A western province of Rayong, Thailand, Ban Chang is located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Ban Chang's pristine beaches are considered by many to be one of the nation's best-kept tourism secrets. Ban Chang has a growing nightclub district and several neighboring golf courses. Hotels cater to the specific interests of their guests, with some isolated on sandy beaches while others are squeezed between the crowded night district's clubs and bars.
The Purimas Beach Hotel and Spa is a five-star, luxury resort. The junior and deluxe suites feature balconies overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Guests wishing to sample traditional Thai cuisine can visit the Spice Garden Restaurant while those preferring Western food should try the hotel's Coral Reef Restaurant. The hotel is a 15-minute drive to the business district of Ban Chang.
Purimas Beach Hotel
34 Payoon-Namrin Road
Ban Chang, Rayong, Thailand
011-66-2-392-7883-4 or 011-66-2-392-6900-3
purimas.com
Phala Cliff Beach Resort & Spa is another luxury hotel found on the Gulf of Thailand. The hotel is divided into two multistory towers. Each tower houses suites with sea views. This hotel is isolated from other accommodations. Visitors seeking privacy will appreciate the location, but adventurers seeking more of a nightlife may be disappointed by the need to take a taxi to find entertainment. The two small restaurants on location offer predominately Thai cuisine.
Phala Cliff Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
241- 242 Moo 6 Pala Road
Ban Chang, Rayong Thailand
011-66-38-630-341-4
phalacliffbeachresorts.com
The Camel is best known as one of Ban Chang's most popular bars. The Sunday Night menu includes an open roast dinner and the pub's bar includes premium European beers like Leffe and Hoegaarden. The Camel also rents 16 rooms on a nightly, weekly and monthly basis. Reservations have to be made far in advance, but visitors wanting to situate themselves in the heart of the Ban Chang strip will not be disappointed. For golfers, the Camel staff organize a series of different packages at the area's 10 golf courses.
The Camel Pub and Restaurant
Soi 25 Sukumvit Road
Ban Chang, Rayong, Thailand
011-038-602655
thecamelpub.com
Located within a block of the Ban Chang party district, the Banchang Palace Hotel Rayong offers visitors the accommodations of a luxury hotel and the location of the area's nightlife. Business guests have access to modern conference rooms and technology. Entertainment and food within the hotel is limited but the location ensures many different food and drink options, including the nearby Camel Pub and Restaurant.
The Banchang Palace Hotel Rayong
293 Moo 3
Ban Chang, Rayong, Thailand
011-038-882-678-82
banchangpalace.com
