Lonely Beach bungalows and resorts on come in many shapes and sizes, from cheap backpacker rooms with paper thin walls, shared bathroom and cold shower to boutique resorts at Nest Sense and Warapura Resort.
You’ll find somewhere to suit all budgets, just do bear in mind that Lonely Beach is a party area with lots of late night music from the parties and bars.
Prices given are for the peak Xmas period via booking sites, not the hotel websites. They are intended as guides only.
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On the Beach – Lonely Beach Bungalows and Resorts
There are just three places to stay on Lonely Beach itself.
Bhumiyama Beach Resort has emerged over time as the most upscale, with large Lanna style houses over two floors, rooms at the back too, all set in lovely gardens with mulit level swimming pools – prices in peak season from 2,500bt to 5,500bt per night.
Siam Beach Resort continues to upgrade with newer two storey blocks hosing seaview rooms from 2,900bt and its pool villas at 6,600bt.
The very popular Nature Beach Resort continues to grow and grow, mixing chic thatch rooms alongside brand new boutique style bungalows and a pool, prices between 1,600bt and 2,400bt.
The cheapest accommodation at Siam Huts, a long time favourite of Koh Chang backpackers, has now closed down.
Pricing Code/Per night in Baht (B):
B= under 500; BB= 500 to 1,500; BBB= 1,500 to 3,000; BBBB= over 3,000;
Bhumiyama Beach Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBBB
Sea-side
Large garden and sea view rooms or 2 storey villas set in pretty tropical gardens. Swimming pools, jacuzzi, spa and restaurant. Private atmosphere despite being right in the middle of the beach.
Nature Beach Resort
Per Night: BB – BBBB (family)
Sea-side
Very popular resort with newer style cabins in a row on the one side, just steps from the sand. Or lovely older thatch roofed bungalows and set back by the klong or canal behind. Great hang out restaurant, Nature Rocks, in prime location and night time party venue. Beach-side swimming pool. A Lonely Beach institution.
Siam Beach Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBBB
Sea-side
Private villas with plunge pools, downstairs or upstairs rooms in individual 2 storey houses or a hotel style block – all on the beach. Swimming pool, restaurant and tours.
The Village – Lonely Beach Bungalows and Resorts
The rest of the Lonely Beach bungalows and the two premier boutique resorts, Warapura Resort and Nest Sense are found in the village, a 7 minute walk south from the beach itself.
The village is laid out in a grid system, with two sois or streets, Soi Tian Chai 1 and Soi Tian Chai 2, running parallel with one another as they lead off the main road down to the rocky seafront. Along each of these, you will find bars, restaurants, guesthouses and bungalows, all jostling for space and attention.
Along Soi 1
At the top of the new development area between the beach and the village, Stay Inn Hostel continues with the trend for dorms, with 2 mixed ones, 4 to 8 pax on offer, prices from 280bt a night for a bunk bed.
As you turn down into Soi 1, Oom Guesthouse is a new near neighbour to the long established Thale Guesthouse. Cafe Del Sunshine is next door but has its mixture of rooms and dorm accommodation on the little connecting street back to Soi 2, location also for Maco Jaco Bungalows.
Rates per night range from 200bt for a bunk bed in a dorm room to 300bt for single fan room, 600bt for double with fan and 700bt for an a/c double.
Sunflower Bungalows (currently closed) is a long established choice along here, a mixture of different sized bungalows in a garden area from 500bt but do bear in mind, it’s right next door to Ting Tong Bar.
At the bottom of Soi 1, Sea Flower offers very reasonable rates from 600bt for its bungalows by the ocean on the rocks. It’s just a short walk along the back route to the actual beach. Meanwhile, Sunset Huts, at 1,000bt for a/c and hot water, also sits on the seafront here, its restaurant deck one of Lonely Beach’s hidden secrets. Follow the accommodation along the shore to connect back to Soi 2 at its end.
Sea Flower Bungalows
Per Night: B – BB
Sea-side
Sea view a/c or smaller fan bungalows behind, located along the rocky seafront. Minimart, cafe, no restaurant. Away from the bustle, short walk to the beach via the back bridge past the new development.
Along Soi 2
Located on the bottom corner of the narrow connecting street which runs parallel to the sea from Soi 1 to Soi 2, you will find the small Blue Sky Resort at 500bt to 1,500bt a night.
