Despite only being open since January 2019, BeachBox @ Koh Chang has racked up a very impressive number of super-positive reviews. (Despite the box-like rooms not actually being on the beach.)
4.8
69 reviews
5
58
4
10
3
1
2
0
1
0
(This score is based on the number of written reviews on Booking.com since 1 November 2018. Because recent reviews are more relevant than those from many years ago.)
But fear not, BeachBox is located just one minute’s walk from the laid back Hat Sai Noi beach on the south coast of Koh Chang. The accommodation is in stark, concrete and glass boxes. There are fan and air-conditioned rooms.
The largest have two Queen size beds, making them ideal for a family travelling on a budget. All are very simple and free from clutter.
The larger bungalows have one floor to ceiling glass wall which makes the rooms brighter than they would normally be – as they’re surrounded by tropical greenery. Inside furniture is limited to the very bare essentials. Plus a wall mounted flat screen TV and mattress on a concrete base, rather than actual bed.
There isn’t a restaurant, although cold drinks are available,. But guests can get breakfast at numerous restaurants on Hat Sai Noi or Klong Kloi beach.
From a business perspective it’s a very practical design. Easy to keep clean and tidy and unlikely to go out of fashion any time soon. And for guests, the price is cheap but they get good value for money and can stay in a far more modern bungalow that they would be able to afford elsewhere on the island.
As with many of the top rated resorts, what sets them apart from other places, and ensures the continuing great reviews, is the owner and the staff. And BeachBox are certainly doing things the right way, with many guests commenting on how friendly and helpful the staff are.
Overall, a definite recommendation for a budget bungalow in the south of Koh Chang. No real downsides other that no sea views and not being beachfront, but for the price, there’s nothing to really complain about.
BeachBox @ Koh Chang is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 69 written reviews on Booking.com since 1 November 2018
- Nathiya
What a wonderful place! -BeachBox is wonderful place and I had a great time at there. P’Pui & P’Kiwi are so nice and...read more -BeachBox is wonderful place and I had a great time at there. P’Pui & P’Kiwi are so nice and kind. They also allowed me to let Larb (cutie cat) sleep with me haha. -It’s short walk to Klong koi beach just 2-3 mins by walk. I recommend this place to everyone! Thank you so much P’Pui&&P’KiWiread less - Nathiya - 31/03/20
- Patrycja
Amazing stay! Die Box war gemütlich und sauber. Die Gastgeber haben uns viel geholfen und unterstützt - waren dort in der Corona...read more Die Box war gemütlich und sauber. Die Gastgeber haben uns viel geholfen und unterstützt - waren dort in der Corona Krise. Man hat uns das Telefon und einen Laptop zur Verfügung gestellt. Wir haben viele Tipps bekommen und haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Der nächste Strand war nur 3Min von der Unterkunft. Man konnte Restaurants/ Bars und einen Mofaverleih gut zu Fuß erreichen. Ein 7/11 gibt es auch in der Nähe (ca.15Min zu Fuß). read less - Patrycja - 24/03/20
- Gaspar
Exceptional Отличное расположение - в 5 минутах от хорошего не каменистого пляжа, но при этом в полной тишине и абсолютно...read more Отличное расположение - в 5 минутах от хорошего не каменистого пляжа, но при этом в полной тишине и абсолютно спокойно. Отличный персонал. Цена в мини - баре даже ниже чем в кафе (закончилось вода, а ночью хотелось пить - зашли на ресепшен и нам выдал воду по 15 батт за бутылку). рядом хорошая кафешка Maha - очень вкусно и цены хорошие - она по пути на пляж (там дороже). Рядом (соседний отель) - Indie Beach - там по вечерам отличная живая музыка в баре на берегу. До деревни рыбаков - 10 минут пешком. Все очень удобно и красиво. Ничегоread less - Gaspar - 22/03/20
- Guide
Idéal aventure Tout le reste est très bon Salle de bain mal aérée Donc mauvaise odeur - Guide - 17/03/20
- Lena
Very good die beiden sind unglaublich bemüht und hilfsbereit, wenn es darum geht, den perfekten Aufenthalt zu gestalten. Man hat sich...read more die beiden sind unglaublich bemüht und hilfsbereit, wenn es darum geht, den perfekten Aufenthalt zu gestalten. Man hat sich sehr willkommen gefühlt Thailand allgemein hat ja eher härtere Betten, allerdings war dies mit Abstand das härteste Bett in dem ich je geschlafen habread less - Lena - 12/03/20
- Jennifer
Exceptional BeachBox was absolutely fantastic! The staff are very warm and welcoming. It's in a great area, close...read more BeachBox was absolutely fantastic! The staff are very warm and welcoming. It's in a great area, close to a beautiful low-key beach. Fantastic internet, cold beers and water for cheap and the best cat ever, Larb. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a good stay! I would definitely stay again! Highly recommend!read less - Jennifer - 08/03/20
- Mateusz
Good introduction to Koh Chang! I enjoyed staying in BeachBox, it's close to one of the beaches (few minutes walking), Bang Bao village is...read more I enjoyed staying in BeachBox, it's close to one of the beaches (few minutes walking), Bang Bao village is not very far either (10 - 15 minutes walk). The owners were very helpful and nice. We loved their cat, too :) There could be a small wardrobe or some shelves in the room. Also the mattress was a little bit too hard for us, but from my stay in Thailand I'd say it's pretty common there, not a singular case. It can get a little bit loud in the night because of the forest nearby, so you hear different birds and wildlife - can be a little bit troubling for light sleepers. (It's not the property's fault!)read less - Mateusz - 04/03/20
- Olivier
Perfect place to stay in Koh Chang Everything! Very sweet owners, as clean as it gets, cosy modern loft style room, great location close to the...read more Everything! Very sweet owners, as clean as it gets, cosy modern loft style room, great location close to the beach and the village. Nothing major, but there are glass windows on top of the wall which cannot be blinded, so if you're sensitive to light you might get woken up with daylight. It makes for a very nice and luminous room though; I personally didn't mind.read less - Olivier - 04/03/20
- Rémi
Modern and worth value of money New place, clean, great service - Rémi - 04/03/20
- Teresia
Exceptional Nice and clean hotel. Staff were welcoming and easy to talk to - Teresia - 03/03/20
Paradise Homestay is a located on the pier in Bangbao fishing village. It allows guests to see some local life. It offers simple, inexpensive fan and AC rooms and a large deck overlooking the...read more...
Indie Beach is a beautiful, family run beach resort tucked away from the crowds on the laid back Hat Sai Noi beach near Bangbao. If you’ve ever thought about staying in a tropical nordic...read more...
