Plaloma Cliff Resort  

Perched on Ko Chang island, this beach hotel sits minutes from White Sand Beach and close to Klong Plu Waterfall and Ko Chang National Park. It’s about 12 km from the city center and handy to the island’s business district — a solid Ko Chang resort pick for explorers.

The property offers 80 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, refrigerators, minibars and cable TV. Rooms come with showers and complimentary toiletries, and the place sells itself as a budget-friendly resort with simple, comfortable vibes and garden views to unwind on the balcony.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, book excursions at the tour desk, or loosen up in the on-site massage room. On-site conveniences include an ATM, safe-deposit boxes, car rental, laundry services, and free self-parking — plus a garden to chill in and staff who speak English. Expect sea-breeze mornings near the beach.

Complimentary wireless internet is available across the property. Practical extras include luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, while a coffee shop and limited-hour room service keep things easy for early starts and late returns from the beaches.