Pajamas Koh Chang – Klong Prao Beach

Scorecard:

Overall Rating: 8.8 / 10
A stylish “beach house” boutique hostel-hotel hybrid just a minute or two’s walk from Klong Prao Beach. Mix of dorms, private rooms and family rooms wrapped around a courtyard swimming pool, with sociable common areas, good Wi-Fi and a laid-back, design-forward vibe. Excellent choice for younger couples, solo travellers and sociable families who want something cooler than a standard resort.

Location: 9.1 / 10 – One of the best-located budget/mid-range spots in Klong Prao: 2 minutes’ walk to the beach, near Nong Bua seafood and other local restaurants, yet tucked just off the main road so it’s not too noisy.
Rooms: 8.4 / 10 – Range of ultra-modern dorms (mixed and female-only), hotel-style private rooms and family rooms. Clean, comfortable and thoughtfully designed for the price.
Facilities: 8.7 / 10 – Courtyard swimming pool, common kitchen, lounge areas, bar, small restaurant, tour desk and free Wi-Fi. Surprisingly full-featured for a 2-star “hostel”.
Beach / Sea Access: 9.0 / 10 – Not directly beachfront but realistically 2 minutes’ walk along a side lane to a wide, sandy stretch of Klong Prao Beach.
Breakfast / Food: 8.3 / 10 – Simple but well-reviewed breakfast, good coffee and easy access to cheap Thai food and seafood nearby.
Service: 9.0 / 10 – Friendly, English-speaking staff; lots of praise for helpfulness and atmosphere on major booking sites.
Value for Money: 9.0 / 10 – Excellent; you get a pool, great location and stylish common areas at hostel/guesthouse prices.

What We Liked

Superb near-beach location, genuinely a short stroll to Klong Prao sand
Cool “beach house” design, far nicer than a typical hostel
Good pool and chill-out areas for the price bracket
Flexible room mix: dorms, doubles, twins and family rooms
Sociable but not a full-on party hostel which is a nice middle ground

What Could Be Better

Dorm bunks are high
Can be noisy around the pool or in common areas at busy times
Not a classic “resort”, no spa, gym or beachfront restaurant
Private rooms are still quite compact compared to mid-range hotels

Best For

Solo travellers and digital nomads who like a sociable atmosphere
Couples who don’t need a traditional resort but still want comfort
Families with older kids happy in bunkbeds / dorm-style rooms
Travellers who care more about style and vibe than having a private pool villa

Summary:
Pajamas Koh Chang is one of the most appealing hostel-hotels on the island. Stylish, sociable and just steps from Klong Prao Beach. With a proper pool, pretty courtyard, modern dorms and comfortable private rooms, it’s a brilliant base if you want a relaxed, design-led place to stay without paying full resort rates.

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Pajamas Koh Chang – Full Review

Overview

Billed as a “cozy beach house boutique hostel”, Pajamas Koh Chang sits somewhere between a hostel, a small hotel and a modern beach guesthouse. It has the social layout and price of a hostel, the design of a boutique hotel and enough comfort that plenty of non-backpackers check in and stay happily for a week or more.

The key selling points are simple but compelling: a short stroll to lovely Klong Prao Beach, clean and modern rooms, a central pool and genuinely friendly staff. Add in good Wi-Fi, flexible room choices and easy access to one of the best seafood restaurants on the island, and you’ve got a very easy place to recommend for anyone who doesn’t need a traditional resort.

Location – Just Off Klong Prao Beach

Pajamas is tucked just off the main Klong Prao road on a side lane leading directly to the sand:

About 2 minutes’ walk from the beach, you can genuinely be from bed to water in under five minutes.
Right by the central stretch of Klong Prao Beach, which is wide, sandy and good for swimming.
Next door or very close to Nong Bua seafood and other local restaurants, plus a short walk to 7-Elevens and small shops.
Easy songthaew access up to White Sand Beach or down to Kai Bae / Lonely Beach.

It’s one of the best-located budget / mid-range bases on Klong Prao: you’re almost beachfront, but you’re paying hostel/guesthouse money rather than beachfront resort prices.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere at Pajamas is sociable and relaxed:

People lounging around the pool and common areas during the day
Backpackers, couples and small groups chatting at the bar or communal tables
Evening drinks by the pool before folks wander off to the beach or Nong Bua for dinner

It’s not a loud party hostel with bar crawls and buckets, but it’s not a monastic retreat either. Expect a friendly, slightly hip vibe. Board shorts, laptops, pool inflatables and a background soundtrack rather than blaring music.

