Three bungalows · Lonely Beach · Koh Chang
Modern bungalows on Lonely Beach
Three separate bungalows in the village of Lonely Beach. The beach is a 10–15 minute walk, places to eat are around the corner, and the bar street is a few minutes away.
- 10–15 min
- Walk to the beach
- 200 cm
- King-size bed
- 300 Mb/s
- Fibre internet
4/72 Moo 1, Lonely Beach, Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand
Choose your bungalow
Three bungalows, each a little different
Each has 22 m² indoors, a private balcony and the same equipment. The first is finished in concrete and is closest to the minimart, the second is tiled and the brightest, the third is at the end of the path, furthest from the road.
The one Airbnb guests keep picking
Modern Bungalow 1
Polished concrete
Polished concrete in the shower, large white floor tiles, and the closest to the minimart.
- Polished concrete bathroom
- Concrete balcony · lounger, table and chairs
- The closest bungalow to the minimart
- No side window: the darkest of the three
- Desk with an office chair
Good for working
Modern Bungalow 2
The bright one
A small window above the desk, and banana trees beyond the balcony.
- Desk with a proper office chair
- A small window above the desk
- The same careful tile in the room, shower and balcony
- Banana trees beyond the balcony
- Lounger and a round table with chairs
The biggest window
Modern Bungalow 3
Furthest from the road
Wooden furniture, a bench on the balcony, and sometimes monkeys in the trees in the morning.
- Beige tiled shower
- A comfortable wooden table and chairs
- A place to sit out on the balcony, with a bench
- The biggest window of the three
- Furthest from the road; monkeys visit
Two guests in each, and one child from three years old stays free; ask us and we will add a pillow and a blanket. Rate depends on the season; ask for your dates.
The same in all three
The equipment is the same in all three. On the booking platforms a bungalow with air conditioning, a 200 cm bed, a walk-in shower and a private balcony is usually listed as superior or deluxe; we do not grade ours, because all three have the same.
- King-size bed, 200 cm
- Air conditioning
- Floor fan
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Hairdryer
- Extension lead for a laptop
- Flatscreen TV
- Walk-in shower, hot water
- Furnished private balcony
Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered at the Bamboo Hut restaurant.
There are only three. From December to February they are usually taken three to four weeks ahead, and New Year goes well before that.
Why here
Staying in the village
The bungalows are in the village of Lonely Beach, with cafés, small restaurants and shops around them. Each bungalow has its own entrance and its own balcony.
You can make coffee with your own kettle in the morning, work at the desk during the day and spend the evening on the balcony. The hostess lives next door, speaks English and helps with questions about your stay.
You can walk to the beach, so you do not need a motorbike for that. With one it is easy to reach quieter beaches, the other side of the island and the pier where boats leave for the smaller islands.
Reviews
What guests keep saying
Summarised point by point from the reviews guests have written. We are glad of every review.
Inside every bungalow
What guests mention most
The bungalows were finished in November 2023.
King-size bed, 200 cm
Large, genuinely comfortable beds with good pillows and blackout curtains; guests mention the sleep quality more than anything else.
“Super comfy bed!”
Hampus A. 300 Mb/s fibre Wi-Fi
A 300 Mb/s fibre line, the single thing remote workers mention first. Enough for calls, uploads and a full working week.
“Finally, great Wi-Fi on the island!”
Nicolas M. Air conditioning and a floor fan
Air conditioning plus a floor fan. Guests write that neither keeps them awake.
“Modern aircon and a very quiet fan made my stay comfortable during the night.”
Anna Private bathroom, walk-in shower
Bright, spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, hot water and new fixtures: polished concrete in one bungalow, tiled in the other two.
“Everything was fresh, clean, and there were no bugs at all.”
Anna Large private balcony
A large private balcony with a table, chairs and a lounger.
“A beautiful little terrace, perfect for relaxing in the evenings.”
Ronja A place to work
Two bungalows have a desk with an office chair, the third a wooden table with chairs. Sockets have USB ports. Several guests have worked full weeks from here.
“Loved the workspace with fast WiFi.”
Andrew
As it looks now
Photos taken by our guests
These photographs were taken by our guests. Since then pictures have gone up on the walls, the beds have new textiles, and the rooms are refreshed regularly.
