Three days. We survived three days without the itch to go somewhere just for the sake of doing something. It was a retreat of some sort. To enjoy the art of doing nothing and yet, there’s a feeling of contentment. We were on the quiet side of Koh Chang in Thailand and we literally had serenity at Serenity Resort.
Koh Chang was our second stop on the Thailand leg of our Same Same Summer Trip 2017, our annual two-month backpacking trip. After showing our moms on our favorite sights in Malaysia and exploring the other famous getaways in Cambodia, we crossed from Cham Yeam Border (Cambodia) to Hat Lek Border (Thailand) and found our way to our first town, Trat. We then headed to our next destination, Koh Chang.
We originally planned on staying for only two nights in Koh Chang, but when we learned that it's the third largest island in the whole of Thailand, we knew that we needed more time than that.
Having been to other famous islands in the country, such as Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Rok, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Pangan, we thought we knew what to expect. Koh Chang (Elephant Island) might be the third largest island in terms of size but it is totally incomparable to the aforementioned islands that we've been to.
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| Family rooms facing the infinity pool |
After the 30-minute scenic ferry ride (THB80.00 | USD2.35), we arrived at Koh Chang where we were greeted by Steve, the owner of our chosen home in Koh Chang, and drove us to Serenity Resort. It would have been fine if we walked our way to the resort but he insisted on collecting us at the port.
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| Chill vibe |
We arrived at Serenity Resort Koh Chang and were instantly transported into safe haven. The homey vibe at the receiving area cum restaurant was made more relaxing by the nice view of the beach.
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| Infinity to Gulf of Thailand |
Our villa was situated right in front of the shore. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows and door provided a great view of the beach in front and a garden at the back. Heavy drapes were there for privacy at night (check here for discounted room rates).
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| Inside our lovely villa |
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| Outdoor feel |
The bed underneath a gorgeous chandelier was the focal point of the whole space which exuded comfort and relaxation. It was too tempting that the moment I laid my tired bod into it, I snoozed effortlessly.
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| Chillspot |
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| Cardamon @ Serenity |
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| Laidback |
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| Bacon sandwich (THB140 | USD4.40) |
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| Homemade cheeseburger and chips (THB190 | USD5.97) |
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| Chicken with cashew nuts (THB150 | USD4.72) |
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| Spicy crispy fried egg (THB140 | USD 4.40) |
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| Tom kah chicken (THB160 | USD5.03) Thai chicken coconut soup |
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| Tempura prawn (THB160 | USD5.03) |
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| Higado Al Ajillo (THB220 | USD6.91) Liver in red wine, garlic and onion. |
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| Shoo shee prawn (THB180 | USD5.66) Thai prawn curry |
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| Pad krapaow chicken (THB120 | USD3.78) Thai basil chicken |
For the next two days, we tried to work on our writing backlogs, but failed most of the time. The pull of gravity towards idling was far greater than our deadlines.
We aren’t sporty at all but the sports activities at Serenity Resort, which are free for use to all its guests, were our morning routine for the next two days. We tried paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. We also had a great time at the outdoor pool as we showed off our diving skills.
We also had a lovely time walking along the shore at sunset, enjoying the calmness of the Gulf of Thailand. But most of the time, we just hung out on our veranda or hammocks and enjoyed the serenity of the place.
True to its name, Serenity Resort Koh Chang is just the perfect place if you're looking for a quiet and peaceful stay in Koh Chang. We had so many quiet times but we boredom never kicked in. There were silent moments but it was that kind of solitude that we needed. And we had serenity, at its best.
Serenity Resort Koh Chang (check here for discounted room rates)
Dan Khao, Koh Chang,
Trat, Thailand
Contact Number: (+66) 0880.924452
Email Address: stay@serenity-koh-chang.com
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