This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Bamboo Beach, Ko Lanta. We have also included accommodation in villas, boats, guest houses, holiday homes, apartments, romantic hotels and historic buildings. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Resort.Elegant. Great views. Luxurious and elegant Pimalai Resort and Spa overlooks the blue waters of the Andaman Sea and offers exclusive accommodation that is spacious and serene with personalised service. The property provides complimentary round-trip transfer from Krabi Airport to the resort. Nestled in a lush tropical forest, rooms at Pimalai offer a private balcony that overlooks the beautiful surroundings. Decorated with rich Thai fabrics and rattan curtains, rooms are air-conditioned and feature a polished teak wood floor. It also features amenities that include high-speed internet access and a DVD player. Pimalai Resort and Spa offers several leisure facilities. Guests are able to lounge by the infinity-edge pool while enjoying the sea breeze and a cool drink or play a game of tennis at the courts available. It also has a fully equipped fitness centre and library, as well as activities that include cycling and sea sports. Pimalai Resort and Spa features 3 restaurants to satisfy guests' appetite. Signature Thai dishes are served at Rak Talay and Spice and Rice, while western cuisines can be sampled at Seven Seas.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Remotely located near the southern tip of Ko Lanta at Bamboo Bay Beach, LaLaanta Hideaway Resort boasts a private beachfront and 2 swimming pools. Surrounded by tropical forest, this resort has free WiFi access throughout and is near the national park. Artistically inspired, the accommodation's modern amenities include cable TV, a safety deposit box and a refrigerator. They have air conditioning, a mosquito net and tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring a hot-water shower, the en suite bathroom also includes free toiletries. Steps away from the sand, the main pool is an infinity pool and the other is at beach level. Facilities at LaLaanta Hideaway Resort include a tour desk, an internet corner and transfer services. Pampering massages and motorbike rentals can also be arranged. Drivers enjoy free parking. Beach front dining is available at Ahoy Bar, while breakfast is served at the Castaway Restaurant. Ahoy Beach Bar offers soft trendy music and popular cocktails and drinks.Show full description
Resort.Trendy. Narima Hotel has a private bay and is surrounded by tropical vegetation. It has an infinity pool and great views of the ocean. There is a spa and a restaurant. Each bungalow is air-conditioned and features private balconies with a seating area. They come with private bathroom facilities, cable TV and hammocks where guests can enjoy views of the garden. Guests can make use of the Wi-Fi available at an additional cost in public areas. Other services at the hotel include laundry and tour desk facilities. The Narima offers diving classes and water activities like snorkeling. Day trips like island tours, kayaking through mangrove forests and elephant trekking are organised on request. The hotel is a 2-hour speedboat ride from Krabi. The restaurant is decorated with rustic wooden furniture and serves Thai and European meals. It provides guests with fresh seafood dishes and Thai cooking classes. Guests can enjoy sunsets on the beach with a drink from 5 Island Bar.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Facing the beachfront, The Lazy Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Ko Lanta and has a garden, restaurant and bar. The property is set a few steps from Klong Khong Beach, 1.7 km from Secret Beach and 2.7 km from Relax Bay Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Lazy Lodge all rooms have bed linen and towels. Saladan School is 8.4 km from the accommodation, while Police Station is 8.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 80 km from The Lazy Lodge.Show full description
One of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Ko Lanta. It is very popular among couples travelling to Ko Lanta.
Resort.Great location. Popular among women. Located right on Klongjark Beach, Anda Lanta offers spacious rooms with cable TV, DVD movies and a garden view. It has an outdoor pool, spa, library and restaurant. Rooms feature air conditioning, a private balcony and an en suite bathroom. Wi-Fi is free. Guests can take a dip in Anda Lanta’s outdoor pool, or have local and Western meals at Pink Pearl Restaurant. They can also sip drinks at the beach front bar. Resort facilities include a library, laundry facilities and a tour desk. Kayak rentals are available. Anda Lanta Resort is 3 km away from Koh Lanta National Marine Park.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Situated 1 km from the famous Long Beach, Green Pepper is a family-run resort surrounded by nature in Koh Lanta. The resort is simply and tastefully decorated with natural materials such as rattan, wood and bamboo. Guests can relax at the community area where tasty breakfast is served in the morning or take a leisurely walk, do yoga or read books in the lush green garden. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a private deck with a sitting area. Staff at the property can provide tips on what to do in the area including Thai cooking class and island-hopping trips. Motorbike rental can also be arranged on site. Long Beach and Relax Bay are 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Krabi Airport, 80 km from Green Pepper.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most LIVELY guest house in Ko Lanta.
