It’s a paradise. Very quiet area with a virgin beach. The pool is clean and amazing with the bar inside. Very good breakfast with gluten-free options. The cocktails are delicious and are made with fresh fruit. The staff is so friendly. It was my birthday and they helped us get a cake and sang me happy birthday. Beds are very comfortable. The Boat House’s rooms are new, clean and spacious.

The only negative things are that the quality of the food on the restaurant's menu can be improved and the bar closes too soon. Friday closed at 10pm and Saturday at 10:30pm. There are no other places nearby where you can have a drink and you have to drive. Warning: You have to be careful with the sandflies on the beach and use coconut oil to avoid bites!

We loved our room on the second tloor or lne Boathouse; themed, spacious, airy and a balcony to watch the raptors and swallows soaring. A large portable fan complimented the air conditioning (if required) The complimentary water was plentiful and the daily cleaning left the room beautifully clean. Beach and bath towels were of good quality. Hair conditioner was a bonus! The shower was consistently hot. The bed was very comfortable with two pillows of different softness. Lek was very helpful with pre arrival queries. We would stay again! We enjoyed the yoghurt, fruit and muesli breakfasts with an omelette to follow. All staff are attentive and welcoming. We enjoyed our Thai dinner one night; the menu for local dishes is more limited than other options in the area. The infinity pool is perfect for swimming or gazing out towards the expansive beach and the vibe is very laid back with low music. The loungers are plentiful but have curved frames with bungee cord so they can't be adjusted. Fewer people wander this far down the beach so the space is predominantly quiet. Natural shade is available. At low tide it's a walk to the water which has a long shallow shelf. The bay is hugged beautifully by a peninsular each side creating a stunning setting. The hotel is part of a larger Blue Haven complex so security is high with barriers and guards at vehicular entrances and well lit pathways to walk between the venues. It's a short walk up the beach to other facilities or inland to the village. We did both. Our stay was very quiet and true to its descriptions and met our expectations.

Even better if: Some adjustable loungers were available WiFi could be stronger for those that want to stay connected; it flickers constantly in eye-line throughout the night which may irritate some guests Mosquito repellent was provided in the rooms and for the balcony Thank you to the whole team.

Shambhala is a fantastic resort. Beautiful location and scenery. In the quiet part of Koh Chang. Transportation : due to the location becomes expensive to get to White Beach and the other more populated location by taxi unless you hire the motor bike from the resort which is great due to no handling over your passport. This made exploring the island a absolute dream and made our stay at Shambhala a fantastic experience. I like to say to Mr Lek and all the staff that I met a very big thank you for my stay at Shambhala.

Beautiful resort with a large, idyllic beach. Pool water was perfect. We stayed in a junior suite in the boat house and really liked the room; it was large and comfortable, and nicely decorated. Bed was comfortable. Pillows were too firm but we were given softer ones on request. The owners & bar/restaurant staff are very helpful and provide good service. Breakfast is great and very good quality. We stayed for 6 nights and did not get bored of the food on offer even though it is not a huge selection. It was nice to get a freshly made coffee every morning.

The resort is rather isolated which has its advantages, but we did need a scooter to get around as taxis were a total ripoff (100 baht+ per person for a <5 min shared ride). Lunch & dinner offering could be expanded to offer more local options, especially for those who are vegetarian. Margherita pizza was good. While our room was kept sufficiently clean, housekeeping as well as the receptionist could do with some additional training. Shower was either cold or too hot, we could only get the right temperature very briefly.

Inclusive breakfast buffet, relaxing and peaceful location away from the more continuous row of beach development common to the west side of the island. Not adjacent to the busy island highway but easy to access for travel to both east and west coasts and the ferry terminal. The island road network is horseshoe-shape, not a circuit, so the south-west and south-east are a long way apart. Shambala Resort is at the 'top' of the horseshoe if exploring the island is important to you.

Amazing stylish small resort on a beautiful beach. We enjoyed a couple of days in a well designed room in the boat house. The staff was very friendly and the resort offers delicious breakfast (subjectivity because German taste) till 11am at the beach restaurant. We really loved the freshly made Swiss styled bread, the oats, natural yoghurt and the tasty and fresh fruits and vegetables. We can further recommend the nice and very tidy gym as well as the beautiful pool at the beach bar. As the resort is places away from the main local villages. Further we recommend to rent a scooter via the resort reception. The closest 7eleven and petrol station is in 15min walk or 4min with scooter away. We can fully recommend this resort to relax and get in shape in the gym. For further inspo follow @hannahandclemens on instagram

Breakfast was just perfect, lovingly curated. Room was larger than expected with lovely balcony. Khun Lek was amazing on the front desk. Recommended an a wonderful massage lady who came to the room every day. And also an expert Muay Thai coach Khun Natt who came to Shambala to give lessons on the grass. Loved the feel of the small resort within a big one. Walks on the beach in the morning were serene, with no one around even in the busy season.

Location (quiet area), big pool with a nice view, cleanliness of the room, 2l of water per day included, tasty breakfast. This benefit is limited to the German audience, but the hotel is owned by a Swiss family and the Thai man at the reception can speed kind of German. While having breakfast there is a waiter that can speak German.

No fan in the bathroom, which is not so nice after a shower. No Moscato net's at the door/window, so you cannot open them to exchange air. The pricing of the attached restaurant (the food and drinks are rather expensive and the taste doesn't make up for it)

Really comfortable and clean accommodation with nice grounds. You get to see the owners at breakfast which is a nice touch. Staff as for staff they are polite and helpful (like all Thais). Lovely clean beach which was sparsely populated during the stay. About half hour walk to the town. Would recommend. Thanks guys for a lovely stay.

Beautiful location, great staff and owners. Very friendly and helpful. Spacious room, excellent AC. Nice pool (cooler than the sea), not crowded. Good breakfast. Sunbeds on sand and grass. Lots of shade if you want it, like I do. Overall, a great peaceful place.

Not so many restaurants around, so renting a motorbike is recommended.