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Paradise Palms
A top midrange option
Haad Kai Mook, Ko Chang
Trat Province
Tel: 09 0320166, 09 0946023
Fax: 039 551 181
Email them at: koh_chang_book_it@hotmail.com
Description
Not just a great deal for the price, but a lovely guesthouse in its own right, Paradise Palms was the first accommodation directly on small Haad Kai Mook four years ago. Now getting a little hemmed in by neighbouring resorts, this cosy place offers clean, comfortable and well-appointed rooms as well as free motorbike hire, snorkelling equipment, kayaks and island pick ups for guests. The friendly and informative English/Thai owners have also built their own sandy beach on the premises, to compensate for the naturally rocky one on the doorstep. With only four rooms Paradise Palms is often full, so it's wise to book ahead.
Total rooms: 4
Bungalow A/C private b'room
899 THB (low season)
1,299 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 3rd August, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 3rd August, 2005
Guest feedback
Great Week at Paradise Palms - 
By zodama ( total comments: 1 
) Stayed here 1/2008
We stayed here for the time around New Years. The accommodations were fabulous. Great view, clean, well appointed, and large enough to accommodate- very comfortably- two parents traveling with a 16 year old daughter for 7 nights - and that is saying something! Matt and Tara and their daughter were among the most friendly, delightful, informative and accommodating innkeepers we have encountered during our travels in Thailand. The cobble beach is actually wonderful for snorkeling as it provides habitat for fish; much more to see than at the white sand beaches. The out-of-the-way location is not a problem with the provided motorbike and frequency of taxis and provides a wonderful respite from the crowds. Paradise Palms will be first on our list of places to stay on Ko Chang the next time we visit as well as the #1 recommendations to friends.
Super sweet owner! - 
By tareha ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 8/2007
The bungalow is quite nice for the price but nothing that spectacular. However, the owner, Tara, is absolutely wonderful. She helped us not only book some activities on Koh Chang but contacted some hotels for us in the next city we were going to. We actually thought of moving to a more posh resort as a treat since our trip was nearly done, but decided against it in part because we didn't have the heart to tell her we'd be leaving earlier. It was definitely a pleasant stay.
Matt und seine selbst gebauten Häuser -
By sonjaundmicha ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 2/2007
Die Bungalows waren sehr sauber und groß (genau wie der Kühlschrank), Matt und seine Familie sehr freundlich. Insgesamt herrscht eine sehr familiäre Atmosphäre und man fühlt sich sicher und gut aufgehoben.
Im Gegensatz zu anderen Unterkünften hatten wir niemals das Gefühl, abgezockt zu werden. Alle Kosten sind von Anfang an transparent und nachvollziehbar. Dies gilt auch für alle Trips (Schnorcheln auf Koh Wai, Elefantenreiten im Dschungel), die von Matt vermittelt werden.
Das freie Moped ist ein großer Pluspunkt (trotz der schrecklichen Straßen), der steinige Strand ein kleines Manko.
Please note that the telephone number has changed if you want to be picked up at the ferry.
Over hyped - 
By spy ( total comments: 8 )
We enjoyed our stay here in January and it is a good place but in my opinion it is not quite a stunning paradise as some reports suggest. The place is a bit isolated although it is nice and quiet and not too far from things if you use the bikes (however beware of bike accidents on the steep and busy roads). The chalets are solid but have nowhere to hang your clothes. Decent place and not over developed like some areas of Ko Chang.
Definitely Paradise - 
By messej01 ( total comments: 10 ) Stayed here 1/2007
We just got home from a four night stay at Paradise Palms - the bungalows were even better than I expected, beautifully finished, very clean and homely. The pick up provided was a nice treat and Matt was such a great host - he pointed out great cheap places to eat and things to do (his Pina Colada tip was a winner!). We loved the location - sort of in the middle of everything but away from the crowds - the free use of a motorbike was fantastic (I couldn't get my husband off it). Paradise says it all! Can't wait to go back.
Paradise -
By gbosworth ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 10/2006
Great place to stay. Relax with fantastic sunsets, snorkel along the beachfront or go elephant trekking (and bathing). We did all these and more and had a great stay on Ko Chang. Matt and his family are great hosts and go out of their way to make your stay really enjoyable. We were sorry to leave!
photo doesn't do it justice -
By karabelle ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 1/2006
The luxury bungalows at Paradise Palms were much, much nicer than I expected for the price. Built by owner Matt, these three bungalows are spacious with AC and lovely ensuite. The decks are a great spot to drink coffee after a sleep-in. Though all bungalows are nice, ask for the one with the best water view. The beach here is rocky, but the atmosphere is peaceful and you can take the included motorbike to sandier beaches or get a bit of exercise walking to one.
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