Koh Chang is a beautiful island located in the Gulf of Thailand that is known for its stunning beaches and luxury hotels. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a luxurious vacation with friends and family, Koh Chang has something for everyone. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the top luxury hotels on the island, all of which offer top-notch amenities and unparalleled views of the sea.
From lavish villas with private pools to opulent suites with panoramic views, these hotels will make your trip to Koh Chang one to remember.
The Emerald Cove – Klong Prao Beach
Emerald Cove is a luxurious hotel located on the beach at the southern end of Klong Prao Beach. It boasts 165 rooms, all with balconies offering views of the sea or pool and gardens. The hotel features a 50-meter swimming pool, a spa and fitness center, and two restaurants serving Italian and Thai cuisine. The rooms are designed with light wooden varnished floors, wooden screens and features, and brightly colored soft furnishings. They come equipped with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, WiFi, safes, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel’s spa offers a steam room and various massage and treatment options. In addition to the main pool, the hotel also has a jacuzzi and a children’s pool. The in-house team at Dolphin Divers can help arrange island activities, including water sports. During peak season, room rates range from 4,350bt to 9,500bt.
KC Grande Resort & Spa – White Sand Beach
KC Grande Resort is a luxurious hotel located at the northern end of White Sand Beach. The resort offers a wide range of accommodations, including 210 villas, suites, and rooms located in two distinct areas: the oceanfront and the hillside. The hillside rooms are located in a four-story block and offer options including deluxe, ocean view, pool view, and pool access. The design of these rooms is minimalist, with neutral colors, light wood features, cream-colored tiled floors, and large bathrooms with jacuzzis. The oceanfront rooms are located in a three-story block and offer deluxe rooms with views of the sea or a beachside pool. There are also separate ocean and garden villas parallel to the sand that have their own smaller pools. All rooms come with WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, a fridge, and a safe. The resort has a variety of pools, including an infinity pool with a bar on the roof of the hillside block and a main pool by the sand with its own bar. There is also a spa and fitness center on the property. During peak season, room rates range from 6,000bt to 10,700bt.
Awa Koh Chang Resort – Kai Bae Beach
Awa Resort is a luxurious hotel located in the center of the bustling village of Kai Bae Beach. The hotel features 120 rooms and boasts a striking design, with a feature-length swimming pool running from the atrium to the dining area facing the sea. The rooms are housed in minimalist four-story accommodation blocks and are available in deluxe, deluxe premium, beachfront, and suite options. All rooms have a white design aesthetic and are equipped with WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, a fridge, a safe, and a TV. The hotel also has a low-rise two-story block with thatched roofs located across the street, which looks over a lawned garden and follows the resort’s theme of white, uncluttered space. The hotel has a spa and a sunken bar at one end of the pool. The beach in front of the hotel is rocky and not suitable for swimming, but a better section is a short walk away. During peak season, room rates range from 5,300bt to 16,100bt. A four-day minimum stay is required during peak season.
Santhiya Tree – Klong Prao Beach
Santhiya Tree is a luxury resort located on Klong Prao Beach. The resort has two separate accommodation areas, two pools, and a spa, as well as a handful of restaurants. The original part of the resort features three styles of villa: garden, pool access, and hideaway pool. These villas are designed in the Lanna style and are connected by interconnecting paths leading to the beachside swimming pool. The newer accommodation is located on a canal at the rear of the resort and is housed in a four-story faux Thai summer palace with magnificent views of the Koh Chang interior. These rooms are designed with ornate lattice work and wood paneling, and each has its own plunge pool instead of a balcony. The ground floor level also has a swimming pool running the length of the building. In both areas, all rooms come with the usual amenities such as a TV, safe, fridge, and tea and coffee facilities. The resort has three restaurants and offers a shuttle service to the main village area. Santhiya Tree also operates a speedboat service to and from Trat Airport. During peak season, room rates range from 4,850bt to 11,000bt.
SYLVAN Koh Chang – Kai Bae Beach
SYLVAN, located at the southern end of Kai Bae Beach, is a family-friendly luxury resort with 150 rooms. The resort offers modern and crisp rooms in two areas: by the ocean or on the clifftop. The ocean area has deluxe rooms or ocean villa suites in the main hotel block, while the clifftop area has grand deluxe or panorama suites in a modern block. The resort also offers a sleek family pool villa and a honeymoon suite. SYLVAN has two swimming pools, one on the hillside and one by the beach. The resort also has a funicular railway that connects the two areas and a spa that offers in-house massages and treatments. Prices for rooms range from 6,200bt to 16,000bt.
