea View Villas just meters from the sand
- Private balconies throughout for enjoying garden or ocean views
- Unique dual setting between beach and inland lagoon
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Two swimming pools including beachfront pool with Jacuzzi section
- Rim Had and Fueng Fa Restaurants serving excellent Thai curries
- Well-stocked mini supermarket on-site for convenience
- Thai massage pavilion right on the beach
- Wide, gently sloping beach perfect for families
6. The Retreat Koh Chang, an SLH Hotel
a. Why Stay Here
This 38-room Small Luxury Hotels member between Kai Bae Beach and a quiet fishing village is Koh Chang’s zen sanctuary — where morning yoga meets ocean-view and sustainable teak meets modern minimalism.
It’s the island’s premier wellness escape for couples and solo travelers seeking tropical tranquility with five-star refinement.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Deluxe and Premier Rooms with sweeping ocean views
- The Retreat Ocean Suite featuring bathtub with uninterrupted sea views
- The Retreat Duplex Pool Villa two-story haven with private infinity pool
- Deluxe Rooms with direct pool access
- Natural teak and white linens creating uncluttered serenity
- Private outdoor decks with daybeds for ultimate relaxation
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Four swimming pools including infinity pool
- Yoga classes on beachfront deck
- The Ocean Terrace Restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine
- Zojima Japanese-Asian fusion dining
- Glasshouse Gym with ocean views
7. AANA Resort & Villas Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
Tucked beside the Klong Plu River and surrounded by rainforest, AANA offers a unique riverside-meets-beach experience where you shuttle boat to your private beach or paddle through mangroves at sunset.
It’s perfect for couples and nature lovers who want jungle tranquility with a splash of adventure — plus those magical firefly tours that light up the evening.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Plunge Pool Villas with private pools on terraces
- Villa with Plunge Pool River View right along the riverbank
- Villa with Plunge Pool Garden View tucked in greenery for privacy
- AANA Deluxe Rooms with balconies overlooking pool or gardens
- AANA Top View Suite with extra space and larger terrace with plunge pool
- Complimentary shuttle boat to private beach (3 minutes)
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Private beach area on unspoiled Klong Prao sand
- “Dinner on Wooden Boat” romantic river cruise dining
- Firefly boat tours at dusk through mangroves
- Free kayaks and canoes for river exploration
- Baan Ta Klua restaurant serving Thai cuisine riverside
- ARR Spa offering riverstone massages
8. The Chill Resort & Spa Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
This stylish 38-room boutique resort on Kai Bae Beach lives up to its name with exceptional service.
Staff are very welcoming and provide exceptional service.
Modern tropical design meets intimate luxury here, where couples find romance and families discover their perfect beach hideaway.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Chill Deluxe Rooms on second floor with pool views
- Splash Pool Access Rooms with swim-out terraces
- Sky Jacuzzi Suite top-floor with massive terrace and Jacuzzi
- Pool Villa two-story with private pool and garden
- Beachfront Pool Villa the ultimate with full sea views
- Contemporary tropical style with high-tech comforts
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Two swimming pools, including an infinity pool
- All-day breakfast at Chill Out Cafe
- Private beach stretch with sunloungers
- Chill Spa offering couples’ treatments and a Relaxing Milky Bath
- Afternoon Tea with sweets is offered
- Glass-walled fitness center overlooking the pool
9. Sol Beach Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
This intimate 16-bungalow eco-resort on northern Klong Prao Beach blends Nordic design with Thai craftsmanship — where morning yoga flows into afternoon sushi and evening ice baths create a wellness community right on the sand.
It’s where families and couples find their balance under the sun, literally steps from the waves.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- 16 beachfront bungalows with Nordic-Thai minimalist design
- Sunset View Bungalows with unobstructed ocean views
- Yoga mats instead of TVs for digital detox
- Community atmosphere where guests become friends
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Daily yoga classes in the second-floor beachfront shala
- Ice bath experiences with guided breathwork on the beach
- Beach eatery serving smoothie bowls and fresh sushi
- Thai massage available in the air-conditioned spa room by the beach
- Private boat trips departing right from shore
- Live music nights with performances and a lively evening atmosphere
10. The Dewa Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
This distinctively designed resort on southern Klong Prao Beach fuses rustic concrete with tropical elegance.
It features one of Koh Chang’s most photogenic pools (700 m² of dramatic black tile) and a romantic atmosphere that draws honeymooners and design lovers alike.
