Kai Bae

KB Resort

by Ian
KB Resort, Kai Bae beach

KB Resort (Kai Bae) – Kai Bae Beach

Scorecard: 

Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10
A friendly, well-appointed beachfront resort on Kai Bae Beach, offering spacious family-friendly rooms, excellent beach access, a solid pool and relaxed village-connected setting. Great for couples, families and travellers seeking a comfortable beach stay with strong value.

  • Location: 8.8 / 10 – Beachfront on Kai Bae’s sand strip; close to restaurants and cafés.
  • Rooms: 8.4 / 10 – Spacious rooms and suites, some with sea view; comfortable and family-friendly.
  • Facilities: 8.3 / 10 – Beachfront pool, garden lounging area, on-site dining and tour desk.
  • Beach / Sea Access: 8.9 / 10 – Good sandy beach and calm waters for swimming.
  • Breakfast / Food: 8.2 / 10 – Solid restaurant offering Thai and Western dishes at fair prices.
  • Service: 8.6 / 10 – Warm and helpful staff with a true resort feel.
  • Value for Money: 9.0 / 10 – Among the best beachfront values on Kai Bae Beach.

What We Liked

  • Spacious, family-friendly rooms
  • Beachfront access on one of Koh Chang’s best sand beaches
  • Friendly staff and relaxed resort environment
  • Very good value for direct beach stays
  • Convenient location near village amenities

What Could Be Better

  • Rooms are comfortable but not ultra-luxury
  • Pool is adequate but modest compared to high-end resorts
  • Some units slightly dated
  • Restaurant ambiance is functional rather than upscale

Best For

  • Families who want beach and value
  • Couples seeking relaxed beachfront comfort
  • Travellers who prioritise sand, sea and convenience

Summary:
KB Resort offers a strong beachfront stay on Kai Bae Beach with comfortable rooms, direct sand access, a good location and value. It may not have five-star glitz, but it delivers exactly what many travellers want, beach, comfort and convenience at a fair price.

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KB Resort – Full Review

Overview

KB Resort (Kai Bae) is a go-to resort for travellers who want direct beach access, comfortable rooms and good value, without the premium pricing of luxury resorts. It’s well-established, well-managed, and excels in delivering a clean, comfortable beachfront base with a friendly feel and strong access to Kai Bae village.

It’s especially good for families, couples seeking space and value, and any beach-oriented traveller who doesn’t need the highest tier of luxury. Here you get beach, good swimming, a decent pool, and a more relaxed, resort-style environment than smaller guesthouses all at a competitive price.

Location – Direct Beachfront, Village Convenience

Situated right on Kai Bae’s sandy strip, the resort offers:

  • Immediate access to sand and surf
  • Shallow water for safe swimming
  • Close walking distance to cafés, bars and convenience shops
  • Quiet enough at night for restful sleep

In terms of convenience, KB Resort wins. You are steps from the beach and minutes from village amenities which is particularly helpful when travelling with kids or carrying luggage.

Atmosphere

The vibe at KB Resort is relaxed and friendly:

  • Families playing on the sand and in the pool
  • Couples reading by the water
  • Guests heading to local restaurants or cafés in the evening
  • A mix of long-stay holidaymakers and shorter breaks

It’s not a “party resort”. Evenings are calm and comfortable. You’ll hear the waves rather than loud bass, and you’ll likely stroll into the village for dinner rather than stay in resort mode all day.

Interior family room, KB Resort, Koh Chang

Rooms – Comfortable & Spacious

Rooms at KB Resort are noticeably more spacious than many guesthouses in the same price range. They emphasise comfort, practicality and family usability over boutique style.

Main Room Types

  • Beachfront Rooms: Best for views and ease of access to sand.
  • Sea View Rooms: Slightly cheaper, still great view, near pool.
  • Family Suites: Larger rooms with extra beds, ideal for families.
  • Garden Rooms: Budget-friendly option set further back among palms.

In each room you’ll find:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Private bathroom with hot shower
  • Large terrace or balcony with seating
  • Fridge, kettle and bottled water
  • TV and Wi-Fi

Furnishings are solid rather than luxurious, wood trim, tiled floors, functional storage, but all are very comfortable and well maintained.

Facilities

Facilities at KB Resort focus on beach plus basic resort comforts:

  • Swimming Pool: Medium-sized pool near the beachfront, shady loungers and families enjoying the water.
  • Restaurant & Bar: Beach-facing seating, friendly service, Thai and Western dishes.
  • Sunloungers & Parasols: Beach and pool loungers free for guests.
  • Baby/Child-friendly Features: Shallow pool edge, family rooms and yard space.
  • Tour & Scooter Desk: Reception organises snorkelling trips, scooter hire and transfers.

Beach bungalow, KB Resort

Beach & Swimming

The beach in front of KB Resort is one of its greatest strengths. Guests highlight:

  • Soft sand and flat shelf, great for kids
  • Calm seas in high season
  • Beautiful sunsets over the nearby islands
  • Easy beach strolls and kayaking opportunities

For families especially, the beach offers the kind of ease and comfort that fewer resorts on Koh Chang can match. You’ll spend less time worrying about sharp coral or steep drops.

