Ko Lanta hotellia

Plussat: Paradise. Yes, really. We booked a hill side Villa with private pool. Very private and the most amazing view overlooking the resort, beach and sea and it is just wonderful to wake up to. Plus the most amazing position to watch the sun set. The Villas are built into a VERY steep hill side but you call the reception and they send a buggy within five minutes and it takes you to one of the 3 restaurants, 2 reception areas (next to the two pools) or the beach. We walked down once but I wouldn't want to walk back up the the villa; but we didn't need to because of the excellent buggy service. The site is set in the middle of a jungle and the way it is laid out means that you can't see much of the site from the beach or Villa's. The whole site was very cleverly designed to fit in with the trees and plants and there are some beautiful walks within the site. It really is like paradise and wait until you see the private beach. There are 3 restaurants ranging from fabulous fine dining (date night), Thai food, to bar snacks from the restaurant on the beach. Just a 10 minute walk along the beach and there a several bars and local restaurants in a small village. You will eat very well and to suit any budget. The staff are just wonderful; we stayed 14 nights and the staff make you feel like old friends. I really recommend this place for a short break or longer holiday. 14 nights wasn't long enough.

Miinukset: The only minor comment I have, they have a beach bar, they have a happy hour, pay for one drink and you get the second free, BUT, the nearest toilet is up quite a few steps, about 2/3 floors in a building. Great place to drink but I didn't want the exercise once the seal was broken. I wasn't the only one mentioning this. That's it, the rest was great.

Plussat: Excellent friendly service (sometimes too much if you are not used

Miinukset: There is no negative point.

Plussat: The resort was beautiful, the staff was top notch, and the food was great. A real value for the money. I would gladly stay again and highly recommend this resort.

Miinukset: It was a little far from the town of Saladan, but in a way that was a blessing because it was very quiet.

Plussat: Facilities, spa, service is extraordinary

Miinukset: Nothing, the stay was perfect

Plussat: Super friendly staff, amazing property with a spectacular beach and amenities.

Plussat: The location is excellent, right on the island most beautiful beach and close to the National Park. The resort is very large but also very well laid out, ensuring privacy without physical barriers between rooms. Facilities are great, with a special mention to the restaurant and its breathtaking view of the sea and forest. Staff is globally very well trained, friendly and helpful.

Miinukset: It is a small detail, but the kind of detail that makes the difference between a great and a perfect experience, which I think one should expect considering the resort price range and standards. When I asked the reception to arrange the rental of a motorcycle, I have been answered to do it myself, whether by "a 5mn walk to the village" or by arranging a shuttle to take me there for 150THB. It turned out that the closest rental shop was around 2km from the resort, which might seems close enough but was strenuous considering the fact that it had just rained heavily and that the road is steep. I'm sorry, but after paying this kind of money, I shouldn't have to walk with my tired girlfriend in the mud and under a scorching heat for 10mn. All the other resorts I have stayed in my past 7 years in Thailand have been happy to arrange this service by making a simple phone call to the closest shop and this rebuttal of a very simple request has been a downer, especially upon arrival.

Plussat: This is what heaven must look like on Earth. Go for the pool villas. Forget any other kind of room. We were happy with Villa 706 and its view. Be prepared for all of nature's beauty in all its forms - insects, bird calls, monkeys, land monitors etc. Rainforest trees meet beach. The private pool and rooms were clean and the service was unobtrusive and excellent. The Seven Seas as a breakfast location is breathtaking. It was worth driving 5 hours from Phuket to Pimalai. What an experience to remember! Also, notable mention is the hotel's glass bottles for water rather than plastic. And of course, the bamboo reed straws instead of plastic/paper straws for the welcome drink - bravo!

Miinukset: 1. Check in for folks with self drive vehicles seem unplanned and there is no information forthcoming. First, I was asked to park the car at the outside parking lot. Then, I decided to drop my bags off first at the lobby and there was no valet service, despite a valet desk. After dropping my bags, I proceeded to the car park after informing the guards to send a buggy/ golf cart for me to the parking lot, which they did not. I caught one of the carts midway on their way from the villas to the main reception centre. Even the guards were clueless and shrugged their shoulders, which did not make for a great first impression. 2. Stayed for a night with full pre-payment for the room. Despite this, we get a 'love letter' asking us to 'review' any outstanding bills the night before with the staff. When folks have pre-paid a huge amount for the room, this 'forced' letter asking us to review accounts seems excessive. They anyway had the card details! 3. No garbage segregation initiatives. They can easily integrate and ask guests to separate dry and wet waste. 4. Enquired about any morning scuba dives possible and unfortunately, they were only doing full day dives. Was bummed about that.

