Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway

Set in a low-rise beachfront complex along Bailan Bay, this upscale hotel beside wooded hills is a 14-minute walk from Mu Ko Chang National Park. Decorated in contemporary Thai style, the laid-back rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add terraces or balconies with pool, garden or ocean views; villas have private pools. Room service is available 24/7.Amenities include a relaxed restaurant with views of an outdoor pool and the bay, as well as 3 bars. There's a private beach and a fitness center, and a sauna and massages are also available (fee). Parking is free.