AWA Resort Koh Chang Review

Last updated on October 9th, 2026 at 05:56 am

It’s been a long time since I wrote a hotel review in Thailand. So I’m super excited to share my experience staying at AWA Resort Koh Chang.

My wife and I were planning to drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang for a week. And her friend from the island said she has this great recommendation of a 4 star hotel right on Kai Bae Beach. She said we definitely needed to check out AWA Resort.

It’s on the south end of Kai Bae Beach, so it’ll be a lot quieter. And we do enjoy our quiet. Plus, her recommendations have never been wrong so far.

She told us about Emerald Cove Koh Chang, which I reviewed a few years back. And she wasn’t wrong then, so she knew we would definitely love AWA Resort.

I also did my own research and found lots of positive reviews online. So I booked a deluxe room on Agoda.com website for 3 nights at AWA Resort. We went there during late March, which was still high season. We paid $80 USD per night, which included breakfast. And that’s not a bad price for a four-star beach hotel on Koh Chang.

Remember to Book a Room on the Main Property

If you want a room with a gorgeous view of the hotel’s swimming pool or the beach, DO NOT book a room on the hillside. AWA Resort has an annex building across the road, where the hotel car park is also located. It’s not a far walk, and the hillside room has a beautiful garden.

But if you’re going to stay at a resort on the beach. Then you might as well stay on the beach side. Even so, when I checked prices recently, hillside rooms at AWA Resort are only slightly cheaper than rooms on the beach side. Pay a little more, and you’ll get a better spot at AWA Resort.

Kai Bae Beach at AWA Resort

The resort is located at the southern end of Kai Bae Beach. It is on the west side of Koh Chang island. During my three day stay at AWA I enjoyed swimming at this beach. You have to go down some steps to get to the water.

Every time I get into the water in certain beaches I hate stepping on sharp rocks and coral. The good news is that at AWA Resort I didn’t have that problem. There is a reef further ahead where you can do snorkeling. But overall, I didn’t come across jagged rocks. I’ve got sensitive feet, so it’s a legitimate complaint.

Amazing Architecture

When you step inside AWA Resort for the first time, your jaw will drop. The hotel’s lobby is really high. The walls are white with Chinese motifs throughout. It’s a beautiful hotel with plenty of open space.

At check-in, we were given a welcome drink, which was a nice touch. We also got a huge basket of fruit! Just joking. Though you can help yourself. I did, and the staff never minded. Just leave some for other guests.

I just couldn’t help but get good vibes about staying at this amazing resort in Koh Chang. I’m a hotel-exploring fanatic and couldn’t wait to see our room.

Our Deluxe Room at AWA Resort Koh Chang

We booked a deluxe room for $80 USD per night. This included breakfast. We were shown our room on the fourth floor. We passed rooms on the ground floor with easier access to the swimming pools. Next time we stay at AWA, we should definitely see if we can get those rooms.

I’m sure it’ll cost more, but I’m curious to see how much more.

We were so impressed with our deluxe room at AWA Resort. It was about 50 square meters, with a big bathroom complete with a bathtub. They also provided complimentary bath salts for a spa treatment. I used them every night before bed. Heaven, I tell you.

Everything you needed for a perfect stay was inside. Some beach towels, bathrobes, an electronic safe, a coffee and tea maker, and a refrigerator with complimentary water. Every evening, housekeeping knocks on guest doors to hand out a tiny Thai dessert.

There’s free Wi-Fi, and it worked well even though my room was a little far from the router. Yes, I do check. As a digital nomad, I always check how many routers are near wherever I stay. Based on what I saw on the floor I stayed on, I think every guest room should have proper internet coverage.

You know, I always thought the mattress at home is the best. Until I went around staying at different 4 and 5 star hotels. AWA Resort mattress was really comfortable. And the pillows were so soft it cradled my head like a fluffy cloud.

Besides the small flat screen television, another thing that bothered me was the amount of lighting inside the room. The brightest light source was the reading light by the bed. But the desk light was really dim. Maybe it’s to discourage guests from working?

If so, it worked.

Breakfast Time

If you booked a room with breakfast, it’s served from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. It’s a buffet breakfast and it’s served in a cool looking restaurant called the Spoon that overlooks Kai Bae beach.

The Spoon has these super high ceilings, just like the lobby. Though it only seats 120 inside. But no worries, The Sala, another on-site restaurant serving Thai food, has plenty of tables and seats.

My wife and I had our breakfast at the Spoon the entire time we stayed there. And we certainly enjoyed all the food served inside. They make pancakes and waffles fresh. There’s an egg station too. And of course, there’s a section with Thai breakfast, noodles, and porridge.

I also noticed there are numerous kitchen staff from the Philippines. Because Filipinos can speak English fluently, I suppose management brought them on board to take care of English-speaking tourists. Good move, AWA.

AWA Resort Koh Chang is an amazing hotel. Can you believe it’s priced under $100 USD. For us ordinary humans, that’s reasonable. As of writing, I see a beachfront room for $75 USD a night with taxes included on Agoda.com. That’s cheaper than when I booked in March, and it’s a better room.

I’ve stayed at several hotels around Kai Bae Beach in Koh Chang, and I have to say, AWA Resort is the best in terms of quality, service, and price.