Koh Chang Resort – Klong Prao Beach

Scorecard:

Overall Rating: 7.7 / 10
One of the island’s older beachfront resorts at the northern end of Klong Prao Beach (near Chai Chet). Large, slightly dated 3-star property with two pools, simple rooms, a long stretch of sand and plenty of space. Good value if you want direct beach access and don’t mind older decor.

Location: 8.7 / 10 – Beachfront on the northern Klong Prao / Chai Chet headland with easy access to shops and restaurants, and about 10 minutes’ walk along the sand or road to the main Klong Prao strip.
Rooms: 7.5 / 10 – Mix of older hotel blocks and bungalows. All have A/C, private bathrooms and balconies/terraces; some feel a bit tired but are generally clean and functional.
Facilities: 8.0 / 10 – Beachfront pool, second pool near the back, private beach area, restaurant, bar, watersports and massage.
Beach / Sea Access: 9.0 / 10 – Direct beachfront with a reasonably long private stretch of sand; shallow water and good swimming when calm.
Breakfast / Food: 7.5 / 10 – Standard Thai-resort buffet breakfast; seafront restaurant is convenient but not a culinary destination.
Service: 8.0 / 10 – Long-running Thai management, friendly staff; occasional reviews mention that things can feel a little “old school”.
Value for Money: 8.2 / 10 – Good value for true beachfront; strong choice for budget and mid-range travellers who prioritise sand over slick design.

What We Liked

Direct beachfront position on a pleasant stretch of sand
Two small pools
Fair pricing, especially in shoulder and low seasons
Easy access to Chai Chet shops, restaurants and small plazas
Feels spacious; not a cramped or overbuilt resort

What Could Be Better

Rooms and some facilities feel dated compared to newer Klong Prao hotels
Décor is basic; don’t expect modern “Instagram” interiors
Service can feel slightly hands-off by Thai resort standards
Occasional maintenance niggles in older buildings

Best For

Guests who want a true beachfront resort but at a lower than average price
Families and couples not fussed about cutting-edge interior design
Guests planning to spend most of their time on the beach or exploring the island

Summary:
Koh Chang Resort is an older but well-located beachfront property at the northern end of Klong Prao. You’re coming here for the sand, sea and pools rather than fancy décor. But as a straightforward, good-value beachfront base, it still does the job.

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Koh Chang Resort – Full Review

Overview

Koh Chang Resort is one of the island’s original beach resorts, sitting on a private stretch of sand at the northern end of Klong Prao Beach, close to Chai Chet village. Over the years it has been overshadowed by newer, more stylish properties, but its core strengths haven’t changed: a long beachfront, two swimming pools, simple air-con rooms and competitive rates.

If you need luxury interiors, you’ll be happier elsewhere. But if your priorities are fairly priced rooms, the ability to walk straight onto the sand and enough facilities to keep things easy, it’s still a very solid option in this part of Koh Chang.

Location – Northern Klong Prao / Chai Chet Headland

Koh Chang Resort sits just south of the “Chai Chet headland”, facing west onto the upper end of Klong Prao Bay. Its location has a few distinct advantages:

Directly on the beach, with a private sandy area and sunloungers.
Short walk to Chai Chet’s small plazas with supermarkets, ATMs, restaurants and bars.
Easy songthaew rides north to White Sand and south to Klong Prao village, Kai Bae and Lonely Beach.
Close to the back road to Klong Plu Waterfall and elephant camps.

The beachfront here isn’t quite as wide and postcard-perfect as the central Klong Prao stretch, but it’s still very good.

Atmosphere

As a long-established 3-star resort, Koh Chang Resort has avery nostalgic feel:

Families and couples around the pool and on the beach
Mixture of Thai and international guests, including repeat visitors
Quiet evenings, with most people wandering out to nearby restaurants or eating at the on-site seafront restaurant

It’s not a design hotel and it’s not a party resort. More of a “classic Thai beachfront” vibe where the focus is sand, sun and simple comforts rather than curated aesthetics.

Rooms – Basic, Functional & Air-Conditioned

Rooms at Koh Chang Resort come in several types: older concrete hotel blocks, simple bungalows and some seaview or beachfront options. Across the board, styling is basic with tiled floors, plain wall colours, older but serviceable furniture.

