Serenity Koh Chang

Serenity Koh Chang is a waterfront resort at Dan Kao, on the island’s quieter east coast. Its small private bay is scenic, but the shoreline turns rocky or tidal at times — don’t expect the broad, always-swimmable sand of Koh Chang’s west-coast beaches here.

Rooms run from a two-person garden bungalow up to a 45 sqm sea-view apartment, with a 30 sqm Deluxe Bungalow and a 60 sqm sea-view version with a balcony (sleeping up to six with its sofa bed) in between. For more space, a 100 sqm villa comes with either a plunge pool or a beachfront position, and a 120 sqm three-bedroom villa tops the range. Kitchens are limited to a handful of the larger villas rather than standard across the property, so check the specific room before assuming you can self-cater.

The outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, kayaks and paddleboards cover most of a day here, alongside free Wi-Fi, parking and staff who can help arrange transfers. Family rooms make multi-bedroom stays straightforward, though bed configurations and extra-person charges are worth confirming against your exact rate.

Insider Tip: Treat the pool as your reliable swim option and check the tide before planning bay time. For the west-coast sand beaches, build in a short road trip around the island.

Getting here means a mainland ferry from Ao Thammachat to Ao Sapparot pier, then about five minutes by road — routes and schedules shift, so check current times before you travel. This suits travellers who want a quieter east-coast base with room to spread out, rather than west-coast nightlife within walking distance.