Rooms – From Designer Dorms to Private & Family Rooms

Rooms are where Pajamas shows it’s more than a basic hostel. Instead of dark, cramped dorms, you get bright, clean, cleverly designed spaces with decent beds and good storage.

Room Types

Mixed Dorms: Ultra-modern bunk rooms with individual reading lights, lockers and privacy curtains in some layouts.
Female-Only Dorms: Similar design, reserved for women-only stays, popular with solo travellers.
Private Double / Twin Rooms: Hotel-style rooms with ensuite bathrooms, A/C and flat-screen TVs, ideal for couples who still enjoy hostel atmosphere but want their own space.
Family Rooms: Configurations with double bed plus bunks, or interconnected setups; perfect for parents with older kids.

Common features (even in dorms) include:

Air-conditioning
Comfortable mattresses and quality bedding
Modern shared or private bathrooms with hot showers
Lockers or storage space
Free Wi-Fi

The main trade-off is that some top bunks are pretty high and access is by ladder. Not ideal if you’re less mobile or just don’t love clambering up and down. But in terms of cleanliness and design, it’s well above average for Koh Chang hostels.

Facilities

For a 2-star hostel, Pajamas packs in a lot:

Swimming Pool: A central courtyard pool with loungers, beanbags and a shallow end where everyone hangs out.
Common Kitchen: Basic cooking facilities and fridge space so you can self-cater a bit.
Common Lounge & Workspaces: Indoor and outdoor seating areas with tables, sofas and decent Wi-Fi, making it popular with digital nomads between swims.
Small Restaurant / Bar: Serves breakfast, snacks and drinks; convenient if you don’t feel like going out.
Tour Desk: Staff can arrange snorkelling trips, elephant camp visits, waterfalls, transfers and scooter rental.
Parking & Wi-Fi: On-site parking for bikes/cars and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

What you don’t get are resort extras like a spa, gym, kids’ club or multiple restaurants. But most guests aren’t expecting that at this price point.

Beach & Swimming

Klong Prao Beach is the resort’s “back garden” you’re not on the sand, but it’s extremely close:

Soft golden sand and gently sloping shoreline
Good swimming conditions most of the year
Beautiful sunsets looking out over the bay
Option to wander up or down the beach to find quieter spots

If you want a quick dip, it’s almost a coin toss between the pool and the sea. Many guests start in the sea and end their day back at the pool with a drink.

Food & Breakfast

Breakfast at Pajamas is simple but generally well reviewed, with eggs, toast, fruit and some Thai options depending on the day, plus decent coffee. For serious eating, you’re in a good spot:

Nong Bua Seafood Klong Prao: Right nearby, busy, good value and a bit of a local institution.
Roadside Thai eateries within a few minutes’ walk for cheap rice and noodle dishes.
Beachfront restaurants and bars within a short stroll along the sand.

How Pajamas Compares to Other Klong Prao Options

Watercolours: Much smaller and adults-only, with a quiet riverside vibe; Pajamas is more sociable and close to the main village.
Fine Times Resort: Quieter inland bungalow resort with a small pool; Pajamas is closer to the beach and has a stronger “design hostel” atmosphere.
Bigger resorts (Klong Prao Resort / Centara / The Dewa): Offer more facilities and direct beachfront rooms, but at a much higher nightly rate and with a more “hotel” feel.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Excellent near-beach location
Modern, clean and well-designed rooms and dorms
Nice pool and social common areas
Good staff and friendly atmosphere
Strong value for younger couples, solo travellers and budget-conscious families

Cons

Can be busy/noisy around the pool in high season
Dorm ladders and higher bunks are not for everyone
No spa, gym or traditional resort amenities
Private rooms are compact compared with full hotels at similar prices in low season

Who Should Stay at Pajamas?

Great choice for:

Backpackers and flashpackers who have outgrown grim dorms
Solo travellers who want easy social interaction but not party chaos
Couples and small groups wanting a cool, near-beach base on a budget
Families with older children happy with bunks / shared spaces

Probably not ideal for:

Travellers expecting a classic resort experience
People who want total peace and quiet 24/7
Anyone who really dislikes hostel-style layouts, however upmarket

Value for Money

Considering the location, pool, design and general vibe, Pajamas scores very highly on value. You’re getting something that feels much nicer than a typical hostel and far more convenient than many budget hotels, without straying too far from hostel-level pricing. Especially if you’re happy in a dorm or family room.

Final Thoughts

If you want to be near Klong Prao Beach, like the idea of a sociable but not crazy place to stay, and don’t need a full resort, Pajamas Koh Chang is hard to beat. It’s well run, good looking, comfortable and close to everything that matters. For many independent travellers, it’s exactly what a modern island base should be.