Ko Chang

A five-star resort amid lush rain forests and beautiful beaches, with a transfer and perks for longer stays. — Jetsetter

- Ashley Niedringhaus. — Frommer's

On the interior side of the main road, Garden Resort has large, clean bungalows dotted either side of a shady pathway that leads to a swimming pool. — Lonely Planet

Lemon-yellow bungalows have cheery bathrooms and pose peacefully beside the sea. The staff sometimes embrace the sleepy atmosphere a little too much. — Lonely Planet

The four-pearl Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort & Spa is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel situated right on Klong Prao Beach and a five-minute drive from Ban Changthai elephant camp. — Oyster

Palm-fringed bungalows scattered across gardens with ponds and tropical flora give this sprawling resort a Robinson Crusoe-like feel — Frommer's

Set at the far end of Bang Bao pier, this collection of luxurious bungalows and rooms offers near-panoramic views of the bay. — Lonely Planet

Set along green lawn right on Khlong Koi beach, just east of Bang Bao, this is a marvellous spot. — Lonely Planet

The three-pearl Koh Chang Paradise Resort & Spa offers 80 bungalows and villas in a jungle setting right on beautiful Klong Prao Beach. — Oyster

At the far end of the beach, this resort is quieter than most at Kai Bae. — Fodor's

The Dewa Koh Chang is a four-pearl beachfront resort set on the western coast of Koh Chang. — Oyster

Sprawling across a scenic stretch of beach, Kai Bae Hut has a variety of lodging options – slightly worn fan huts, fancier concrete bungalows and modern hotel-style rooms. — Lonely Planet