Holiday reviews

Koh Chang island holidays and resorts in Thailand
Koh Chang is the 2nd largest Thai island, the name translates as “Elephant Island” as the islands shape is said to resemble an elephant. Koh Chang is only 330 km East of Bangkok in the province of Trat - a flight to Koh Chang from Bangkok is both cheap and quick - the island is 40 km long and 16 km wide. Koh Chang Thailand is probably the Island least known to foreigners, the largest among the 52 islands of Trat, is also the nation’s second largest island, after Phuket. Koh Chang ( Ko Chang ) has always been a favorite get-away for Thai people but now is catching on and gaining popularity with travelers worldwide.

Koh Chang resort and spa

Ramayana Koh Chang Resort - an idyllic beachfront resort with a great sea view, fine white sand and clear sea-water. Koh Chang Lagoon Resort sits right on Had Sai Khao (White Sand Beach) which is one of the most beautiful and loved beaches on Koh Chang island. Had Sai Khao is a 2 kilometres long and safe swimming beach, this popular beach is backed with coconut trees and forest. Here you can trek on foot or on an elephant into to hills, scuba dive at the many spectacular dive sites, snorkel and enjoy the colourful spectrum of the corals , take a boat to those other fascinating islands bike or jog along the beach road , mountain bike along the hills and slopes of the island or simply hire a motorcycle for a sightseeing tour of the island. Klong Prao Beach is another great beach for resorts. Located on the north-west of the island, Koh Chang Lagoon Resort is only a 15-minute drive from any of the 3 ferry disembarkation points on the island. Koh chang beach resorts and spa’s are not yet as busy as Phuket’s beaches, but this is set to change, no longer is KO Chang a secret getaway for locals, now it has been discovered by Europeans and Americans, things are going to get busier. Luckily regulations in place to manage the development of the island and ensure a balance between the tourism money and the natural ecology.

Aiyapura Koh Chang
The most luxurious deluxe resort at the Island of Elephants. The AiyaPura Resort is completely surrounded with Virgin forest, fruit trees, frees and fresh smelling green and woods. 77 rooms in mini Complexes, Duplex Bungalows and Villa suites. AiyaPura Resort & Spa is placed at the shore of the Klong Son Bay opposite the Chang Noi Peninzula, Koh Chang Island

Bungalows Ko Chang
Koh Chang Kacha Resort is located in the centre of White Sand Beach. Offering 44 Thai Style beach hut type bungalows amongst tropical gardens and right on the beachfront. Each villa is pleasantly furnished and features bright, airy surroundings and all mod cons. Penny’s Bungalow Resort on the west coast of the Island at Hat Kai Mook (Pearl Beach) near to Khlong Prao Bay just north of Ban Khlong Prao. Charming double, twin or family bungalows all with hot shower, aircon, fridge and cable TV. Klong Prao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat offers traditional hotel accommodation along with beachfront and family bungalows and has a great selection of tours and trips.

Ko Chang accommodation
There is a huge range of accommodation to suit all tastes, from down and dirty beach huts for backpackers on a budget, right up to executive villas with private pools and staff, and of course everything in between. prices, as with the rest of Thailand, are very reasonable. How does a beachfront villa for approx $95/£50 per night sound? Good hotel rooms with all usual facilities in the resorts can be had from around $30/£18 per night per person - however there are many great deals on offer depending on the length of your stay.

Koh Chang spa resort
It’s paradise on the beautiful island of Koh Chang. It is blessed with a wide and varied population of animals including, parrots, sunbirds, hornbills and trogons, Koh Chang’s well-known population of wild boar and beautiful butterflies. Koh Chang is only 330 kilometres from Bangkok, approximately 4 hours by road to the pier in Trat province, 30 to 45 minutes by Ferry. The island comprises of 70% rainforest, rugged high peaks and steep cliffs set off by gently shelving white sand beaches, colourful coral reefs and dramatic clear blue waters. Here are some examples of fantastic Koh chang resorts:-

• The Aana Resort & Spa is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, flanked by lush forest on one side and the blue ocean on the other.
• The private paradise of the AiyaPura Resort and Spa on the Tropical Island Koh Chang is set in a bay amongst beautiful virgin forest.
• Right on Klong Prao Beach, the Barali Beach Resort offers some of the best accommodation available on Koh Chang with stunning sunset views.

Ko Chang weather
Strangely, Koh Chang only has three seasons. The cool season is from November to February,the hot season from March to June and the rainy season from July until October (although Koh Chang is not as badly affected by the the annual monsoon rains as some parts of Thailand)! Most people agree the best time to visit is the cool season thereby avoiding the rain and intense heat.