Hotels in Koh Lanta

Lauded for its unique architectural design, the Costa Lanta boasts sleek rooms that balance Western minimalism and Thai rustic décor with a pool deck that overlooks a long, rectangular pool. The resort has also garnered positive reviews for its innovative back-to-nature approach, and…

Located right near the national park and on a quiet section of beach, this collection of thatched bungalows has a cool castaway vibe. An artist friend of the Thai-Vietnamese owners painted hip murals in the rooms and the beds sit on traditional Thai platforms and are adorned with…

An award-winning, small boutique resort located near the northern end of the west coast, Layana has an excellent spa and offers stylish, contemporary thatched bungalows close to the ocean, many of them snuggled around a grand pool. Each room has an open, airy feel with a decor of…

This unique guesthouse is on the east coast, in an area that was once a hub of Chinese mercantile trade. The studio rooms and two- and three-bedroom villas here are historic Thai fishermen’s homes built on stilts over the sea, though not all rooms have air-con. The solid post and…

Located in the far southwest of the island, close to the National Park headquarters, Pimalai was the first luxury resort on the island. Designed by a young, eco-sensitive Thai architect, it continues to win awards in hospitality and environmental awareness. A fine marriage of comfort…