Your stay — Shantaa Koh Kood
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The Property — Shantaa Koh Kood
Shantaa Koh Kood feels like a low-key beach camp for adults who want the barefoot luxury of sand between their toes without the polished marble of a five-star. The lobby is a breezy wooden pavilion open to the pool and sea, where you check in barefoot and staff remember your name. It suits couples and solo travellers looking for quiet, privacy, and genuine service rather than organised entertainment. The USP is its all-suite seafront layout and the sense that you're staying on a friend's private stretch of sand.
Chronicles of Trat
Trat was a minor Siamese port until the 19th century, when it became a crucial trade hub for gems and timber with French Indochina. The city's wooden shop-houses still line the riverfront, survivors of bombing during the 1941 Franco-Thai War. For decades it was a crossroads for refugees and smugglers, but tourism to its offshore islands started only in the 1990s. Today Trat town retains a gritty, frontier character, a place you pass through rather than linger, while Koh Kood remains the most laid-back and least developed of the eastern Gulf islands.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December and January have the driest, sunniest weather with calm seas, making snorkelling and island-hopping reliable. February stays good but crowds start thinning after the New Year peak.
Peak / festival surge
Late December through mid-January is peak season, driven by European and Thai holidays. Hotel prices at Shantaa can double, and ferry seats need booking weeks ahead. The Trat Fruit Fair in May is a minor local event but doesn't affect island rates.
Budget shoulder season
March and April offer lower prices and fewer visitors, but the heat and humidity climb sharply. November is the best shoulder month: the rains ease, resorts discount heavily, and the island is green and quiet.
Weather & packing
Even in the dry season, a sudden tropical downpour can last an hour. Always pack a lightweight rain jacket and a spare pair of sandals that dry fast.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The new high-speed ferry from Laem Sok pier now cuts travel time to Koh Kood to about 45 minutes, but some operators still use the older, slower boats — check with Shantaa which service they recommend.
- Trat Airport resumed direct flights from Bangkok in November 2025 after a runway upgrade, making the door-to-island trip possible in under two hours if you book the early flight.
- Koh Kood's west coast road, which links the main beaches, is being resurfaced in sections through mid-2026 — expect occasional dust and delays on the stretch near Ao Yai.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Shantaa Koh Kood, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor room on the east side of the property, away from the main road leading into Trat town. Ground-floor bungalows at Shantaa are older and more exposed to foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or any room facing directly onto the access road – noise from early-morning vehicle movements is common here.
Best views
Rooms on the eastern edge overlook more trees and the hotel garden; no sea view is available from this inland Trat address.
Quietest floors
All rooms at Shantaa are in low-rise bungalows (no lift). The quietest are those set back from the road, preferably on higher ground or the second floor of a two-storey block.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a connecting road in Trat, so expect sporadic scooter and truck noise from 6am onwards. No bar or late-night music on site, but the front bungalows get morning light and road hum.
Insider tips
1) Request a bungalow in the rear block to minimise road noise. 2) The hotel offers free parking, so drive around the back of the property before unloading – it's quieter and closer to the best rooms.
- 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 — Shantaa Koh Kood
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx. 30 Mbps; login via room number and surname
No lift – all villas are single-storey, but some elevated villas have stairs
No physical papers; complimentary digital access via PressReader available on request
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 (subject to availability); late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of room rate
Complimentary storage at reception; no time limit
No step-free access to villas – all have stairs; no wheelchair-adapted rooms; gravel paths are difficult for wheelchairs
Free on-site parking for up to 30 cars; no EV charging; nearest public car park is 1 km away at Ban Ao Yai (free)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; credit card hold of 1,000 THB at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดราษฎร์บำรุง (664 m · ~8 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange money at banks or private exchange booths in Trat town for better rates; avoid airport or hotel counters where rates are poor.
Cards are accepted in larger hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants, but cash is essential for local markets, street food, and most small shops.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 20-50 THB for good service in restaurants; hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee or iced coffee from a street stall costs around 20-30 THB.
A simple bowl of noodle soup or fried rice from a street vendor costs 40-60 THB.
A main dish of stir-fried meat with rice at a local eatery costs 60-80 THB.
Evening food stalls set up near Trat's main market and along Sukhumvit Road, offering grilled meats, som tam, and curries for 30-50 THB.
Big C or Lotus's (Tesco Lotus) are the common budget supermarket chains in Trat town.
Affordable clothing is found at Trat's weekend market or the morning market (Talad Chao), with basic T-shirts and sarongs from 100-300 THB.
Songthaews (shared pickup trucks) run fixed routes in town for 10-20 THB; from Trat airport to town, a shared minibus costs about 100 THB.
Eat at local markets and street stalls rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate prices on tours or transport at the bus station or pier, not through hotels.
Good to know — Trat
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.7 · 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 Shantaa Koh Kood
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 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.
About Trat
Wikipedia ↗
Trat (Thai: ตราด, pronounced [tràːt]), also spelt Trad, is a town in Thailand, capital of Trat province and the Mueang Trat district. The town is in the east of Thailand, at the mouth of the Trat River, near the border with Cambodia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Shantaa Koh Kood?
Request an upper-floor room on the east side of the property, away from the main road leading into Trat town. Ground-floor bungalows at Shantaa are older and more exposed to foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Shantaa Koh Kood?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or any room facing directly onto the access road – noise from early-morning vehicle movements is common here.
Is Shantaa Koh Kood noisy?
The hotel sits on a connecting road in Trat, so expect sporadic scooter and truck noise from 6am onwards. No bar or late-night music on site, but the front bungalows get morning light and road hum.
Which rooms have the best views at Shantaa Koh Kood?
Rooms on the eastern edge overlook more trees and the hotel garden; no sea view is available from this inland Trat address.
What are insider tips for staying at Shantaa Koh Kood?
1) Request a bungalow in the rear block to minimise road noise. 2) The hotel offers free parking, so drive around the back of the property before unloading – it's quieter and closer to the best rooms.
What time is check-in at Shantaa Koh Kood?
Check-in at Shantaa Koh Kood is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Shantaa Koh Kood have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed approx. 30 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Shantaa Koh Kood?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Shantaa Koh Kood?
A simple bowl of noodle soup or fried rice from a street vendor costs 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Shantaa Koh Kood?
Songthaews (shared pickup trucks) run fixed routes in town for 10-20 THB; from Trat airport to town, a shared minibus costs about 100 THB.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December and January have the driest, sunniest weather with calm seas, making snorkelling and island-hopping reliable. February stays good but crowds start thinning after the New Year peak.
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.