Koh Lanta is a beautiful tropical island along Thailand’s Andaman Coast, known for its long sandy beaches, clear water, great snorkelling, and diving.
You will find it’s a more relaxing getaway than busier Phuket and Koh Samui, yet still offering plenty of activities, restaurants, and great hotels.
In this list we cover the 7 Top Hotels on Koh Lanta. This includes luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and comfortable mid-range options with beachfront access, swimming pools, spas, sunset views and great restaurants.
I recommend staying at least 4 nights on Koh Lanta, giving you enough time to explore this island plus an island hopping or scuba diving day trip.
If you’re stuck deciding between these options, then here’s our quick pick:
- Best Luxury Hotel: Pimalai Resort and Spa
- Best Mid-Range Hotel: Long Beach Chalet
- Best for Couples: Nirvana Beach Resort
- Best Beachfront Bungalow: Lazy Days
Luxury Hotels (Over $200 per night)
Pimalai Resort and Spa
Agoda Rating: 9.3/10 – 5 Star Resort
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Pimalai Resort and Spa is set in a beautiful tropical landscape along Kantiang Bay on the southern end of Koh Lanta. The resort pretty much has the 900 meter long sandy beach all to itself so you can enjoy the tropical serenity.
You’ll love the infinity pool with its incredible ocean view, the multiple restaurants and bars, and spa making this a total luxury escape. Choose from 1, 2, or 3 bedroom beach villas each with private pools, or guest rooms with unobstructed ocean view balconies.
Best For: couples wanting a luxury tropical escape with epic pool views.
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The Layana Resort & Spa
Agoda Rating: 9.4/10 – 5 Star Resort
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Layana Resort and Spa is another luxury resort located midway along Long Beach on the northern end of Koh Lanta. Long Beach is a little more developed than Kantiang Bay and offers more in the way of amenities outside the hotel.
The resort offers a beautiful pool surrounded by tropical gardens, a fitness centre and spa, multiple restaurants and a beachfront bar for lazy afternoons. Choose from rooms and suites with huge balconies, or upgrade to the truly epic beachfront villas.
Best For: those wanting a luxury stay in a well developed part of the island.
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Nirvana Beach Resort
Agoda Rating: 8.6/10 – 4 Star Resort
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Nirvana Beach Resort is a boutique luxury resort located at the southern end Khlong Nin Beach. It’s midway along Koh Lanta’s west coast.
The hotel has luxury suites and villas with amazing oceanfront views to enjoy right from your private jacuzzi. Nirvana Beach Resort has an ocean view swimming pool, amazing restaurant, and beachfront bar for evening drinks. Enjoy all this with the clear ocean and white sandy Khlong Nin Beach right on your doorstep.
Best For: couples wanting a relaxing spa getaway in a boutique resort.
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Avani Koh Lanta
Agoda Rating: 8.4/10 – 4.5 Star Hotel
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AVANI Koh Lanta is located on its own peninsula about 1.5km from Klong Dao Beach. This offers you the sense of seclusion while being a quick 15 minute walk from town.
Modern rooms come with private ocean view balconies, big TVs and minibars. AVANI Koh Lanta has an essentially private beach, fitness centre, spa, restaurant, and reggae bar with decent rum cocktails for sunset.
Best For: those wanting a more secluded getaway with luxury comforts.
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Mid-Range (Over $50 per night)
Long Beach Chalet
Agoda Rating: 9/10 – 3 Star Bungalows
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Long Beach Chalet is a mid-range beachfront resort located halfway up Long Beach at the northern end of Koh Lanta. The resort’s 45 traditional Thai bungalows are set among the beachfront and gardens bringing you a step closer to nature.
You’ll love the 25 metre long beachfront infinity pool, along with a second smaller pool set among swaying palm trees. The restaurant serves up both Thai and international dishes, while the café make a great beachfront workspace.
Best For: those wanting laid-back beachfront bungalows closer to nature.
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Lazy Days Bungalows
Agoda Rating: 9.1/10 – 3 Star Bungalows
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Lazy Days Bungalows is a laid back mid-range resort with rustic thatched roof bamboo bungalows. It’s located on the southern end of Koh Lanta’s Long Beach.
Choose from beachfront, sea view, or garden view bungalows, they’re all amazing. There’s no swimming pool, but you’re right on the sandy Long Beach which is perfect for a swim. Lazy Days has a beachfront restaurant and bar where you can enjoy awesome sunset views across the Andaman Sea with a cocktail or cold Chang Beer in hand.
Best For: those wanting traditional beachfront bungalows close to town.
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Anda Lanta Resort
Agoda Rating: 8.6/10 – 3 Star Resort
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Anda Lanta Resort is located on the sandy shores of the smaller and more secluded Khlong Chak Beach. This is towards the southern end of Koh Lanta between Kantiang Bay and Bamboo Beach.
Traditional Thai bungalows and thatched roof cottages are along the beach, while modern guest rooms are up the hill. All room have balconies to enjoy the island’s outdoor atmosphere. Anda Lanta Resort has a huge pool, great restaurant, and a beachfront bar for evening drinks.
Best For: those wanting a more secluded getaway in contemporary bungalows.
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