Klong Prao Resort — a genuine beachfront resort on Klong Prao, with big grounds, a big pool and a price you can actually book
Picture this: low-rise bungalows spread across wide garden grounds, a short walk across the lawn to a big beachside pool, and a few steps more straight onto a long, quiet stretch of sand — Klong Prao Resort is a long-established beachfront resort sitting right on Klong Prao Beach, the longest beach on Koh Chang at over 3km. Its pitch is refreshingly straightforward: a real beachfront location, sprawling grounds, a big pool and a price that undercuts the island's newer beachfront resorts. Rooms are bungalow-style — clean and functional but dated in décor, not slick design rooms. From approx. ฿1,600/night.
What keeps people coming back to Klong Prao Resort is its genuine beachfront location. The resort sits at the start of Klong Prao Beach, the longest beach on Koh Chang at more than 3km. From your room it's a short walk through wide gardens to the big beachside pool, then a few steps more straight onto the sand. The resort is laid out as low-rise bungalows scattered over generous, leafy grounds — not a tall block — giving it an airy, shaded feel that's increasingly hard to find on newer builds. It has the character of an older island resort, in the best sense.
There are around 126 rooms, broadly split into lagoon-side, garden / partial-sea-view, and beachfront units. All are bungalows with air-conditioning, a private bathroom and a balcony or terrace. Real guest reviews agree on the same picture: rooms are clean, spacious and functional, but dated in décor rather than modern. The cheapest Standard rooms draw the most criticism — guests mention weak lighting and tired furniture. If your budget can stretch, go for a Superior or Deluxe, which are in better shape and sometimes face the pool or sit closer to the beach.
"A few steps from the room and you're on the sand. The beach is so long it feels empty — we had breakfast by the sea, then walked straight into the water. A location like this at this price is hard to find on Koh Chang."
The heart of the resort is its large beachside pool with loungers and shade, plus a shallow children's section that families use all day. There are two beachfront restaurants, a beach cafe, Thai massage, a tour desk, motorbike rental and an on-site minimart. The breakfast buffet is widely praised for its variety and decent quality — Thai dishes, seafood and international options — and some evenings feature a fire show on the beach. For a resort in this class, the facilities are comprehensive.
Klong Prao Beach itself is the longest and widest on the island, with restaurants, convenience stores and Wat Klong Prao as a nearby landmark. From the resort it's a short walk along the sand or a quick drive to several seafood and local restaurants. The mid-west-coast position makes it easy to reach the rest of the island — Kai Bae Beach and Klong Plu Waterfall are close, and the livelier White Sand Beach is about 15–20 minutes away. The ferry pier is roughly a 25–30 minute drive.
To be straight with you: Klong Prao Resort has been open a long time, and some reviews reflect wear and tear. Guests mention crumbling concrete around parts of the pool, a few noisy air-conditioning units, and dated furnishings in the Standard rooms. Some lagoon-side rooms draw complaints about mosquitoes, especially in the rainy season. In peak season the pool and beach can feel busier. The honest summary: this place sells location and value, not newness or luxury — understand that going in and you won't be disappointed.
On price, the value is clear. Standard rooms start around ฿1,600/night in normal periods, rising to roughly ฿2,300 for a Superior and ฿3,400 for a Deluxe. In peak season (year-end to Songkran) a Deluxe with spa bath can climb to around ฿5,700, while low-season rainy months are much cheaper. TripAdvisor ranks it around #16 of 82 hotels on Koh Chang, with an overall score near 8.6 from real guest reviews — numbers that match its character: high marks for location and value, dragged down a little by room condition and upkeep in places.
Bottom line: Klong Prao Resort suits travelers who want a real beachfront resort with big grounds, a big pool and a good breakfast at a price they can actually book — rather than modern design rooms. Families who want easy pool-and-beach days, or couples who want to laze by the sea all day on a modest budget, will like it. If you expect fresh design, polished upkeep or a quiet boutique feel, a newer property on Klong Prao or Kai Bae will serve you better.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Genuine Klong Prao beachfront — walk straight from your room to the sea
- ✓ Sprawling, leafy low-rise grounds with plenty of space
- ✓ Large beachside pool with a children's section — great for families
- ✓ Varied, good-quality breakfast buffet
- ! Standard rooms are dated — weak lighting and tired furniture
- ! Some common areas and pool surrounds show wear, e.g. crumbling concrete
- ! A few lagoon-side rooms get mosquitoes, especially in the rainy season
- ✓ Long, clean sandy beach with unobstructed sunset views
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms that work well for families
- ✓ Excellent value for a beachfront resort of this size
- ! Some rooms and furnishings feel dated and due an update
- ! A few air-conditioning units are noisy
- ! Pool and beach can feel crowded in peak season
- 💡If you expect modern design rooms and polished upkeep — this is an older resort; rooms are clean but dated → for a slick, contemporary feel, choose a newer property on Klong Prao or Kai Bae instead.
- 💡If you're on a tight budget and will book a Standard room — the cheapest rooms draw the most complaints about lighting and tired furniture → if you can stretch, a Superior or Deluxe is in clearly better shape.
- 💡If you're visiting in the rainy season (May–Oct) or in a lagoon-side room — mosquitoes are more likely → pack repellent, and ask for a beachfront-zone or garden-view room rather than lagoon-side.