Moonlight Bay Resort is a small mid-range property with 44 rooms set on the coast of tiny, rocky Khlong Toab beach, and is somewhat isolated from the larger resorts to the north and south. With only one other resort nearby, Moonlight Bay feels secluded and a bit wild, with the rocky shoreline at its doorstep. Rooms have well-maintained hardwood floors, plus terraces, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; and the resort underwent extensive renovations in 2015, adding a new building with swim-up rooms. Beach Front Rooms have decks with whirlpools. Moonlight Bay has a spa with Swedish massage treatments and ancient Thai therapies, and a library. Moonlight Bay is for those seeking seclusion, but some may find the location inconvenient; it may also be worth considering the upscale and similarly priced Twin Lotus Resort & Spa, which has a better beach and better proximity to restaurants and shops.
Moonlight Bay Resort is a small mid-range property with 44 rooms set on the coast of tiny, rocky Khlong Toab beach, and is somewhat isolated from the larger resorts to the north and south. With only one other resort nearby, Moonlight Bay feels secluded and a bit wild, with the rocky shoreline at its doorstep. Rooms have well-maintained hardwood floors, plus terraces, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; and the resort underwent extensive renovations in 2015, adding a new building with swim-up rooms. Beach Front Rooms have decks with whirlpools. Moonlight Bay has a spa with Swedish massage treatments and ancient Thai therapies, and a library. Moonlight Bay is for those seeking seclusion, but some may find the location inconvenient; it may also be worth considering the upscale and similarly priced Twin Lotus Resort & Spa, which has a better beach and better proximity to restaurants and shops.
The upper-middle-range Phra Nang Lanta is one of the nicer beachfront boutique resorts on Koh Lanta. Located in the far south of the island in sleepy Kantiang Bay, the 15-room resort sits right on the beach within walking distance of Kantiang's restaurants and shops. It's a 15-minute drive to the National Marine Park at the tip of the island and about a half hour's drive to the ferry pier and town of Saladan in the north. Rooms, with their bright blue-and-white palette, look as if they'd be more at home on a Greek island. The resort has a small swimming pool, a rooftop spa, and an elegant beachfront restaurant and bar. It's not as upscale as the nearby Pimalai, but neither are the prices, and it's a lovely spot for those who want a clean, cheerful, and colorful resort.
The upper-middle-range Phra Nang Lanta is one of the nicer beachfront boutique resorts on Koh Lanta. Located in the far south of the island in sleepy Kantiang Bay, the 15-room resort sits right on the beach within walking distance of Kantiang's restaurants and shops. It's a 15-minute drive to the National Marine Park at the tip of the island and about a half hour's drive to the ferry pier and town of Saladan in the north. Rooms, with their bright blue-and-white palette, look as if they'd be more at home on a Greek island. The resort has a small swimming pool, a rooftop spa, and an elegant beachfront restaurant and bar. It's not as upscale as the nearby Pimalai, but neither are the prices, and it's a lovely spot for those who want a clean, cheerful, and colorful resort.
Located on the quiet Relax Bay, this mid-range resort provides an isolated escape from Thailand's other mega-resorts and high-rises. Its 37 bungalows set in jungle grounds or just off the peaceful beach have pleasant terraces with hammocks and mini-fridges, but they're basic in decor and lack TVs; plus most don't have air-conditioning. The main draw here is the beach, one of Lanta's most peaceful, and Relax Bay Resort makes the most of it by parking daybeds, cushions, swings, hammocks -- and their bar and restaurant -- right by the water. A small garden pool is also on the premises. For some, the location could be tricky, it's a solid 15-minute walk out to the main road and the parking lot sits up a long flight of stairs, but travelers looking for a no-frills remote hideaway will be pleased. Those looking for more up-to-date accommodations could try the neighboring three-pearl Lanta Castaway Beach Resort.
Located on the quiet Relax Bay, this mid-range resort provides an isolated escape from Thailand's other mega-resorts and high-rises. Its 37 bungalows set in jungle grounds or just off the peaceful beach have pleasant terraces with hammocks and mini-fridges, but they're basic in decor and lack TVs; plus most don't have air-conditioning. The main draw here is the beach, one of Lanta's most peaceful, and Relax Bay Resort makes the most of it by parking daybeds, cushions, swings, hammocks -- and their bar and restaurant -- right by the water. A small garden pool is also on the premises. For some, the location could be tricky, it's a solid 15-minute walk out to the main road and the parking lot sits up a long flight of stairs, but travelers looking for a no-frills remote hideaway will be pleased. Those looking for more up-to-date accommodations could try the neighboring three-pearl Lanta Castaway Beach Resort.
