Watercolours is located on the Klong Plu river estuary on the west coast of Koh Chang. Just a short walk or canoe paddle to a quiet stretch of Klong Prao beach. An ideal spot to get away from it all and avoid the crowds during high season.
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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.)
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Watercolours is a Dutch owned guesthouse in one of the nicest areas of the island – I’m biased because they are our neighbours. :-) The river estuary is hidden away from the main road and so many visitors to Koh Chang don’t know it exists.
Guests can take a free paddle board, canoe or kayak and head to the beach on the water. Or walk 150 metres through the coconut field to the beach, where’s there’s also a laid back beach restaurant.
All rooms are ensuite and with air-conditioning, LCD TV and a minibar fridge. There are two types of Deluxe room. These are in two buildings. Five are in the main building, which is in the photos and is also where the restaurant and reception areas are located. These rooms all have whitewashed walls and primary coloured beds and furniture.
Plus four rooms which also have a balcony and are in the neighbouring building, which also opens out onto the river. These Deluxe balcony rooms are also equipped with a mini-kitchen area with microwave, hotplate, sink and crockery. Ideal for people who plan of staying longer term and who like to make their own breakfast.
The small restaurant serves a range of healthy breakfast items plus drinks and snacks. For evening meals guests go to one of the nearby riverside or beach restaurants or head into the nearby Klong Prao village.
As the reviews show, Watercolours, offers great value for money in a lovely location. Definitely recommended. The only things to note are that children under 12 years of age aren’t permitted. And it’s a 15 minute walk to the shops and restaurants in the village.
Worth every penny. 😀 - Really liked the cool fresh water pool, no chemicals simply pumps move the water in and out perfectly. Can swim with eyes open. All the birds are everywhere , like a quiet backyard yet steps away from city convenience. You do have to ask for housekeeping for coffee, toilet paper etc. if you stay more than one night
K.
31/03/25
😀 - Very good, I know, I come often
D.
14/03/25
Mostly good but not the doors 😀 - Swimming pool and cleanliness 😞 - The doors of the bungalow was faulty
J.
30/03/24
Superb 😀 - Great little houses, close to the city center, swimming pool, deckchairs by the pool, peace. 😞 - Wi-fi poor operation, the pool bar does not work
S.
23/03/24
Very good 😀 - good location good bar and good food 😞 - None
D.
21/03/24
It has potential but needs some serious renovations and a lot more cleaning of both the inside of the apartment and outd 😀 - The location wasn’t bad, a 15 minute walk from white sands centre. Had a nice pool. 😞 - we were very disappointed with this. It wasn’t very clean, and the bungalows needed some serious renovation. There was so many bugs and mosquitos inside as there were gaping holes everywhere and loads of space around the door, ants got into all our bags and clothes and I was bitten alive during the nighttimes. there was mould all over the inside of the fridge. The outdoor area clearly hadn’t been touched in a long time and was very unkept - there was a pool table but looked as though would crumble if you tried to use it. The staff weren’t the friendliest, we had booked a whole week but left 3 days early as it was making us a bit miserable and they wouldn’t give us any refund, didn’t say sorry or even ask how our stay was.
