Kradan Beach Resort — Beachfront bungalows on white sand, clear-water Koh Kradan at a price you can reach
Koh Kradan has one of the prettiest beaches in the Trang sea, and Kradan Beach Resort holds a long stretch of the white-sand east beach — fine sand and water clear enough to see the bottom, with the sea just a few steps off the veranda · There are beachfront bungalows, garden-view bungalows and budget fan rooms, free kayaks and snorkelling gear, and a buffet breakfast included · From approx. ฿1,800/night, scoring 7.8 from around 33 reviews · It's a beachfront option on Koh Kradan where the location and beach genuinely deliver — provided you accept that some rooms are ageing and the upkeep is uneven.
Kradan Beach Resort sits on Koh Kradan in Kantang district, Trang, an island ranked among the prettiest beaches on the Trang Andaman coast · The headline here is the location — the resort runs along the long white-sand east beach, fine sand and water clear enough to see the sandy bottom and shoals of fish, with the sea a few steps off your veranda · Guests consistently say the beach and the sunrise here are the main reasons they were willing to take the boat over, and that photos come out better than expected.
Accommodation ranges from Beachfront bungalows and garden-view bungalows at the back to budget fan rooms · The beachfront bungalows are wooden, with a full sea view, and are the rooms guests like most; the back and fan rooms are cheaper but have no view · The honest part is that room condition is uneven — reviews mention some ageing bungalows, bathrooms with odours or peeling tiles, a few rooms without hot water, and inconsistent daily housekeeping · If you book here, choose a beachfront bungalow or a better-kept room, and look at the latest room photos and reviews first.
"The beach in front of the resort is gorgeous — white sand, clear water, just a few steps from the room to the sea. You can watch the sunrise straight from the veranda. Kayaks and snorkel masks are free to borrow, breakfast has good variety, and the staff are friendly — if you come to Koh Kradan for the beach, the location really delivers."
Beyond the beach, a real plus is the free kayaks and snorkelling gear · There's a snorkelling spot and easy paddling right off the beach, with no rental fee, which guests love · There's a beach restaurant with covered and open-air sections, an evening BBQ, live music on some nights, beachside massage and a small mini-mart · The buffet breakfast is included and earns praise for its variety of fruit and dishes, though some reviews note that other meals are pricey because everything is brought to the island.
Two more honest points: the air conditioning and the general upkeep · Koh Kradan runs on generators, so the air-con here is on for set hours (roughly early evening to morning) rather than all day, which is worth knowing if you can't handle daytime heat · Some reviews complain about bathroom cleanliness, insects or small creatures in a few rooms, and a rubbish area behind the resort that could be better managed · None of this makes the place bad, but go in understanding it's an island resort trading on location and beach, not a slick, polished property.
On location and getting there, understand Koh Kradan first — there are no car roads and no nightlife; the whole island is about quiet and nature · From Trang you drive to a pier (such as Kuan Tung Ku or Hat Yao) then take a boat to the island, around an hour, with the resort arranging the pick-up and boat; there are morning and midday departures · On the island everything is within walking distance, with limited shops, so bring your essentials · The 7.8 score from around 33 reviews on Trip.com shows most guests are happy with the beach and setting, even with the grumbles about room condition.
The straight verdict: Kradan Beach Resort is best for anyone who wants a beachfront stay on Koh Kradan with white sand, clear water and kayaking/snorkelling off the beach at a reachable price · The location and beach are genuinely lovely, it's quiet, kayaks and snorkels are free, and breakfast is varied · What you accept is that some rooms are ageing, housekeeping and upkeep are uneven, and the air-con runs on set hours · If you can live with those three things, choose a beachfront bungalow, and come to Koh Kradan for the beach and the calm, this is solid value for the price.
A tip from following the reviews here: choose a Beachfront bungalow — don't just book the cheapest inland fan room without checking photos · The beachfront bungalows get the full sea view and sunrise, while inland rooms are hotter and have no outlook · Bring your own mosquito repellent, a portable fan and essentials, as island shops are limited and the air-con is on set hours · Bring or borrow the free snorkel mask · The water is clearest in high season (November–April), so book ahead and lock a free-cancellation rate · In the rainy season (May–October) the sea is rougher and boats reduce, so check schedules before you plan.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Beachfront location, white sand and clear water steps from the room
- ✓ Lovely sunrise from the beachfront bungalows
- ✓ Free kayaks and snorkelling gear to borrow
- ✓ Varied buffet breakfast, friendly staff
- ! Some bungalows ageing — bathroom odours/peeling tiles
- ! Air-con on set hours (early evening to morning), not all day
- ! Daily housekeeping is inconsistent
- ✓ One of the best beach locations on Koh Kradan
- ✓ Homey, friendly atmosphere; easy walk to other parts of the island
- ✓ Good variety of food and fruit at breakfast
- ✓ Reachable pricing for a beachfront island stay
- ! Some bathrooms not clean, with leak/odour issues
- ! Other meals are pricey (island prices)
- ! Some rooms are dated with few in-room amenities
- 💡If you expect a crisp, modern room with all-day air-con — some bungalows here are ageing, with bathroom odours/peeling tiles, and the air-con runs on set hours (early evening to morning) because the island is on generators → choose a better-kept beachfront bungalow and check the latest room photos and reviews before booking.
- 💡If you want consistently clean rooms and city-hotel service — daily housekeeping and upkeep are uneven, and some reviews report insects in the room → go in treating it as an island resort that trades on the beach and setting rather than on polish.
- 💡If you want full convenience and supplies on hand — Koh Kradan has no car roads, limited shops and pricey meals → bring your own mosquito repellent and essentials, and check boat schedules and the season before you plan.