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The Mangrove

Natural and simple bungalows

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Photo of The Mangrove, Bailan Bay, Ko Chang. , Lonely Beach And Bailan Bay
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Certainly one of the nicest places in the area, The Mangrove has very basic stilted wooden huts, but designed with elegance and an eye for detail, and situated on a breezy slope covered in tropical jungle. There is plenty of room inside, and the few pieces of furniture are co-ordinated to the house. All very natural looking, some larger huts have an upper level that is open yet covered to catch the views and the breeze. Down by the waterfront there's a claming deck with gorgeous views and a restaurant run by three friendly Thai ladies. From here you can reach a tiny patch of sand although it's not quite a beach. It's one of those places which grow on you if you can handle nature, but if you like mod cons look elsewhere. They generally close down for the majority of the low season.

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Bailan Bay, Ko Chang. T: (081) 9497 888
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	700 THB	800 THB	Upto 1,000B

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Added to Travelfish on: 23rd June, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 17th October, 2008

The Mangrove reviews

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Highly recommended - 21st January, 2008
I wasn't initially impressed with the Mangrove when we arrived. For 1200 baht (higher than what's listed here), I expected a bit more than the fan rooms. But this place grew on me bit by bit, and by the time we left, it had become a favorite. The rooms are each very simply and stylishly decorated, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was spacious and extremely clean. The Mangrove is situated on a stretch of Bailan Bay with actual an actual sand beach, fringed with palm trees. The food was absolutely delicious and the restaurant was romantic and charming, overlooking the bay. Can't say enough good things about this place. But, if you don't like dogs, you might not be impressed. 2 or 3 of the dogs seem to have the rule of the roost, and they demand a lot of attention. If you throw the toy once, you'll be committed for a half-hour.

The Mangrove reviewed by gringeaux on 21st January, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2008
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
gringeaux also reviewed: Ban Na Elephant Watch Tower and Homestay, Dawn of Happiness, Diamond Cave Resort, JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa, Khao Lak Seafood, Nan Guest House, Pop Guesthouse, Railay Highland, Sri Pat Guesthouse, Sukhothai Guesthouse, Yaklom Hill Lodge, YHA Bangkok Downtown.

Great location - 12th February, 2008
I confirm what gringeaux said on the previous post.Once you have tried Mangrove you get addicted to the place . Who said that koh chang was now over developped ?? That' s not at all the feeling you get at Mangrove . Excellent food . Service little slow ( cha cha ) but that 's Thailand A little paradise away from the crowd and the techno music from Lonely Beach !!

The Mangrove reviewed by daiquiritoo on 12th February, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
daiquiritoo also reviewed: At Home Guesthouse, Blue Lagoon, Mandalay Inn.

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