Ko Chang Hotels

• cybergenic
• Reviews: 220

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Bang Bao Cliff Hill: Bang Bao

Very nice place, close to the Bang Bao fishing village.
Rooms are basic, back to nature, but clean.
My room had electric fan small Thai style bathroom/shower and 240V electricity.
This set of cottages are in closer proximity to the village compared to Cliff Cottage resort which is a little furthur.
The view from the balconies of Cliff Hill is ruined by unsightly powerlines.
The owner was friendly and offered a discount if I stayed more than 3 nights.
The cost was about 300 BAHT per night.

Unique Quality: 5 minute walk to Bang Bao fishing village where there is a village built out over the water.
There are many cheap seafood restaurants and a grocery store.
There are also snorkelling and dive tours leaving from this village.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Bang Bao Village, Koh Chang, Trad, Thailand
• Related to: Budget Travel, Eco-Tourism, Backpacking
• Written December 18, 2006

See Bang Bao in the background?

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• anders1975
• Reviews: 77

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Koh Kood resort and spa: Pure relaxing

Beautifully situated resort on Koh Kood. Prices vary from 1200 BATH to 1800 BATH depending on the season. This price is exclusive of breakfast.
Nice bungalows. Try to get one close to the small beach/waterfront.
You have a bay where you can snorkle (not too much to see though) or go for some canooing. It's called resort and spa, but there is no spa except for massage, which is provided by the local hospital.
There are two other resorts in the bay and a third under construction.
The speedboat connects to and from the mainland once a day. It leaves Laem Sok pier (mainland/Trat) at 1pm and it returns from Koh Kood to Laem Sok at 10am every day. Sometimes there a groups coming over at other times, so check directly with the resort. We got a speedboat directly from Koh Chang, but I'm not sure if this is a scheduled one. The resort arranged it.
There is not much to do on Koh Kood except for massage, snorkling trip, waterfalls, visiting local fisherman's village and reading books. Great for some days to relax!
Like most resorts on Koh Kood also this one shuts down in low season. Best time to travel is November till April.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: 45 Moo 5 Bang Bao Bay, Koh Kood
• Phone: 66818297751
• Website: www.kohkoodresortandspa.com
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Spa and Resort, Budget Travel
• Written December 6, 2006

Koh Kood resort and spa

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• anders1975
• Reviews: 77

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Bai Kood Shambala: Kood you ask for more?

Shambala Resort on Koh Kood gives you the choices: either live with the nature in a bungalow with a fan or upgrade to a mosquito proof aircon room. Prices from 1100 BATH to 3550 BATH. The resort also has rooms for up to eight people at 6900 BATH. All prices including breakfast.
Like most resorts on Koh Kood you can buy a package (three days/two night all inclusive), but if these packages are mostly for those who need to know how much they have to pay. We did the package independently and ended up paying 1500 BATH less (maybe because we dropped out of the snorkling trip). Anyway my point is that don't get blinded by these packages. It gives you more freedom to have your own timetable and programme, and the cost will be about the same in the end. You can still get massage (ordered from the nearby hospital) or go to the waterfalls.
Shambala has no beach, but you can lend a canon and take a few strokes across the canal, where crystal clearn water and paradise is waiting. There is nothing much to do on Koh Kood, so bring some books!
The resort can arrange snorkling trips and transportation to/from mainland. We also booked a taxi through the resort directly to the border of Cambodia.
Familyfriendly and great kitchen.
There are two speedboats leaving to/from the resort every day. I can't remember the times TO the island, but boats leave for Trat/mainland at 9am and 1pm. It's best and most convenient to deal directly with the resort. The price is 550 BATH one way. Less than with travel agents.
Like most resorts on Koh Kood also this one shuts down in low season. Best time to travel is November till April.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: 43/8 Moo 2 Baan Klongchao, Koh Kooh
• Phone: 66817101501
• Website: www.kohkood.com
• Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Spa and Resort, Luxury Travel
• Written December 6, 2006

Kood'nt been better

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• gwen_tifa
• Reviews: 32

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The NEXT door: Your friendly neighbour

The owner (name's Dave) comes from London and settled here with his Thai girlfriend and sets ups rooms facing the sea. I thought I had the best of everything for the same price which i stayed at Arunee (350 Baht) BUT i was wrong! There was no hot shower despite having a western toilet! Nevertheless the friendliness of the staff aroud and the wonderful view with sounds of waves gently slapping the sand compromised everything i had lost.
Even the room was quite prettily decorated. ANd there is a balcony which you can enjoy the sunset.