Resort.Unique. Great views. Nestled on the hilltop of Kantiang Bay in Ko Lanta, The Houben offers villa-style accommodation with stunning views of the Andaman Sea. It features a spa and an infinity pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Thai cooking classes are available. The spacious, modern rooms at The Houben come a private balcony. Each room has a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and safety deposit box. En suite bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub and shower. Some rooms have a spa bath. Guests can relax with a massage in the spa. Free bicycles are provided for guests. Staff can assist with tour bookings, laundry and car rental. Turn down service is offered every day. The property also has meeting facilities. Thai, international and seafood dishes are served at the restaurant. Meals are prepared from fresh ingredients and organic produces. The Houben is a 5-minute walk from the nearest pubs and shopping areas. It is 13 km from Saladan Pier.Show full description
Resort.Great value. Featuring a garden, terrace and free WiFi, Fill - Feel @ Long Beach Resort is located in Ko Lanta, 4.6 km from Saladan School. The property is situated 4.7 km from Police Station. The accommodation features a shared lounge and ticket service for guests. The units in the resort are fitted with a kettle. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At Fill - Feel @ Long Beach Resort the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Saladan Pier is less than 5.1 km from the accommodation. The property is situated 500 metres from the police station.Show full description
Resort.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Surrounded by tropical greenery, Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only - SHA Extra Plus is located in Koh Lanta and overlooks the beautiful sea. It offers an outdoor infinity pool and rooms with free WiFi. Guests can directly access Long Beach from the resort. Situated within Mu Koh Lanta National Park, Layana Resort is located on a white, sandy beach. Krabi Airport is a 2-hour drive, or 70 km, from the resort. A chargeable airport transfer is available upon request. Rooms at Layana Resort feature modern Thai architecture and are decorated with silk and hardwood furnishings. Each is equipped with satellite TV, DVD player and daybed. En suite bathrooms have separate shower and bathtub facilities. Guests may enjoy an energizing work-out at the fitness centre or relax with a book in the well-stocked library. Set within a garden, the resort’s award-winning Linger Longer Spa offers pampering massage services and soothing facial treatments. A wide range of international dishes, fresh seafood and authentic Thai food are served at SeaSky Restaurant which can be served by the pool or on the beach. Refreshing drinks are available at the bar.Show full description
Layana Resort & Spa stands out for its trendy atmosphere and great bar. The resort offers beautiful beach sunset views from private terraces, outdoor rain showers, and reserved sunbeds in front of the villas.
Villa.Elegant. Located 300 metres from Klong Khong Beach, Alanta Pool Villa offers spacious villas built with natural materials. Each villa features a private pool and free Wi-Fi. Staff can assist guests with massage service and sightseeing trips. The resort is 5 km from Salandan Port and a 2-hour drive from Krabi Airport. For guests who drive, free parking is provided. Villas features a kitchen and separate living room. They come with a flat-screen cable/satellite TV. Semi-outdoor bathrooms are equipped with shower facilities. Guests can cook their own breakfast, using the ingredients that the villa prepares for. Services include babysitting, laundry and car rental. A chargeable airport shuttle service can be arranged upon request. Local restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk from the property.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Nice interior design. Popular among women. Situated in Koh Lanta Old Town, Sweet Life is a guesthouse located within a historical fisherman village where traditional houses are built on stilts and faces the ocean. Surrounded by residents, the guesthouse offers a local experience of a real Thai village by the sea. The cosy rooms are simply decorated and fitted with a fan or air conditioning. Guests have access to a shared bathroom, kitchen and the living areas. Kayaks can be rented while the helpful staff can organize private boat-trips to the unseen tourist areas as well. The beaches on the West coast are about 10-25 km away.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Lovely interior design. Located in Ko Lanta in the Koh Lanta region, LiLi's Rooms features a terrace. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the apartment, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Kantiang Beach is 500 metres from LiLi's Rooms, while Klong Hin Beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Krabi International, 90 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most charming apartment in Ko Lanta.
