Northern Thailand - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 848

Ko Wai
Stunning Ko Wai is teensy and primitive, but is endowed with gin-clear waters, excellent coral reefs
for snorkelling and a handsome view across to Ko Chang. Expect to share the bulk of your afternoons
with day-trippers but have the remainder of your time in peace.
If you decide to stay, decent bungalows and a restaurant are available at Ko Wai Pakarang ( 08
4113 8946; www.kohwaipakarang.com ; r 600-2200B; ).

Sleeping & Eating
A few places close down during the wet season (May to October) and rates drop precipit-
ously. Consider booking ahead and shopping for online discounts during peak season
(November to March), weekends and holidays.
Virtually all of the island's accommodation has attached restaurants with adequate but
not outstanding fare. Parties abound on the beaches and range from the older and surlier
scene on Hat Sai Khao to the younger and sloppier on Lonely Beach.

Independent Bo's
( 08 5283 5581; Hat Sai Khao; r 400-850B; ) Despite the eccentric Scottish owner (no re-
servations here) this place on the jungle hillside exudes the creative, hippy-ish vibe that
Ko Chang used to be famous for. All bungalows are funky and different.

GUESTHOUSE $

Porn's Bungalows
( 08 0613 9266; www.pornsbungalows-kohchang.com ; Hat Kaibae; r 550-1500B) Very chilled spot
at the far western end of the beach. All bungalows are fan-only. The 900B beachfront bun-
galows are a great deal.

GUESTHOUSE $

Koh Chang Sea Hut
( 08 1285 0570; www.kohchang-seahut.com ; Ban Bang Bao; r 2500B; ) Seven luxurious bun-
galows built on the edge of Bang Bao's pier, each offering near-panoramic views of the
bay and a private deck where breakfast is served. There are five rooms here too.

HOTEL $$

Blue Lagoon Bungalows
( 0 3955 7243; www.kohchangbluelagoon.com ; Khlong Prao; r 650-1300B; ) An exceed-
ingly friendly garden spot with a range of bungalows to suit different budgets beside a

GUESTHOUSE $$