Travel Guide: OYO 1139 Alysia Spring Resort, Koh Chang

Nestled on the sun-drenched southern coast of Thailand’s second-largest island, OYO 1139 Alysia Spring Resort offers laid-back budget-friendly comfort for travelers chasing Koh Chang’s trademark jungle-fringed beaches and slow island pace. Tucked away in Ban Bang Bao, this cozy resort strikes the perfect balance between seclusion and proximity to the area’s most beloved attractions, making it ideal for backpackers, casual holidaymakers, and anyone looking to escape the busier northern end of the island.

Hotel Overview

Located at 99/1, Moo 1, Ban Bang Bao, South Koh Chang, Trat 23170, this affordable OYO property prioritizes simple, clean comfort for guests. The resort’s standout feature is its year-round open infinity indoor pool, where you can cool off with panoramic views of the surrounding tropical greenery. All rooms are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary free WiFi that works across the entire property. Outside of rooms, you can wander the lush on-property garden, cook your own fresh local seafood in the shared public kitchen, and rely on daily cleaning service to keep your space tidy. The resort staff speaks both English and Thai, making check-in and local recommendations seamless for international travelers. Note that there is no on-site parking, so if you rent a scooter (the most popular way to get around the island), you can park at the public lot a short 2-minute walk from the resort entrance. Security features including key-only access and on-site fire extinguishers ensure a safe, stress-free stay.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are all within a 15-minute ride of the resort:

• Bang Bao Fishing Village: Just 3 kilometers north, this iconic stilted fishing village winds along a wooden pier that juts hundreds of meters out into the Gulf of Thailand. Browse handmade beach handicrafts, eat freshly grilled squid and mango sticky rice at open-air waterfront stalls, and watch traditional fishing boats unload their daily catch at sunset.
• Kai Bae Beach: A 10-minute scooter ride from the resort, this quiet crescent-shaped beach boasts soft golden sand and calm shallow waters perfect for swimming. Unlike busier White Sand Beach further north, Kai Bae retains a relaxed, local vibe with plenty of shaded spots to lounge and low-key beach bars serving cold Chang beer.
• Koh Chang National Park Headquarters: 12 kilometers from the resort, this protected rainforest reserve offers easy hiking trails that lead to cascading waterholes and panoramic viewpoints over the island. Keep an eye out for native wildlife including flying foxes, wild monkeys, and colorful tropical birds along the way.

Travel Tips

Book your stay in advance during peak season (November to February) when rooms fill up fast, as this is the driest and most popular time to visit Koh Chang. Renting a scooter from a local shop near the ferry terminal costs around 150–200 baht per day and is the easiest way to get around southern Koh Chang, as public songthaew (shared truck) service is infrequent in this part of the island. Pack reef-safe sunscreen if you plan to spend time at the beach or hiking, and always carry cash—many local restaurants and shops in Ban Bang Bao don’t accept card payments. For day trips to the nearby offshore islands, you can book a shared tour directly through the resort front desk at a fair, transparent rate.