Thujone Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 First post from a long-time lurker here. I'll kick things of with a question for the Thai Visa experts. I've got in mind a trip to Ko Chang and have had White Sands Beach and Chai Chet Beach recommended to me. But I haven't had any recommendations as to where to stay. I'm looking for a basic clean secure hotel preferably with a safe in the room. (To put my mind at rest at least). I'm not bothered about pool, breakfast or stunning sea views, but would like to be a shortish walk from the beach. Any recommendations? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2020 plenty of hotels and resorts along the main beach road on Koh Chang. Just go there and see what you like and walk in, otherwise you don't really know what you getting from online. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UbonThani Posted February 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2020 Look at Khlong Prao hotels on booking.com White Sands is a built out ghetto. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 45 minutes ago, UbonThani said: Look at Khlong Prao hotels on booking.com White Sands is a built out ghetto. I had a great time in White Sands my last time there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thujone Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 5:40 PM, UbonThani said: Look at Khlong Prao hotels on booking.com White Sands is a built out ghetto. Khlong Prao looks interesting, but I think I'll stick to White Sands first. Can always move around, of course. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 ^We normally stay at the "Kacha Resort" at the South end of White Sands. A bungalow on the beach there is superb. They have safes in the rooms. I imagine you will get some great walk-in deals right now, with all the virus pandemic hubris at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thujone Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, huangnon said: ^We normally stay at the "Kacha Resort" at the South end of White Sands. Kacha looks very tempting. Comfortable and in a good spot. Thanks for the recommendation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonThani Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Walk in prices likely high. Even in low season high. Online is cheaper most resorts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Tea Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Anyone seen great deals on Booking.com? None at the places I've been looking ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Due to the coronavirus pandemic, I would imagine Samet / Ko Chang to be deserted right now..? Anyone got any info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonThani Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Prices drop in May. Lots of Thais go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonThani Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Kohchang Privilege has deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexomike Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 5 hours ago, huangnon said: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, I would imagine Samet / Ko Chang to be deserted right now..? Anyone got any info? I was in Ban Phe today, not one tour bus, before the corona hit they would be packed in like sardines, good time to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thujone Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Maybe I'm being over-cautious, but I think I'll postpone this trip while Covid-19 is at the forefront of the news. I'd already cancelled a trip to Vietnam, which is why a smaller-scale visit to Koh Chang was considered. Staying home seems like a safer option all round at the moment. But later in the year, both plans will be dusted off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thujone Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 The Better Late Than Never trip to Koh Chang has happened, and very pleasant it was. Some lovely twisty, hilly, foresty roads to go exploring on, with very nice views of the coast to be seen periodically. I stayed at the Kacha Resort, (thanks to huangnon for the recommendation), and had a very nice semi-sea view room. Clean and comfortable. The staff were always ready with a smile and a wadi-ka when I passed, which added to the good time. I had a couple of nice meals and a good pizza at the Mac Restaurant just down the road. I took another pizza back to my room to munch on the balcony, watching the sunset. A nice break. Easy to get to. I'll do it again in the spring, lockdown willing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith5588 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Glad that you had a good trip Thujone. I live in Khon Kaen with my Thai gf and we are going to have a very similar holiday on Koh Chang. I had already noted to stay at Kacha Resort at White Sands Beach for the first night. I am now looking online for some Scooter rental shops. I will probably rent a Honda Click as the larger cabin bag fits nicely between my legs when riding a Click. I find it a bit strange that there not any Bike Rental shops close to the Kacha Resort on Google Maps or a search on the internet. I would like to check before going to not waste time. I would definitely not leave my passport or driving licence but am happy they take a copy and happy to leave a deposit. I would also want reasonable helmets. Hopefully someone can help Thanks Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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