The peaceful vibe and those spectacular sunsets keep guests returning year after year.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Deluxe Rooms with pool views from balconies
- Standalone Villas with high conical ceilings
- Grand Villa ultimate luxury for couples
- Black stone bathtubs perfect for evening soaks
- Large balconies with daybeds or loungers
- Rustic tropical design with polished concrete and warm lighting
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- 700 m² black-tiled pool the island’s most stunning
- The Beach Restaurant serving Thai and European cuisine
- The Dewa Spa with couples’ rooms and hydrotherapy pool
- Complimentary kayaks and body boards
- Horizon Bar for sunset cocktails and beach bonfires
- Wedding coordination for beachfront ceremonies
11. Kacha Resort & Spa Koh Chang
a. Why Stay Here
Spanning hillside and beachfront wings in the heart of White Sand Beach, this large resort offers something for everyone.
Families love the dual pools with waterslides, couples enjoy beachfront chalets, and everyone appreciates being steps from shops and nightlife.
It’s your versatile home base where quiet pool mornings lead to lively beach evenings.
b. Room & Experience Highlights
- Hillside Deluxe Building Room with garden or pool views
- Deluxe Chalets tropical bungalow style
- Beachfront Chalets with panoramic sea views
- Hillside Family Suite great value for larger groups
- Hillside Junior Suite with Jacuzzi
- Seaview Deluxe Pool Villa two-bedroom with private pool
- Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa Suite ultimate beachfront luxury
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c. Resort Highlights / Facilities
- Two large pools — seaside infinity and hillside with waterslides
- Kacha Restaurant with fresh seafood BBQ and live music
- Kids’ Club with supervised activities and play areas
- Beachside spa offering sunset massages
- Walking distance to White Sand’s shops, bars, and restaurants
Best Beach Zones for Resort Stays
Koh Chang’s west coast offers three distinct beach zones, each with its own character and appeal.
a. White Sand Beach (Haad Sai Khao)
Koh Chang’s busiest beach combines powdery sand with shops, restaurants, and nightlife all within walking distance. The beach transforms from family-friendly days to lively evenings with fire shows and beach bars. It’s the island’s most developed area with the most dining and entertainment options.
Best for: First-time visitors, families wanting convenience, social travelers who enjoy nightlife
Resorts here: KC Grande Resort (quieter north end), Kacha Resort (central location)
b. Klong Prao Beach
The island’s longest beach at 3+ kilometers offers tranquil, upscale resorts spread along wide sandy stretches.
Minimal nightlife keeps things peaceful — perfect for sunset watching and relaxation.
The calm, shallow water makes it ideal for swimming, while nearby Klong Plu Waterfall adds nature activities.
Best for: Couples seeking romance, families wanting calm beaches, travelers prioritizing relaxation
Resorts here: The Splash, Dinso Resort (IHG), Santhiya, Klong Prao Resort, Sol Beach, The Dewa, AANA Resort (riverside with beach shuttle)
c. Kai Bae Beach
A smaller beach with a village atmosphere offering the perfect middle ground — quieter than White Sand but with walkable cafes, boutiques, and bars.
The narrow beach provides stunning island views, while the laid-back village has a bohemian vibe with live music but no big clubs.
Best for: Couples wanting balance, small groups, those exploring south to Bang Bao
Resorts here: The Chill Resort, The Retreat (just south in quieter cove)
Best Time to Visit Koh Chang
Koh Chang’s tropical climate offers distinct seasons that affect your island experience.
a. Dry Season (November – February)
Peak season with sunny skies, calm seas, and 28-30°C temperatures. Perfect beach and diving conditions. Busiest time with highest prices — book early for holidays.
b. Hot Season (March – April)
Hot and humid at 33-35°C. Great for water sports in March. Songkran water festival April 13-15. Crowds thin and prices drop by late April.
c. Rainy Season (May – October)
Monsoon period with heavy rains and rough seas. September wettest. Hotels offer 50% discounts. Waterfalls impressive but many boat trips canceled.
d. Sweet Spots
Best overall: December-February for perfect weather
Best value: Late October (rains ending) or early May (before monsoon)
Avoid: July-September unless you love rain and solitude
How to Get to Koh Chang
a. By Air
Bangkok Airways flies from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trat Airport — just 1 hour in the air. With 2-3 daily flights depending on season, it’s the fastest route. From Trat Airport, a 30-minute minibus ride brings you to the ferry pier.
b. By Ferry
Ferry Koh Chang operates hourly crossings from Ao Thammachat Pier to Ao Sapparot Pier (6:30 AM to 6:30 PM).
The 30-minute journey costs ฿80 per person, with cars at ฿120 extra.
No advance booking needed — just show up and board. During peak times, ferries run every 20-30 minutes.
c. Transfers
Once on Koh Chang, songthaew taxis meet every ferry (฿60-200 depending on beach). Most resorts offer private transfers, and some luxury properties include airport-ferry-resort packages.
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