15 Popular Hotels
on Koh Chang, Trat
That We've Reviewed

Of the 15 Koh Chang stays we reviewed, if you go by score alone, Amber Sands Beach Resort is the one that comes out on top — 9.6 from 697 reviews on Trip.com, higher than several pricey luxury resorts in this article, and that's why we put it at the head of the list. It's a small resort of just 8 family-run bungalows on the east coast of the island around Sapparot Bay–Dan Kao, the side most tourists overlook. What reviews agree on most is the genuinely quiet private beach, because it sits on the opposite side from the main tourist beaches, almost never crowded — many people say they wake up early, sip coffee, and watch the sunrise over the sea with a beach that feels like their own. Another thing praised over and over is the owners and staff, who look after guests like people they know, remember names, and recommend places to eat and visit themselves, to the point that many reviews use the phrase 'like staying at a friend's house.' The bungalows are simply furnished but clean, the beds comfortable, and the Beachfront Bungalow opens straight out onto the sand. Honest caveats from the reviews: the east-coast location is far from the main tourist beaches like Klong Prao and Kai Bae, so you need a car every time you want to go out to eat or visit other beaches; the beach on this side is quiet but the water isn't as clear as the west coast and there's some muddy sand at low tide; and being a small resort, the facilities aren't as complete as bigger places, and with only 8 rooms it fills up fast, so book ahead. Best for couples and people set on escaping the bustle, who want a quiet beach with warm family service, rather than people who want nightlife or a big resort with full facilities.

If you want a large beachfront resort on Koh Chang with full facilities and the systematic service of a hotel chain, The Emerald Cove Koh Chang is the name many reviews point to — 9.3 from 242 reviews on Trip.com. Important to know before booking: this resort closed for renovation and reopened as Dinso Resort & Villas under IHG's Vignette Collection. If you search for Emerald Cove and find Dinso on some platforms, don't doubt it — it's the same place, same building, same Klong Prao beachfront location. The selling point reviews mention most is the roughly 50-metre-long pool running parallel to the beach, one of the biggest on the island, where you can actually swim laps rather than just soak. The resort sits right on White Sand at Klong Prao, so you walk straight from the pool to the sea, and the beach along here has finer sand and clearer water than many spots on the island. There are 165 rooms across several levels, from garden-view Deluxe to Pool Villa, all with a balcony, and the Ocean Facing rooms look out over the west-coast sea where the sunset is pretty. Service, the restaurant, and the spa are praised for being systematic with attentive staff. Honest caveats: being a large resort, it's busy in high season and the pool and beach may not feel as quiet and private as a small boutique; food and drink prices inside the resort are higher than at outside places; and after the rebrand to Dinso, prices rose noticeably to match IHG-chain standards. Best for families and couples who want a fully equipped beachfront resort with a big pool and systematic service, in the pretty and convenient Klong Prao location.

Sylvan Koh Chang is one of the most design-forward luxury resorts on Koh Chang, and the stay many reviews say is 'the resort itself is the destination of the trip' — 9.1 from 321 reviews on Trip.com. The resort is built stepping down the hillside at Kai Bae, running from the buildings on the slope all the way down to a private beach below. What gets talked about and posted to social media most is the funicular cable car that carries guests up and down between the hilltop rooms and the beach and pool below, a feature you won't find at other resorts on the island, and the infinity pool whose edge runs out into the horizon of sea and little offshore islands, especially at sunset, which nearly every review names as the highlight. The rooms are modern in design, exposed concrete mixed with wood, and even the entry-level room is about 50 sqm, wider than a typical standard room. There are Beachfront rooms close to the sand and Clifftop rooms whose balconies look over the sea from the slope. Service earns praise for attentive staff and a quiet, private atmosphere. Honest caveats from the reviews: being a hillside resort, getting around in places involves fairly steep stairs and ramps, so if you bring elderly guests or small children you'll rely on the funicular, which sometimes has a queue; the beach in front of the resort has rocks and shallow water at low tide, making it a bit awkward to wade in; and food prices in the resort are high for the level. Best for couples and photographers who want a beautifully designed resort, Kai Bae sunset views, and the funicular-to-the-beach experience you won't find anywhere else.

