Rapidly expanding Nature Beach is the place to party and is one of the central party spots on Lonely Beach. A large collection of bungalows range in size consistent with price; they have fan or air-con -- all with private bathroom and cold shower. The bigger fan rooms are the best. Discounts can be organised for longer stays. The beach to the front of the resort is probably one of the best spots, rock free, and the funky restaurant is good, though often extremely busy so be prepared to wait a while. As the evening progressed the restaurant evolves into a drinking zone and can often go all night long. Within the compound is an internet cafe, massage service, book shop and a booking facility. There's also a mini-mart up on the main road, not far from the entrance to the resort.. In the evenings there is often a fire show on the beach.

Total rooms: 48

Deluxe bungalow
900 THB (low season) 1,200 THB (high season)

Bungalow fan private b'room
200 THB (low season) 300 THB (high season) , Upto 600B

At the northern end of Hat Tha Nam (Lonely Beach, a moniker bearing no relation to the Thai name, which means 'Port Beach'), Nature Beach Resort occupies the best - that is, sandiest - part of the beach. With their thatched roofs and pastel-plastered cement walls, the bungalows evoke images of sleepy seaside resorts in Latin America.

Nature Beach Resort has class and style, while still managing to remain affordable for most budgets. Comfortable but not flashy cottages are solidly built with cement block walls and topped with coconut-frond-thatch roofs. The bar stays open late, with the fire-twirlers starting their act around midnight, so if you're an early sleeper, book a unit away from the bar.

Nature Beach Resort

98 Moo 4, Lonely Beach , Aow Bailan , Koh Chang , Trat Province 23170
Tel. +66 (0)39 558 027 , +66 (0)81 803 8933 , Thailand