| ~~About the location of the Resort~~~ | | | | pleasant and i was surprised to know that they had |
| Koh Chang , where this exotic resort is situated is the | | | | 70% occupancy even during rains. I am sure at least |
| second largest island in Thailand.It is some 315 | | | | some of them were availing the off season discount , |
| kilometers from Bangkok,and The Ramayana Koh | | | | just like we did. But as i said, that too had its own |
| Chang Resort is located on the central tip of Koh | | | | charm, especially if one was looking for a quiet relaxing |
| Chang Island .. The only draw back here is that the | | | | holiday. |
| Hotel is not located on the beach.The beach is a little | | | | There are many places that are of interest here on |
| distance away at a place called Dewa.However it is | | | | this island . A trip up to Bang Bao fishing village is a |
| well connected with regular mode of transportation to | | | | must. It is a great place to walk around and shop for |
| and fro to the beach . The island of Koh Chang has | | | | local souvenirs, and one can dine of freshly caught |
| many streams and rivers which are fed by the rainfall | | | | seafood here. The shopping though good needs a lot |
| collected on the mountain slopes of the island. Due to | | | | of bargaining skill before one can think of buying.Most |
| the great amount of rainfall here these streams are | | | | of the shop keepers come down to 30% of the cost |
| very clean and supply water all year round and there | | | | quoted .But they do have very attractive stuff on |
| are some lovely waterfalls -Than Mayom, Khlong Phlu, | | | | display right from bikinis and swim suits , to Thai silk |
| Khlong Nonsi to name a few.. | | | | sarongs and tops and crushed cotton dresses and a |
| The Flight from Bangkok took just about 45 - 50 | | | | lot of other local wares .There are lots of handicrafts |
| minutes by the Bangkok Airways flight which has a | | | | made from coconut shells and other parts of the |
| flight every day.The Resort is only 30 minutes drive | | | | coconut tree. But the the most looked forward |
| from the airport and Koh Chang island is great to | | | | excursion from my point of view was to the |
| explore ,has plenty of high mountains and cliffs and an | | | | neighboring islands mainly Koh Rang, Koh Wai, Koh |
| Abundance of tropical grenery, with the many | | | | Yuak, Koh Kradad and several such little islands |
| waterfalls i mentioned earlier. The major attraction here | | | | spread around , which are all easily accessible by |
| being the highly reputed long sandy beaches which | | | | speed boats.They all look absolutely beautiful ,and i am |
| have remained quite excluisive so far. But i am told | | | | sure it must be much easier to access those places at |
| that is not the case now, because this resort and the | | | | other time of the year. Unfortunately While we were |
| place has become quite popular and there is a flood of | | | | there we got to go to Koh Wai, which was the closest |
| tourists there all through the year.. The Ramayana Koh | | | | and the more easily accessible , but that itself was an |
| Chang Resort , is situated on the western side of | | | | experience with rough seas , the speed boat ride was |
| Klong Prao beach, and the island has the best long | | | | scary and the incessant rains, after which we gave up |
| stretch of sandy beach. It is the most ideal place to | | | | the idea of going to the other islands. |
| laze around and witness those magnificent sunsets . | | | | ~~My views and opinions~~ |
| ~~About the resort~~ | | | | There is plenty to do here, what with the fishing village |
| I was amazed when i saw this place for the first time.It | | | | and the many tiny islands which can be explored |
| is surrounded by Lush tropical trees and vegetation | | | | everyday.But the timimg is very important and it is best |
| and looked heavenly.The staff in lovely traditional Thai | | | | avoided during rains, as we did , which prevented us |
| silk sarongs and the very well done up reception area , | | | | from doing what in my opinion would be the best part |
| everything looked very inviting and top class. | | | | of the holiday there - visiting all those heavenly islands |
| There is a wide range of facilities at the Resort | | | | and exploring them. |
| including a magnificent, quite well maintained swimming | | | | The food was good, mainly the thai food in |
| pool, a shuttle bus service to tourist attraction areas, a | | | | Kanatamas, the steamed rice that they serve with |
| well equipped bar, and a range of restaurants serving | | | | most dishes was of great quality and most dishes |
| a good variety of food. It was a pleasue walking | | | | came with a lovely salad and gravy, a vey flling meal. I |
| through the resort garden and the lanes outside and | | | | was not too happy with the bathrooms here , that |
| the beach.There is no rush outside as there isn't much | | | | was my main grouse , it was not too well designed, |
| around here, except the few resorts that are spread | | | | cramped and not upto the mark for a hotel of that |
