Bailan Beach sits simply over the hill from Lonely Seaside however it’s one other world, a quieter, more native facet to Koh Chang, with loads of mid range accommodation via its solely hotel, The Mercure Hideaway or small resorts, mixed with cheaper traveller bungalows. Costs given are for the peak Xmas interval via booking websites, not the hotel web sites. Despite having no real beach besides a self-made one on the southern end and a tiny stretch on the northern finish, the realm still ticks along moderately nicely. In its own understated method, Bailan serves as each a bolthole from Lonely Seaside but also as an space on the island, which affords one thing a bit different from the normal seaside vacation. They’re intended as guides only. On the northern finish fronting onto the small seashore, Bailan Seaside Resort is one in all Koh Chang’s most dependable small 2 star resorts, widespread with Europeans attracted by its good worth rooms.

In the centre of the village, Harley Moon Hideaway, affords modern, clear rooms completed to the best high quality at round 2,500bt, all set in a lovely backyard with a actually distinctive pink swimming pool – it’s established itself in only a few years as among the best Bailan Beach resorts. Lastly, the three star Mercure Hideaway, run by the European Accor chain, is the only hotel in Bailan Seaside. Be aware it is now beneath new house owners. With 96 rooms, pool entry and pool villas, this represents essentially the most upmarket selection on the seaside, prices beginning at 3,000bt and going up to 5,500bt for a pool villa. Large 96 room resort with rooms, pool access and pool villas. Characteristic central swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, personal beach, eating places, pool bar. At first of the seashore on the southern finish, The White House has reverted again to the landowners (another tenant crushed by the Covid downturn).

Swimming in the sea possible if tide is in within the lagoon space. At the southern end by the sea, a minute’s stroll to the seaside in entrance of The Mercure, compact resort comprising cheaper a/c rooms within the small resort block at the rear or whitewashed bungalows near and by the swimming pool – all linked by paths leading right down to the sea. Peaceful spot, solid and dependable. Restaurant for breakfast and western food. Restaurant, swimming pool and non-public beach space, just a little bit along from (currently closed) The Mangrove. Modified palms in 2023, now run by German/Filipino couple who’re adding some enjoyable Latin touches. A few minutes stroll to the seaside at the southern finish. Massive resort on the northern end with superior, family, backyard and seaview bungalows or rooms. Centrally located, eight massive effectively designed and appointed a/c bungalows round a properly saved backyard with a decent sized swimming pool. Couple of cheaper rooms too at the again. Widespread and keenly priced.

Restaurant, bar, sunbathing terraces. Each Bailan Bay Resort, which clings to the hillside just earlier than you enter the village and the under the radar chic bungalows at the Mangrove, down the slope somewhat further, have still not reopened because the pandemic. On the other aspect, Lazy Republique, the decide of the bunch starts things off at the bottom of the little hill, followed by St Tropez, Green Land Resort and Baan Sanook . Faye Orchid Resort is on the ocean side above Bailan Seashore Resort with Kamrai Resort next door. There’s nothing particularly fancy or designer about any of these resorts, but you’re going to get good worth bungalows, 800bt to 2,500bt a evening, in a quiet backyard setting, all with swimming swimming pools (besides Inexperienced Land). Backpackers and travellers initially kickstarted Bailan’s growth off as they sought refuge from some of their more exuberant clan partying subsequent door at Lonely Seashore and nowadays you may nonetheless find some great picks at very cheap prices. Numerous other mid-range small bungalow resorts are discovered in this quick vicinity.

Also at this finish, Vanara, continues to improve providing a mix of newly renovated bungalows alongside the previous wood model. In the centre down the little street by Harley Moon Hideaway, Contemporary isn’t fully completed but however four of the new cabins and the cafe are up and working. Costs are from 1,000bt a night. Costs begin at 600bt rising to 1,000bt. In the same space, 3 Trees Guesthouse (also called Koh Chang Backpackers Hostel) has eight rooms in whole – 500bt upwards. Throughout the highway, Jungle Backyard, nonetheless has that outdated seaside hut model – wooden, bamboo, on stilts and with thatch roofs, ensuite – nevertheless it does it very properly, stylish bathrooms particularly. Prices begin at 1,000bt a night upwards. Down at the underside by the sea, Green Cottage has older fashion bungalows in 3 rows, with a swimming pool, costs from 1,200bt a night.