Koh Lanta hotels & places to stay

Pimalai was the fifth and final stop on our last trip to Koh Lanta. The resort arranged to pick us up for our check in. The location is distant from everything, but that is part of its charm. Despite being low season, the resort was virtually fully operational, although some construction was going on. The room was fabulous, with a stunning view. Price paid just over 5000 baht. Everything was perfect in the room with all details covered…from screens on the patio doors to welcome cookies and fruit. The property is magnificent. Both pools are idyllic. The food was great and breakfast was huge. The staff were friendly and accommodating. This is high-end luxury that we have never seen so well executed in Thailand. It is very difficult to get Thai staff to maintain these standards, so we give the management a tremendous amount of credit. The complimentary trip back tot the airport was also excellent, using a combination of van and speed boat. We have no complaints about this resort and think it is an excellent value and a truly “must-do” in Koh Lanta. We will return.

I have been treated extremely well at my short holiday break at Sri Lanta Resort at Koh Lanta Yai in Thailand. I travel a lot due to my work and have through 25 years tried many kind of service levels. At this smashing perfect located Resort with an amazing bounty seaview the entire staff is second to none - definitely some of the most genuine service minded people I have had the pleasure of both meeting, talk with and being served by. Their enjoyment of serving is obvious for anyone that ask for real service and a high skilled service level. If the bars above had 7 stars opportunities - the staff should have had 7 stars. No doubt. They all communicate well in English and follows up continuously to ensure I were feeling good and they really enjoyed what they are doing. I simply have to come back to this small piece of heaven. My best and honest recommendations to this Sri Lanta Resort at Koh Lanta Yai and it staff - an impeccable experience. Thank you. L. Nielsen

Long Beach Chalet is the place to stay if you're in Koh Lanta. Not only is it very reasonably priced, the bungalow is spacious, comfortable and clean with good AC and strong wifi. There is a balcony in each bungalow and there is also some resting space at the bottom of each one with a hammock. The owners speak fluent english and go out of their way to help you. They organised transfers for us, we orginally booked a bungalow for three people in advanced but a few weeks before we flew out to Koh Lanta, we had an extra visitor and they went out of their way to organise extra beds in the bungalow as by then the place was fully booked. They made everything very easy for us, booked our day trips and organised hired vehicles for us. Breakfast was very good, a generous selection was available at their restaurant, The Three Mums, with friendly service. One of the mums came to speak to us in the mornings when we were having breakfast and made us some coconut pancakes on the side, they were nice! There is a small but clean pool in the centre of the bungalows with sun chairs. And a few miniutes walk and you see a nice stretch of beach with white fine sands, beach bars and massages! Going into the main strip of koh lanta where all the main shops were was also very easy. Public taxis are very affordable and are available and is a short 5-10 minute ride away. We were very happy with our stay and would highly recommend this place to people. I loved Koh Lanta a lot, I will definitely come back to the Long Beach Chalet the next time I visit Koh Lanta. Many thanks

3 nights stay in Crown Lanta hotel on September, this hotel offer very attractive price during low season due to monsoon - however there is no much rain during our stay ther, so overall it is an excellent deal. Koh Lanta island is a quiet and peaceful island, suitable for relaxing holiday, even better if you have transport (if you drive or rent a bike) to round around the island. The hotel also offer island hopping/snorkeling at per person. Food in Koh Lanta island is not the cheapest or best you can find in thailand, but overall it is still reasonable at average quality of serving

Great location on an amazing beach. Facilities were decent all around and the breakfast buffet was probably the best I've had in Thailand. (I stay at inexpensive places.) Nice pool, nice grounds. Staff was very helpful in renting a scooter to tour the island. Good price, no hassles. Koh Lanta tips: I was here in low season -- and low it was. 90% of the island was closed which severely limited my interest. The beaches are amazing and it was a great time spending some of it as the only person on the beach, but it leaves the rest of the day to be desired. Hard to find decent food, or anything really as most places were closed. I will definitely come back to Koh Lanta, but not during low season. Also, beware of the tuk tuk scammers as you get off the minibus. Find the guys with numbered jackets that charge standard prices.

