Coconut Beach Resort & Spa – Northern Klong Prao beach

Scorecard:

Overall Rating: 8.1 / 10
A sprawling 3 star beachfront resort at the northern end of Klong Prao / Chai Chet headland, with two pools, lots of room types and a wide, sandy beach out front. Think simple Thai beach hotel rather than chic boutique but the location and pricing make it a very solid “feet in the sand” option for families and long-stayers.

Location: 8.7 / 10 – On Klong Prao/Chai Chet shoreline near the headland, with a wide sandy beach, sunset views and a short walk to minimarts and local restaurants. About 10 minutes’ drive from White Sand Beach.
Rooms: 7.9 / 10 – Large variety of rooms and bungalows (hotel-style blocks, wooden bungalows and beachfront units). Interiors are clean and functional; some are more modern, others very traditional. Beds are notoriously firm. :
Facilities: 8.0 / 10 – Two outdoor pools with sunloungers, beachfront Yen Sabai restaurant, coffee shop, basic spa/massage area and free parking. Not a huge resort complex, but plenty for a 3 star property.
Beach / Sea Access: 8.8 / 10 – Direct access to a broad sand-and-casuarina-lined beach used by several resorts, with shallow entry and good swimming in high season. Sunset views and beach bars right on the sand.
Breakfast / Food: 8.2 / 10 – Buffet breakfast scores well on Booking/Agoda; on-site restaurant offers decent Thai and Western food at fair prices.
Service: 8.0 / 10 – Staff generally friendly and helpful, though service style is more casual than polished; a few reviews mention language hiccups and slow response at busy times.
Value for Money: 8.9 / 10 – One of the better-value true beachfront options on this stretch of coast, especially in non-peak season; many guests mention “great value” and extend their stay.

What We Liked

Wide sandy beach with shallow water and plenty of space for sunbeds and beach bars
Two different pool areas – handy if one gets busy
Big choice of room types, from simple hotel rooms to seafront bungalows
Easy access to Chai Chet headland, with minimarts, massage and local eateries nearby
Strong value for a beachfront resort; good for families and long-stay guests

What Could Be Better

Decor varies a lot between room types; some older units feel dated inside :
Very firm mattresses are a recurring theme in reviews, great if you like hard beds, not so good if you don’t
Can feel busy and slightly chaotic in peak Thai/European holiday periods
Not a design hotel, it’s functional rather than boutique or luxury

Best For

Families who want an affordable “pool plus beach” resort
Couples and friends looking for a budget-friendly beachfront base with a social feel
Long-stay travellers who value price, location and beach over fancy interiors

Summary:
Coconut Beach Resort & Spa is a straightforward, good-value beachfront hotel on one of Klong Prao/Chai Chet’s best sandy stretches. Rooms are simple but comfortable, the beach is lovely, and the prices are often very attractive. If you want polished design or ultra-modern rooms, look elsewhere but if “sea, sand, pool and a sensible bill” is your brief, it fits nicely.

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Coconut Beach Resort & Spa – Full Review

Overview

Coconut Beach Resort sits on the northern side of Klong Prao Beach, close to the Chai Chet headland. It’s very much a traditional Thai beach resort rather than a design statement: low-rise buildings and bungalows scattered between gardens, palms and casuarina trees, with the sand and sea forming the front yard.

The resort has expanded and refurbished in stages over the years, so you’ll find a mix of older-style wooden bungalows and more modern tiled hotel rooms. That variety is part of the appeal and part of why reviews often mention that some rooms feel much more up-to-date than others.

Location – Northern Klong Prao / Chai Chet

Location is one of Coconut’s strongest points:

Directly on a long, sandy section of northern Klong Prao / Chai Chet, with water that’s usually calm and shallow in high season.
About 5 minutes’ walk from the small cluster of shops, minimarts and restaurants at Chai Chet, and a short taxi ride from the bigger village area of Klong Prao.
Roughly 10 minutes’ drive south of White Sand Beach, so day or evening trips for more nightlife are easy enough.

If you want to be right on the sand but still within easy reach of practical stuff, ATMs, food stalls, 7-Eleven , this stretch of coastline works very well.

Atmosphere

Coconut Beach Resort has an easy-going, holiday-park feel:

Plenty of families and couples using it as a base for straightforward “pool and beach” holidays.
Groups of friends and domestic Thai travellers at weekends and holidays.
Beach bars and neighbouring resorts adding a bit of social buzz at sunset, without turning it into a full-on party scene.

Longer-stay guests (a couple of weeks or more) are common, which tends to give the place a relaxed, lived-in feel rather than a constant churn of new people every day.

Rooms & Bungalows

Official listings and the resort website show a substantial set of room categories: hotel-style rooms in a central block, deluxe rooms closer to the beach, family rooms and various bungalow options, including sea-view and beachfront units.

