Pajamas Koh Chang is one of the new breed of ‘flashpacker’ hostels that have been growing in popularity across Thailand. The emphasis is on safety, socializing and fun. Not competing on price with the more basic backpacker flophouses.
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(This score is based on the number of written reviews on booking sites since 1 November 2022. Because recent reviews are more relevant than those from many years ago.)
Today’s backpackers often want a clean, air-conditioned room that provides safety but with the friendliness and conviviality of old style backpacker hangouts. Pajamas does all this very well indeed. It’s owned and run by a young Thai couple who have spent a lot of time and effort in building a small resort that ticks all the boxes.
The only negative, for some travellers, is that it isn’t a rock bottom, dirt cheap place to stay. If you are on a tight budget then you’ll have to head down the beach to the far more basic Tiger Huts or KP Huts where a basic hut will be cheaper than a Dormitory room at Pajamas.
For travellers with a larger budget, the hostels private rooms offer 3 star comforts but in a very laid back style. Everything is clean, crisp and well-thought out, from the design of the rooms to the amenities in the bathrooms. There’s a freeform pool, sun deck and spacious communal area for socialising. The owners also organise regular trips and nights out for guests.
The beach is accessed by a 100 metre long public walkway that runs along the side of the hostel. The stretch of beach is far longer and quieter, than Lonely beach, which was the usual hangout for younger visitors to the island.
Definitely recommended as a friendly, safe hostel on Koh Chang.
Perfect place to stay in Koh Chang, Dorm or Private 😀 - Very nice cozy little place. The main house (very big) is really cozy, it feel like a living room with books, cozy area for watch movie on tv at night … open view on the pool in a greenery scenery. The bungalow located outside the house, spacious and cozy with wooden touch. Very tropical, aesthetic decor & building style. Little window overlooking the street at the back. So beautiful indoor with this little window and the paint color. Breakfast is served every morning, fresh fruits, jam, peanut butter, pancakes & waffles, sausage, eggs, ham, and Thai food. Cereal, orange juice, fresh milk & proper coffee machine. The place is very well located on the island, but it’s not located in a animated area. You will need to rent a bike. A bicycle is available for free at the reception, very convenient. Staff very friendly.
A.
22/05/25
Recommendation! 😀 - Great room, great team, great pool, great breakfast, great weather, great beach, great people, great wifi, great sustainable mindset 😞 - Everything was fine
N.
18/05/25
😀 - Clean, convenient, great location
S.
05/05/25
😀 - Location great, friendly staff. Nice to have a poop and close the the beach. Free breakfast is great, lots of choice, well worth the money. Bed was comfortable and nice to have the privacy curtains
M.
04/05/25
great stay for solo travelers with a decent budget in koh chang! 😀 - beautiful accommodation with great breakfast and comfortable private rooms the pool is lovely and the beach is just 3 minutes walking distance 😞 - staff doesn’t talk a word of english so sometimes it was hard to explain my needs also, it is quite pricey
L.
22/04/25
Exceptional 😀 - Wonderful place to stay! Amazing breakfast! Very helpful stuff. The location is great. 2 minutes walking to the beach. 😞 - Everything was great
