Kai Bae Beach Resort – Kai Bae Beach

Scorecard:

Overall Rating: 9.0 / 10
One of Koh Chang’s best true beachfront resorts, offering spacious modern rooms, a stunning stretch of soft sandy beach, excellent swimming, a family-friendly atmosphere and unbeatable views of the offshore islands. A long-established favourite on Kai Bae for its comfort, consistency and direct access to one of the island’s nicest beaches.

Location: 9.4 / 10 – Prime position on Kai Bae’s wide sandy beach; close to restaurants, cafés and village shops.
Rooms: 8.8 / 10 – Clean, spacious, modern rooms and villas, many with sea views or direct beach access.
Facilities: 8.7 / 10 – Beachfront pool, restaurant, sunloungers, gardens, motorbike rental and tour desk.
Beach / Sea Access: 9.5 / 10 – Excellent swimming beach with calm waves, golden sand and great sunsets.
Breakfast / Food: 8.6 / 10 – Popular beachfront restaurant with Thai and Western dishes.
Service: 8.9 / 10 – Friendly, long-running staff with reliable hospitality.
Value for Money: 9.1 / 10 – Outstanding beachfront value for couples and families.

What We Liked

Prime beachfront location with soft sand and calm water
Spacious rooms with terraces and great views
Excellent for swimming, kayaking and sunsets
Friendly, relaxed service
Very good value for a true beachfront resort

What Could Be Better

Some older units could use minor upgrades
Pool is modest in size
Restaurant gets busy at sunset
Beachfront rooms sell out fast in peak season

Best For

Families wanting shallow, safe beach access
Couples seeking beachfront comfort
Travellers who prioritise beach quality

Summary:
Kai Bae Beach Resort is one of Koh Chang’s top beachfront stays, with comfortable rooms, a fantastic sandy beach, calm atmosphere and great swimming. Ideal for travellers who want direct beach access without luxury pricing.

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Kai Bae Beach Resort – Full Review

Overview

Kai Bae Beach Resort is a long-running, highly regarded beachfront property on one of Koh Chang’s best swimming beaches. With direct access to soft sand, calm shallow waves and beautiful views of the Kai Bae islands, it delivers one of the most classic “Thai beach holiday” experiences on the island. The resort combines spacious modern rooms, friendly service, lush gardens and a relaxed atmosphere to create a comfortable, family-friendly, scenic place to stay.

It’s not a luxury boutique resort, nor is it a rustic backpacker retreat. Instead, it occupies an extremely appealing middle ground: well-built, well-run, great beach, great location and great value.

Location – Best Part of Kai Bae Beach

Kai Bae Beach Resort sits at the heart of Kai Bae’s wide sandy strip, arguably the best all-round beach on Koh Chang for swimming, sunsets, kayaking and family-friendly conditions. This part of the beach offers:

Clear water and gently shelving sand
Safe swimming for children
Perfect kayaking to the offshore islands (Koh Man Nai)
Postcard sunset views across the sea
A peaceful but convenient atmosphere

Behind the resort, you’ll find Kai Bae village:

Dozens of restaurants and cafés
Two supermarkets
Coffee shops and bakeries
Scooter rentals and convenience stores

Everything you need is within easy walking distance, making it one of the most convenient locations on Koh Chang.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere at Kai Bae Beach Resort is peaceful, family-friendly and relaxed. Expect:

Parents reading on loungers while kids play in the sand
Couples enjoying sunset drinks
Travellers paddling kayaks out to Koh Man Nai
Quiet evenings with the sound of waves

While it’s located in a lively village, the resort itself feels calm partly thanks to its spacious layout and beachfront orientation.

Rooms – Spacious, Modern & Comfortable

Rooms at Kai Bae Beach Resort are modern, bright and comfortable, with clean design and attention to functionality rather than flashiness. Many rooms come with terraces facing gardens or the sea, and the beachfront bungalows are especially popular.

Main Room Types

Beachfront Bungalows: The premium option, right by the sand with big terraces and views straight out to the islands.
Sea View Rooms: Located in low-rise buildings with balconies overlooking the beach and pool.
Garden Rooms: Spacious, peaceful rooms surrounded by greenery; great value.
Family Suites: Larger rooms ideal for parents traveling with children.

Typical room features include:

Air-conditioning
Private bathrooms with hot showers
Large beds and strong mattresses
Terrace or balcony seating
Minibar, fridge, kettle and bottled water
Good Wi-Fi

Some older units show mild age, but maintenance is solid and cleanliness consistently good.

Facilities

Kai Bae Beach Resort offers an attractive range of facilities with the beach as the centrepiece:

Beachfront Swimming Pool – Overlooks the sand; ideal for cooling off after sunbathing.
On-Site Restaurant – Thai and Western dishes with indoor and beachfront seating.
Sunloungers on the Sand – Free for guests; great sunset viewing.
Kayak Rental – Paddle to the nearby islands in 20 to 30 minutes.
Scooter Rental – Convenient for exploring Kai Bae, Lonely Beach and Klong Prao.
Garden Areas – Shaded walkways and well-kept grounds.
Tour Desk – Snorkelling trips, boat tours, transfers and more.

There is no gym or spa, but most guests are happy with the beach, pool and village amenities.

Beach & Swimming

Kai Bae Beach is one of Koh Chang’s most balanced beaches with scenic, swimmable, sandy, family-friendly and atmospheric. The resort sits directly on:

A wide stretch of golden sand
Shallow, warm water ideal for families
Calm sea (especially November to April)
One of the island’s best sunset viewpoints
Ideal kayak routes to the offshore islands

During low tide, the beach remains wide and usable for walking and sunbathing.

How Kai Bae Beach Resort Compares

Sylvan Resort: More luxurious, bigger facilities, hillside views; Kai Bae Resort has the better sandy beach.
The Chill: More design-focused and boutique; Kai Bae Resort is more family-friendly and better value.
Gajapuri Resort: More romantic and intimate; Kai Bae Resort is more practical and spacious.
AWA Resort: Trendier and social; Kai Bae Resort is calmer and more “classic beachfront”.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Best beachfront location in Kai Bae
Spacious, comfortable rooms
Great swimming beach
Good value
Convenient for families and couples

Cons

Pool is fairly small
Some rooms a bit dated
Restaurant gets busy at sunset

Who Should Stay?

Families wanting easy beach days
Couples seeking a peaceful beachfront stay
Travellers prioritising swimming and sand

Value for Money

Kai Bae Beach Resort offers excellent value for true beachfront accommodation. Compared to other Thai island destinations, the price-to-experience ratio is outstanding.

Final Thoughts

Kai Bae Beach Resort is a top-tier choice for tourists wanting a relaxed, scenic and good-value beachfront stay. With spacious rooms, a beautiful beach and a friendly atmosphere, it’s one of the best places to experience classic Koh Chang beach life.