Plussat: We loved not only the room, but the view, the patio, the living room... everything was perfect!

Plussat: I liked the free transfer provided by the property from Kabri Airport to the resort. Early check-in and check-out free of charge. The Thai massage and the Muay Thai lesson at the resort (additional charge). Free fruits and free bottles of water in the room. The private beach and the rich selection of breakfast. The 2 swimming pools. The happy hour. The free Wi-Fi. The friendliness of the staff and the general manager.

Miinukset: I cannot remember anything that I didn’t like.

Plussat: We ABSOLUTELY LOVED everything at Pimalai! We were amazed by the Resort and everything it has to offer. It all starts with the complimentary pick-up service, which was arranged so so well. Than you will receive a traditional Thai flowernecklace and a welcoming drink and than the staff will lead you to your room, which in our experience, was amazing. Breakfast was amazing with some really good cappuccino's and some fresh smoked salmon, which is not very common in Asian countries, so that was a bonus for me!! Having some lunch at the beach is really really recommended, because the views are amazing and the food blows you away! The staff at Pimalai is so so nice and we always felt welcome and appreciated. The pool views are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and a day at the pool is actually A TREAT. We are so fond of Pimalai that we are actually planning on coming back really soon, also to adopt a kitty at Lanta Animal Welfare, which is 9 km away from the resort. WELL DONE PIMALAI AND THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR OUR PERFECT STAY.

Miinukset: The only thing is that arranging a taxi is very expensive. However, at the Island they have a connection with a company (next to the closest 7eleven) where you can rent scooters and this was actually such a nice experience. Koh Lanta is a very quiet island, so even for inexperienced scooter drivers, this is a MUST. And we also felt like it is actually not a must to get around the island a lot since Pimalai is such a treat to spend your day in.

Plussat: 2nd visit in 6 years. Wonderful resort.

Miinukset: The general cleanliness of the beach away from the resort - beyond control of Layana and a problem for coastal Thailand

Plussat: This place is superb. Beautiful grounds, rooms, and facilities. Fabulous spa. Incredibly attentive and enthusiastic staff - they go out of their way to help you with every detail and at every moment of your stay, from when the arriving plane/ferry lands to when the departing one leaves. (Seriously, on the way out there was a hotel employee who stayed with the guests through check-in at the airport.) Layana is the quality of the top spa resorts I’ve ever been to, and at a much more attainable price.

Plussat: Loved the hotel, staff were fantastic and the room was immaculately cleaned every day. I would suggest some small refurbishments are carried out, example the bathroom grouting was rather old and would need to be redone. The dressing gowns and towels were rather old, although clean. Breakfast was to die for and the staff who served us were exceptionally very kind and courtesy. Would definitely stay here again, if we return to Thailand.

Plussat: Superb staff, good facilities and food

Miinukset: The floor seems to be dusty

Plussat: Friendliness and hospitality of the staff was superb. The daily fruit in the room was so nice. Came during off season so I felt like I had the entire resort to myself!

Miinukset: It was all wonderful.

Plussat: The resort had a birthday cake ready and surprised him when we arrived for check-in. The staff sang and we all took a photo together. We later found the printed photo with a photo frame in our room.

Miinukset: There was construction going on. It's to be expected during the slow season.

Plussat: Went on Oct and it was perfect! quite place with not too many tourists, almost private beach. The staff was generous and great at every single thing, the room and the hotel were perfectly clean. Food was great and on the beach, THE perfect breakfast!! The private tour to the mangroves with the guide Nan was amazing and not to expensive, we highly recommend. The best time we had in Thailand.

Plussat: Friendly staff and clean room. Really cozy and relax experience, with many activities and good spa. The restaurant and the pool near the sea are beautiful.

Miinukset: Facilities in the room are little bit old.

Plussat: Very clean and comfortable. Made an effort to reduce waste by handing out reusable waterbottles and shopping bags

Miinukset: Quite a lot of trafic on the street but not much to do in the neighbourhood

Plussat: Good value for money, friendly staff

Plussat: Siisti hotelli todella lähellä rantaa. Paikasta sai myös vuokrattua skoottereita edullisesti. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä. Suosittelen

Miinukset: Tieltä kuului hotelliin vähän melua. Myös huoneen iso ikkuna oli suoraan tielle.

