Koh Chang, ThailandKlong Prao
Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, Vignette Collection by IHG
Castaway timber village
Klong Prao Koh Chang, Thailand
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGCastaway timber village
Built like a castaway settlement, the resort connects rustic timber pavilions along the sand with footbridges and pebble paths.
What it’s good at
Notable
A multi-storey central timber atrium built from reclaimed railway sleepers and hand-plastered clay.
Notable
Direct beachfront grounds with a sprawling freshwater pool and dedicated artisan craft workshops.
Listed
Clay crafting workshops and pathways hand-paved with smooth pebbles from Northern Thai rivers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds open directly onto Klong Prao Beach, with the forested trails of Mu Ko Chang National Park close by.
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The rooms
Wood-paneled bedrooms have deep bathtubs surrounded by foliage, and select ground-floor terraces step directly into the pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 750-square-meter freshwater pool stretches toward the beach, lined with rustic timber cabanas and a central stone fountain.
The gym and spa
The timber-paneled gym sits under exposed rafters. At D_Jamuna Spa, treatments draw on local coconut oil and traditional Thai bodywork.
At the table
D_Castaway Beach Club serves cocktails right on the sand, and D_Primitive prepares Asian fusion dishes with local island produce.
How it began
The resort takes its name from Din Sor Pong, a traditional Thai white clay used for sun protection and plaster.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.