Cheap Hotels in Koh Chang

"Located on beautiful White Sand Beach, this purported five-star resort is one of the more luxurious offerings on the island. It is however quite far from the main town (+40 mins by songthaew taxi), with mostly mediocre tourist things in the direct vicinity (expect 150 THB+ one-way to reach any decent restaurant). I booked it because my friends stayed there, so I had little choice, regretfully. While the staff is friendly, warm and helpful, showcasing true Thai hospitality at its best, it could not overcome the poor hotel experience. Especially since the hotel drives up prices aggressively: I paid almost 4x what my friends paid for the exact same accommodation (12K THB/night), severely damaging the value-for-money assessment. Arrival sets the tone. No porters at the lobby until I attempted to haul my luggage upstairs myself. Rooms are not available before 2pm; even if you book in advance and communicate early arrival, you can just go fish. Front desk staff is friendly but very busy, and I was turned away as they prioritized departing guests. Not exactly the warm welcome expected at this price. There is no air-conditioned space in the lobby, so guests wait in the heat or purchase a coffee next door. The “guest lounge” turned out to be a derelict storeroom with no air-conditioning, stacked with leftover furniture and no bar or restaurant in sight. Despite audacious pricing, this is not a true five-star establishment. It is a mass-market, high-volume family beach resort with four pools, devoid of exclusivity or subtlety. The two main pools host happy hours for early afternoon binge-drinking. The other two have zero service and poor maintenance (closed bar, broken chairs). The resort is huge: a quieter Villa section; a main section with dated “Deluxe” rooms; and an annex Hillside building across the road with a rooftop pool and slightly newer rooms. Rooms are reasonably furnished with good amenities (beach bag, towels, slippers), but cleanliness is a serious issue. Upon arrival my floor was sandy and the room infested with mosquitoes due to sloppy cleaning practices. Requests for water, towels and ice went unanswered for hours. The Deluxe room is worn down, clearly a converted twin, leaving no bedside sockets to charge a phone. There was not even a socket for the room’s own lamps. Amateur hour. After one night I had to move to Hillside due to booking issues; there was no way to remain in the same room. The rooms are newer, but the building feels poorly maintained. You walk past stacks of old mattresses left in the open to reach a musty elevator. The annex reception doubles as an evening gathering spot for guests drinking and smoking. My “hillside poolview” room overlooked the main road and next-door private pools, offering little privacy. Facilities were marginally better, but still not worth the price. Bed was fine. Housekeeping was dreadful: the bathroom was skipped altogether, leaving a dirty toilet and used toiletries untouched. At this price and class, unforgivable. Again, many mosquitoes. Breakfast at the main restaurant is decent and service good: made-to-order eggs, Thai pork noodle soup, warm Thai and Western dishes, plus oats, pastries, fruits and juices. Served until 10:30am, and credit to management for not shutting it down on the dot. Other facilities are worn by intensive use: sunbeds (hard to secure), main pools (single entrance despite huge size), and spa (beachfront massage amid constant noise of children). In conclusion, without most of the excellent staff, this would have been a nightmare. Their friendliness could not compensate for offensively priced, poorly cleaned rooms and a mediocre mass-market resort experience. Refuse this place if it asks more than 6K THB per night. At higher prices, there are true five-star options; at this level, better value exists elsewhere."

"Nice hotel. Right on the beach with a nice beach bar. Very good cocktails and good breakfast. Will return next year"

"Dinso Resort & Villas Koh Chang is seriously one of the most complete luxury resorts I’ve stayed at in Thailand The whole resort has this peaceful luxury vibe surrounded by nature, but at the same time it offers everything you could ask for wellness, entertainment, amazing food, gym, spa, beach club, huge swimming pool, activities, and true 5-star service. The design of the hotel is luxury modern tropical style with lots of greenery that makes the whole place feel relaxing and exclusive. The rooms are spacious, stylish, and super comfortable. Perfect place to slow down and enjoy island life. One thing I really love is that you never get bored staying here. You can spend the whole day at the resort workout at the fully equipped gym, relax at the spa, chill by the pool, enjoy sunset at the beach club, or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere around the property. And the breakfast is amazing. It one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had. Huge variety, great quality, fresh coffee, Thai food, international options everything was so good. The staff were also amazing. Super friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the stay feel special. If you’re looking for a luxury resort in Koh Chang that gives both relaxation and lifestyle experience, Dinso is 100% worth it 100%"

"We stayed at The Dewa Koh Chang hotel for a special holiday, firstly to be honest our experiense didn't start perfectly. However, what happened next completely transformed our holiday and the sincere reason for this 5-star review! The staff at this hotel are nothing short of exceptional! Their of client-oriented service didn't just fix the issues - it exceeded all our expectations. The room, breakfast buffet, massage, pool area, evening shows - everything was perfect! And of course people that make this place special! Thank you so much and hope to stay here again!"

"Had a Amazing stay. What a great location and wonderful staff. The view from form all angles of the hotel is amazing! From the room to the pools view everything was perfect. Definitely recommend."

"The hotel is old but in a very good condition. Service is very welcoming and with a incredibly high level of English language proficiency. Location is rather quiet (there’s a shuttle but you better set with your car or bike) but with a great beach. Good food at the dinner restaurant and plentiful breakfast. Sand fleas is an issue. We’ve got some bites. Good value for money."

"Good hotel, would stay again. Pros: + Clean + Quiet, cozy grounds + Buffet breakfast (something for everyone's taste) + Well-maintained beach, always free sun loungers + Hotel has a restaurant: delicious food, fire show every evening (at 7 PM)"

"This was an amazing hotel, very clean, and well maintained. The room was very spacious and cleaned daily with fresh towels. The pool was fantastic with plenty of sunbeds as was the beach area. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and nice coffee. The staff were very nice and attentive, they couldn't do enough for you. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who visits Kho Chang."

"A wonderful hotel in a quiet location. Yes, there's no private beach, but that's not a problem – just 70 meters down the road or along the shore (if the tide is out) and you're on the beach. From there, you can go wherever your heart desires. We found a bar with brown stools nearby where we ate and spent our time. The hotel is currently building a new swimming pool. The breakfasts are good, with the main dishes changing daily. The coffee is also quite decent. The staff are responsive and speak good English (something we can't boast about, but an online translator solved everything for us). They helped us with an issue we had with the air conditioning. Across the road from the hotel, there's a Macro and a 7/11."

"Beautifully renovated hotel (2023). On the beach and with a lovely pool. The staff is extremely friendly. The bungalows are great; we had a partial sea view. Bungalows located directly on the beach offer little privacy because other guests are on the beach in front of them. Plenty of sunbeds by the pool, and people put towels on the beach. Beach towels are available. The food is delicious, and the breakfast buffet has a wide selection. There's a fire show and live singer every evening."