V.J. Hotel & Health Spa, Koh Chang / Trad

My wife and I reserved a room here at V.J. Hotel & Health Spa in April 2009. We were impressed by the pictures that we saw on the internet of the property. We drove 4 hours from Bangkok and were tired when we arrived. We were impressed by the open-air lobby, but we were instantly unimpressed by the rooms. We found the room to be dingy and dirty. They desperately need updating! Also, the halls are all tiled, so every sound in the hall will echo throughout your room. So be prepared to be awakened by excited children and people talking in the halls going to the pool at 6am! The pool area was nice, and the beach was nice. These are the ONLY selling points! However, when you go back to your room to go to sleep at night, you will be reminded of your college dorm room. We do not recommend staying here. There are many other hotels in the same price range on the island that are much better!

Nice and clean hotel with friendly staff. Rooms were in good conditions, but we didn't care much for the gap below the door to the hallway (it makes one hear everyone outside walking). Hotel is right on the beach, but there's only 3 rooms in the whole complex that has a beach view. A good restaurant and tons of tv channels keeps you occupied on a rainy day...

We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is close enough to the beach and many food places. It's a good place if you're on a budget and proof you don't have to spend a lot to get an enjoyable place and base to explore the island. We'd definitely come back again for another stay!