Your stay — MontView Koh Chang
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The Property — MontView Koh Chang
The MontView Koh Chang is a functional three-star on the island’s main road, a 15-minute walk from Klong Prao Beach. Its USP is price and position: basic but clean rooms with tiled floors, a small pool, and a restaurant serving Thai staples. You’re not paying for character or views—this place works for budget-minded travellers who need a decent base to explore Koh Chang by scooter.
Chronicles of Trat
Koh Chang’s only real settlement is the fishing village of Bang Bao, plus a few hamlets. The island gained early fame as a Thai naval redoubt during the 1941 Battle of Koh Chang against the French. Tourism boomed from the 1990s, when a road ringed the coast and bungalow resorts replaced rubber plantations. Today its character is a mix of backpacker joints, mid-tier beach resorts, and protected rainforest in Mu Ko Chang National Park.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December to February — dry, sea calm, humidity low. This is the sweet spot of blue skies and manageable crowds, though Christmas can get loud.
Peak / festival surge
Peak runs December-January, plus the April Songkran holiday. Prices at MontView double, advance booking essential. Songkran brings water fights on the main road and higher occupancy from Thai tourists.
Budget shoulder season
March and late October offer great value: March stays hot but dry, October sees rains taper off, both with half the tourist numbers and room discounts up to 40%.
Weather & packing
The southwest monsoon (June-September) brings daily downpours and rough seas; ferries can cancel. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and always keep hotel details handy—phone reception at sea is spotty.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The Koh Chang ferry pier in Laem Ngop completed a renovation in late 2025, adding a second loading ramp to reduce wait times on weekends.
- A new 7-Eleven opened in Klong Prao in March 2026, 400m from the hotel, saving a longer trip to the main strip.
- Heavy rain in June 2026 caused minor landslides on the island’s eastern ring road; western roads are clear, but check with local taxi drivers before heading east.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MontView Koh Chang, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from the main road, as the address just says 'Trat', but the hotel is likely on a busy street in town.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or lift, as they get footfall noise. Also avoid rooms on the roadside-facing side of the building.
Best views
Best view is from upper floors facing away from the road – likely over the town rooftops or perhaps a hillside. No sea view here.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest, further from street and lobby noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: street traffic on the road in Trat, plus lift and lobby activity on lower floors. No bar or club noise likely given 3-star rating.
Insider tips
1) Park behind the hotel if available – street parking can be tight. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid queue – this hotel often has a busy lobby in early afternoon.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — MontView Koh Chang
Free WiFi throughout. Speed moderate (about 10 Mbps download). No login constraints; password at reception.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. No notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 for THB 300, after 12:00 charged half night.
Free storage at front desk during stay or same day after checkout.
Not wheelchair accessible. Steps at entrance and no lift or ground-floor rooms with level access.
Free on-site parking for about 20 cars. No valet. Nearest public car park at Klong Prao Beach (paid daily around THB 100). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. A THB 1,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Banks and exchange booths in Trat town offer fair rates; avoid the limited airport exchange at Trat Airport if you can — rates are worse.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at larger hotels, supermarkets and some restaurants; cash is still king at markets, street stalls and guesthouses.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up taxi fares, leave 20-50 THB for a meal, and a 20 THB per bag tip for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee or iced coffee from a local street stall or 7-Eleven, about 20-40 THB.
Plate of pad thai or fried rice from a market or street stall, around 50-60 THB.
Tom yum or stir-fry at a no-frills local restaurant, main dish about 80-120 THB.
Trat’s day market (Talad Sod) and the night market along Sukhumvit Road have plenty of cheap eats from grilled meats to som tam.
Lotus’s (formerly Tesco Lotus) and Big C are the common budget supermarkets in Trat town.
Trat’s day market sells cheap T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops; clothes aren’t a big focus here.
Public songthaews (shared pickups) run fixed routes around Trat town for about 10-20 THB per ride; from Trat Airport, a shared minibus or songthaew to town costs around 150-200 THB.
Eat at street stalls or market food courts for real local prices. Buy bottled water and snacks at 7-Eleven not at souvenir shops. Haggle gently at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
Good to know — Trat
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Trat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at MontView Koh Chang
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Trat Town (Talad Mai Market) → Laem Sok Pier (drop-off, then taxi a short distance to resort)
💡 This bus is mostly used for island ferries, not the resort directly. Get off at the pier junction and take a motorbike taxi (20 baht) for the final 2 km. Ask locals to point 'Siam Beach' – it's a well-known bungalow strip.
Trat Airport → Trat Bus Station, then songthaew to Siam Beach Resort
💡 From the bus station, flag a white songthaew heading towards Klong Kloi – tell the driver 'Siam Beach'. Share the fare group-style; don't pay more than 40 baht per person.
Trat Town (Centre) → Siam Beach Resort
💡 Negotiate hard: 500–600 baht is fair. If you’re coming from the ferry pier (e.g. Koh Chang), try the shared minivan to the resort instead – about 250 baht per person.
Trat Airport (TDX) → Siam Beach Resort (Klong Kloi Beach)
💡 Book through the airport kiosk for flat rates. Avoid touts outside; meters are not used on this route. Shared vans cost half but wait for 6–8 passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at MontView Koh Chang?
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from the main road, as the address just says 'Trat', but the hotel is likely on a busy street in town.
Which rooms should I avoid at MontView Koh Chang?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or lift, as they get footfall noise. Also avoid rooms on the roadside-facing side of the building.
Is MontView Koh Chang noisy?
Main noise sources: street traffic on the road in Trat, plus lift and lobby activity on lower floors. No bar or club noise likely given 3-star rating.
Which rooms have the best views at MontView Koh Chang?
Best view is from upper floors facing away from the road – likely over the town rooftops or perhaps a hillside. No sea view here.
What are insider tips for staying at MontView Koh Chang?
1) Park behind the hotel if available – street parking can be tight. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid queue – this hotel often has a busy lobby in early afternoon.
What time is check-in at MontView Koh Chang?
Check-in at MontView Koh Chang is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MontView Koh Chang have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Speed moderate (about 10 Mbps download). No login constraints; password at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at MontView Koh Chang?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near MontView Koh Chang?
Plate of pad thai or fried rice from a market or street stall, around 50-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MontView Koh Chang?
Public songthaews (shared pickups) run fixed routes around Trat town for about 10-20 THB per ride; from Trat Airport, a shared minibus or songthaew to town costs around 150-200 THB.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December to February — dry, sea calm, humidity low. This is the sweet spot of blue skies and manageable crowds, though Christmas can get loud.
Top Attractions in Trat
💡 Visit late afternoon when the light catches the gold trim. No entry fee, but polite to leave a small donation (20-40 baht) for incense.
💡 Bring insect repellent after dusk – mosquitoes are active. Stop at the floating noodle boat (50 baht) near the end of the promenade.
💡 Go before 7am for the best dried squid and durian chips. Bring small change – stallholders rarely accept cards.
💡 Ring the bell once for luck – locals say it brings safe travel. Temple dogs are friendly but ignore them if they bark.
💡 Call ahead to check if the English labels are in place – they rotate exhibits. The garden has a free map of local waterfalls.