Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort is at 8/15 Moo 4, Klong Prao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, on the island’s sunset coast. The official website lists seven room types, from 50 sq. m. Garden Villas to 100 sq. m. Hideaway Pool Villas with a private pool, but it does not give a total room count, so ask the hotel directly if you need an exact number. The resort has two outdoor pools, three restaurants and a spa. Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM. To get there, fly from Bangkok to Trat, then take a ferry to Koh Chang. The resort’s own website now uses the name Santhiya Koh Chang Resort, but many booking sites still list it as Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort.
Where the Beach Sits and Why Sunsets Matter Here
The resort sits on Klong Prao Beach, along Koh Chang’s west coast. Santhiya describes this as the island’s sunset coast, and its beachfront restaurant highlights that view at dinner. Koh Chang is Thailand’s second-largest island, roughly 300 km east of Bangkok. If your ideal evening is a cold drink and a west-facing horizon, this stretch of coast fits the picture.
Location matters because island travel has its own rhythm. Boats, tides and seasons all affect your day. Most travel guides place the drier, easier weather between November and roughly March or April, so plan around those months if sunshine is your top priority. Unless noted, details here come from the resort’s official pages, so check them again before booking.
Rooms and Villas, and How to Choose Between Them
The rooms are set in tropical gardens and feature handcrafted wood furniture, nature-inspired bathrooms and spacious terraces. Sizes and layouts differ more than the names suggest, so this quick list helps:
- Garden Villa and Garden Villa Plus: 50 sq. m. each, with Thai-style décor. The Plus sits near the main pool and beach.
- Villa Pool Access: 50 sq. m., a Thai-furnished suite with pool access.
- Pool Suite Water View and Plus: 55 sq. m. each, with a private plunge pool and canal scenery. The standard version suits two guests.
- Family Pool Suite Water View: 60 sq. m., with two king beds divided by a partition and a plunge pool on the balcony.
- Hideaway Pool Villa: 100 sq. m., the largest option, with a private swimming pool.
Older listings mention 85 rooms, split between 50 deluxe villas and 35 pool suites. Figures differ between sources, so ask the resort which room type is available for your dates.
Which Room Fits Which Traveler
Wondering which one to pick? Couples who want privacy may prefer the Hideaway Pool Villa or a pool suite. Families will probably find the Family Pool Suite easier, since the beds share one room with a partition. If you plan to spend most days at the beach, a Garden Villa could be enough.
Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort Food, Pools and Spa
Dining is spread across three venues, and each suits a different part of the day.
- Chantara Restaurant: open-air, with sea views, serving lunch and dinner from 11:00 to 23:00 (last order 22:30).
- By the Sea Restaurant and Bar: beachfront Thai and Western dishes, with the same hours and sunset cocktails.
- Saaitara Restaurant: a hilltop spot with canal views, serving a buffet breakfast from 07:00 to 10:30.
Beyond meals, the resort has two pools: a large free-form outdoor pool and the Saaitara infinity pool. Ayurvana Spa offers traditional Thai massage and foot reflexology, using botanical products from the resort’s gardens. There is also a fitness center open 07:00 to 19:00, free Wi-Fi and a souvenir shop called Mahkok.
Non-guests can use either pool for a fee. Prices on the resort’s pages are in baht, so the dollar amounts here use roughly 33 baht per dollar and are estimates. The fee is about $27 per adult for four hours (THB 900++) and about $14 per child aged 2 to 12 (THB 450++). The “++” means extra taxes or service charges may apply, so confirm the final amount.
Is Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort Good for Kids?
It has features that help, though “good” depends on your family. The resort lists a Kidz Club, described as a brand-new indoor playground, open 07:00 to 19:00. The Family Pool Suite also gives you extra space. Check current details before relying on any one facility.
Getting From the Mainland to the Beach
There are two common routes. The first is a flight from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Trat Airport, which the resort lists as a 45-minute daily connection. From there, a shuttle van takes about 15 minutes to Ao Tarn Khu Pier, and a speedboat reaches the resort’s private pier in about 25 minutes.
The second route is by road. The drive from Bangkok to Ao Thammachat Pier at Laem Ngop takes four to five hours, followed by a 30-minute ferry to Ao Sapparos Pier on Koh Chang. Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort offers vans from that pier, priced below.
Transfer Options and Approximate Costs
The last leg is where planning pays off, so here are Santhiya’s own prices for travel from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, per person one way unless stated.
- Trat Airport shuttle van plus speedboat: about $41 per adult if booked 45 or more days ahead, about $44 for 15 to 44 days, and about $47 within 14 days (THB 1,350, 1,450 and 1,550). Children aged 2 to 11 pay half.
- Speedboat only from Ao Tarn Khu Pier: about $30 to $36 per adult (THB 1,000 to 1,200), depending on how early you book.
- Private speedboat for up to 12 people: about $300 per boat each way (THB 10,000) from 06:00 to 21:00, or about $395 (THB 13,000) later at night.
- Van between the resort and Ao Sapparos Pier: about $21 per van each way (THB 700) for up to five people.
In this period, the shared service runs twice a day: airport to pier at 14:00 and 17:30, and resort to pier at 10:30 and 15:00. Reserve at least three days before check-in, and note that tides can mean the boat drops you at the beachfront.
What Rooms Cost and How to Book Smartly
The official pages reviewed do not list a fixed nightly rate, so check live availability for your dates. Third-party booking sites also showed very different starting prices, so no single figure can be trusted. Rates shift with season, room type and promotions.
- Compare the same room type and dates on the resort’s booking page and one or two booking sites.
- Check whether taxes, service charges and resort credits are included or extra.
- Ask about direct-booking perks. Santhiya mentions special rates, cashback and resort credits, but terms can change.
- Book transfers early, since the early-bird price drops the further ahead you book.
- Budget for extras, such as a motorcycle sidecar rental at about $26 for four hours (THB 850) with a valid International Driving License.
With Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort, treat every online price as a snapshot and confirm the final total before you pay. If you want to compare Santhiya with other properties before booking, explore our guide to the best hotels in Koh Chang for more accommodation options.
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Entry Rules and Last-Minute Details
Foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online before entering Thailand. The Immigration Bureau of Thailand runs the official form, and it is free. The Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja says to submit it within three days before arrival. Avoid third-party sites that charge a fee, and recheck the portal before you fly, since rules can change.
A few smaller points can save you stress:
- Tide and weather can change boat arrival points and timing, so leave a buffer on travel days.
- Save the resort’s emergency number, +66 (0) 3961 9040, before you travel.
- Share your flight details when booking, because the transfer is scheduled around them.
Quick Answers Before You Book
Is Santhiya Koh Chang Resort the same place as older Santhiya Tree listings?
Yes. Sources show the same address, 8/15 Moo 4, Klong Prao Beach, and the official website now uses the shorter name.
What is the nearest airport?
Trat Airport. The resort lists daily 45-minute flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, then a shuttle van and speedboat transfer.
Does the resort have a children’s club?
Yes. The official site lists a Kidz Club indoor playground, open 07:00 to 19:00.
Can non-guests use the pools?
Yes, for a fee. The listed fee is about $27 per adult for four hours (THB 900++) and about $14 per child aged 2 to 12 (THB 450++). Children under 2 are free.
Do I need to register before arriving in Thailand?
Foreign visitors must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card within three days before arrival, through the official portal of the Immigration Bureau of Thailand.
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