- What has changedPictures on the walls, new textiles, refreshed finishes.
- The rooms are refreshed regularlyOne room after another.
- Guests' photosEvery photo here was taken by a guest.
Workation
Working from the bungalow
Each bungalow is on a 300 Mb/s fibre line. Guests who stay for a long time often mention it first.
What the line does
- 300Mb/s
- Fibre line
- 14ms
- Latency
AIS fibre · This is the plan we pay for, not a guarantee: the speed changes during the day, and on an island outages happen.
The practical side
- Time zone
- GMT+7: six hours ahead of London, eleven ahead of New York, level with Jakarta and Hanoi.
- Mobile as a fallback
- 4G/5G coverage at Lonely Beach is good. A tourist SIM with a large data package costs a few hundred baht and makes a reliable hotspot if the line ever drops.
- Power
- Standard Thai mains, 220 V, sockets that take both flat and round pins. As anywhere on the island, a storm can bring a short cut; a laptop battery covers it.
- Somewhere else to work
- Several cafés on the lane open early and have their own Wi-Fi, so a change of scene is a three-minute walk away.
What is at the desk
A desk and a chair
Two bungalows have a full-width worktop and a mesh office chair; the third has a wooden table by the window.
An extension lead, so the cable reaches
There is no socket at the desk by the window, but there is an extension lead in every room, so you run the cable across and work where you want to. Sockets in the room have USB ports.
Away from the bar street
Guests take calls from the desk and from the balcony.
Long stays
Made for longer stays
Guests have worked full weeks and full months from these rooms. We take monthly stays all year. From May to October the rate falls with the length of stay; from November to April there is no length-of-stay discount. Send your dates and we will quote properly.
Discounts for longer stays
From May to October we give discounts on bookings of 7 nights or more. The longer you stay, the bigger the discount.
Cleaning on request
Cleaning and fresh towels when you ask. There is no daily service by default.
Set up to live in
A fridge, a microwave and a kettle in the room, laundry two minutes away and the sandy beach a 10–15 minute walk.
Food next door
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered at the Bamboo Hut restaurant: Thai and European dishes, coffee, tea and fresh juices. If you would like breakfast at a particular time, it is best to arrange it the evening before. By arrangement, breakfast can also be served on your balcony.
Food is ordered and paid for separately, and if your booking already includes breakfast, there is nothing extra to pay for it.
- Bamboo Hut restaurant
- Thai and European dishes
- Coffee, tea and fresh juices
Who we are
Modern bungalows for rent on Lonely Beach, Koh Chang
Modern Bungalows is three modern bungalows built in 2023 in the Lonely Beach area of Koh Chang. Since 2024 we have managed them ourselves.
The hostess meets guests at check-in and is always ready to help with questions about their stay. Guests often mention her hospitality in their reviews.
Our beach
Lonely Beach and the neighbourhood
Here is what is near Modern Bungalows: where to have breakfast and dinner, where to buy what you need, and how to get to the beach.
A few minutes' walk away are the Sleepy Owl café, for breakfast and coffee, and the Magic Garden restaurant, with Thai and European food. In the evening you can drop into Himmel or the small bars on Soi 1, about 400 metres from the bungalows. We are away from the main bar street, so it is usually calm around the bungalows, although on some evenings music can be heard.
Everything you need is close as well. The Seven Day minimart is on our lane, and the Buddy Drugstore pharmacy, Baan Thai Massage, a laundry and scooter rental are a few minutes on foot.
The sandy part of Lonely Beach is about a 10–15 minute walk. For swimming, many people choose the northern part of the beach, near Nature Beach and Siam Beach. It is also a good place for the evening: the beach faces west, so you can watch the sunset at the water's edge or over dinner at one of the beach restaurants.
- Beaches & swimmingWhere the sand is, where the rocks are, and where you can actually swim.3
- Eating & drinkingThai kitchens, seafood, pizza, coffee, all of it within a few minutes.29
- Bars & nightlifeWhere the evening goes after dinner.12
- Things to doBeyond the beach and the bar street.2
- Everyday servicesATM, pharmacy, laundry, massage, mini-markets: everything within 300 metres.11
- Neighbouring places to stayWe are three bungalows. When we are full, these are our neighbours.19
Nearby
Bamboo Hut: budget bungalows next door
Right opposite Modern Bungalows is Bamboo Hut: simple Thai-style bungalows. It is a more affordable place to stay for those who do not need modern comforts and prefer to save on accommodation.