How KB Resort Compares

  • Kai Bae Beach Resort: More premium rooms and slightly higher prices; KB is stronger on value.
  • The Chill Resort: More design-focused and higher price; KB is more budget-friendly.
  • Gajapuri Resort: More boutique and romantic; KB is more family-oriented and practical.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Excellent beachfront at great value
  • Spacious family-friendly rooms
  • Friendly and relaxed service
  • Simple, practical resort with everything you need

Cons

  • Less style and luxury than premium resorts
  • Pool is fine but not huge
  • Some rooms show minor age

Who Should Stay?

  • Families who prioritise the beach and value
  • Couples wanting beachfront comfort without boutique pricing
  • Travellers who are beach-focused and want convenience

Value for Money

For beachfront accommodation on Kai Bae, KB Resort offers one of the best value packages. Direct sand access, spacious rooms, and friendly service. The total cost is often significantly lower than many comparable resorts on the island, making it a smart choice for budget-conscious tourists.

Final Thoughts

If you want a comfortable, sand-front resort that doesn’t overcharge and delivers exactly what you need: beach, pool, space and service. This makes KB Resort a top pick on Kai Bae Beach. It may not have designer gloss or exclusive villas, but it provides a reliable, enjoyable holiday base with strong value.

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15 Comments

  • The beach is sandy. But at low tide you will get some stones underfoot if you wade out to swim. (At high tide this wont be a problem.) Cant go too far out as there is a lot of seaweed about 100m offshore.

  • Hi Ian,

    Could you please let me know what it is like to swim from the beach at K B Resort and is it all sandy or is it stony and rocky? Thanks.

    Kind regards

    Sally

  • Hi Ian, the payment procedure seems a bit risky, got any complaints or bad experiences about this?

  • Good day. I’m looking bungalow for my friend. He and his wife will arrive to Koh Chang for 3 weeks starting from 09 to 29 October 2012. What’s the cost of beach front bungalow for such a long time?

  • The restaurant is open, but building work on hotel rooms which will be above and to the rear is ongoing. I guess it will be finished before next High Season. Not sure where the twin villa is, pretty sure it is in the garden. Not absolute beachfront and not by the pool – the family villas are poolside.

  • Hello,

    Any news regarding the renovation ? I am planning to go in March. Also would you recommand the twin villa ? Where is this villa in the resort ? ( nearby the pool ? Restaurant ? Beach ? )

  • Hi – i think it will be full. It is a very popular place. They usually dont reply to emails. But should answer the phone.

  • Hi Ian and Erik,
    I have tried to contact the resort this week, using email, fax and telephone, but no success in getting a respond from the contact info on their web-site.
    Any Idea how to reach them, or maybe they are fully booked for the next 2-3 weeks so they do not reply?
    Thanks,
    Guli

  • Hi Erik They are still building, looks like a long way to go before the new building is completed. Maybe completed by December – but will need to speed up the work a bit I think

  • Hi Ian,

    Thanks for your website info. I have been staying at KB resort for 10 years now and I agree with your description and recommendation. I have one remark though which you might want to check out: at KB they tore down the restaurant and are building a hotel with a new restaurant included Three floors? Khun Dow told me she hopes its completed by Christmas. I do too as I booked several bungalows for my family. The food has always been very good and I hope all is ready when we come over. I stayed by late May and at that stage the entire hotel site was a big mess. If maybe have an update on their building progress that would be great.

    Thanks,

    Erik

  • Hi Ian,

    Recently stayed at KB resort with family, 10 people. Had great time and would recommend this resort to anyone! Stayed for 9 nights. Low season meant we had beach and sea to ourselves most days, my parents stayed in beach villa and loved opening the doors to a gorgeous sea view each morning. Myself, 2 brothers and 2 sisters stayed in family villa, at the back of the resort near the swimming pool. This was great place to swim with my 3 year daughter which had a shallow kids area. The villas were beautiful with comfy beds and cleaned each day. Even though there was building work going on it never bothered us and it was completely relaxing environment. We were blessed with weather, hardly rained, and was mostly sunny every day.

    The main street of Kai Bae had plenty of shops and restaurants (esp. Papas for brekkie and Kai Bae restaurant). We ended up in Kinky Ga Ga s bar more than once with his fish tank for your feet!! Had some great excursions * the 4 island snorkelling * the elephant treking * the cooking classes * the waterfall. All in all was a great trip and memorable for everyone. Hope to return soon!
    ps thanks for the help with organising transfer from bangkok with evolution tour and the excellent info on this site.

    All the best,

    Colm

  • Hi,
    We heard so much good of KB resort and we would like to make a reservation.

    We are a family, 2 adults and 3 children. The children are 11, 13,14.

    We would like:
    2 bechfront bungalows

    If you don´t have that we would like a family 2 bedroom bungalow

    Best regards
    Yvonne

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