Gajapuri Resort & Spa, Koh Chang, Trat, Thailand

Gajapuri Resort & Spa, Koh Chang, Trat, Thailand

Gajapuri ( Sanskrit for “ Elephant City ” ) is such a place for travellers who seek nature, privacy and comfort with the standards of a five-star hotel.

Only 15 minutes from the convenience of Ao Sapparod Ferry-Pier, you will experience a quiet, peaceful time with a private beach stretching for miles in front of you. Behind you, the resort backs onto a natural rainforest reserve with beautiful mountains view.

A unique wood pathway will bring you to your spacious 2 bedrooms cottage villa in the " Pool Villa Suites "  with swimming pool and private Jacuzzi in the beautifully gardened wood balcony.

You can also choose one of four larger log villas; each includes the unique privacy of their own pools, designed to offer the ultimate in luxury and intimate comfort.

There are 14 private cottage resort homes nestled deeper into the trees for those who prefer even more privacy within nature. Their interiors are designed simply with a spacious and comfortable open plan. Hi-lighting the luxurious pool area is the latest 8 x 20 meter Free-Form pool system for training or the convenience of swimming enthusiasts.

The resort offers an extensive range of cottages and villas in a well-appointed environment. There are nineteen timber cottages with six units right on the beachfront, and while the other thirteen offer panoramic views of the lush-green mountain.

The four Pool Villas include the unique privacy of their own pools. But the only choice for ultimate tranquility and luxury for the entire family is the Pool Villa Suite, featuring two bedrooms villas, exclusive pool and Jacuzzi.

All rooms are decorated with warm wood furniture interior and standard facilities : (All rooms are non-smoking)

Deluxe Building Room :

 Beach Front Cottage :

Private Pool Villa :

Gajapinn Spa :

Thailand is renowned worldwide for its traditional Thai massage and world-class spas. If you are looking for complete physical relaxation there are few things in this world that will surpass this.

GajaPuri Resort and Spa guests can experience this pure bliss by enjoying the many courses on offer at our “GajaPinn Spa”.

Translated as an Elephant’s lullaby, GajaPinn Spa will soothe your soul and your body, and erase all your worries, much like when you’re being lulled to sleep as a child.
The spa is open Tuesday - Sunday from 9am to 6pm. The advanced booking required if out of operating hours.
Operating Hours: 09:00 – 20:00 Daily.

DVD :

DVD selections in hotels often leave something to be desired, but here at GajaPuri Resort and Spa we make the extra effort of offering a varied selection of up-to-date, high quality films to suit every taste.
You can enjoy these great DVD in the comfort of your own room at any time during your stay at our resort. Over 200 movies is waited for you to select. Ask the front desk for more information.

The Meeting :

The meeting room accommodates 25 persons; sit on the second floor of the building with the terrace suitable for relaxing during the meeting brake with the panorama view of the beach and the resort itself. With the privacy atmosphere of the resort, it suits for the exclusive retreat for the executive group. The room equipped with;

Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)  Salt Chlorinator free-form swimming pool  Kayak Boat  DVD Library

Laundry Service  Travel & Tour assistance  Car transfer

  

Pool Bar :

Whether you’re kicking back by the pool, or grabbing refreshment while sitting in our Jacuzzi, our Pool Bar does it all.
If you are hungry after all that swimming we also offer some light snacks. There’s also great happy hour deals every evening so don’t forget to drop by.

• Operating Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 Daily.

Matang Restaurant :

Relax with the cool breeze in our open-air restaurant, “Matang” which offers guests an all-day dining option. Have a drink from the bar or tuck in for a great meal at anytime. Our menu features a mixture of Thai favorite and Western cuisine. You can also enjoy our buffet breakfast.

• Operating Hours: 06:30 - 10:00 Daily

Me’lange :

There’s no better remedy for a sizzling hot summer’s day than a nice creamy scoop of ice cream. The French word for mixture, Mélange offers the best Italian Gelato on Koh Chang and the only place for Lavazza coffee on the entire island.
Located across from GajaPuri Resort and Spa, be sure to drop by and take the heat off with some of our tasty treats. You can taste the best Italian Gelato every day.

• Operating Hours: 13:00 – 22:00 Daily.

Snorkeling & Diving :

Explore the underwater paradise which surrounds Koh Chang and nearby islands. The west and southern areas of the island are best for snorkeling and scuba diving as they are peppered with endless beautiful beaches, untamed coral reefs, and myriad marine life.

If you want to get off Koh Chang for a while there are great destinations, which can be easily reached. Sightseeing and snorkeling boat trips to spectacular sites like Koh Wai, Koh Rung, are widely available.

The trip is normally inclusive of food, drinks, and full diving equipments. Some diving centres provide diving lessons with professional dive masters and PADI certificate.

Water Sports :

Bush walking is yet another interesting activity on Koh Chang. There are some beautiful routes to discover pure natural rainforest, clear water, and stunning views along the way. Select you’re desired route e.g. Klong Plu Waterfall, Than Mayom Waterfall, and Kiri Petch Waterfall for short-distance walks.

If you are up for it, take a challenging long-distance hike up mount Salak Petch. However, you will need a hiking guide while walking in the National Park.

Cycling :

One of the most challenging activities on Koh Chang is cycling along the rough, mostly level and sloping roads such as Dan Mai – Klong Son, and Kai Bae – Bang Bao routes. Cycling is a good exercise while you can enjoy spectacular views of seashores, the lush greenery of rainforests and mountains.  

Elephant trekking :

No trip to Koh Chang, which literally means Elephant Island, could possibly be complete without some fun with these friendly animals.

Elephant trekking is an amazing and extremely popular activity on Koh Chang. Hop on the back of these gentle giants and enjoy a trek through the beautiful lush jungle.

There are two elephant camp operators. The Chang Chutiman Tour operates elephant trekking near Klong Prao area. Another one is Ban Kwan Chang, which is supported by the Asian Elephant Foundation. The camp is situated at Klong Son where you can trek into the northern tropical rainforests.