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3-star hotels in Ko Chang Tai
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Ko Chang Tai, on the island's southern and western coast. It is for travellers who want beach time, diving and jungle scenery without paying resort-level rates, and who would rather compare a handful of well-reviewed stays than scroll through everything.
Staying in Ko Chang Tai
Ko Chang Tai covers the southern and western coastline of Ko Chang, with jungle-covered hills rising behind the shore and small fishing communities along the water. The island belongs to Mu Ko Chang National Park, known for its waterfalls, coral reefs and mangrove forests, so days fill up with snorkelling, diving, jungle trekking and long stretches on the sand. Tourism is well developed here but the area stays less built-up than Phuket or Samui.
These 3-star hotels sit along the west-coast beach strip and just inland. Kaibae Hut Resort and Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort are at Kai Bae Beach; White Sand Beach Resort and Banpu Koh Chang are at White Sand Beach; Siam Beach Resort is at Lonely Beach; Yuyu Golden Beach is at Bang Bao; The Spa Koh Chang Resort is at Baan Salak Kok; and Aana Resort & Spa at Banklong Praow is the closest of them to the centre. The mix suits couples, families and divers, with plenty of outdoor pools, spa and massage facilities and private or nearby beaches.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Kaibae Hut Resort
10 3 Moo 4 T.Koh Chang Kaibae Beach, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet on Kaibae Beach, this resort pairs an outdoor pool with a garden and a restaurant, and the sea is right there. Guests keen on the water can take a canoe out or arrange diving, while families have rooms made for them. It sits 3.2 km from the centre. A 4.7 guest rating from 320 reviews marks it as the most warmly received of these Ko Chang Tai stays.
See Kaibae Hut ResortThe Spa Koh Chang Resort
15 4 Moo 4 Baan Salak Kok, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFor travellers who want to slow down, this resort is built around its spa and sauna, with massage on hand and an outdoor pool for the days between treatments. The garden and lounge give it a quiet, unhurried feel, and canoeing is available if you want the water. It lies 10.5 km from the centre. 476 reviews have given it a 4.5 guest rating.
See The Spa Koh Chang ResortWhite Sand Beach Resort
1 1 Moo 3 White Sand Beach, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe draw here is the address: White Sand Beach, with diving and scuba diving on offer for guests who came for the water. A garden and restaurant keep things easy on land, and bicycles can be hired to explore further. It is 7.3 km from the centre. Couples and divers looking for a straightforward beach base fit best. 358 reviews, 4.5 guest rating.
See White Sand Beach ResortYuyu Golden Beach
324 Moo1 Bang Bao, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis one has its own private beach at Bang Bao, plus canoeing, fishing and water sports for anyone who would rather be on the sea than beside it. Families are catered for with family rooms and babysitting, and there is a restaurant and bar for the evenings. It sits 9.6 km from the centre. Guests rate it 4.4 from 349 reviews.
See Yuyu Golden BeachAana Resort & Spa
19 2 Moo 4 Banklong Praow, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe closest of these to the centre at 0.2 km, this resort gives you a lake and a river on the property, alongside an outdoor pool and pool bar. A spa and massage round out the quieter side, with canoes available for the water. Its 964 reviews are the most of any hotel here, earning a 4.2 guest rating. Good for guests who want to be near the centre but still by the water.
See Aana Resort & SpaSiam Beach Resort
100 1 Moo 4 Lonely Beach, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereLonely Beach is the setting, and the resort has its own private beach to go with it. An outdoor pool, restaurant and bar cover the days, diving and canoeing the more active ones, and pets are allowed. It is 5.3 km from the centre. Families have rooms designed for them, and couples will find it relaxed too. 860 reviews give it a 4.2 guest rating.
See Siam Beach ResortBanpu Koh Chang
9 11 Moo 4 White Sand Beach, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereRight by White Sand Beach, this hotel combines an outdoor pool and garden with a bar and lounge, and diving and fishing for guests heading out on the water. Family rooms, cots and high chairs make it workable with children. From the centre it is 5.6 km. Its 683 reviews come to a 4.2 guest rating.
See Banpu Koh ChangKoh Chang Cliff Beach Resort
36 4 Moo. 4 Kai Bae Beach, Ko Chang Tai, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBuilt on the cliffside at Kai Bae Beach, this resort has a private beach and an outdoor pool, with a Jacuzzi and rooms that come with a sea view. A restaurant and bar handle the rest, and the setting is 2.2 km from the centre. Couples will get the most from the terraces and the water. 667 reviews, 4.0 guest rating.
See Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaibae Hut Resort | ★★★ | 4.7 | 320 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.2 km |
| The Spa Koh Chang Resort | ★★★ | 4.5 | 476 | Yes | – | Yes | 10.5 km |
| White Sand Beach Resort | ★★★ | 4.5 | 358 | Yes | – | – | 7.3 km |
| Yuyu Golden Beach | ★★★ | 4.4 | 349 | Yes | Yes | – | 9.6 km |
| Aana Resort & Spa | ★★★ | 4.2 | 964 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Siam Beach Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 860 | Yes | – | Yes | 5.3 km |
| Banpu Koh Chang | ★★★ | 4.2 | 683 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.6 km |
| Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 667 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Kaibae Hut Resort, Yuyu Golden Beach, Banpu Koh Chang and Siam Beach Resort all list family rooms, and Yuyu Golden Beach adds babysitting service. Shallow, calm water at Kai Bae and Klong Prao is the classic choice for younger children, while Siam Beach Resort at Lonely Beach also allows pets.