We had a great stay at Lanta Resort. We booked a Deluxe Bungalow which was located 50 m from the water. No bungalows had directly acces to the beach because of one of the resturants so all of them had about 50 m to the water. The bungalow was superhuge and had a very nice bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub. The staff did a great job whit the cleaning and did always put some kind of flower or toweldecoration (like a duck or elephant). The breakfast was standard. Good location of the hotel, you can walk to 7/11 in 10 minutes and take a tuktuk to Ban Saladan for 100bath (feb 2018) which took 10 minutes. Thai cat was the best resturant at Long beach and was also located nearby the hotel. You can also rent a scooter at the hotel which was comfortable and felt more secure that renting from a private seller (good to know is that no insurance is available at any scooter rental in Koh Lanta) We had some issues with geckos at night because of the sound they make, but no big problem!

We really enjoyed our stay in the Rawi Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta itself was our favourite place we visited when we travelled to Phuket. We stayed at the Rawi over the xmas period which meant we paid a lot for a room, Way more than the rest of the year - so in terms of value for money our score would be higher if we travelled at another time. The hotel has immaculate grounds and great facilities including the pool and the beach front setting. The staff were lovely and it was our favourite breakfast on our break. Our only complaint was the food at the poolside was pretty poor - although it wasn't too expensive. I think this was one of the best places to stay on the island, right in the centre a short taxi ride from the action - I would recommend and would consider if I returned (which I hope to) to Koh Lanta. Perfect for families

We booked our stay at Royal Lanta to celebrate our one year anniversary, it was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived the service was first class and we were even given a complimentary massage at the resorts day spa. The bungalows are beautifully presented with high ceilings and a huge bed. The location is close to the beach, Klong Dao, which is one of the best swimming beaches in Koh Lanta. The included breakfast was the best we had in our 7 week stay in Thailand. The Mountain View Pool was secluded and relaxing and there was also an infinity pool which was more popular with the families. The staff were always friendly and helpful and will arrange the hire of a motorbike or car for exploring the island if needed. The gardens and boardwalks separating the bungalows gave a feeling of complete privacy and were kept spotlessly clean. I hope to return to Royal Lanta Resort in the future.

This was a piece of paradise in Koh Lanta. Excellent location just beside a stunning beach with a nice touch of nature. This is a perfect place for a romantic retreat. The staffs were responsive and helpful. Breakfast was good but could be improved by allowing more options for halal foods. With all those positives, this hotel had some negatives as well. These are Cons: 1. This hotel does not have any intercom, so communication is very difficult if your room is far away from the reception. They should introduce intercom asap. 2. The room had a bad smell which probably came from the old noisy air condition. 3. No Dtac mobile network there, which is not really a cons for the hotel but a warning for future travellers to Lanta. Do have your AIS or True SIM ready for Koh Lanta. Overall, this is a superb hotel with a stunning location which has some room for improvements.

My friend and I were quite satisfied with the hotel regarding to its price. The location is really good, close to the center and convenient for everything. And the beach of the hotel is so so beautiful and we regret we only stay there for 1 night. The room is clean and well equipped. The staff is friendly. While the breakfast is just so so, and the bed and pillow is not very comfortable which is far from 4-star hotel. For those who went to Koh Lanta, I would highly recommend this hotel and I will be definitely choose this hotel for next time to Koh Lanta.

Alama Sea Village Resort is one of the most cleanest & beautiful villa which you can find in Koh Lanta. Their staff & owner was so friendly & willing to accommodate to our needs during our whole stay of 5 days there. We were in love with the beautiful decor & the privacy we had in the villa. The place was so quaint & there’s many great facilities & halal restaurant around. Don’t worry about finding great halal foods, there’s more than plenty in the tiny island itself! Plus there’s many local markets around to shop-hop. If you enjoy tranquility with no tourists spot, Alama Sea Village Resort is the best place to go! Would definitely return if we were to drop by Koh Lanta again :)

Our stay was the best we could hope for.after couple of years visiting all beaches from phuket,phiphi,samui,phangan,koh tao, sayang resort on ko lantas long beach became our dream come true. Great soft sandy beach,no rocks in water (can swimm without hurting yourself), simple yet very nice wooden bungallows in garden setting right on beah,whats totally necessary for our age (67yrs) are provided sunbeds in shadow,which isvrather a rarity on ko lanta beautifull beaches. Staff is extraordinary helpful and nice,it is for a reason that sayang gets so high ratings from gueats and i can only confirm those. So if you like nature,traquillity,prefer bungalows instead od big hotels and like to have breakfast in garden setting or dinners right on beach while watching sunsets,this is your place. If u borrow scooter,then u are totally free as of exploring other beaches or heading for dinner as there are hundreds of options within 10min drive,should u get bored by 2km long beach And its dozens of dinner/lunch options. We shall return for sure,not only to lanta,but specially to sayang.

