Ko Lanta

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Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta

Home to stunning beaches and mangroves rich with wildlife, this increasingly popular island has managed to maintain a laid-back atmosphere.

Ko Lanta is certainly not an off-the-beaten path destination but its long stretches of sand feel quiet and secluded. Steady tourism ensures that the island offers extensive dining and nightlife options, as well as activities ranging from diving to yoga.

Head to Ko Lanta’s east coast to explore Muslim fishing villages, where locals continue to practice their traditional way of life. Quaint Lanta Old Town is particularly wonderful to visit during March, when the neighborhood comes to life with traditional food and entertainment for the Laanta Lanta Festival.

Although it would be tempting to spend every day stretched out under the sun on one of Lanta’s four main beaches, Mu Ko Lanta National Park is well worth leaving the beach for. Hike through the park’s lush jungle, where you can spot monkeys, egrets, snakes and other fascinating wildlife. Don’t miss the romantic old lighthouse resting on the cliff of Ta Noad Cape, a gorgeous lookout point over the park’s two beaches. 

Khlong Jak Waterfall offers another rewarding hike through jungle vegetation and rocky cliffs. Cool off in the natural pool found at its base. Kayak or arrange a boat tour around Thung Yee Pheng Mangrove Forest, where you can spot fiddler crabs, cranes and sea eagles.

Ko Lanta is one of Thailand’s top yoga destinations, with both full-length classes and relaxed beachside sessions available.  Take a class at one of the island’s cooking schools, where you can learn how to make spicy pad thai and sweet mango sticky rice.

Snorkel, scuba dive or kayak to nearby islands, such as Ko Rok and Ko Bida. The waters off Ko Lanta’s coast are also excellent for surfing, boogie boarding, sailing and fishing. 

The closest airport is Krabi International, from where Ko Lanta can be reached in a little over an hour by a combination of bus and ferry transport. Tourism in Ko Lanta is highly seasonal, with many local businesses closing during the rainy season from May to October.

Layana Resort and Spa

Layana Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
272 Moo 3 Saladan, Phra-Ae Beach, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,579 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P7,579
P8,997 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
"We had the best stay at Layana Resort,it is so peaceful,tranquil the staff go over and beyond expectations,would certainly recommend this resort,Franck the resort manager could not do enough to ensure your stay is amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Layana Resort and Spa
Lanta Pearl Beach Resort

Lanta Pearl Beach Resort

3 out of 5
233 Moo 3 Saladan, Ko Lanta, Krabi
The price is P1,327 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P1,327
P1,575 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
"You feel welcomed from the moment you arrive up until the last second. Very friendly and kind staff. They’re a family-owned business which gives it a certain cozy vibe to your whole stay."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Lanta Pearl Beach Resort
Lanta Casa Blanca

Lanta Casa Blanca

4 out of 5
806 Sala Dan, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,515 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P3,515
P4,172 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (178 reviews)
"Parfait"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Lanta Casa Blanca
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Puteri Lanta Family Villas

Puteri Lanta Family Villas

3.5 out of 5
114 Moo 5 Kantiang Beach, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Klong Nin Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
Amazing views
"Lovely stay accommodation quite basic but still very nice and the view from the pool of the sunset is amazing"

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025

Puteri Lanta Family Villas
Alanta Villa

Alanta Villa

4 out of 5
429 Moo 2, Klong Krong Beach, Saladan, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Long Beach and Klong Nin Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Stay here - you won’t regret it!
"Highly recommend this hotel - we absolutely loved it. We stayed in a 3 bed villa with pool. Good sized pool set in a garden with indoor/outdoor kitchen and lounge area. Good sized bedrooms each with en-suite with outdoor shower. Beds v comfortable. Fresh water and fruit platter delivered daily. Monkeys ..."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Alanta Villa
Baan KanTiang See Villas (2 bedroom villas)

Baan KanTiang See Villas (2 bedroom villas)

3.5 out of 5
263 Moo5, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Ko Lanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Klong Nin Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Baan KanTiang See Villas (2 bedroom villas)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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