You can ask about prices and book a bungalow directly at the phone number below.
Bamboo Hut080 006 7962
Getting to the island
Getting to Koh Chang
Bus, minivan, ferry and taxi from Bangkok, Pattaya or Trat airport can be booked as one through-ticket. We do not run a pick-up ourselves, but taxis wait at every ferry arrival, roughly 150–200 THB per person to Lonely Beach.
Bangkok · Pattaya · TratFerry
Booked through the 12Go system. Tell us your arrival time and come to the Seven Day minimart for check-in.
Before you book
A little about staying with us
Modern Bungalows is three separate bungalows in the village of Lonely Beach. You can live at your own pace here, without hotel bustle and without staff always around. To help you decide whether this kind of stay suits you, here are a few things to know.
How it works
There is no reception and no daily hotel service. Your hostess lives next door, so questions about your stay can go to her. Cleaning and fresh towels are provided on request.
Life on a tropical island
Around the bungalows is an ordinary village in the tropics, and geckos, ants and other small island residents live here too. That is part of life on Koh Chang. To avoid attracting ants, it is best not to leave food uncovered and to have lunch and dinner on the balcony.
The beach and the neighbourhood
The sandy part of Lonely Beach is about a 10–15 minute walk. Near the bungalows there are cafés, shops, a laundry, a pharmacy and other small places used by locals and visitors alike.
Evenings on Lonely Beach
The bungalows sit away from the main bar street. It is usually calmer here, but Lonely Beach is known for its nightlife, so on some evenings you may hear music.
If a question comes up
If something does not work or something is bothering you, please tell us during your stay. That way we can look into it and help while you are still here.
How we treat each other
The bungalows are looked after by local people. We are ready to discuss any question or remark, even when we see things differently. But shouting, insults, threats and humiliating staff are not acceptable.
We will be glad to welcome guests who like this way of staying.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions guests actually send us before booking. If yours is not here, write to us.
We take monthly bookings all year. We do not have a fixed monthly rate: the price depends on the length of stay and on where the dates fall in the season.
The length-of-stay discount applies in low season, May to October; from three months the terms are agreed separately. From November to April there are no separate terms: a month can be booked at the same nightly rate as a short stay.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 at the Seven Day minimart, a few metres away on the same lane. The minimart hostess will be expecting you: she hands over the keys and shows you to your bungalow. Check-out is 07:00 to 12:00. Let us know your arrival time in advance. If you will arrive after 21:00, write to us beforehand: we handle late arrivals case by case.
Yes. Each bungalow is on a 300 Mb/s fibre line; guests have worked from here for weeks and months and were happy with it. Two bungalows have a desk with an office chair, the third a wooden table with chairs, and the sockets have USB ports.
The sandy part of Lonely Beach is a 10–15 minute walk, depending on your pace. Restaurants, shops, an ATM, a pharmacy, laundry and massage are all within about 300 metres, and the bar street is 3–4 minutes away.
The bungalows are set back from the bar street, so it is usually calm here. On some evenings music or bass can be heard; guests write that it did not disturb their sleep.
That depends on the terms of your booking. If breakfast is not part of it, you can order it separately at the Bamboo Hut restaurant.
Children from 3 years old are welcome. Cots and extra beds are not available, and each bungalow takes two adults plus one child.
Enquiry
Book your stay
Three bungalows fill up very fast in high season. Write to us directly and you get the real availability for your dates, and the direct price.
Cheaper booked direct
The booking platforms add their commission to every night you stay. Write to us directly for the price without it. From May to October there is also a discount for longer stays.
- 1Send a requestDates, how many of you, anything we should know. Email, WhatsApp or Telegram, whichever you already use.
- 2We confirm and quoteWe check the three bungalows against your dates and reply with what is free and what it costs.
- 3We confirm the bookingOnce we have confirmed the dates, they are reserved for you.
Please add your dates so we can check availability.
No card details, nothing charged here. We reply with what is free on your dates and what it costs.