Located right on the beach in Kantiang Bay, Baan Laanta Resort & Spa is a small, mid-range property with 15 bungalows in the south of Koh Lanta. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the national park at the end of the island, and is just one of a handful of resorts along this quiet stretch of beach. Peaceful bungalows here come either with a sea view or pool view and have modern features such as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, plus scenic decks for outdoor relaxing. This resort includes free breakfast and Wi-Fi, but the signal in most rooms is quite poor. There is an on-site atmospheric beachside restaurant along with a funky bar, plus a tiny spa. It’s a decent choice for the size and price point, though it may be worth comparing rates with the larger Lanta Sand Resort and Spa.
Located right on the beach in Kantiang Bay, Baan Laanta Resort & Spa is a small, mid-range property with 15 bungalows in the south of Koh Lanta. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the national park at the end of the island, and is just one of a handful of resorts along this quiet stretch of beach. Peaceful bungalows here come either with a sea view or pool view and have modern features such as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, plus scenic decks for outdoor relaxing. This resort includes free breakfast and Wi-Fi, but the signal in most rooms is quite poor. There is an on-site atmospheric beachside restaurant along with a funky bar, plus a tiny spa. It’s a decent choice for the size and price point, though it may be worth comparing rates with the larger Lanta Sand Resort and Spa.
The mid-range Lanta Pearl Beach is a small, 32-unit resort located about halfway down Long Beach, on Lanta's west coast. Modern concrete bungalows have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, along with terraces with hammocks to relax on. There's also a small restaurant, a bar, and a coffee spot, but no pool or other typical resort facilities. Although it's fairly basic in terms of decor and amenities, it's not as expensive as nearby spots like Lanta Sand Resort.
The mid-range Lanta Pearl Beach is a small, 32-unit resort located about halfway down Long Beach, on Lanta's west coast. Modern concrete bungalows have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, along with terraces with hammocks to relax on. There's also a small restaurant, a bar, and a coffee spot, but no pool or other typical resort facilities. Although it's fairly basic in terms of decor and amenities, it's not as expensive as nearby spots like Lanta Sand Resort.
The Kaw Kwang Beach Resort is a mid-sized resort that is located in the northwest corner of Koh Lanta. The resort sits alone at the end of Klong Dao Beach, and while not Koh Lanta's best strip of sand, it is quiet and peaceful. Just a few miles from the ferry pier off the island, it's easy to reach. There's an array of rooms here, ranging from beach-view bungalows to rooms overlooking the resort, none of which are overly fancy. Rooms don't have safe boxes, nor do they have WiFi, but they are spacious and have air-conditioning. The rooms are overpriced in high season, but this is Koh Lanta, where most properties don't compare price-wise to many other spots in Thailand. The resort has a small swimming pool, prime beachfront access, and a restaurant that closes, even in high season, at 10 p.m. Other than a tour agency, there are no other facilities here. It's a good spot for families and those who want a quiet escape.
The Kaw Kwang Beach Resort is a mid-sized resort that is located in the northwest corner of Koh Lanta. The resort sits alone at the end of Klong Dao Beach, and while not Koh Lanta's best strip of sand, it is quiet and peaceful. Just a few miles from the ferry pier off the island, it's easy to reach. There's an array of rooms here, ranging from beach-view bungalows to rooms overlooking the resort, none of which are overly fancy. Rooms don't have safe boxes, nor do they have WiFi, but they are spacious and have air-conditioning. The rooms are overpriced in high season, but this is Koh Lanta, where most properties don't compare price-wise to many other spots in Thailand. The resort has a small swimming pool, prime beachfront access, and a restaurant that closes, even in high season, at 10 p.m. Other than a tour agency, there are no other facilities here. It's a good spot for families and those who want a quiet escape.
The mid-range Narima Bungalow Resort is a somewhat rustic, back-to-nature-style resort that sits alone amid rain forest trees along tiny Klong Hin beach, toward the southern end of Koh Lanta. All 32 bungalows have traditional thatched roofs and wood floors, and differ only by their position in the forest -- some overlook the beach, while others are closer to the road. They do not have TVs, although there's a 32-inch flat-screen TV in the lobby. Narima has a small three-tiered swimming pool, with a whirlpool on the top level, a kids' pool, and a spa pavilion on the beach. The restaurant and lobby occupy a beautiful high-ceilinged traditional building with a grass-woven roof, hand-carved teak furnishings, and petrified wood tables. Narima Bungalow Resort has some nice touches and a fascinating array of birds and butterflies, and prices are competitive for this caliber. Those who prefer a setting with more beach and less rain forest should consider the similarly priced Lanta Casuarina Beach Resort.
