Nirvana Resort Koh Chang

The resort has been carefully designed and structured using the finest materials available, from ancient timber flooring, to hand made Buddha roof tiles. Each bungalow is a new experience, as every one of them is different, yet all boasting super luxury standards. Spread over a narrow cape with influences drawn from Thai Buddhist temples, these sophisticated bungalows justify the resort's name. Lest you drift too far into meditation, the 15 units come with DVD players and mini-bars stocked with imported wines, and there are two pools - one saltwater, one freshwater - on the premises. Gleaming roof tiles cast in the shape of banyan tree leaves support Nirvana Resort's foray into Buddhist chic, as does the property's overall colour scheme of greens, magentas and rust, hues taken from traditional Thai temple architecture. Laid out over a strikingly scenic, semi-forested cape on Ao Bang Bao's western flank, with a private sand beach and views of the bay on one side and the Gulf of Thailand on the other, the resort more than balances its spiritually inclined aesthetic with straightforward hedonism. The grounds are expertly landscaped with orchids, ferns and native flora. A saltwater swimming pool (with wi-fi at the poolside bar) overlooks the bay, while a freshwater pool perches on a cliff above the compound.

Car park, Fresh water pool, Laundry service, Massage, Medical Service, Outdoor pool, Reception area, Restaurant - non-smoking, Restaurant -s, Room service, Salt water pool, Sauna, Snack / pool bar, WLAN access point