Hippy Hut Koh Chang

The restaurant is run by the hostess, and the food is delicious, prepared with care and precision. The place itself is beautiful and close to nature. And those concerts at night... you really have to hear them.

We planned to stay here, but the dogs roaming loose around reception were aggressive and frightened us off, so we booked somewhere else. Safety comes first.

We really liked the laid-back feel and the nature around us. There were some ants in our deluxe bungalow, which wasn't pleasant, but otherwise it was good value. The restaurant was great, with vegan choices, and the woman working there was happy to make vegan alternatives too. You'll need a scooter to get around, though you can rent one here for an affordable price.

I stayed for four and a half weeks in a 'superior bungalow'. Mine had a private hammock, a washroom with a shower, toilet and sink, plus a mosquito net over the bed, a table and a chair. I felt completely at peace here and really didn't want to leave. The place runs so smoothly and quietly, thanks to the people who are part of it, not just staff. It's right beside the jungle, with no scooter or car noise. They also shelter a few dogs, who help protect the grounds from monkeys and such. The restaurant and chill area serve decent food at reasonable prices. If you don't need a beach within 300m, you'll also avoid the mass tourism found at many resorts and hotels. I'd strongly recommend renting a scooter to get around, as you would anywhere else on the island. I tried some other places while I was there, but nothing else in the lower price range matched the value for money.