Pros: Incredibly caring staff! Gave us a free upgrade to the Villa with private pool. (Travelling during low peak season). Out of our 6 days in Koh Lanta, we got 4 days of Sun & this Hotel has private access to Klong Dao Beach! The resort is FULL of massive swimming pools. Great for swimming around and drinking by the side of the pool. Staff is very caring & sweet. Rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped with DVD player and 42 inch lcd screens. Con: Wifi is not free. Try to get your room near their restaurant to enjoy free wifi. (Bigger pools are also opposite the main restaurant). Do not ask hotel staff for taxi to Krabi. Overpriced and non negotiable. Head down to the town and ask any one of the many tour booking agents. They'll give you the best price (2300-2500 baht to airport/Krabi town). It is 15 minutes walk from the closest markets (It has a small shabby market next doors but the main restaurants and shops are quite a fair distance away). My advice, get a bike for rental (got one at 160 baht per day for 5 days). Tuk tuk to main shops charge 100 baht (Which is a rip off but you cant negotiate cuz they have their charges written.). A pleasant walk down to the beach road 5 minutes away avoiding stray dogs and voila!! tuk tuk price is now 50 baht to the shops.

This is perfect for families. Our beachfront apartment walked right out to the pool. We loved the covered patio for breakfast in the morning, and it’s incredibly close to restaurants for lunch and dinner, as well as just across the street from a convenience store to stock up on snacks and drinks. You can have a beachfront massage just outside your door. We will definitely stay here again when in Koh Lanta.

The Twin Lotus is a new, modern hotel in reduced but always pleasant design at Klong Dao Beach in Koh Lanta. We paid half of the regular price for a Deluxe Garden Villa and the room was well worth the money but I would not pay the double though. The bungalow style villas are spacious and tidy, the room service is discrete and effective, the staff is very friendly and always keen to help. Late check out wasn't a problem at all, although we only left at 3 pm. Downsides are that the level of English of the personnel is quite basic though and the service is not as attentive as I would expect for a five star hotel. The breakfast buffet was rich but with hardly any variety. Filling up bath room utensils like sanitary bags or complimentary tooth paste etc. did not happen, neither the laundry bags. On its webpage the hotel advertises a child free environment ('Please note: Twin Lotus Koh Lanta welcomes guests aged 18 years and over.') but there were lots of families with small children anyhow. As the hotel was not fully booked in late March/early April it did not bother us too much, but if you come in the main season and expect a calm environment you may be disappointed. The hotel bar closed far too early (around 9:30-10 pm), sometimes even before the restaurant, which is a pity if one would like to spend the evening chillaxing with a drink. The Beach Deluxe Villas may be more comfortable due to the fresh wind from the seaside. All in all, I would recommend the hotel, it is definitely one of the most luxurious ones on that beach, especially for the price we paid. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time!

We LOVED our stay at Andalay Boutique Resort. It's right on Klong Nin Beach, which is a beautiful beach that stretches North and South of the hotel. It's lined with restaurants and bars. We were shocked that there weren't more people on the beach. Andalay has less than 20 rooms, which is similar to the neighboring hotels, there's no skyscraper hotels. Koh Lanta was our favorite beach town destination. We liked Ao Nang in Krabi, but still a bit busy and Phuket was overcrowded and pretty gross. Koh Lanta is a place we can't wait to come back to. We were greeted with huge smiles and a friendly welcome, the staff here are wonderful. The rooms were big, clean and each room had an outside sitting area which looked out to the beach. They even have a beach front massage area, prices are more expensive, but it was the best massage we experienced. The hotel is quiet and relaxing. The breakfast is a standard buffet. Would HIGHLY recommend this hotel!!