Warning (it's high tide in the morning, so be prepared to get wet at knee level when heading for breakfast.

Likewise, price hikes up during high season. Be prepared to book in advance if you are coming during the high season. OTherwise youc an simply walk in and definitely guaranteed a place to stay for the night.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: White Sand Beach, Ko Chang
• Related to: Budget Travel
• Written November 6, 2006

nice lights and pretty bed + mosquito net

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• gwen_tifa
• Reviews: 32

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Arunee Resort and Office

If you are a no-nonsense person and just want to be out in the wild or in the sea for as long as the day last, and to come back, shower and sleep - this is the place for you. It isn't that fantastic but it meets your most basic needs for having a roof over your head (not the worst i have seen though).

The friendly owner welcomes you and her children are always happy to play with you.

Being it low season when i came, it costs only 350Baht per night. What more can you ask for? WHat's more, 7-eleven is just across the street :)

But be forewarned that prices will hike up during high season. (November - Feb)

Unique Quality: Pretty decent bungalows that can accomodate up to two persons. There's hot shower, mirror, and a proper toilet. One exception is that there are quite large holes (for ventilation) and you wouldn't know if people from outside are peeping in. The owner claims no ones lives or passes that stretch behind but still, it pays to be alert.

There is a mosquito net to prevent you from any wierd insects disturbing your slumber.

Of course, you have to bring your own toiletries etc.

Outisde you can hang your towels or clothes to dry (no pegs given but you may ask from the friendly owner).

Internet connection is provided and located in the living room with aircon.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: White Sand Beach, Ko Chang
• Phone: 01 829 53 08
• Related to: Backpacking, Budget Travel
• Written November 6, 2006

Pardon my untidiness... :P

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• elpariente
• Reviews: 1457

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Apple hotel: Bungalos a pie de playa-Bungalo on the beach

Bungalos en primera linea de playa , estaban bien aunque los cuartos de bano podian mejorar

Bungalos over the beach, they are allright though the bathrooms could improve

Unique Quality: De noche : Un apartamento muy tranquilo en la orilla del mar
De dia : Zona de masajes

By night : A very quiet apartment over the sea
In the day : Massage area

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Written February 9, 2006

Versi��n de noche-Night version

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• joecooper
• Reviews: 366

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Lonely Beach: Beach Huts & Bungalows

All around Lonely Beach can be found various beach huts and bungalows of varying quality and price. Pictured here is one of the better than average bungalows (This one had air-con but no hot water!). Service at this particular establishment was poor but the location makes up for it. Most places have a cafe-bar where you can drink in the evening and get something to eat at any time. Where we stayed a beach BBQ voucher was included each night so we could eat lots of great seafood for not very much money.

Unique Quality: Based right on the beach, every night we lay in our hammocks on the balcony reading books, sipping beer and listening to the sea.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Lonley Beach
• Related to: Beaches, Budget Travel, Backpacking
• Written January 8, 2006

Beach Bungalow, Lonely Beach, Ko Chang, Thailand

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• Lyneke
• Reviews: 178

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KP Huts: Staying in Klong Prao Beach

Beautifull huts made of wood. Some just a few meters from the sea.

We stayed in a hut for 300 bath a night. Very nice hut with double bed, fan, a lot of space, and a nice veranda in front. Showers and toilets are situated in a main building, next to the restaurant. Very clean.

Other prices:
450 bath if you would like to stay in a hut next to the sea.
150 bath for a 1-person hut. Cute but very small (its even difficult to open your door with the matrass laying inside ;-) ) and no fan.

Unique Quality: They have a restaurant where you can eat delicious food for a good price. Lots of choice!
You can also rent motorbikes there, or go on a organised tour.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Written December 8, 2005

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• eugenetan
• Reviews: 16

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Tree House: Backpacker haunt

On Lonely Beach - budget accommodation in simple huts on a rocky seaside. Don't expect any luxury. Nice restaurant (sitting on straw mats and low tables plus some hammocks!) and great hangout place for backpackers.

Unique Quality: Great atmosphere and funky music nightly.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Backpacking
• Written November 20, 2005

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