If Sylvan is the modern-design luxury resort at Kai Bae, GajaPuri Resort & Spa is the neighbour that took a different road — selling tropical wooden cottages tucked into a beachfront forest garden, 9.1 from 50 reviews on Trip.com. It's a small boutique resort of just 46 rooms and villas, which makes the whole place much quieter and more private than a big resort. What reviews agree on most is the shade of the tropical forest garden that covers the whole resort — you walk from your room to the beach past big trees and birdsong, and many say it feels like staying in a forest yet beside the sea at the same time. The rooms are warmly furnished wooden cottages, even the entry-level room about 44 sqm, and the highlight is the Pool Villa with a private swimming pool and jacuzzi, very popular with honeymooners who want full privacy. The spa and massage service earn praise for being relaxing, and the team looks after guests attentively in small-resort style. Honest caveats from the reviews: being in the middle of a forest garden, there are some mosquitoes and insects, especially in the rainy season; some rooms set deeper into the garden are farther from the beach and restaurant than you'd expect; the buildings and some furniture are starting to show their age; and being a small resort, the shared facilities aren't as flashy as bigger places. Best for couples, honeymooners, and people who want quiet amid nature beside the beach, rather than families who want a big resort with lots of activities.

Among the resorts on White Sand Beach, the most popular beach on Koh Chang, KC Grande Resort & Spa is the big player that has held the central beachfront spot for a long time — 8.9 from 503 reviews on Trip.com. Its strongest point is the location: it sits right on White Sand Beach, so you walk out the door onto the sand, and you can stroll along the beach to the restaurants, bars, and shops of the White Sand area easily, ideal for people who want both the beach and nightlife in one place. What gets talked about and photographed most is the roughly 40-metre rooftop infinity pool with sea and sunset views, which many reviews call the best spot at the resort. Beyond the rooftop pool there are 4 pools across two zones — a Seaside zone by the sea and a hill zone across the road. There are up to 10 room types, from Deluxe at about 45 sqm to a Beachfront Villa whose balcony opens directly onto the beach. Service, the spa, and the restaurant earn praise for being systematic. Honest caveats from the reviews: being in the middle of the lively White Sand area, rooms near the road or bars hear some nighttime noise, especially on weekend nights; the resort is split into two zones on opposite sides of the road, so hill-zone rooms have to cross the road to the beach side; some of the buildings are starting to age; and in high season it's busy, so the pool and beach aren't quiet and private. Best for families and groups of friends who want a beachfront resort on White Sand with lots of pools and an evening out on foot, rather than people seeking peace and quiet.

Among the Klong Prao beach resorts, The Dewa Koh Chang is the one that plays with design the most, and the stay that architecture fans and photographers single out — 8.9 from 144 reviews on Trip.com. What sets it apart from typical tropical resorts is its reinterpretation through grey-toned exposed concrete mixed with wood and a tropical feel, giving a contemporary minimalist mood rather than the usual teak-wood resort. The heart of the atmosphere is the large black-tile swimming pool ringed by the room buildings, which makes the water reflect the sky and buildings especially beautifully, and nearly every review names it the highlight and a favourite photo spot. The rooms include high-ceiling loft rooms in the main buildings around the pool at about 48 sqm, and standalone villas that are more private, some with an outdoor jacuzzi, good for couples. The resort sits right on Klong Prao Beach, just a few steps from the sea. Service and the restaurant earn praise for atmosphere and attentiveness. Honest caveats from the reviews: because it leans into dark-toned exposed concrete, some people find the rooms feel raw and dim; the loft rooms around the pool can hear people at the pool and aren't as private as the villas; some of the buildings are starting to show stains and wear from age and the island's humidity; and the starting price is higher than many resorts in the same area. Best for couples and design-and-photo lovers who want a resort that looks like no other, right on Klong Prao Beach.

If the other luxury hotels in this article sell privacy, Pajamas Koh Chang chose to sell the opposite — value and an atmosphere where you meet new friends, and it's the most affordable stay in this set of 15, from just ฿550 a bed. It's a 29-room design hostel/dorm at Klong Prao, 8.8 from 830 reviews on Trip.com, a very large number of reviews for a small place, reflecting how many people pass through and leave satisfied. What reviews agree on most is the cleanliness and design that exceed hostel prices — the bunk beds have curtains and personal reading lights for a degree of privacy, and there's a small pool in the central courtyard that's the spot to chill and get to know other travellers. The location is better than expected too, since it's about a 2-minute walk to Klong Prao Beach and near restaurants and a convenience store. There are mixed dorm beds, a female-only dorm, and a private Deluxe Double for couples who want a separate room while keeping to a budget. The team earns praise for being friendly and helping with island trip suggestions. Honest caveats from the reviews: being a hostel, the mixed dorms naturally have some noise and limited privacy; the dorm bathrooms are shared, so you may have to wait when it's busy; the small pool isn't for serious swimming; and the vibe suits young backpackers more than families or people wanting quiet. Best for solo travellers, budget couples, and backpackers who want a clean, well-designed stay by the beach on the lightest budget.