Plussat: Sijainti hyvä päätien varressa ja lähellä rantaa. Ihana henkilökunta. Kotoisa paikka. Hyviä ruokapaikkoja lähellä. Kiva parveke.

Plussat: Great localisation, 1 min to the best beach in Koh Lanta. Great value breakfest in hotel and even better dinners just across the street. Incredible staff, we forgot wallet from the room and this nice lady went running after us and caught us at the pier right before our boat departed. Not many would do that.

Miinukset: There was really no downside

Plussat: They made us feel super welcome. It’s family run and all the staff are super nice. Would definitely come back. Coffee at their cafe is great.

Miinukset: Not much, rooms could be little bigger. Breakfast options little limited but plenty of restaurants close by.

Plussat: Can't praise Lanta@Home enough, we were treated like family, lovely people, lovely place!!

Plussat: We loved our room at Lanta@home - big, spacious, good aircon! Nice balcony and we liked watching the world go by from our bedroom. The women were all really lovely and helpful! The cafe next door was great for breakfast and very cheap! They have a laundry service. Very environmental with refillable bottles! The property was super close to the beach - which was so quiet and peaceful. The beach has restaurants which are perfect for watching the sunset. Close to the port. Loads of tuk tuks driving past - easy to grab one to explore further into Koh Lanta. We extended our stay - would definitely recommend!

Plussat: We had the possibility to have breakfast at the bistro from the hotel, cheap and really good. We were receiving a voucher per day if we didn't want to clean the room in that day. With that voucher we could take only one drink: tea or coffee. Great idea! The beach was 2 minutes walking and we experienced one of the best massages on the beach near the hotel. Good food around the hotel

Miinukset: The room was small for 3 persons and there was a smell coming from the bathroom

Plussat: Lovely place and friendly staff :-)

Plussat: Beautiful room. Amazing sunsets. Good pool.

Miinukset: The staff was a bit hit and miss. The interpretation of what was included in the breakfast varied every day (even with the same choices you sometimes got more or less stuff, which was weird).

Plussat: The room and the direct view of the sea

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Where do I start - I didn‘t dislike anything. if you choose included breakfast, you have the possibility to choose a new delicious, freshly made dish every morning - Pancakes, Omelette, Waffles, Asian food, bread baskets.. they also serve fresh fruit and a variety of drinks to choose from. The swimming pool is really unique, starting from the color and ending by the placement of the sun chairs with direct view to the seemingly endless ocean. And THE VIEW again - the Hotels Location is directly upon a cliff, the sunsets are breathtakingly beautiful whether you enjoy it from the sun chairs or your terrace. The staff is lovely - always smiling, always going the extra mile and helping out with minor issues (I mean, it‘s the jungle, so a few monkeys or beetles are just normal - that goes for Koh Lanta, Samui, Bangkok and the rest of Asia). If you crave some food, you can either choose the Hotel Restaurant (of course it‘s a bit on the pricey side, but I‘ve never been in a 4,5 star hotel which wasn‘t), there‘s a variety of amazing food options just 2-5 minutes by foot or even faster with the scooter. The same goes for a seven eleven and the beach. This has been the most relaxing location we had the pleasure to stay during our world trips, very calm and relaxing, it was just amazing and if we return to Koh Lanta again (what we definitely do - maybe even this year!) we‘ll choose The Houben again without further looking.

Miinukset: I really can‘t think of anything.

Plussat: Omg where to start. We absolutely loved every moment we spent in Koh Lanta and The Houben was the cherry on the cake. The hotel facilities and amenities were top class and the service and staff we amazing to deal with. We especially loved and appreciated Shana (the absolute BOSS)! She is hilarious and always a joy to deal with. She should get a raise. We will definitely be back. This hotel and everything else was incredible. See you again soon!

Plussat: Excellent staff and ambiance

Miinukset: I don’t know as everything was so perfect

Plussat: 1. The place is very tidy and clean 2. The staff r helpful 3. A great variety of the breakfast choices 4. Can enjoy the great sunset view in the hotel 5. Love the scent in the bathroom 6. Have room cleaning twice a day and provide ice in every afternoon. 7.love the cats in the hotel

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The room was lovely and spacious. Great sea view. Nice big pool and very few guests.

Miinukset: There was lots of building work going on during our stay which was quite noisy. This spoilt our day at the pool a little although we were given complimentary drinks and staff apologised.