Typical Room Types

Standard Rooms: Hotel-style rooms in low-rise blocks set back from the beach, with A/C, ensuite shower room and balcony or terrace.
Superior / Deluxe Seaview Rooms: Slightly larger rooms closer to the beach with partial or full sea views.
Bungalows: Detached or semi-detached units in the garden or nearer the sand; more “beach resort” feel, though interiors are similarly simple.

Standard room amenities usually include:

Air-conditioning
Private bathroom with hot shower
Balcony or terrace
Mini-fridge and basic complimentary water
TV with local/cable channels
Wardrobe and simple desk / seating

You’re not getting boutique design or luxury bathrooms here. But you are getting clean, functional rooms in a genuine beachfront resort at a price that undercuts many of the newer proerties further down Klong Prao beach.

Facilities

Koh Chang Resort offers a decent set of mid-range facilities, with the focus on beach and pool time:

Beachfront Swimming Pool: Main pool right by the sand, with loungers and a good view of the bay.
Back Pool: A second pool further inland, often quieter and shaded; useful in peak season.
Private Beach Area: Sunloungers and umbrellas along the resort’s beachfront, with easy sea access.
Restaurant & Bar: Large seafront restaurant offering Thai and Western dishes; breakfast is usually served here, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Massage & Watersports: Traditional Thai massage by the beach in high season; some basic watersports equipment available (kayaks etc.) depending on time of year.
Tour Desk & Transfers: Can arrange snorkelling trips, fishing, elephant camps and transfers to/from the mainland.
Parking & Wi-Fi: On-site parking and Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms (quality can vary a bit in older blocks).

There’s no high-end spa or fully-featured gym, but everything you need for a classic beach holiday is present and correct.

Beach & Swimming

The resort’s main selling point is that you can walk from your room to the sand in a minute or two. The beachfront offers:

A sandy, gently shelving beach suitable for swimming when the sea is calm
Good paddling and shallow areas for children in the dry season
Views across the bay and headland
Sunset colours over the sea in the late afternoon

If you want more of a long, uninterrupted sand walk, you can wander south along Klong Prao Beach and back again, or head slightly north around the headland area at lower tides.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast is typically a mid-range Thai resort buffet: eggs, sausages, rice dishes, noodles, toast, fruit and coffee. It’s more about convenience and quantity than gourmet finesse, but it does the job before a day in the sun.

For lunch and dinner, you can:

Eat at the seafront restaurant, handy if you don’t want to go anywhere.
Walk to Chai Chet’s roadside restaurants, small food courts and seafood places.
Take a short taxi ride to Klong Prao village for more variety.

How Koh Chang Resort Compares to Other Klong Prao Options

Klong Prao Resort: Also beachfront, slightly more modern and with a stronger reputation for landscaping and overall feel; prices can be higher.
Koh Chang Paradise Resort: Newer, more polished beachfront with better bungalows and villas; a noticeable step up in style and price.
Paradise Hill / Bhu Tarn: Inland resorts with modern rooms and good pools, but not directly beachfront, you trade sand-on-doorstep for more facilities.

Pros & Cons

Pros

True beachfront resort with two pools
Very competitive pricing for a property right on the sand
Easy access to Chai Chet shops and services
Spacious grounds and a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere

Cons

Rooms and some facilities show their age
Décor is functional rather than attractive
Wi-Fi and hot water can be a bit inconsistent in older blocks
Less “character” than smaller boutique places or riverside hideaways

Who Should Stay at Koh Chang Resort?

Great choice for:

Travellers who want to be directly on the beach at a sensible price
Families and couples who value sand and pool over modern interior design
Guests planning to spend most of their time outdoors rather than in their room

Probably not ideal for:

Travellers who prioritise new, stylish interiors and high-end finishes
Honeymooners wanting a very romantic or luxurious feel
People who dislike older 3-star style resorts

Value for Money

Koh Chang Resort’s value proposition is straightforward: beachfront + reasonable comfort for less money than many of its neighbours. If you can live with dated rooms and a slightly old-fashioned feel, you’re getting a lot of sand and sea for your baht.

Final Thoughts

Koh Chang Resort won’t win awards for design, but that’s not really the point. It’s a long-running, unpretentious beachfront resort where you can wake up, wander to the sand, swim, lie by the pool and repeat, without blowing the budget. For many holidaymakers, that’s exactly what they’re looking for on Koh Chang’s west coast.