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Boring and expensive hotel at a horrible village of the island. The hotel has no warm welcoming and service like you usually get in Thailand. It looks OK on the pictures but it isn't. The pool is always dirty and looks like it's been maintained every day. Within six days staying at the hotel I saw no one using it and I never would have jumped inside. The hotel itself had no charme and living atmosphere, it more seemed like its the place where old men take their hunted Thai women at night. The hotel belongs to an old tourist restaurant that offers German Schnitzel, same as all kind of other no Thai food. There are many nicer places to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The area around this hotel is more for Pattaya kind of tourists, bars with prostitutes and its very annoying at night to walk along the streets because of attacking Thai Ladyboys and girls. Though there are still one or two nice restaurants around the area. The reception is only open from 8am to 6pm. So if you have complains later or before that time you have to go to the restaurant, which doesn't make it better. The restaurant is closed before 8am and at night you get to talk to the arrogant female manager of the restaurant. When you arrive you have to pay 500 baht in cash. But make sure you leave within the reception time otherwise you don't get your money back. I was told to get the money at the restaurant at night because of early flight and the manager of the restaurant would give it to me. She wanted to send someone to be at the hotel at 7am, but no one was there to return the money. The person at the reception was friendly though. Also take cash with you, since the credit card machine doesn't work. I paid around 38 Euros per night, but since the bed was the only thing that was useful and the hotel is in the backyard of the restaurant and not at the beach, it's worth not more than 15-20 Euros per night. (breakfast was not included) The island has many nicer villages than white sand beach, its really worth it to go more south.
Thomas RuthmannThomas Ruthmann
10
If you’re looking for an inexpensive American breakfast on Koh Chang, this is the place. There are lots of options, including a basic 99 baht special with 2 eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, tomato, toast, and coffee or tea. They also have a full English breakfast on the menu. The breakfast special was really good, and the coffee okay. I was actually quite impressed by the real sausage, not the hot dogs they call sausage practically everywhere else in Thailand. The bacon was not fatty at all. The three egg omelette was good, and my wife said by the looks of my breakfast, she should have ordered the same thing. One thing to keep in mind here is that smoking is okay, unfortunately. You may have to put up with a person or two who doesn’t mind smoking while you eat. If you want a good breakfast that isn’t going to break the bank, it’s worth a bit of potential annoyance, and is well worth stopping.
Alain SaffelAlain Saffel
00
So to start, manage your expectations. I think the price is low for a reason. Rooms are old and run down but bed was good. Pool looks green but they actually care for it every day and I think it's just the tiles reflecting. Lots of ants so if you're afraid of that, do not stay here. A rooster will wake you up in the wee hours of the morning and he doesn't stop. Food at the restaurant is not good. I tried 3 times to give them a chance and nothing was every decent. The breakfast early bird is cheap but the eggs so snotty I couldn't eat them. The women who work on the hotel side work hard. This is a low to no service room but we stayed a whole week and survived just fine.
Sharie ValentineSharie Valentine
00
Great little place. Stayed in room 12. Beautiful views from our porch. Room was so cute. Big bathroom with hot water. Shower had powerful pressure and lots of spots to put your toiletries. Super comfortable bed. 80 channels with some English movie and news channels on decent sized Samsung tv. Very nice staff. Pool good to cool off in. Live music at the restaurant. Vegetable salad was amazing with a lovely vinaigrette. Good location 10 min walk to beach. Very quiet but still close to bars and restaurants. Great value for money. Would highly recommend
Mich BauerMich Bauer
00
I was looking for some 'falang' food and saw this place just down from the White Sand beach area. A typical sports bar with sports on the big screen. Plenty of imported beers here as well as the usual cocktails, spirits and wines. The food is European and Thai. I had this beef on a crusty roll dish and it was amazing. They have ours and peas, pizza, steak and plenty of Thai dishes as well. They have an aircon section if its hot day. Staff are friendly and attentive. Great if you are with a group of friends as they have large tables.
Cambo FordCambo Ford
20
Definitely a proper good sports bar. They have about 6 screens and telecast a variety of games. I was there for a Liverpool game and they played it on two different screens. Really good vibe. Good people. The staff and owner are really helpful and kind. Drinks aren't insanely expensive and are aptly priced. They have some good ciders and draft beers too. I didn't order any food but looked like they had a good menu. Really loved every second at the bar. Definitely a must visit, especially for sports and football fans!
Abhishek ShridharAbhishek Shridhar
10
Nearby Attractions Of The White Elephant
Koh Chang Night Market

Koh Chang Night Market
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Nearby Restaurants Of The White Elephant
Beach Tango Restaurant & Bar
Sea Bar Koh Chang
Ciao koh chang
Alaturka Turkish Restaurant
Tao’s Burgers
SomTam Zab Zab Restaurant
Red Monkey Bar
Fresh Catch Seafood kohchang ถนนหาดทรายขาว ตำบลเกาะช้าง
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Beach Tango Restaurant & Bar
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Sea Bar Koh Chang
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Ciao koh chang
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Alaturka Turkish Restaurant
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White Sands Beach, 9/22/6, 8, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand
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+66 39 612 211
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whiteelephantbar.com
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attractions: Koh Chang Night Market, restaurants: Beach Tango Restaurant & Bar, Sea Bar Koh Chang, Ciao koh chang, Alaturka Turkish Restaurant, Tao’s Burgers, SomTam Zab Zab Restaurant, Red Monkey Bar, Fresh Catch Seafood kohchang ถนนหาดทรายขาว ตำบลเกาะช้าง, Tr Coffee, Bella Vita
