Santhiya Koh Chang Resort

The hotel, Santhiya Koh Chang Resort, is located in the central west of Koh Chang, not far from either the pier or Bang Bao. Walking to the main road takes about 18 minutes, which isn't too far for a 70-year-old lady – a manageable distance. The hotel is divided into two areas: the villa area by the sea, and the main building by the river, where the lobby and breakfast restaurant are located. The main building rooms come with a small pool, good for photos but not for swimming. The room decor is all wooden and fairly clean. The areas in the bathroom that are often wet are a bit dark, but there's no unpleasant smell, and we all walked barefoot. There was an extra bed for two adults and one child. Breakfast was decent, with views of Anna (the elephant) in the distance and the swimming pool nearby; the scenery is lovely whether it's raining or sunny. The staff are very enthusiastic and always smiling. Renting a motorbike from the hotel costs 300 THB a day, which is more expensive than on the main road, but it's convenient, and the motorbikes are relatively new. A 125cc bike is perfectly fine for exploring the island with two people. The 1000 THB credit given each night can be combined, but we didn't realize this and missed out on two lobsters!

Fabulous hotel. We stayed in a pool villa. Great location. There is a shuttle service to the main road, where all the shops and restaurants are located.

I travel a lot for work and rarely leave reviews, but this hotel truly made me feel incredibly comfortable. The environment is great, the room was excellent, and we even got an upgrade. Don't worry too much about the occasional small insect – it's unavoidable. What really stood out was the consistently excellent service from all the staff. They were quick to help with anything, and even if your English isn't perfect, simple communication is all you need. While the breakfast spread might be slightly smaller than a five-star in China, everything was delicious, especially the noodle soup – the broth was incredibly fresh. Lunch at the hotel wasn't too expensive and tasted great. We also booked various tours through the hotel, which were good and reasonably priced. With the hotel's discount vouchers, all our expenses were very cost-effective. Both adults and children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The most important thing is their truly dedicated service. Next time, I'll definitely try another SENSYA brand hotel.

So beautiful that my kids didn't want to leave the room! Breakfast was decent too.