SYLVAN Koh Chang is a beach resort on Kai Bae Beach, set on 25 hillside acres of rainforest. It has 159 air-conditioned rooms, two outdoor pools and two restaurants. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM, and Trat Airport is about an 88-minute drive away. That makes SYLVAN Koh Chang easy to reach and easy to enjoy.
Where SYLVAN Koh Chang sits on the island
The resort’s official site places it on Kai Bae Beach, on the west coast of Koh Chang. The land climbs a hillside, with views over the Gulf of Thailand and the Four Islands. Some booking pages mention other beaches nearby, but the resort’s own address is 79 Moo 4 in Kai Bae. Older reviews may list it under its former name, Sea View Resort & Spa.
The resort’s location page gives these distances:
- Kai Bae Village: 1.2 km
- Tree Top Adventure Park: 5.1 km
- Klong Phlu Waterfall: 6.2 km
- Bang Bao Bay: 8.1 km
- Koh Mun Nai island: 0.6 km across the water
Kai Bae is handy for short outings, but the ferry pier is 17.4 km away. That is why planning your journey matters more here than at a hotel next to the port. If you are comparing beach areas before booking, explore our guide to the best beaches in Koh Chang to understand the differences between the island’s main coastal areas.
Getting there without stress
Koh Chang is about 300 km southeast of Bangkok. You can fly to Trat with Bangkok Airways, which the resort says takes about 45 minutes plus a 70-minute drive. Driving from Bangkok takes roughly four to four and a half hours.
The last leg is a 30-minute ferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Ao Sapparod Pier. According to SYLVAN Koh Chang, ferries leave every 45 minutes between 6:30 and 18:30. The resort lists fares of about $2.70 for adults, $1.20 for children and $6 for a car.
Transfers are also available, and the prices below are one way:
- Shared minivan from Trat Airport: about $30 per person
- Private van from Trat Airport (up to six people): about $113
- Private van from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry ticket included: about $223 (book 48 hours ahead)
Rooms: beach side or clifftop?
The resort has nine room types in two zones. The beach collection sits close to the sand. The clifftop collection sits higher up, and a private funicular takes you down to the beach in about five minutes, according to the resort.
Here are the main choices:
- Deluxe Beachfront: 50 sqm, about 30 metres from the beach, with a sea-view balcony.
- Reserve Ocean: 56 sqm, about 10 metres from the beach, with a large round bathtub.
- Reserve Suite: 108 sqm, with a living room and a balcony jacuzzi.
- Pool Villa Suite: 224 sqm, with a private pool and a sundeck.
- Deluxe Clifftop: 61 sqm, with a balcony and wide sea views.
- Panorama Suite: 72 sqm, with a living room and a jacuzzi.
- Junior Family and Deluxe Family: the family rooms, for three and four guests. The Deluxe Family room has two bedrooms.
If you love waking up to the waves, choose the beach side. If you prefer height, views and a quieter feel, the clifftop is the better match. Remember the funicular when you plan your days, since you will use it often.
Guests with limited mobility should know that the resort recommends specific ground-floor rooms. Write this in the special request box when you book, as the resort asks.
What SYLVAN Koh Chang guests should know about nightly rates
I could not find one fixed nightly price, and that is normal. The official site says the rate depends on the room type, the dates and availability. Rates are in baht, net per room per night, and include a 10% service charge, 7% tax and breakfast for the base number of guests.
The resort’s current offer types include:
- Flexi Stay: one free amendment more than seven days before arrival, with a 5% charge if you cancel more than seven days ahead.
- Best Rates and Early Bird: cheaper, but non-refundable. Early Bird needs a booking at least 30 days ahead.
- Stay Longer: up to 10% off for seven nights or more.
Extras are clearer. An extra bed costs about $45 a night, and children aged 4 to 12 pay about $9 without one. Children aged 0 to 3 stay free with breakfast. There is also a compulsory New Year dinner on 31 December, at about $134 per adult and $67 per child. For a wider estimate of your holiday expenses, check our Koh Chang cost guide for accommodation, food, ferry tickets, transport, and activities.
The resort also says online travel agencies often show prices without taxes and service charges, while its own rates are fully inclusive. That makes it worth comparing like with like before you book.
Note that all dollar amounts in this article are converted from baht at roughly 33.7 baht per dollar, using late October 2026 market data. Check today’s rate with the Bank of Thailand before you budget. Want to compare SYLVAN with other resorts on the island? Explore our guide to the best hotels in Koh Chang before choosing your accommodation.
Pools, spa and the little extras
A day here can easily be slow and simple. The resort lists these facilities:
- A beachfront pool and a clifftop pool with a slide, both open 8:00 to 19:00
- The Rainforest Spa (10:00 to 19:30), with a steam room, sauna and garden pool
- An indoor kids’ club with free movies, games and crafts
- A gym (8:00 to 20:00) and a game room with a pool table and air hockey
- A free shuttle to Kai Bae village three times a day, leaving at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00
- Free parking and an EV charging point
A few house rules help you avoid surprises. Pets are not allowed. Cooking in rooms is not allowed, and drones need prior approval. Rooms are non-smoking, with outdoor smoking areas only.
Eating and drinking on site
Breakfast is included in every rate and is served at The Clifftop from 7:00 to 10:00. For lunch and dinner, Sunset Beach Restaurant serves Thai dishes, seafood barbecue and brick-oven pizza. Its hours are 11:00 to 22:00 from November to April and 11:00 to 21:00 from May to October.
Sylvie Café is a relaxed spot for coffee, and it takes walk-ins only. To reserve a table at Sunset Beach Restaurant, dial 1910 from your room phone or ask the front desk.
The resort also sells a few paid experiences:
- Island picnic: about $19 per person, with a two-hour kayak to Koh Mun Nai.
- Pizza workshop: about $29 per person, for a minimum of two people.
- Private beachfront dinner: about $175 per couple, weather permitting.
If you bring your own wine to a restaurant, a corkage fee of about $15 per bottle applies. Swimwear is not allowed at The Clifftop or Sunset Beach Restaurant.
Timing your trip and booking smartly
The resort says November to April brings clear skies and sunshine, while May to October is greener and the waterfalls look their best. It also notes that dengue exists at low levels in the region, so bring insect repellent and ask a travel clinic if you have health worries.
A few simple habits can save you stress:
- Book on the official site and compare inclusions, not just headline prices.
- Contact the resort by email, web chat or Facebook Messenger. It does not offer WhatsApp or Line support.
- Check the ferry timetable again close to your travel date, as schedules and fares can change.
- Confirm restaurant hours for your month of travel.
FAQs
Is SYLVAN Koh Chang on a beach?
Yes. It has a private beach on Kai Bae Beach. Clifftop rooms are about 200 metres away, and the funicular takes around five minutes.
Is the resort good for children?
It has an indoor kids’ club, a pool with a slide and family rooms. Children aged 0 to 3 stay free, and a maximum of two children is allowed per room.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Early check-in depends on availability.
Are pets allowed?
No. The resort has a strict no-pets policy.
Does SYLVAN Koh Chang include breakfast?
Yes. The resort says every room rate includes daily breakfast.
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