Typical Options

Standard / Superior Rooms: In the main building, set back a little from the beach; tiled floors, simple furnishings, balconies or terraces.
Deluxe / Sea-View Rooms: Larger rooms, some with partial sea views, closer to the beach, usually with slightly nicer décor and more space.
Bungalows: Individual or semi-detached units, some in gardens, others almost right on the sand. These are popular with families and couples who like the “little house by the beach” vibe.
Family Rooms: Larger units configured with extra beds or two double beds, suitable for parents plus kids.

All rooms/bungalows share a common spec:

Air-conditioning
Private bathroom with hot shower and basic amenities
Fridge/minibar and kettle
TV and free Wi-Fi (good enough for messaging and browsing in most reviews)
Balcony or terrace with simple outdoor seating

Guest comments repeatedly mention that rooms are clean and spacious for the price, but décor can be old-fashioned in some categories. Think orange walls, heavy wood and classic Thai hotel art rather than modern minimalist chic. Several reviewers specifically note the beds being very firm, great if you like harder mattresses, less ideal if you don’t.

Facilities

For a 3 star resort, Coconut does well on the facilities front:

Two Outdoor Pools: One nearer the beachfront and another closer to the main building; both with loungers and shallow areas for kids.
Yen Sabai Restaurant: Beachfront restaurant serving Thai food, seafood and some Western dishes; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Coffee Shop / Bar: For drinks and snacks during the day and in the evening.
Spa / Massage Corner: Basic Thai massage and simple treatments, either in a small spa area or open-sided salas near the beach.
Tour Desk & Transfers: Staff can arrange snorkelling, boat trips and transfers to the ferry or Trat Airport.
Parking: Free parking on-site , useful if you’re renting a car.

Beach & Swimming

The beach is the main reason many people book Coconut:

It sits on a wide, sandy section of Klong Prao / Chai Chet, with plenty of space for sunbeds and for kids to run around.
The water is usually calm and shallow in high season, making it good for paddling and swimming; at very low tide you may walk a bit further to get a proper swim.
Beach bars and restaurants add a bit of buzz in the evening, with sunset cocktails and fairy lights but it never gets as loud as White Sand or Lonely Beach.

Overall it’s one of the more user-friendly beaches on the island if you want soft sand, easy entry and a relaxed but not dead atmosphere.

Food & Breakfast

Food at Coconut gets “better than expected for the price” feedback quite often:

Breakfast: Buffet with Thai and Western options; Booking and Agoda guests rate it highly, with one summary scoring breakfast around 8.6/10.
Yen Sabai Restaurant: Reviews on Expedia and other sites describe it as a solid place for Thai dishes and seafood, with fair prices and the bonus of sea views.

If you want more variety or cheaper street food, it’s an easy walk to the Chai Chet headland area, which has a handful of local restaurants and food stalls.

How Coconut Beach Compares to Other Klong Prao / Chai Chet Resorts

Coconut vs Centara Koh Chang Tropicana: Centara is more upmarket, with water slides, a kids’ club and more polished grounds; Coconut is simpler and cheaper, but still offers beach + pool at a good price. :contentReference[oaicite:65]{index=65}
Coconut vs Koh Chang Paradise / Klong Prao Resort: Those sit further south on Klong Prao and have slightly more manicured grounds and larger pools; Coconut usually beats them on price and has easier access to Chai Chet’s shops.
Coconut vs smaller boutique options (VAYNA, Barali): VAYNA and Barali are more stylish and intimate; Coconut is bigger, more mixed and more budget-friendly, with correspondingly less design flair.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Excellent value for true beachfront accommodation
Two pools plus a wide sandy beach
Lots of room types for different budgets and group sizes
Handy location for local amenities at Chai Chet
Relaxed, unpretentious holiday atmosphere

Cons

Rooms in older categories look dated and a bit tired
Very firm beds won’t suit everyone
Service is friendly but not especially polished
Resort can feel busy in peak season

Who Should Stay at Coconut Beach Resort & Spa?

Great choice for:

Families who want simple “pool and beach” holidays at sensible prices
Couples and groups prioritising beach location over Instagram-ready interiors
Long-stay travellers and digital nomads looking for affordable beachfront rooms

Probably not ideal for:

Travellers who want boutique or luxury design
Light sleepers who dislike potentially busier family resorts
Anyone who insists on very soft beds

Value for Money

Coconut Beach Resort regularly gets “great value” comments on Agoda, Booking and independent reviews: clean, spacious rooms; a lovely beach; two pools; and a practical location all for prices that are often closer to inland hotels than beachfront ones. If your priority is maximising time on the sand without blowing the budget, it’s one of the stronger options in northern Klong Prao.

Final Thoughts

Coconut Beach Resort & Spa won’t win awards for cutting-edge design, but that’s not really the point. It’s about straightforward Thai beach holidays with big breakfasts, long swims, sunset beers and a bill that doesn’t make your eyes water. For many visitors, especially families, that’s exactly what they came to Koh Chang for.