Chaipura Resort

Ko Chang


These elegant northern Thai–style bungalows are beautifully designed with high ceilings, dark-stained timbers finishes and mod cons, all occupying a gardened hillside overlooking a small lake. It's a short stroll to the lovely beach and Bang Bao. Staff are efficient, and the on-site restaurant is good.


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Nearby Ko Chang attractions

1. Hat Khlong Kloi

0.13 MILES

At the eastern end of Ao Bang Bao, Khlong Kloi is a pretty sandy beach that is away from the package tour scene and, though popular, still has a hidden…

2. Ban Bang Bao

0.71 MILES

At this former fishing community built in the traditional fashion of interconnected piers, the villagers have swapped their nets for renting out portions…

3. Lonely Beach

2.65 MILES

The last thing you'll be here is lonely, as this is Ko Chang's backpacker enclave and the liveliest place to be after dark – until at least 5am. Here,…

4. Nam Tok Khiri Phet

2.92 MILES

This small waterfall, 2km from Ban Salak Phet, is a 15-minute walk from the road and rewards you with a small, deep plunge pool. It is usually less…

5. Ban Salak Phet

3.48 MILES

To discover what Ko Chang was like before tourists came, visit Ban Salak Phet, in the far southeastern corner. This sleepy community is full of stilt…

6. Hat Kaibae

4.12 MILES

A companion beach to Khlong Prao, Hat Kaibae is a good spot for families and 30-something couples. A slim strip of sand unfurls around an island-dotted…

7. Ao Salak Kok

6.05 MILES

The dense tangle of mangroves here is protected by a group of fisherfolk who recognises its ecological importance. Mangroves are the ocean’s nurseries,…

8. Ao Khlong Prao

6.16 MILES

Khlong Prao’s beach is a pretty sweep of sand pinned between hulking mountainous headlands and bisected by two estuaries. At low tide, beachcombers stroll…