Indie Beach Bungalows is the stay for people who want to escape the tourist version of Koh Chang and find the quiet version on the south side — bohemian beachfront bungalows at Sai Noi Beach, around Bang Bao/Klong Kloi, 8.8 from 110 reviews on Trip.com. It's a small place of about 9 units plus a family house, family-run, and what reviews agree on most is the laid-back, let-it-all-go atmosphere that keeps guests staying many nights without wanting to go anywhere. There's a beachfront cafe and yoga classes that have become the guests' gathering spot — many reviews say sipping coffee by the sea in the morning followed by yoga becomes a daily routine during the stay. The bungalows are concrete with air-con, queen beds, a fridge, and hot water, simply furnished but with an artsy feel, and the Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View has the best view and atmosphere. Peace and quiet is the main selling point, since Sai Noi is a small beach with few people and clear water. Honest caveats from the reviews: there's no swimming pool here, the focus is swimming in the sea; the south-side location is far from the main tourist beaches, so you need a car or motorbike every time you go out; the road in is narrow and steep in places; the bungalows are simple, with fewer facilities than a resort; and in the rainy low season some places on the island close. Best for couples, laid-back travellers, and people set on a long, quiet-beach getaway, rather than people who want full facilities or nightlife.

Among the 15 stays we reviewed, 15 Palms Beach Resort is a small boutique at the north end of White Sand Beach, in a corner that's still quieter than the centre of the beach, and one of the stays reviews praise most for friendly service — 8.8 from 62 reviews on Trip.com. It's a small resort of just 8 rooms that the owner has run since 1999, giving it the feel of staying at a home with a welcoming host rather than a big hotel. What gets talked about most is the beachfront restaurant sitting right on the sand and facing the west-coast sea, which makes it the spot to have dinner watching the sunset that nearly every review names as the highlight, with many saying the food is good and reasonably priced. The rooms, though starting at about 29 sqm, are decorated in a sweet boutique style, and the Deluxe Duplex has a high ceiling with a mezzanine that's spacious and atmospheric. The north-end location means you get more quiet than the centre of the beach but can still walk along the shore to the restaurants and bars of White Sand. Honest caveats from the reviews: it's a small resort with only 8 rooms and a small pool not meant for serious swimming; the shared facilities aren't as complete as a big resort; some rooms are starting to show their age; and the beach in front narrows at high tide. Best for couples and people who want a beachfront boutique on White Sand in a quiet corner, with warm service and seaside dinners at sunset, rather than people who want a big resort with full facilities.

Chang Buri Resort & Spa is a 4-star resort at the end of White Sand Beach, and an interesting option for people who want resort standards with a sea-view pool but a still-low starting price — 8.7 from 135 reviews on Trip.com, with the Superior room starting at only about ฿1,100 in the normal price range, which is very good value in the 4-star group. The resort is structured into two zones on opposite sides of the road — a hillside zone on the slope and a seaside zone. What reviews mention most is the seaside-zone infinity pool whose edge looks out over the sea, a popular spot to chill and take photos. There are several room levels to suit your budget, from the budget Superior Hillside to the Deluxe Seaside with a bathtub facing the sea, and a Pool Villa for people who want privacy. The end-of-White-Sand location means you can still walk to the restaurants and shops of White Sand but it's far enough from the busiest spot to be quieter. The spa in the resort earns praise for its price and relaxation. Honest caveats from the reviews: because it's split into two zones across the road, the cheaper hill-zone rooms require walking up the slope and crossing the road to the pool and sea, which some find inconvenient; some budget Superior Hillside rooms have no balcony and a closed-off view; the buildings and some rooms are starting to age; and in high season it's busy, so the pool isn't quiet. Best for families and couples who want a resort with a sea-view pool on a controlled budget and can accept the walk between the two zones.

Ramayana Koh Chang Resort & Spa is a large garden resort at Klong Prao Beach, and the name many reviews from families with young children point to — 8.8 from 179 reviews on Trip.com. Important to know: this resort has now rebranded as Annika Koh Chang. If you search for Ramayana and find Annika on some platforms, it's the same place, the same Klong Prao location. What reviews mention and what has become its number-one selling point is the large lagoon pool with a slide that kids can play in all day, leading many parents to say the pool alone makes the trip worth it. Another thing praised is Sita Spa and the room prices that start very low in low season, with the Superior from only about ฿900. There are several room types, from Superior and Deluxe to the Thai House at about 68 sqm with an extra bed, good for families. The resort sits in a shady garden with plenty of space for kids to run around. The most important honest caveat: the resort isn't directly on the beach — it's about 600 metres away, but there's a shuttle to the beach, which some find less convenient than a beachfront resort; the buildings and some rooms are starting to age; service can be slow when it's busy; and prices rise a lot during peak season from year-end to Songkran. Best for families with young children who want a big pool with a slide and plenty of space at a good price, and can accept taking a shuttle to the beach.