Opposite, the excellent little boutique Warapura Resort is a firm favourite with the flashpacker crowd, has seaside rooms ranging from 2,300bt to 3,300bt. This resort split into two in late 2020, with the newly established Casa Beach assuming the pool, double villas and hillside accomodation at the back.
Going back up Soi 2 towards the main road, OYO KLKL Hostel offers a combination of rooms and dorms, even a swimming pool but still has cheap prices at 450bt upwards. The smart 10 room resort Carpe Diem offers good clean doubles from 1,500bt in high season, while Antenna (currently closed) and Marco’s Guesthouse (currently closed), opposite each other a few metres further on, come in cheaper at 300bt for a single fan room up to 700bt for a/c double.
Sleepy Owl (currently closed) has a mixture of dorm accommodation and private rooms behind its coffee shop.
Warapura Resort
Per Night: BB – BBB
Sea-side
Compact excellently well maintained boutique resort of just 9 rooms with stylish seaside or garden villas connected by wooden walkways and paths. Cafe and popular, hip restaurant by the sea. Ten minutes to the beach. Recommended.
Casa Beach Resort
Per Night: BB – BBB
Behind Warapura
What was the other half of Warapura, Casa offers double rooms (top) and triple rooms (bottom) in 2 storey villas as well as separate bungalows, double rooms and other options near the pool and on the hillside. Swimming pool, no restaurant, small bar. Ten minutes to the beach.
Blue Sky Resort
Per Night: B – BB
Sea-side
Tucked away on the corner of Soi 2, this small resort has a handful of a/c and fan concrete bungalows by the sea and bamboo/wood style in two neat rows in the garden behind. Tent accommodation in singles and doubles possible too. Drinks and simple Thai food in the tiny cafe. WiFi. Only a few minutes from the beach via the back route.
Carpe Diem
Per Night: BB
On the Soi (Small Street)
About 1/2 way along Soi 2, clean little resort with 10 a/c rooms, all ensuite bathrooms. located on both sides of a great little swimming pool. Restaurant with Thai and western food, good breakfasts. Bar with sports. WiFi. Australian and Thai owned, sociable and fun.
Marco’s Guesthouse
Per Night: B
On the Soi (Small Street)
A little further along Soi 2 after Carpe Diem, small guesthouse over 2 floors with 7 fans rooms with share bathroom, 2 with ensuite. Chill-out area upstairs. Evening pizzas made to secret recipe, regularly rated by the locals as Lonely Beach’s best. Breakfast, WiFi, local knowledge.
Along the Main Street and Soi 3
Emerging back on the main thoroughfare, yet more Lonely Beach bungalows line each side of the road as you head further south.
Both Lonely Beach Resort and Kachapura have bungalow accommodation within well kept gardens, the former also boasting a small pool. Expect prices starting at 800bt a night upwards. Janrassamee is a 1,500bt smart little home stay, while Magic Garden continues to evolve with both thatch and concrete rooms still putting out an all-together happy backpacker vibe. Beach Jungle, has an eclectic mix of deluxe rooms as well a dorm hostel.
BB Lonely Beach (currently closed) too offers its own hostel with a mixture of private rooms at 650bt per night and dorm accommodation, bunk bed at 250bt, with access to the dive pool, a gym and yoga. Margaritaville meanwhile has a small selection of stylish 1,500bt rooms behind the bar and restaurant.
There’s a few Russian owned spots too, with the pick of them, Exotic Bungalows, 1,000bt rooms and a small swimming pool. The tiny Green Sun next door is a popular 350bt budget choice, though it has just 8 bungalows and no garden. Opposite, Fish House, its large rooms up on stilts, comes in at 1,500bt a night during the high season.
On the mountain side, you will also find another narrow street, Soi Tian Chai 3. Various small bungalow resorts, Day and Night, Janina’s, Little Eden, Easy House sit across from one another as the street climbs up to the excellent Oasis Resort at the top. Their location on this side of the road gives them a more peaceful air than down in the village, though the music from the bars may of course still carry. Prices are in the 500bt upwards bracket.
Kachapura Resort
Per Night: BB
Off the Main Street
Dotted around in pretty landscaped gardens. 10 or so cute fan and a/c bungalows, all ensuite as well rooms in single block. A peaceful atmosphere, despite being in the middle of the village. Cafe come restaurant roadside. WiFi.