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights in the cheapest room that they did and we were very pleased with our stay. Koh Lanta was going into low season when we were there so it was very quiet around the hotel. For the price we paid we were very happy with the room, it could do with a bit of an upgrade but thats no big deal for the price. The location is good, the hotel backs straight onto the beach, not the best area for swimming though as you will see at low tide as there are rocks in the sea. But just a few minutes walk down the beach in a nice areafor swimming. The staff we're very attentive and friendly, especially in the restaurant. The included breakfast was chosen from a choice of 6 options for the weekdays we stayed there and then buffet style during the weekend because they were busier. Though I'm sure during high season it would be served buffet style every day.

Just close to the beach and with 2 pools in this hotel. Lot of rerstaurants, massage on the beach. You have a choice for enjoy and relaxing. Accomodations are like an individual home, so cute and with fan and cleaning all morning. Just perfect staff and the personel very nice, smiling and propose at you a lot of things. They are at the reception the booking for excursions. If I come back to Koh Lanta, Im come back at Southern lanta Resort. :)

Coco Lanta is definitely a place to go while you're in Koh Lanta. Well honestly, there's not much to do here in Koh Lanta (compared to Aonang). If you wanted to find a peaceful surrounding while try to live as a local, then you will love this place! I highly recommended a stall outside CocoLanta (opposite the main road, beside a tattoo shop), Lay Sod. This stall is the main thing I miss about Koh Lanta! The food is SUPERB! The chef speaks poor english but still understandable. Every morning, I went outside and chill at the hammock, it feels like the best moment ever. You have to try!

Koh lanta is a quiet island, place to relax. The resort Pros r location is on beautiful beach suit for all young kids , the quality of foods better than restaurants outside in reasonable price, mini mart on minute of walking distance. Wifi speed is good. Only 12 Bungalow for the resort. I booked for 4 bungalow , feel like I own the place, not many guest around. Cons r no TV and kettle, was the problem for me with young kids, no entertainment for them at night. But I had able to borrow a kettle from resort to make milk. Overall I ll recommend and wish to stay here again.

Beautiful property with own private pool. Excellent value for money, friendly helpful staff. Powerful outdoor shower, comfy bed, fast reliable internet, well equipped kitchen with mini bar at extremely reasonable prices. Cannot recommend this place enough. If you are visiting Koh Lanta I absolutely recommend you stay here, probably one of the best places I've ever stayed and I travel extensively.

A true gem in Koh Lanta Yai, albeit still relatively unknown among locals in both Lanta and Krabi Town (which can be a problem when it comes to getting a taxi). Keep the hotel's telephone number at hand. My only regret was that I didn't stay longer (only 1 night) but the stay was nonetheless memorable. The room was impressive both in terms of design aesthetics and size. The high ceiling, coupled with the white theme really accentuates the space within. Furthermore, the Houben gave us a top floor room with a commanding view of Kan Tiang Bay. Choose from a selection of DVD movies for in-room entertainment, or you could take a dip in its infinity pool or just relax by the pool with a good book.

The staff were so helpful giving us advice on where to eat, which snorkel tour to take, providing a free shuttle to the closest town, giving us a cot for our 6 year old at no extra charge. Our daughter loved the pool and being able to use the unicorn and flamingo floaties. Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent! The buffet breakfast was amazing. A mix of western and Thai breakfast choices. We enjoyed crossing the little creek to the north and getting 300 bhat massages at the local bar. The resort is a bit outside of town so it’s nice and quiet but you can’t just walk to town to check out shops and restaurants. Also Tuk Tuks are a lot more expensive at night and on average more so than in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Getting to the resort from the Krabi Airport we just hopped on a minivan taxi for 400 bhat/person. Our daughter was free. It took about 2 hours to get there with all the stops to drop off other travelers. We loved our time in Koh Lanta and wished we could stay longer!

This was our last night on koh lanta and wished we'd gone here earlier. So pretty and surrounding views amazing. Beautiful well kept gardens and palm trees everywhere. It's not by restaurants although hotel food is good and decent prices. Get a tuk tuk(50bht each) or shuttle to main street where lots of places to eat. Gorgeous and big infinity pool. Views to die for on a sunny day (we went low season but were lucky there). Rooms were clean and comfy although no tea or coffee provided. Suggest it should be especially as even cheaper hostels we stayed in provided them along with toothbrushes, etc. Beach towels provided too 😁 Staff were extremely helpful and very lovely. Hotel organised shuttle back to mainland Krabi and airport for 300 bhat each. All in all a very enjoyable stay and wish we could've stayed longer. Thank you.