Koh Chang Grandview Resort is a 3-star resort with a big advantage in location, sitting right on the beach in the middle of White Sand Beach — 8.6 from 58 reviews on Trip.com. The number-one selling point reviews agree on is staying right on the beach in the middle of the White Sand area at a 3-star price — you walk out the door onto the sand and reach the area's restaurants, bars, and convenience stores in a few minutes, a location you'd normally pay more for. The next thing praised is the seaside saltwater pool that doesn't sting your eyes and the beachfront restaurant where you can eat looking at the sea. There are several room types, both bungalows and rooms in buildings, from Standard at about 26 sqm to the two-storey Deluxe Seaview Duplex whose balcony looks over the sea. The overall feel is a friendly mid-sized resort. Honest caveats from the reviews: being in the middle of the lively White Sand area, rooms near the road or bars hear some nighttime noise; the budget Standard rooms are fairly small and basic; the buildings and some rooms are starting to age; and the facilities aren't as upscale as the 4-star resorts in the same area. Best for families and groups of friends who want a beachfront, central-area location with an evening out on foot at good 3-star value, rather than people who want upscale rooms or peace and quiet.

Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway is a beachfront resort in the Accor group set at Bailan Bay on the south of the island, near the Lonely Beach area, and an option for people who want international hotel-chain standards in a location quieter than the main beaches — 8.4 from 207 reviews on Trip.com. What reviews mention most is the seaside infinity pool whose edge runs out into the sea of Bailan Bay, a popular spot to chill and take photos, especially in the evening, and the Pool Access rooms that open onto a terrace stepping straight down into the pool, the most popular rooms in the reviews because they feel like having the pool right in front of your room. The rooms are decorated in contemporary Thai style with a balcony in every one, and there's a Pool Villa with a private pool for honeymooners and families. Cleanliness and service standards earn the kind of praise you'd expect from the Accor group. Honest caveats from the reviews: the Bailan Bay location is on the south and fairly far from the main tourist beaches like White Sand and Klong Prao, so you need a car every time you go out; the beach in front of the resort is small and has rocks at low tide with limited swimming; food prices in the resort are higher than outside; and the review score is slightly lower than the other 4-star resorts in this article, reflecting that some things aren't yet consistent. Best for couples and families who want a chain beachfront resort with a sea-view pool and pool-access rooms in a quiet southern location, rather than people who want to be near the bustle.

Among the 15 stays we reviewed, by number of reviews, Klong Prao Resort is the clear leader — as many as 3,095 reviews on Trip.com, score 8.4. A review count at this level tells you one thing: an enormous number of people have stayed here over many years, a Klong Prao beachfront resort that has been open a long time and is well known. The number-one selling point reviews agree on is the location on the long White Sand stretch of Klong Prao, a wide section of beach with fine sand where you can stroll along the shore for a long way. The resort lays out cottages and bungalows spread around a brackish lagoon with wooden bridges, giving a shady, natural feel, and there's a large seaside pool. There are several room levels by budget, from Standard/Garden starting at about ฿1,600 to Beachfront where you walk out the door onto the beach, and Lagoon View rooms with pretty lagoon views. The most important honest caveat from the reviews: being an old resort that has been open a long time, the buildings and many rooms are aged — rooms that haven't been renovated can't match the newer ones, and the 8.4 score, not very high, reflects that room quality is inconsistent; some rooms are far from the beach and require walking through the garden and lagoon a fair way; and in high season it's busy. Best for families and couples who want a beachfront resort on the long Klong Prao stretch at good value, but should choose a renovated room and set the right expectations about the condition of the buildings.

Closing the set of 15 stays with Feel@Chill Resort Koh Chang, a small resort of about 10 rooms at Klong Son in the north of the island near the ferry pier, and a great fit for a specific group of people — 8.4 from 295 reviews on Trip.com. The clearest selling point, which reviews agree on, is the location near the ferry pier, only about 5 minutes away, which makes it very suitable for people who arrive on the island in the evening and don't want to ride on to a far beach, or people who have an early-morning boat on their last day and want to stay near the pier. Another thing praised is the peace and quiet with no bar noise at night, unlike the lively White Sand Beach — many reviews say they sleep well and the atmosphere is relaxing. The rooms are modern, simple but clean, with air-con, TV, a fridge, and hot water, ranging from Standard to Family Room, and there's a small pool to cool off in. The team earns praise for being friendly and helping arrange cars and boats. The most important honest caveat from the reviews: the resort isn't on the beach — Klong Son isn't a tourist beach, so if you want to swim at a pretty beach you have to ride to a main beach like White Sand or Klong Prao; the small pool isn't meant for serious swimming; the small resort doesn't have full facilities; and the near-the-pier location suits a transit stop more than the main accommodation of the trip. Best for people who arrive or depart on a day they need to be near the pier, travellers who prioritise peace and quiet and good value, rather than people who want to stay on the beach and swim every day.