Kaibae Hut Resort · Yuyu Golden Beach · Banpu Koh Chang · Siam Beach Resort
For couples
The Spa Koh Chang Resort, Aana Resort & Spa and Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort list spa facilities, with bathrobes and slippers at The Spa Koh Chang Resort and a jacuzzi at Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort. All three have outdoor pools, and Aana Resort & Spa sits just 0.2 km from the centre and overlooks a lake and river.
The Spa Koh Chang Resort · Aana Resort & Spa · Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort
For beach and water
Siam Beach Resort, Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort and Yuyu Golden Beach all list a private beach, and Kaibae Hut Resort a beach nearby. Canoe and diving or scuba diving appear at all four, and fishing at Siam Beach Resort, Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort and Yuyu Golden Beach; Yuyu Golden Beach also offers water sports.
Siam Beach Resort · Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort · Yuyu Golden Beach · Kaibae Hut Resort
Top-rated picks
The highest guest ratings in this shortlist belong to Kaibae Hut Resort at 4.7 out of 5 from 320 reviews, The Spa Koh Chang Resort at 4.5 from 476, and White Sand Beach Resort also at 4.5 from 358. All three are 3-star, and each has a restaurant, free wifi and free car parking.
Kaibae Hut Resort · The Spa Koh Chang Resort · White Sand Beach Resort
Where to stay in Ko Chang Tai
White Sand Beach
The most developed beach area on the island, with the widest choice of restaurants, bars and shops and a long stretch of white sand. White Sand Beach Resort and Banpu Koh Chang both address this beach, and Banpu Koh Chang adds a bar and lounge, an ATM, currency exchange and dinner service on site.
Our picks here: White Sand Beach Resort · Banpu Koh Chang
Kai Bae
A relaxed village whose beach offers good swimming and a view of the nearby islands, with a range of budget to mid-range accommodation. Kaibae Hut Resort and Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort are both here; Kaibae Hut Resort has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar and lounge, and Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort a private beach and jacuzzi.
Our picks here: Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort
Lonely Beach
A backpacker-oriented area on the southwest coast, known for its laid-back vibe, beach bars and budget bungalows. Siam Beach Resort is the shortlist's address here, with a private beach, an outdoor pool, family rooms and pets allowed.
Our picks here: Siam Beach Resort
Bang Bao
Yuyu Golden Beach addresses Bang Bao at the southern end of the island.
Our picks here: Yuyu Golden Beach
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Ko Chang is reached through Trat Province on the mainland. From Bangkok, direct buses and minivans run to Trat in about 5–6 hours, and from Trat's Laem Ngop pier, ferries cross to Ko Chang's Ao Sapparot pier in around 45 minutes. You can also fly to Trat Airport (TDX) from Bangkok with a short onward transfer to the pier. On the island, songthaews (shared pickups) and taxis serve the main west-coast road; renting a motorbike is common. Ferries also connect to neighbouring islands.
When to go
The dry season from November to February is the best time to visit: cooler weather, calm seas and low rainfall. March to May turns hotter and more humid, with occasional thunderstorms. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas from June to October, and some businesses may close, though the island remains accessible and lush.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
Aana Resort & Spa, at 0.2 km from the centre of Ko Chang Tai. Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort is 2.2 km away and Kaibae Hut Resort 3.2 km, while the White Sand Beach and Lonely Beach hotels sit further along the west coast.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Kaibae Hut Resort, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 320 reviews. The Spa Koh Chang Resort and White Sand Beach Resort follow at 4.5 out of 5, from 476 and 358 reviews respectively.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Siam Beach Resort at Lonely Beach is the only 3-star hotel in this shortlist that lists pets allowed. It also has a private beach, an outdoor pool and family rooms.
Which hotels have a spa or massage?
The Spa Koh Chang Resort lists a spa, sauna and massage. Aana Resort & Spa lists a spa and massage, and messages also appear at Yuyu Golden Beach, Siam Beach Resort and Banpu Koh Chang.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Kaibae Hut Resort, The Spa Koh Chang Resort, White Sand Beach Resort, Yuyu Golden Beach, Aana Resort & Spa, Siam Beach Resort and Banpu Koh Chang. The Spa Koh Chang Resort and Banpu Koh Chang also list a garage.
Which hotels are best for families?
Kaibae Hut Resort, Yuyu Golden Beach, Banpu Koh Chang and Siam Beach Resort all have family rooms, and Yuyu Golden Beach offers babysitting service. Klong Prao and Kai Bae beaches are the family-friendly stretches, while Lonely Beach suits backpackers.
Do the hotels have swimming pools?
Kaibae Hut Resort, The Spa Koh Chang Resort, Aana Resort & Spa, Siam Beach Resort, Banpu Koh Chang and Koh Chang Cliff Beach Resort all list an outdoor pool. Aana Resort & Spa also has a pool bar.
When is the best time to stay in Ko Chang Tai?
November to February, the dry season, brings cooler weather, calm seas and little rain. March to May is hotter and more humid, and the southwest monsoon from June to October brings heavy rain and rough seas, when some businesses may close.