Recommendation sought for transport to and accommodation on Koh si Chang

[Odense 489]

I am considering my options for a short break from Pattaya and I think Koh si Chang (near Sri Racha NOT Koh Chang near Trat) could be an option.

Therefore I would like your advice on how to get there and where to stay on the Island. Close to the sea is preferrable.

[bigmick 840]

Most travel agents will offer you transport to either for about 600 baht one way to Kho Chang, i am not aware of Kho Chang near Sri Racha

[maik 444]

I know it is old. But you can start to look at this:

 

http://www.pattayatalk.com/forums/topic/52419-ko-si-chang-nov-2010/page__hl__sichang

 

I have not been at ko SiChang myself - yet. But I have been thinking about it many times.

[Odense 489]

Thanks guys - that report from Aussiechic was the original seed for my thoughts about visiting there :)

Edited March 14, 2012 by Odense

[grs90 49]

I went to ko sichang for a couple of days and (in my opinion!!) it was crap. Nice for a day trip but fuck all going on in the evening. To get there, catch the bus going to bangkok up on sukhumvit road. Get off when it stops outside Robinsons in Sriracha. When you get off, walk to the right and you will see the tuk-tuks lined up. Get one of these to take you to the pier where you can catch the ferry over to the Island. From vague recollection it is only about 140 baht in total from Pattaya to the island. I stayed at the Sichang Palace Resort & Hotel in the small town. It is a short walk from the pier where you will land. It was just OK but very basic. If you are going take a girl with you or you'll be sleeping alone.

 

Better option is to go a bit further (10 minutes or so on the bus after sriracha) and spend a day or three in BangSaen.

 

Cheers

[gs joe 1,776]

Have done it twice as a day trip ,bahtbus and the ferry ,

got a tuk tuk back ,

 

can hire a tuk tuk for the day on the island , nice beach and food was good ,

 

 

Joe

[Odense 489]

I enjoyed the visit - but it is true there is no nightlife. I took Mr. T out and bus/songtaew back - and IMHO the 600 to Mr. T was worth it ;-)