Resort.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Ko Lanta, Baan Thai Lanta Resort offers an outdoor pool and villas fitted with wooden furniture. Free WiFi in all areas and free private parking is available. The luxurious Thai-style villa comes with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a safety deposit box. It also comes with a kitchenette featuring an electric kettle and a microwave. Fitted with a bath or shower, private bathroom also includes towels, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Baan Thai Lanta Resort guests will find a garden, an on-site restaurant serving Thai cuisine and a bar. Other services such as car hire and airport shuttles can also be arranged. An array of activities such as snorkelling, diving and fishing can all be enjoyed in the surrounding areas. The property is 17.4 km from Klong Dao Beach and 20.3 km from Pra Ae Beach.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING resorts in Ko Lanta.
Resort.Great value. Popular among couples. Located in Ko Lanta, 400 metres from Klong Nin Beach, Siam Lanta Resort - SHA Extra Plus provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star resort offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Siam Lanta Resort - SHA Extra Plus features certain rooms with mountain views, and each room is equipped with a balcony. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a barbecue. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Siam Lanta Resort - SHA Extra Plus. Klong Toab Beach is 1 km from the resort, while Klong Khong Beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 84 km from Siam Lanta Resort - SHA Extra Plus.Show full description
Villa. This property is a 10-15 minute walk from the beach. Located about 500 meters from Kantiang Bay in Ko Lanta, Villa Siam Lanna features a private saltwater pool, a balcony with sea views, and a sundeck. Free WiFi is available throughout. Guests can relax at an outdoor gazebo. Appointed with Thai architecture, the villa has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, equipped with a bath and a shower. It comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Complete with a dining area, the kitchen is equipped with a stove, kitchenware, a toaster, and a microwave. Services such as car or motorbike hire, taxi transfers, and massages can be arranged by the villa manager. Sightseeing trips and local excursions can also be arranged upon request. Saladan Pier is a 30-minute drive from Villa Siam Lanna, while Krabi Airport is a 2-hour drive away. Drivers enjoy free parking.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great views. Located 300 metres from Lanta Old Town, Fresh House offers 3-star accommodation in Ko Lanta and features a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 300 metres from Post Office Ko Lanta, 16 km from Police Station and 16 km from Saladan School. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom with slippers, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. The units include a wardrobe. Mu Ko Lanta National Park is 21 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 86 km from Fresh House.Show full description
Villa. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, BaanKuer Hill Pool Villa is situated in Ko Lanta. The property has mountain and pool views, and is 700 metres from Kantiang Beach. The villa also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The villa features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The accommodation is non-smoking. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the villa. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Klong Hin Beach is 2 km from BaanKuer Hill Pool Villa, while Nui Bay Beach is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Krabi International, 91 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Resort.Cool. Great value. Situated in Ko Lanta, 9 km from Saladan School, Lanta A&J Klong khong Beach features accommodation with a garden. 9 km from Police Station, the resort offers a terrace and a shared lounge. Local points of interest like Saladan Pier and Ferry are reachable within 11 km. At the resort, every room has a balcony with a garden view. Lanta A&J Klong khong Beach provides some units with sea views, and each room includes a patio. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves International, European and Thai cuisine and also offers halal and vegetarian options. Post Office Ko Lanta is 12 km from the accommodation, while Lanta Old Town is 12 km away.Show full description
Villa. Situated in Ko Lanta and about 500 meters from Kantiang Bay, Villa Ayutthaya at Kantiang Bay offers a private salt-water pool and an outdoor patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Appointed with Thai architecture, the villa comprises 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, equipped with a bath and a shower. There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchen complete with a rice cooker and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is featured. Staff can assist guests with massage services and sightseeing trips. Arrangements can also be made for car or motorbike hire and taxi services. Villa Ayutthaya at Kantiang Bay is a 40-minute drive from Saladan Pier and a 2-hour drive from Krabi Airport. Free parking is provided for drivers.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, November 2023. Offering quiet street views, The Sol on the sea - Koh Lanta is an accommodation located in Ko Lanta, 1.1 km from Lanta Old Town and 1 km from Post Office Ko Lanta. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Police Station is 16 km from the holiday home, while Saladan School is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 87 km from The Sol on the sea - Koh Lanta.Show full description
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