If you want to relax in a quiet secluded spot on the shores of the azure sea, surrounded by exotic vegetation, but at the same time count on comfortable accommodation and excellent service, be sure to pay attention to the four-star Aiyapura Resort & Spa (Koh Chang, Thailand).
Location
This hotel is located on the west coast of the island of Chang (Thailand), in a bay called Klong Son, in a secluded and quiet place. On one side of the hotel is the seashore, and on the other is a picturesque hillside. Judging by the comments of our compatriots, most of the tourists staying at this hotel, arrive in Thailand through Bangkok airport. In this city, they spend a couple of days, and then go to Aiyapura Resort. The distance between Bangkok and Koh Chang is 303 kilometers. First, travelers travel 3-4 hours by car or bus, and then about half an hour sail by ferry to the island. If you also plan to visit Pattaya, then keep in mind that the distance to it from Koh Chang is about 360 kilometers.
general information
Aiyapura Resort & Spa opened its doors in 2003. But then it was called differently - Furama Xclusive Resort and Spa Aiyapura. The current name is from 2013. The hotel has a fairly large territory, the area of which is about 116 thousand square meters. meters. According to the guests, she is very green, well-groomed and beautiful. Walking here is a pleasure. Many of our compatriots who had a rest in this hotel were delighted with beautiful trees, flowers, picturesque sculptures, as well as peacocks that freely move around the territory and are happy to make contact with vacationers.
The housing stock of the hotel is represented by 87 rooms, which are located in buildings and one-story villas. All apartments are comfortable, recently renovated.
The hotel has a restaurant with Thai and European dishes on the menu, a bar, a spa, several pools with hydromassage compartments, sun terraces, a conference room, a business center, a laundry, a fitness center, a children's playground, pool for children and much more.
According to tourists who have left reviews about Aiyapura Resort & Spa, this hotel is perfect for those who prefer a relaxing stay away from city noise and bustle. Moreover, it will be comfortable here as young people (for example, newlyweds who want to spend a honeymoon in an exotic place), families with children of different ages and older travelers. By the way, judging by the rating (4.6 points out of the maximum possible 5) of this hotel, the vast majority of tourists are left with it.
Housing stock
As already mentioned, the hotel in question offers tourists the opportunity to stay in rooms located in buildings or in villas. In total there are 87 comfortable apartments of the "Deluxe" and "Premier" categories. Some villas have access to a private pool. Regardless of the type, each room has everything you need for a comfortable stay. So, the apartments are equipped with comfortable high-quality furniture, modern appliances (refrigerator, TV, air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer), a bathroom with shower and bathtub, as well as a set of personal hygiene products, a balcony or terrace with a table and chairs. Some rooms also have a jacuzzi. As for Internet access, it is available only in the lobby near the reception.
Service
Cleaning in the rooms of the hotel Aiyapura Resort & Spa (Thailand), judging by the comments of tourists staying here from our country, is carried out every day. Moreover, the maids rather carefully carry out their work. As for the change of towels and bed linen, it is carried out several times a week. In general, vacationers have no complaints about cleaning and room service.
As for the other hotel staff, they also left an extremely positive impression on travelers. So, the guests note that the staff here are very friendly, attentive, helpful and always ready to help. However, our compatriots pay attention to one feature: no one speaks Russian at the hotel, so be prepared in advance for the fact that you will have to communicate exclusively in English.
Nutrition
The price for this hotel includes breakfast only. According to the guests, they are repeated day after day, however, the choice of dishes is quite diverse, so you won’t get the same thing. So, in the mornings you can eat dishes of meat and poultry (for example, chicken curry), side dish (mainly rice), soup, nuggets, vegetable stew, sausages, fried eggs, omelet, pancakes and other pastries.
Lunch and dinner are also available in the hotel restaurant. However, according to tourists, this is more expensive than in a cafe outside the hotel.
Beach vacation
The sea is just 300 meters from Aiyapura Resort & Spa. In general, the beach here, according to tourists, is not bad. However, at the bottom when entering the sea, algae are encountered that create unpleasant sensations. Many vacationers preferred to go to other beaches of the island. The most popular is White Sand Beach. By the way, there is a well-developed infrastructure: there are pharmacies, shops, supermarkets, cafes, macau-shops, souvenir shops, etc. Our compatriots advise, if possible, to take sunscreen products from home, since on Koh Chang they are quite expensive.
You can get here for free on the hotel shuttle, which runs in this direction several times a day. You can also sail to nearby beaches by kayak. They (like bicycles) can be taken at the hotel.