Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
This isolated collection of bungalows will please budget travellers – you can climb into a dome tent with fan and mattress set in the garden for just 200B…
Must-see hotels in Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
A go-to place for budget travellers, Monkey Island has earthen or wooden bungalows in three creatively named models – Baboon, Chimpanzee and Gorilla –…
Ko Kut
Disappear down a dirt road off the main southern island road and emerge at Ao Jak Nok, a lovely crescent of white sand dominated by Neverland. Basic but…
Ko Samet
A step up from those around it, this handsome boutique resort has elegant, spacious rooms in an upstairs-downstairs configuration tightly set around a…
Ko Chang
Private villas perch prettily above the forest and Khlong Prao, and are kayaking distance from the beach. The cheaper rooms are coolly decorated in off…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
At the end of the sweep of Ao Khao, this professionally run operation has a dozen big white raised bungalows stationed around an attractive garden. The…
Ko Chang
Luxury Balinese-style bungalows hidden away on a rocky, jungle-filled peninsula make this a secluded spot in Ko Chang's deep south. Spacious rooms feature…
Ko Kut
One of the best budget-by-the-beach options. Compact, agreeably rustic huts perch on a forested hillside over a reasonable beach; the outlook through…
Ko Samet
This sprawling resort with its garden-like setting occupies much of the southern part of Ao Wong Deuan. Popular with families and efficiently – almost…
Ko Chang
Right on the prime part of White Sand Beach, this ramshackle-looking spot is a sweet budget place with simple fan-cooled rooms that all look out towards…
Trat
Individually decorated rooms and the pieces of art dotted around the adjoining garden come courtesy of the owner, Mr Phukhao. The triple rooms with loft…
Ko Chang
Not far from the ferries (1.5km from Centrepoint), on the peaceful northeast side of the island, this well-presented resort has serene, cool white rooms…
Chanthaburi
Right by the river, albeit next to a noisy bridge, this friendly guesthouse has a range of simple rooms – the best are those facing the river. Beds are…
Ko Chang
In a beautiful riverside house overlooking the canal, not far from the beach, this hostel has spotless mixed and female-only air-conditioned dorms and a…
Ko Samet
There are several options in these rows of terraced accommodation behind the main strip in Ko Samet's capital village. Rooms have firm, comfortable…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
This beachfront resort is at the main pier, so it's the first place you'll see when arriving from the mainland or nearby islands. Stay in white beachfront…
Ko Kut
The go-to place for backpackers, family-run Cozy is a 10-minute walk from delightful Hat Khlong Chao. There are cheap and cheerful fan or air-con…
Ko Kut
Justifiably popular with families, whose children can run wild in the huge oceanfront garden, this is a beautifully kept affair with smooth lawns and…
Ko Chang
BB is still the best all-round backpacker place in Lonely Beach, with fan or air-con dorms (the air-con dorm comprises private cabins), a few private…
Ko Chang
These elegant northern Thai–style bungalows are beautifully designed with high ceilings, dark-stained timbers finishes and mod cons, all occupying a…
Pattaya
A couple of kilometres south of the heart of Jomtien and down a quiet dead-end street, this well-maintained place has air-conditioned dorms with good…
Pattaya
Merging contemporary design with recycled materials and vibrant colours, this striking dark-blue skyscraper ticks every box. A rooftop restaurant, an…
Ko Chang
Cleverly designed, with all ground-floor rooms opening onto one of three fabulous pools, boutique Chill has contemporary, bright rooms with loads of space…
Ko Samet
Simple bungalows decorated with seashells and offering both fan and air-con make for a peaceful sleep at this family-run spot at Ao Thian. It's located on…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
There's plenty of character at this sprawling pier guesthouse that has a wide range of pretty basic rooms, from functional windowless boxes to air-con sea…
Ko Kut
With a mangrove forest on one side and the beach a 10-minute walk away, this collection of wooden bungalows is immersed in nature. Khlong Chao waterfall…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Very central and backing on to the waterfront, this has welcoming staff, large, comfortable rooms with air-con and TV, and a decent restaurant. Rooms at…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Handy if you're arriving by minibus but otherwise on the wrong side of the highway, this hotel offers comfortable, spacious rooms with some attractive…
Chanthaburi
On a quiet lane close to the river, this boutique hostel has eye-catching modern design and helpful staff. Dorms and rooms are compact but comfortable;…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Fronted by a popular coffee shop and bar, bright-red Alice enjoys a good location on the main beachfront roundabout. Dorms and private rooms are bright…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Each of the slick bungalows here comes with heaps of natural light, arty features and a rakishly angled roof. Prices go up as you get closer to the beach…
Pattaya
In a quiet area in North Pattaya (opposite Art in Paradise), this spotless and orderly hostel features elegant Japanese-style decor. Air-con and wi-fi…
Ko Samet
Eclectic, quirky decorations and a cheerfully random colour scheme add character to this superchilled spot at the southern end of a tranquil strip…
Ko Chang
Run by a genial family, this has an excellent location halfway along Bang Bao pier. Rooms are simple but attractive, with mosquito nets, balconies and…
Trat
Location is key here: the modern rooms (ground or 1st floor) are all river facing, with verandas or patios. Soft beds, TVs, fridges and plenty of space…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
A decent budget option in Ban Phe, handy for the piers and beach. It offers welcoming staff, simple but comfortable rooms with decent facilities and an on…
Ko Chang
A good midrange choice, with 10 sturdy and sizeable bungalows, some with thatched roofs, right on the beach. All have air-con, wi-fi and hot water. It's…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Simple, rustic wooden bungalows with shared bathroom on a postcard-perfect beach on the western side of the north coast. It's the island's main backpacker…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
Right at the main pier, this resort has a string of OK A-frame bungalows, a restaurant and helpful English-speaking staff. Only the top-price rooms have…
Ko Kut
Behind Paradise Divers, this simple nine-room guesthouse is a great budget option, with clean rooms on two floors. There's a cafe-bar, laundry service and…
