The Aiyapura Koh Chang – Klong Son Bay

Scorecard: The Aiyapura Koh Chang

Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10
One of Koh Chang’s biggest, most sprawling resorts, spread across 40+ acres of gardens overlooking scenic Klong Son Bay. Aiyapura offers large villas, big resort facilities and the “everything in one place” experience which is great for families and travellers who enjoy large open spaces.

Location: 8.7 / 10 – Beautiful hillside setting overlooking Klong Son Bay. Quiet and scenic. Slightly isolated unless you have a scooter.
Rooms: 8.4 / 10 – A mix of hillside rooms, garden villas and large beachfront villas. Spacious, comfortable and classic in style.
Facilities: 8.8 / 10 – Huge pool, gym, kids’ areas, long waterfront, pier, kayaks, gardens and on-site dining.
Beach / Waterfront: 8.2 / 10 – Long waterfront with tidal flats; not classic soft sandy beach, but scenic and calm.
Breakfast / Food: 8.3 / 10 – Solid breakfast buffet and large dining area with bay views.
Service: 8.5 / 10 – Friendly staff; occasional comments about slow transport around the estate.
Value for Money: 8.6 / 10 – Very good for families who want space and facilities.

What We Liked

Huge resort with gardens, space and quiet corners
Big pool overlooking the bay
Large villas and rooms – perfect for families
Peaceful bay with gentle breezes
Lots of facilities without west-coast crowds

What Could Be Better

Not a classic sandy swimming beach
Distances inside the resort can be long
Rooms vary slightly depending on age and renovation
You will need transport to explore or eat off-site

Best For

Families needing space and facilities
Travellers who prefer big, quiet resorts
Holidaymakers planning to spend days on-site relaxing

Summary:
Aiyapura is one of Koh Chang’s best large-scale resort options for travellers who want peaceful days, lots of space and plenty of facilities, especially families and slower-paced holidaymakers.

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The Aiyapura Koh Chang – Full Review

Overview

Aiyapura is one of Koh Chang’s longest-established large resorts, occupying a vast hillside and garden area at the far end of beautiful Klong Son Bay. With sweeping views, a long waterfront, a huge pool and a wide variety of room types, it’s a “big resort with everything inside the gates” type of place.

It’s especially appealing for families, older travellers, and anyone who values peace, nature and space over nightlife and crowds.

Location – Klong Son Bay

The resort sits on its own stretch of waterfront at the northern entrance of the island:

Quiet bay with calm water and green hills
5 minutes from the ferry pier
A few minutes from the shops and market of Klong Son village
10 minutes to White Sand Beach for restaurants and bars

It feels peaceful and slightly tucked-away, a very different vibe to the west coast.

Atmosphere

Aiyapura is spacious and unhurried. Expect:

Families with children enjoying the large pool and big outdoor areas
Older guests appreciating the quiet bay views
Couples relaxing on the hillside terraces

Even when nearly full, the resort rarely feels crowded due to the sheer amount of space.

Rooms – Classic, Comfortable and Spacious

Rooms come in several categories:

Seaview hillside rooms – elevated, good views, peaceful
Garden villas – single-storey bungalow-style units
Beachfront villas – the largest, closest to the front

Common features include:

Air-conditioning
Balconies or terraces
Large bathrooms
Classic Thai-resort décor
Plenty of space, inside and out

Rooms vary slightly in age depending on renovation cycles, but they remain clean, comfortable and functional.

Facilities

Aiyapura has extensive facilities:

Large infinity-style pool overlooking the bay
Fitness room
Kayaks & water activities
Children’s play area
Restaurant & bar
Long seaside promenade for walking
Manicured gardens across the estate

Beach / Waterfront

Aiyapura technically has a beachfront, but it’s a tidal bay, so is more suited for walking, kayaking and enjoying the view than classic “lie on soft sand and swim all day”.

For sandy swimming beaches, guests usually take a short ride to Klong Son or White Sand Beach.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Huge resort grounds with lots of greenery
Large pool with excellent bay views
Spacious villas great for families
Quiet and peaceful

Cons

Not a true swimming beach
Distances inside the resort are long
Some rooms show mild age in places

Value for Money

For a large resort with space, villas and a huge pool, Aiyapura is good value. Especially compared to busy west-coast resorts charging more for less breathing room.

Final Thoughts

If your ideal holiday is space, views, quiet corners, a big pool and long walks by the water, Aiyapura fits beautifully. If you want nightlife or a powder-sand beach on your doorstep, choose elsewhere. But for peaceful, scenic days in a resort environment, it’s worth considering.