Koh Chang, an island in the eastern part of Thailand near Cambodia, is filled with rainforests that visitors can explore. The scenic island also has white sand beaches, waterfalls and coral reefs for people interested in activities such as sunbathing, scuba diving or snorkeling. It also serves as a popular destination for watching native birds, such as sea eagles, according to Lonely Planet. Many of Koh Chang’s top hotels sit on beaches and feature restaurants, spas and outdoor swimming pools.
The Aiyapura Resort and Spa sits on Klong Son Bay, directly on the beach. The hotel offers Thai cooking lessons, elephant tours through the jungle, scuba diving and snorkeling sessions, canoeing and kayaking trips, Muay Thai boxing lessons, and team-building exercises. It also has an outdoor swimming pool shaped similarly to a leaf; tropical gardens; a poolside bar; a spa pavilion with Thai massage treatments, Jacuzzi tubs and steam baths; a health club with yoga and meditation classes; a Thai restaurant with garden views and a children’s playground with trampolines and ropes courses. Some of the hotel’s suites have balconies with ocean views, combination DVD and CD players, and mini-bars.
The Dusit Princess Koh Chang is located on Bai Lan Bay, close to Bang Bao Fishermen’s Village. Its villas and suites feature balconies overlooking the hotel’s garden or the ocean, 24-hour room service, and LCD TVs. Some villas come with access to a private swimming pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar with cooking and fruit-carving demonstrations, a lobby bar with coffee and smoothie choices, a children’s club with beach activities, an airport shuttle service, and a beachside hot tub.
Located directly on Kai Bae Beach near the Klong Plu Waterfall, the Chang Park Resort and Spa sets up kayaking, snorkeling, boating and bicycling tours for guests. The onsite garden sits on a fishing canal, and the hotel also has a lagoon-style swimming pool with a swim-up bar. Hotel staff serves a daily American-style breakfast. Thai-style bungalows sit within a tropical garden and feature private balconies, and the hotel’s suites come with views of the sea, pantry areas, hot tubs, and up to seven bedrooms.
The Kacha Resort and Spa-Koh Chang sits on Had Sai Khao, or White Sand Beach. The hotel features family-friendly amenities such as seaside adult and children’s swimming pools, an indoor children’s playroom, and a game room with pool tables. The property also has a beachside spa with exfoliation treatments, a media library with a small collection of books, a seafood restaurant with Thai and European food, and a limousine rental service. The hotel sets up fishing and jungle trekking trips for guests. Its villas, bungalows, and suites feature multiple bathrooms, dining room tables, and hot tubs.
Found on Klong Prao Beach, the Amari Emerald Coast Resort offers onsite beach activities such as volleyball. The hotel also has yoga, Thai cooking and massage classes as well as guided kayaking tours. Other amenities include a children’s outdoor swimming pool, a bar with live jazz music, a shop with snorkeling and scuba-diving equipment, a spa with treatment rooms featuring bathtubs, a beauty salon, and a beachside restaurant with private dining options. Some guest rooms have balconies with sea views, and suites have separate bedroom and living room areas.
The Alina Grande Hotel and Resort is also located on White Sand Beach. The hotel features guest rooms and huts decorated with Thai artwork; most have ocean and mountain views. Hotel staff arranges golfing outings, elephant rides in the jungle or boating trips to nearby islands, and a beachside restaurant offers barbecue and seafood dishes. Other amenities include a hair salon, a convenience store with souvenirs and beachwear, and table tennis courts. The hotel also rents out cars and motor scooters.
Found on Kai Bae Beach, the GajaPuri Resort and Spa features a wooden walkway leading to villas with private swimming pools, Jacuzzi tubs and private balconies. The resort offers an outdoor restaurant with a daily breakfast buffet, an ice cream shop with gelato and coffee options, a DVD library, a health spa, and a saltwater outdoor swimming pool. From the hotel, guests can go on yachting trips.
The Kooncharaburi Resort sits directly on Kong Kang Bay, on a private beach. The hotel features a children’s swimming pool and a freeform swimming pool. Staff members at its spa give Thai massage treatments in an outdoor treatment room with views of the sea. The onsite restaurant, which has an outdoor seating area, serves Thai and international foods, including fresh seafood dishes. The hotel sets up photo safari and fishing trips, and also rents out kayaks and sailboats. Some villas come with access to a private outdoor swimming pool as well as canopy beds.
The Bhumiyama Beach Resort is located on Had Tha Nam, or Lonely Beach. Resort guests can go swimming in the ocean or in an outdoor swimming pool with multiple levels that features adult's and children’s sections. Some bungalows come with views of the sea or the resort’s garden, and certain bungalows have access to a private sundeck. The onsite Thai restaurant, which serves European-style foods, offers candlelight dinners.
Found on Bang Bao Beach, the Koh Chang Grand Lagoona resort has guest chalets on floating boats, villas and bungalows near the sea or a creek, and guest rooms on a luxury ship. The resort’s villas feature soaking tubs, and bungalows come with access to private docks. The resort also has a lagoon-style swimming pool that sits near the sea. It rents out yachts and speedboats, and also sets up charter fishing trips, canoeing or kayaking trips, and snorkeling or scuba diving excursions.
