Name: Koh Wai Beach Resort
Address: 106/2 Moo 2 Koh Chang Tai,, Bai Lan, Bai Lan, Bai Lan, 23170, Thailand
Rating: 8

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Our family had the opportunity to visit this cozy and friendly resort for 4 days during new year 2018. Comparred to what we are used to we were blow away by the beautiful surroundings and first of all the sea of this location. Yes the place is isolated - there are no shops, not several dining places and not a lot of tourists. But this we found the most charming part of this place. The staff are extremely friendly and they are serving very nice Thai meals at an affordable price. The breakfast however could be modified to include more than just toated bread, eggs and sausages. Also we suggest to offer some kinds of desserts, which very not present. The cottages are just fine with nice beds (not hard as mentioned by Leszek D) and functioning aircon. Wifi is only present at the reception and is very slow so prepare for this. We didn´t consider this to be a problem at all since we had plenty to do at this resort. Snorkling, relaxing, card playing, kayaking etc. There are rare blue corals to be observed here - despite many corals being destroyed by climate changes, which are obviously a worlds wide problem at other locations too. 

This place is indeed highly recommended by our family !.

Relaxing, welcoming and beautiful resort

Before we booked this property we called there to ask if they have soft beds. The owner guaranteed they're soft, so we booked a bungalow for 4 nights. When we arrived we realized our bed is Thai standard firm. I asked the owner to give me a softer bed. He agreed with a smile on his face. I asked about missing tv receiver and missing AC remote controller in my room. He answered me I had very special requirements, "ok, I'll organize remote controller for you but if you want to watch tv you need to come to the reception". When I left he started talking with his wfe in Thai "nobody complains like him, he should find any other hotel if he has such special requirements". Besides tv receiver with cable tv in my bungalow as hotel facilities were pointed:
- free wifi in all rooms
- massage
- tours
When we asked about a massage he answered "we don't have a massage. People are coming here to relax not for the massage". Next day we asked about snorkeling tour and we got the following answer "if you want snorkeling tour - go to Koh Chang. You can rent a kajak from me for 400THB." 
Usually being on holiday I don't need nor TV nor wifi but on this island after the sunset there was really nothing to do. 
During our second night I went to him to say that we cannot relax in there since we've heard how they're talking about me so that we'd leave the hotel tomorrow and it would be good to receive a refund at least for one night. After arguing with me he finally agreed but on the next next day when Agoda contacted him he declined. Fortunately Agoda understood missing facilities problem and I received a gift card worth the total amount I have spent for 2 nights in this inhospitable place.

Double-faced owner, missing facilities, bungalow worth 600THB

Amazing fish you can stand up and feed them bread out of the Palm of your hands whilst standing in unspoilt serene clean pristine crystal clear water. It's a non brainer paradise. Food in th restaurant amazing r came for my birthday what a day !

He most amazing place in world to snorkel ..... And I've been to many

Loved this location! Found it while in a boat and swam to shore to check it out. Ended up staying 4 days. The owner is great and the location makes you feel apart from the rest of the world. There is just one place to eat so bring snacks if that is important to you. 

Swimming in Kou wai

We were looking for a remote place, as far away as possible from the tourists hordes as humanely possible. We found, quite by accident, this resort on line.
We decided to spend four days there. There were four of us, My wife, daughter, myself and a friend.
The first obstacle, after finding the resort, is to get there. Once you have found the right pier, you will take a boat that will take you to the island. Most of the resorts are on the same side of the island and the coral reef is there also. That means that day tripper boats come to the North side all day and that the peacefulness is not of the greater magnitude! But, thankfully, the Koh Wai beach resort is isolated on the south side. so you will escape the tourist boats and scuba enthusiasts. Prefer the fast boat to cross (45 minutes crossing instead of two hours on the slow boat). You will change boats at one of the Koh Wai piers. The resort will send their fishing boat or their long tail canoe to pick you up. After another 20 minutes you will arrive in a paradisiac and secluded resort. If you are looking for luxury holidays with many employees at your beck and call, you should not be here. If you are looking for a holiday spot that the Thai people enjoy and visit often, then you are at the right place.
There are different sorts of bungalows that bring all the comfort needed (including air conditioning, very welcome at night).
 The staff members are dedicated to help you to organize any activity, book boat passages to other islands where you can scuba dive or just enjoy a change of scenery.
There are coast rails and a semi mountainous trek that takes you to the other side of the islands where you can sample different beach restaurants. Do where closed shoes to take these trails!
Enjoy fishing from the rocks or the pier and eat the fish or squid that you have managed to take out of the sea (actually they are all begging to jump into your plate! My daughter was elated by the ease with which she could pass for a pro fisherman!)

The food is very good, a mix traditional Thai food and western options (very welcome for the kids when they need a break from the spicy food). The menu might not be as extensive as in a resort in Phuket or Pattaya, but, IMHO, is really great and abundant. You have to understand that what is cooked here and not coming from the sea, comes from the mainland. 
The team is very welcoming and everybody makes you feel that they really care about your holidays being a success.
I highly recommend this resort if you want to relax, kick back, forget about emails and telephone and enjoy the scenery with your family.

Remote, peaceful, relaxing with a very warm welcome

The resort is not too big and not too small. Easy to get around, clean and very friendly staff that you actually get to know a little. Two great things: 1) The pool and the beach are only 5 meters a part and it means half of the group can go to the beach and the rest enjoy the pool and still be together. 

On the beach you have several great lunch and evening restaurants, only 100 meters away. These restaurants are half the price of the hotel restaurant ans just as good. In the evenings they move the tables down on the beach and you can eat a nice dinner 5 meters from the water.

Great resort with nice location

We stayed at Ko Wai and at the Beach Resort 4 nights over christmas 2014. We definitly had a great time there!

The resort has a superb beach with crystall clear water looking just as you imagine it to be...

We had a beach front bungalow, which we really liked. The sea was just 5 meters away and we had a sunrise directly in front of our eyes every morning.

The owner, Pan, is really friendly and helpfull as is all the staff.  Our ferry from Trat was not going on our day of arrival, so Pan organized that we will get to ko wai with the resort's own boat. That's been a nice experience and we didn't get charged for the boat trip.

Indeed, the food in the restaurant is a bit pricey, but quality is good and you gotta keep in mind, they gotta carry all the stuff to this remote island by boat.

Yes, they could have a bit variety at breakfast, at least ask if someone wants e.g. pancakes instead of fried eggs with ham or sausages...

Drinks were cold most of the times and we couldn't complain about electricity missing. You just need to be aware of the tomes when it's on. WiFi was not really useful in the restaurant area, but with my 'happy' prepaid card I had internet access even on this remote island.

All in all I gotta say it is a bit pricey stay, but we definitly enjoyed our time there and were really relaxed when leaving. And that's what you're there for.



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