This island is located in the Krabi Province, and is one of the most southern provinces of Thailand. It offers fantastic scuba diving to visitors, with the wide variety of exotic sea life living in the ocean. Most of the attractions on this island are located on the West shore, and activities include hiking, canoeing and sightseeing in the old town. Koh Lanta hotels tend to come in the form of luxury resorts and there isn't such an extensive range of cheap hotels.
Budget Options
One of the cheap hotels that is available is the Cha-Da Beach Resort, and this is found in Sala Dan village. This hotel offers a warm and welcoming environment, and breakfast is served from 6.00am - 9.30am every morning in the cafe style lounge area. There is also a beautiful terrace offering great views where guests can sit and relax. Another one of the three star Koh Lanta hotels is the Good Days Lanta Beach Resort. This is a down-to-earth resort hotel and is ideally located for those wanting to take advantage of the amazing scuba-diving on this island. The hotel is made up of bungalows, cottages and villas. Breakfast is included in the price of a stay, and most rooms come with coffee making facilities.
Luxury Resorts
There are many resort hotels in Koh Lanta. One of these is the Layana Resort & Spa which is a great high-end option. The upscale rooms offer all the modern conveniences a traveler would need, and breakfast and parking is provided free.
Cocktails can be enjoyed in the open-air bar and restaurant on the beachfront terrace. There are spa facilities here too where guests can be treated to the ultimate luxury treatments. Pimalai Resort & Spa is luxury resort set atop a hill and has to be accessed via private speedboat. This is the ultimate place to come for those wanting to really escape their busy lives, and unwind in true paradise. It is away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the island, and is very popular for weddings or those on their honeymoon.
Some Alternative Options
The choice of Koh Lanta hotels also includes some alternative options, Kulraya Villas are a pair of two bedroom luxury villas set on a hilltop. They are perfect for those wanting privacy, and great facilities such as an open plan living room and fully equipped kitchen. Each villa has an infinity pool and comes with amazing views of the ocean. Another option for those who would prefer a villa is the Baan KanTiang See, which offers laid-back accommodation at an affordable price. It's the perfect option for those still wanting to enjoy the splendour of the island whilst having some privacy, and this hotel is located not far from Khlong Chak waterfall. There is also a cafe and bar on-site, and guests can make use of the outdoor pool too.
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