Little Eden Bungalows
Per Night: BB
Near the Top of Soi 3
Towards the top of the inland hill in the village, compact and very well looked-after resort of 11 fan bungalows, 3 a/c cottages and family jungle penthouse, all laid out in a garden setting with connecting paths. Restaurant. Quiet, chilled out spot. WiFi.
Oasis Resort
Per Night: BB
At the Top of Soi 3
At the top of the hill with fabulous views, small intimate resort with mixture of stone a/c or wooden fan bungalows, all set in the jungle garden. Restaurant with a unique treehouse. 15 minutes to the beach. Pick of the cheaper accommodaiton in Lonely Beach. WiFi.
Magic Garden Bungalows
Per Night: BB
Off the Main Street
Long running backpacker resort with wide selection of different styled bungalows, ensuite, fan or a/c all set in a large mature tropical garden. Chill out restaurant which gets good reviews, coffee, WiFi and cocktails, movies and the odd party.
Southern End – Lonely Beach Bungalows and Resorts
At the far southern end as you leave the village and head towards Bailan Beach, OYO My Hostel offers cheap dorm accommodation at 250bt a bunk or private doubles at a very reasonable 750bt a night. It has a pool too.
The final small street leads down to the boutique resort, Nest Sense and the bungalows of Paradise Cottage,
Complete with its infinity pool, Nest Sense, is the premier resort in Lonely Beach comprising around 20 rooms and pool villas only. Prices at the bottom end are 4,400bt for the deluxe rooms at the rear, 6,400bt for the seaview pool villas and up to 8,800bt for the seaside pool villas.
Paradise Cottage, meanwhile, has been a stalwart of the area for many years, a stylish mix of lounge bar and restaurant, plunge pool and chic, brushed concrete bungalows – fan in the garden at 400bt, seafront a/c cabana up to 2,000bt.
Paradise Cottage
Per Night: B – BBB
Sea-side
30 fan and a/c rooms, ensuite in several rows leading back from the rocky shoreline. Hip restaurant, with chill-out salas by the water, bar, small swimming pool, even the occasional party. Away from the madding crowd but 15 minutes to the beach. WiFi.
Nest Sense Resort
Per Night: BBBB++
Sea-side
On the same little road leading to Paradise, as you leave the village towards Bailan Beach, terrific boutique resort with pool villas (seaside or seaview) on stepped levels overlooking the sea and additional deluxe rooms at the rear. No beach but with small infynity pool. Bistro style restaurant, 15 minutes walk to Lonely Beach. Chic, tasteful, peaceful.
Other Choices – Lonely Beach Bungalows and Resorts
Lonely Beach has far too many options to list in full, so here is a selection only to go with our recommendations above.
Beach Jungle
Per Night: B-BB
Eclectic mix of a/c rooms, family suites located in the garden, with a small dorm on the main building. Bar and restaurant, big screen TV for sports, table tennis, pool, a great hang-out.
Janrassamee Homestay
Per Night: BB
Friendly homestay with 4 ensuite fan rooms on the ground level, a lovely spacious appartment with its own terrace above and a roadside double fronted cafe (currently closed) out front.
Cafe del Sunshine
Per Night: B-BB
On a connecting street between Soi 1 and Soi 2, mix of rooms and dorm accommodation in stylish wooden 2 storey building. Good restaurant, noted for breakfasts, ticket agency. Noise from bars.
Lonely Beach Resort
Per Night: BB
On the main road in the village, rooms and bungalows and swimming pool, all a/c, in a rolling garden behind restaurant, bar and chill-out deck. Ten minutes to the beach.
In Summary – Lonely Beach Bungalows and Resorts
As you make your final choice, it is worth bearing in mind that Lonely Beach, Soi 1 in particular, is the island’s nightlife capital so there can be a good deal of extraneous noise. In theory, there is a cut off time of midnight, but things may rumble on and on (Ting Tong in particular).
As long as you are fully aware of this, it’s a great place to hang out, the small beach remains one of Koh Chang’s very best, you’ll meet a lot of nice people with whom to share a beer or cocktail and at some point, you may well fall head over heels in love (or drunk).
Given you’re on holiday, it’s also good to know that the one thing Lonely Beach on Koh Chang does not do very well, is get up early.
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