The Dewa – Klong Prao Beach
The Dewa is a luxurious 5-star resort on Koh Chang’s Klong Prao Beach. It boasts 40 deluxe rooms and 19 villas, each with modern design and comfortable amenities such as WiFi, fridge, TV, and balcony. The main building houses the deluxe rooms, which curve alongside a stunning swimming pool and feature unique brushed concrete exteriors and wooden facades. The villas, located near the front of the resort, are built in the round and feature partial thatched exteriors and jacuzzis. The Grand Villas offer stand-alone luxury with beach views. The resort also has an in-house restaurant, sea terrace dining, a cafe, and a pool bar. The Spa offers massage and a steam room. The beach and sea in this area are excellent, with plenty of nearby dining and entertainment options. Prices start at 8,100 bt per night for deluxe rooms and 9,900 bt for villas, with a minimum 4-night stay required in peak season. The Grande Villa starts at 17,500 bt per night.
Gajapuri Resort – Kai Bae Beach
Located on Kai Bae Beach, Gajapuri Resort offers 46 rooms in a peaceful and tranquil setting. The resort features wooden cabanas with tiled roofs, connected by walkways that lead through tropical gardens and past canals filled with water lilies to the sea. Gajapuri has a range of rooms from superior to deluxe with seaview or jacuzzi, to private pool villas and 2 bedroom suites with their own pool. Interiors feature wood throughout and come with WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, fridge, safe, TV, a/c, and ensuite bathroom with shower or bath. The resort has 2 swimming pools, one located a few steps from the sand. The beach in front of the resort is not the best on the island, but it is possible to swim in the sea at high tide. Gajapuri also has its own spa offering massages, treatments, and steam. Dining options include Chaan Gaja, which serves a buffet breakfast and a mixed menu, and Matang, which serves international cuisine. Prices start at 4,000bt for a Superior/Deluxe/Beachfront room, 5,100bt for a Family room, and 10,900bt for a luxury Pool Villa.
Parama Koh Chang Resort – Chek Bae
The Parama Resort is a secluded luxury property on the Chek Bae side of Koh Chang. It offers a variety of accommodation options including superior and deluxe rooms with balconies, suites with stunning views of the bay, and standard rooms. The main building is surrounded by a lagoon and features heavy timbers and floor-to-ceiling windows. The resort also has a full spa and a restaurant with an excellent wine list. While there is no beach at the resort, guests can kayak in the bay or take a shuttle to the nearby golden sand beach at Koh Sai Khao. The location is isolated, with little happening outside of the resort, and special taxis are required to reach the west coast. Prices range from 4,100bt to 11,400bt per night.
Peninsula Beach Resort – Klong Son
The Peninsula Beach Resort is a luxurious option located just a short distance from the fast ferry at Ao Sapparot on Koh Chang. The resort offers accommodation in beachside rooms and ocean or hillside facing villas, all with access to a beautiful infinity swimming pool, a bistro restaurant, and a spa. The beachfront suites are housed in a single low rise block with interiors featuring the resort’s signature orange color scheme, while the villas offer the comfort and amenities of a private villa, with some featuring deep plunge pools. Dining options at the resort include the Beach Bistro, which serves a buffet breakfast and a limited menu at other meal times. Guests also have access to the amenities offered by the Blue Haven development, including a pitch and putt golf course, a kids club, water sports, and more. The resort offers a shuttle service to the local village of Klong Son and around the Blue Haven complex. Prices for beachfront junior suites start at 4,100bt, while villas start at 9,500bt.
The Chill – Kai Bae Beach
The Chill is a luxurious 5-star resort located on Kai Bae Beach on Koh Chang. The resort boasts immaculately kept lawned gardens, a 100-meter tiered pool, and sleek white buildings that contain five different types of rooms. The interiors feature white gloss floors, black fixtures and fittings, and splashes of color. Room amenities include an ensuite bathroom, storage, a/c, LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi, and a safe. The resort’s restaurant is open all day and serves Thai and western food, with a daily Happy Hour at the bar. The Chill also has a spa with a steam room, jacuzzi, and massage services, as well as a fitness center. In peak season, there is a minimum stay of 7 nights, with deluxe rooms starting at 10,000bt per night, splash pool access at 12,000bt, sky jacuzzi at 17,000bt, the pool villa at 20,000bt per night, and the most luxurious, beachfront pool villa, at 23,000bt.