Plussat: The hotel is amazing - it was pure luxury and relaxation. We stayed in one of the suites and it was completely worth it. We loved the amazing view and the outdoor spa bath - the sunset on the veranda was beautiful. The facilities were great and the apartment was spotless. The staff were really helpful and made sure everything was perfect. There are monkeys that come and play around the property so we could watch them whilst having a drink. Thoroughly recommend!

Plussat: Location, staff, food, room... all was above expectations.

Plussat: Rooms very spacious and clean

Miinukset: That its too far from krabi airport. Nearby beaches were dull.

Plussat: Amazing location, clean rooms, very friendly staff, well refined menu with asian and western dishes, very good breakfast!

Miinukset: N/A

Plussat: The breakfast was wonderful specially the hummus toast. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was amazing and the place is really beautiful. In low season was uncrowded and a very peaceful place to stay. There is some restaurants and markets nearby.

Miinukset: I like everything

Plussat: Its lovely, very quiet and at ease. We were traveling with our 4year old and she had a blast. Thank you Pong, Film, Jack and the rest of the wonderful staff. ps the Massaman was the best

Plussat: Good anda comfortable hotel. Breakfast nice.

Miinukset: Staff good but have to be a little bit Comprehensible with the guest. Last day was rainy all time and they can't give the room until our departure time paying enough money for a bad mini van. Also dinner and launch little bit expensive. No services in low season.

Plussat: Very friendly staff, amazing location

Plussat: Very elegant hotel,nice, clean rooms. Nice pool and restaurant with beautiful view. Wonderful, helpful staff.

Miinukset: We went during the low season,so the breakfast was not an “open buffet” - we had to choose from the menu. This itself was fine and we understand it but we got charged additionally for ordering waffles after american breakfast (and it was 200 bahts!!! which is a price for a day of motorcycle in Ko Lanta,not a breakfast). We understand the low season,but if they say “breakfast included” than all should be included and guests should not be limited to one dish from the menu :( we were disappointed with that :(:(:(

Plussat: Kivat ja kauniit yleiset alueet. Pari poolia ja kivikkoista hiekkarantaa. Huoneet toimivia, hyvä sänky ja peitto. Oma pieni bungalowi korkealla etäällä muista. Rauhallista, mutta läheisen tien äänet kuului kämpille. Töllössä pari enkkukanavaa ja osassa kielen saa vaihdettua enkuksi. Kuntosalilla juoksumatto ja käsipainot. Ravintolan ruoat jees.

Miinukset: Lyhyt kävelymatka ulkopuolisiin ravintoloihin ym.. Kuntosali kuuma, kaikki ikkunat auki, ei ilmastointia, pelkkä tuuletin. Ravintolan palvelu hetkittäin hidasta.

Plussat: Staff are so friendly and so helpful. Place is beautiful, location is great.

Miinukset: We stayed just before high season and the beach bar and some of the decking lounge facilities weren't in use. Would have been nice to be made aware of this when checking in.

Plussat: Location and Mr Tan was really helpfull

Plussat: Hotellin pitäjä oli mukava ja avulias. Huoneet olivat hyvän kokoiset ja siistit, ainoastaan kylpyhuoneessa vilisteli muutama muurahainen, mutta se on Thaimaata. Sijainti ok jos haluaa viettää suurimman osan ajastaan rannalla. Pöydät ja tuolit huoneiden ulkopuolella mukavat, niillä vietettiin illat pelaten korttia.

Miinukset: Huoneiden ovet olivat lasiset liukuovet, eivätkä sulkeutuneet ihan kokonaan kiinni, siksi meilläkin oli yksi ilta vastassa pieni kutsumaton ötökkä vieras joka lähti yhtä nopeasti kuin hänet huomattiin. Paikan ympärillä oli vain rannalla baareja ja ravintoloita ja päätiellä muutama ravintola ja paikallisten pitämä kauppa, joten paljoa ei ole tekemistä tällä alueella iltaisin, ellei sitten ota tuktukkia ja siirry lähemmäs keskustaa.

Plussat: Hotel was great, rooms were clean, bathroom was clean, AC Worked great! The use of the pool and beach access next was good. Was an excellent place to stay for the price you pay. Mr Tan had me picked up at the ferry and brought here to the hotel! Excellent all around service.

Plussat: Spacious modern room, clean bathroom with wall separating shower. New clean towels and water every day. Owner is very kind and collected us from the pier when we arrived. Bike rental just nearby as well as selection of restaurants. Beach is very close and you have use of swimming pool too. Lovely place, would recommend.

