The 10 Best Beaches in Koh Chang, Ranked

Most of this list hugs Koh Chang's west coast, from White Sand and Kai Bae down to Klong Prao and Lonely Beach, with a few strays from neighboring Koh Kood and Koh Mak sneaking in near the top. Bang Bao on Koh Kood takes it, backed by a big pile of reviews for a bay that quiet. Ranked on Google ratings, with review volume settling the close calls.

9 placesAvg 4.5 on GoogleUpdated Sep 2026

#1
Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood)
4.7 (1,300)·Koh Kood
Bang Bao Beach is Koh Kood's postcard bay — a sheltered, palm-fringed crescent on the island's west coast where shallow, bathtub-calm water grades from clear to
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#2
Kai Bae Beach
4.5 (1,349)·Kai Bae
A relaxed beach on Koh Chang's west coast, offering calm waters and a quieter alternative to busier island spots.
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#3
Long Beach
4.2 (1,376)·Koh Chang
A relaxed stretch of sand on Koh Chang's quieter southern coast, ideal for unwinding away from the crowds.
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#4
White Sand Beach
4.5 (821)·White Sand Beach
Koh Chang's most popular beach strip, lined with hotels, restaurants, and a long stretch of sand.
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#5
Lonely Beach
4.4 (873)·Lonely Beach
A laid-back backpacker beach on Koh Chang with white sand, palm trees, and a lively social atmosphere.
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#6
Ao Taphao Beach
4.6 (606)·Koh Chang
A serene, highly regarded beach on Koh Kut island, ideal for those seeking calm waters and natural beauty.
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#7
Klong Prao Beach
4.6 (529)·Klong Prao
A long, peaceful stretch of sand on Koh Chang's west coast, ideal for swimming and relaxing.
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#8
Ao Soun Yai Beach
4.6 (405)·Koh Chang
A tranquil beach on Ko Mak island offering calm waters and a laid-back atmosphere away from the crowds.
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#9
Khlonghin Beach
4.7 (354)·Koh Chang
A tranquil, highly rated beach on Koh Kut offering calm waters and an unspoiled natural setting.
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How this list is ranked

Ordered by Google rating, weighted by how many people have reviewed each place, then checked by hand for closures and misfiled listings.
Where we override that order on our own judgment, the intro says so.
Ratings and review counts re-sync from Google monthly.
Paid placements are never ranked; a sponsor sits above the list and is labeled.

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Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – March

Avoid: June – September (rough seas, many closures)

Rainy season

May – October

Koh Chang weather by month: rain, temperatures and humidity

Avg. temperature

24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: December – January

Getting there

There's no airport on the island. From Bangkok, take a bus or minivan to Trat (5–6 hrs) or fly Bangkok Airways to Trat (TDX, ~1 hr), then the car ferry from Ao Thammachat pier (~30–45 min). Combined bus-and-ferry tickets are sold from Ekkamai.

Getting around

•Shared songthaews along the west-coast road
•Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day — the hills between beaches are steep, ride carefully)
•Taxis and hotel transfers from the ferry pier
•Longtail and speedboat trips from Bang Bao pier for island hopping