The mid-range Narima Bungalow Resort is a somewhat rustic, back-to-nature-style resort that sits alone amid rain forest trees along tiny Klong Hin beach, toward the southern end of Koh Lanta. All 32 bungalows have traditional thatched roofs and wood floors, and differ only by their position in the forest -- some overlook the beach, while others are closer to the road. They do not have TVs, although there's a 32-inch flat-screen TV in the lobby. Narima has a small three-tiered swimming pool, with a whirlpool on the top level, a kids' pool, and a spa pavilion on the beach. The restaurant and lobby occupy a beautiful high-ceilinged traditional building with a grass-woven roof, hand-carved teak furnishings, and petrified wood tables. Narima Bungalow Resort has some nice touches and a fascinating array of birds and butterflies, and prices are competitive for this caliber. Those who prefer a setting with more beach and less rain forest should consider the similarly priced Lanta Casuarina Beach Resort.
The 185-room Rawi Warin Resort & Spa is an upscale beachfront property in the middle of Koh Lanta. It's situated on a lush hillside overlooking the sea, with a lovely pond in the center of the property. Rooms, suites, and villas are spacious and done in a straightforward modern Thai style. All have balconies or terraces, and some have private pools, many with beautiful views of the sea. The two restaurants get good reviews, and there are two bars as well. Plentiful recreation options include three pools, free use of bikes and kayaks, tennis, a full-service spa, and a simple fitness center. There's also a library and a kids' club for the little ones. Travelers who'd prefer a boutique resort with a chic, sleek style may want to consider the similarly priced Houben Hotel instead.
The 185-room Rawi Warin Resort & Spa is an upscale beachfront property in the middle of Koh Lanta. It's situated on a lush hillside overlooking the sea, with a lovely pond in the center of the property. Rooms, suites, and villas are spacious and done in a straightforward modern Thai style. All have balconies or terraces, and some have private pools, many with beautiful views of the sea. The two restaurants get good reviews, and there are two bars as well. Plentiful recreation options include three pools, free use of bikes and kayaks, tennis, a full-service spa, and a simple fitness center. There's also a library and a kids' club for the little ones. Travelers who'd prefer a boutique resort with a chic, sleek style may want to consider the similarly priced Houben Hotel instead.
Eurolanta White Rock Resort is a small resort with 20 rooms near Khlong Nin, a beach about halfway down the west coast of Koh Lanta. The resort is not on the beach, but across the street from it. Rooms here come in the form of bungalows, with fine wood exteriors, although the insides show some wear. They all come with dated, flat-panel TVs as well as safes and mini-fridges being the only amenities; showers lack curtains. The resort has a swimming pool out back, a small open-air restaurant with a cooking school, and a bar, and staff can arrange all sorts of excursions and transportation around the island. The herb garden here is lovely, but the rest of the property feels dated, and the high season prices do not offer a solid value compared to similar nearby properties.
Eurolanta White Rock Resort is a small resort with 20 rooms near Khlong Nin, a beach about halfway down the west coast of Koh Lanta. The resort is not on the beach, but across the street from it. Rooms here come in the form of bungalows, with fine wood exteriors, although the insides show some wear. They all come with dated, flat-panel TVs as well as safes and mini-fridges being the only amenities; showers lack curtains. The resort has a swimming pool out back, a small open-air restaurant with a cooking school, and a bar, and staff can arrange all sorts of excursions and transportation around the island. The herb garden here is lovely, but the rest of the property feels dated, and the high season prices do not offer a solid value compared to similar nearby properties.
The 51-room Layana Resort and Spa is a luxury beachfront escape, with James Bond-style treatment that starts with a private speed boat along the scenic Andaman coast to Ko Lanta Island. The lush, adults-only resort consists of exquisite Garden Pavilions as well as exclusive Beach Suites (stand-alone bungalows) that sport private terraces and direct beach access. The resort offers a saltwater infinity pool, spa, and fitness center. Guests can sample international and local Thai cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and as the name suggests, watch the sunset from the Sundowner Bar and Lounge. For more on-site dining options at comparable rates guests should consider the Pimalai Resort and Spa.
The 51-room Layana Resort and Spa is a luxury beachfront escape, with James Bond-style treatment that starts with a private speed boat along the scenic Andaman coast to Ko Lanta Island. The lush, adults-only resort consists of exquisite Garden Pavilions as well as exclusive Beach Suites (stand-alone bungalows) that sport private terraces and direct beach access. The resort offers a saltwater infinity pool, spa, and fitness center. Guests can sample international and local Thai cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and as the name suggests, watch the sunset from the Sundowner Bar and Lounge. For more on-site dining options at comparable rates guests should consider the Pimalai Resort and Spa.