Plussat: Wifi, air aconditioner, pool, and the beach two blocks away. One block to the main street where you have lots of places to eat, and rent a scoter for the day. Very good and not expensive!

Miinukset: Sometimes they forgot to clean the cups. But it was a minor detail.

Plussat: Everything else was great! Great price, close to the beach and pool, many nice restaurants nearby. Owner was super helpful, and picked us up by the pier.

Miinukset: Not much to do in the area, however you could always rent a scooter and go somewhere. Also there was often issues with the plumming in the toilet, but that is generally common in Thailand.

Plussat: The manager was really nice and the room were clean and comfortable. The balcony is a real plus. Highly recommended.

Plussat: Clean, big room. Quiet.

Miinukset: Pool is at another hotel

Plussat: The airport pick up service with this hotel was great, we were picked up by private car from Krabi and two hours later arrived at the hotel. The bed was very large and comfortable. The rooms were cleaned everyday and we were provided with clean towels each day too! The property was very close to the beach and some good restaurants. Getting to use the swimming pool was a great bonus! This hotel is amazing value for money, would stay here again! Mr tan is a great host!

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Very clean. Super friendly and helpful staff. A lot facilities at the hotel (rent motor bikes, get transportation to other cities ..). Spacious room. Great location.

Miinukset: Ay the moment we were there it was noisy in the mornings. The noise from a construction building closed to the hotel

Plussat: Perfect location at the beach (good and clean part - perfect for babies). Really good breakfast buffet with a lot of options with ocean view. The atmosphere of the place is top - in the room, on the beach, at the restaurant, at the cafe - everywhere. Free water and soft drinks every day. The best place to stay on ko lanta.

Miinukset: The main street at the reception is not so nice. It's hard to find supermarkets around (especially in off season)

Plussat: I like everything. The pool, and the breakfast was exceptional

Miinukset: Mosquitoes

Plussat: Really well located, the seaside pavilion rooms were perfect

Miinukset: The Manager of Lyms restaurant/bar. Not a very happy or competent team member, we felt compelled to go elsewhere

Plussat: It was super clean overall, breakfast was super delicious. Staff was always there to assist you, and very friendly. The beach is very nice and a great place to relax. Oh yes, the coffee is way above average!

Miinukset: The main road is a bit busy. Lym's restaurant is average.

Plussat: All was great, really nice place and location

Miinukset: Staff were a bit dower

Plussat: The garden style house of 2 floor

Plussat: Aamupalalla todella ystävällinen tiimi tekemässä töitä. Jokainen vilkutti innoissaan mennen tullen. Jommalla kummalla uima-altaalla oli aina tilaa, eikä ihmiset varanneet paikkoja pyyhkeillään kuten yleensä. Sijainti on keskeinen, mutta hotellin alueella saa olla täysin omassa rauhassaan. Hotelli on rannalla ja myös rantaa pitkin pääsee kätevästi liikkumaan. Hyvä hotelli kaiken kaikkiaan!

Miinukset: Huoneen ilmastointi oli hieman äänekäs. Keskeneräinen tietyö tärisytti bungalowia ajoittain. Aanupalalla olisi kaivannut enemmän hedelmiä mm. passionhedelmä. Hotellialue on iso, mutta kaipaisi hieman kohennusta ollakseen näyttävämpi. Roskakoreja olisi saanut olla ulkoalueella enemmän.

Plussat: Kauniit ja avarat seaside pavillion huoneet. Henkilökunta ystävällisiä ja avuliaita. Kaunis ranta.

Miinukset: Aamupalalla jäimme kaipaamaan tuoreita leipiä, vihanneksia. Valikoimaa olisi voinut olla enemmän.

Plussat: The room is fantastic, very big room with big bathroom and big balcony where has a bathtub. The room is clean and smells good too. The location is good for my trip. Peaceful sea, less people, soft sand, 10 mins walk to some good restaurants and 7/11.

Miinukset: If hotel can provide guests with paddle board will be better. It’s really good to have some water sports with such peaceful sea.

Plussat: Kohtalaiset kroisantit.En nukkunut,koska liikenteen ja ilmastoinnin melu liian kova.

Miinukset: Hotellin kohdalla meneillään ollut tietyö

Plussat: I don’t usually write reviews but this place is amazing. Staff exceptionally helpful and friendly, spotlessly clean, fabulous location. Can’t wait for my next stay.

