The 95-unit SriLanta Resort is a three-pearl option located right on the beach in Koh Lanta. Its remote 12-acre jungle setting is lush with trees and plants, in keeping with the resort's focus on its natural setting. Villas and rooms feature rustic Thai style and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, tea/coffee makers, and balconies or terraces, some with outdoor tubs. The two restaurants are on the beach, and breakfast is free. Free yoga classes are a hit with previous guests and there's a spa as well. Travelers who would prefer a location closer to town could check out the centrally located Royal Lanta Resort and Spa, which also has a fitness center. 

The Pimalai Resort and Spa is the grandest luxury property on Ko Lanta. It's hidden away near the southern end of the island, along beautiful Kantiang Beach and Bay. Sprawling across a hillside and onto the beach, the resort has two sides -- a hill estate and a beachfront. Most of the rooms are clustered on the beach side, although there are luxury pool villas up on the hill. All rooms are large and include teak floors, rattan curtains, daybeds, furnished patios and balconies, and plenty of privacy. The resort offers two swimming pools, one an infinity-edge pool overlooking the entire bay, plus a fitness center, spa, and tennis court. There are four restaurants and cafes, several bars, and secluded, lush grounds. The whole resort exudes exclusivity and romance. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with Layana Resort and Spa, the only other resort in the area with this level of luxury.