| out on the island and the beach and the locals who | | | | standard.The damp weather too made matters worse. |
| mainly cater to the needs of the tourists.It is all very | | | | The towels were either in short supply or the staff |
| peaceful and relaxing. | | | | were plain lazy.Each time one had to ask them |
| The long stretch of the white beach is absolutely | | | | repeatedly to change the towels. The service was |
| beautiful with a lot of lush greenery and pure blue | | | | otherwise very good,the staff very polite, but the |
| water.Personally i preferred walking to the beach, as it | | | | breakfast was a bit disapponting, not too many dishes, |
| was just 6-7 minutes from the resort .It was a | | | | and i would have preferred to have at least a couple |
| pleasure walking through the lush surroundings and the | | | | of local dishes on the menu. I know that ,they do have |
| tree filled lanes. There are 64 luxurious rooms in the | | | | some really nice breakfast dishes in Thailand.What |
| resort , Suite and family suite, all come with private | | | | was offered was the usual western breakfast and |
| patios, which offers sea view from most rooms, at | | | | surprisingly not much fruit either.I have a feeling that |
| least ours did. There are 5 restaurants in all. There is ' | | | | they cut down on everything during off season, as the |
| Sritandorn ' where the daily buffet breakfast is served | | | | rates are lower. |
| from sunrise until nearly noon. | | | | The car rental provided by the hotel was far too |
| There is a poolside bar, which sems to be the most | | | | expensive while one could get a taxi for one third the |
| popular place for guests , having an open terrace | | | | cost just outside the hotel.This seems to be the case |
| Offering snacks & drinks. 'Kantamas' Restaurant, | | | | with many big International resorts. One can also hire |
| the main Eating joint ,so to say ,has a selection of | | | | motor bykes just outside the resort and do all the |
| International & Thai cuisine .A nice selection they | | | | sightseeing around the island, which works out very |
| have there especially the Thai dishes, with a lot of | | | | economical rather than take a taxi . |
| varieties of rice, like rice cooked in coconut milk, | | | | ~~The Rooms and the facilities provided~~ |
| steamed rice with fresh root ginger and lemon grass , | | | | - Welcome drink upon arrival. |
| a great accompaniment to one of their fiery hot prawn | | | | - Deluxe fruit platter. |
| or chicken curries called ' Gaeng pet ' and ' Massaman' | | | | - In room coffee/ tea making facilites. |
| .It was really delicious. There is an outdoor BBQ | | | | -Inclusive the free use of most sport and leisure facility |
| terrace which remains open throughout the day right | | | | at the hotel, including our activities program, however |
| until midnight and here too one can get drinks, cocktails | | | | some equipment,facilities and activities may be subject |
| and barbecues snacks, sandwiches and salads.. | | | | to an extra charge ( Details of equipment, facilities and |
| Then there is 'Krairas' Restaurant which has a | | | | activities can be acquried daily at Reception Desk) |
| wonderful selection of bakery products along with tea | | | | -Accommodation & Breakfast maximum 2 |
| and coffee. There is a library here and an Internet | | | | children under the age of 12 years old per room. |
| corner , a very nice place to relax with some hot | | | | -Lunch & Dinner : 50% discount for children under |
| puffs, cakes and a cup of hot Coffee and a book | | | | 6 years of age |
| while it is raining heavily outside. There is a gym and a | | | | Rates |
| spa which according to the other guests who tried it is | | | | Hanuman Deluxe Room incl. American Breakfast |
| good but on the expensive side. | | | | -Double room - US$62/- and for an extra bed US$ |
| ~~What to do here~~ | | | | 19.32/- |
| The weather here is lovely and more or less the same | | | | Ravana Junior Suite incl. American Breakfast -Double |
| all round the year except during the monsoon . The | | | | room - USD 88.89/- and for an extra bed US$ 19.32/- |
| best season to visit the island would be between | | | | Rama Family Suite incl. American Breakfast -Double |
| October to May when it is slightly cool and the | | | | room -USD 146.86 and for an extra bed US$ 19.32/- |
| vegetation at its best soon after the tropical rains. | | | | Ravana Junior Suite incl. American Breakfast -Double |
| We were there in July when it rained, rather poured all | | | | room - USD 88.89/- and for an extra bed US$ 19.32/- |
| day!!. It did hamper us in a way, but at the same time, | | | | Rama Family Suite incl. American Breakfast -Double |
| we got to see the resort and the whole island looking | | | | room -USD 146.86 and for an extra bed US$ 19.32/- |
| its very best, especially soon after a heavy shower, | | | | US$ 19.32/- |
| when all the dust got washed away and everything | | | | Summary: Perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing |
| looked clean and fresh. The weather was extremely | | | | holiday. |