Miinukset: I suppose as it is was still officially classified as the low season many places were not open or closed quite early in the evening. However, because of the time I went got very good prices on accommodation.

Plussat: Vastaanoton henkilökunta erityisen hauskoja. Majoitus erilainen. Iso puutarha-alue. Rannan kahvilasta sai hyvää kahvia. Taxi Saladaniin 150bth.

Miinukset: Haku satamasta toimi..paitsi jouduttiin odottamaan toista pariskuntaa; kesti sitten melkein tunnin.. Hotellin ulkopuolella isot tietyöt menossa..Lähistöllä ei juuri mitään.

Plussat: We were upgraded.

Plussat: Everything! The hotel itself is amazing from the food, drink and pool to the spectacular views of the garden and beaches. The staff also make this hotel that extra bit special. They were all so welcoming from the minute we arrived til the second we left. The spa is a must! I splurged a bit but it was worth the money and good value for what you get with the time that you have. My massuse Joy was incredible and very professional. I cant rate this hotel any higher but if you want a few chill out days in a beautiful setting then please do consider this place. The pictures so not do this place justice.

Miinukset: I came during the off season so we only had access to one bar and restaurant but that is a very minor set back to absolute dream of a hotel

Plussat: The staff was friendly, the grounds were beautiful. Rooms are nice and clean. The beach in this area is really nice, if you go a little more north to the next beach it becomes very shelly.. so this beach is nice at the hotel. Ko Lanta was really fun. Very laid back vibe, still areas of untouched beaches. You must rent a motor bike, it is so fun to drive along the beach and check put each little town along the way. Driving the whole west coast of the island takes only and hr or two. We really enjoyed that part of our time in Ko Lanta. The hotel offers motor bike rentals on site, which make it really convenient. Local traffic is mild so it's a good place to start riding, vs a busy crazy city like Bangkok. We didn't eat much at the hotel but we did eat at two places near the hotel thay we really liked one was called Pinky's the other Sonya

Miinukset: The hotel in my opinion, was more of a 4-star rather than a 5 star Resort. Also depending on the room thats booked you may be at the top of the hill which means long walks back and forth between the rooms if you don't want to wait for a buggy. The extra cost of the pond rooms is well worth it for location convenience. We actually had our room moved down, because the walk/ uphill trek was so strenuous. The breakfast is included in the morning and served outside which tends to be really warm even early am. Also be sure to specify your bed preference when you check it, we were on our honeymoon and they initially gave us a room with two twin beds and never asked our preference at check in, another reason why we have to be moved.

Plussat: We made our reservations thru booking.com, also received call by the hotel prior to our arrival on how to reach and explaining us about the ferry. We drove from Phuket airport to ko lanta island , the unique ferry experience of our car getting loaded into the vessel will be forever etched into our mind. We were welcomed with cool towels and refreshing drinks, we were offered rooms next to each other The couple travelling with us who had 2 kids were offered a room with 2 double beds which made their entire stay all the more comfortable. The resort is lovely, with greenery all around, best enjoyed by renting bicycle within the resort. Watch out for monkeys .. The biggest most amazing pool with ocean view.Great fries and drinks served by the pool. Children really enjoyed the pool slide . Many activities are arranged throughout the day for kids as well as adults. The staff is really polite and speaks good English. Special mention to Cassy who helped us with our check in and check out formalities and escorted us to the room. The spa was a relaxing experience, is one of the best which we have had . Coconut body scrub is unique to thai region followed by oil massage and facial. Spa ended with a warm ginger tea. Buffet spread was amazing , each day different items, only wish there were more pure vegetarian dishes. Their cappuccino is one of the best . MUST have desserts with new ones everyday For lunch Thai curry rice was really tasty And pls add 1 or 2 Indians curries If possible We were hoping to enjoy the ocean pool looking at the photos on the website but due to weather conditions it was closed. Overall it was an amazing stay we enjoyed thoroughly and look forward to visiting it again

Miinukset: Ocean pool was seasonal No indian food on the menu

Plussat: Valitse Pond Villa, sijainti keskeinen laajalla kukkulaisella resortalueella. Ranta siisti, hotellialue hyvin hoidettu. Aamiainen runsas ja kattava.

Miinukset: Sijainti lauttamatkan päässä: aamulennolle lähtiessä alkeellinen lossikyyti pimeässä pelotti...

Plussat: I love love the people, the service - they truly made the effort that deserve every respect, appreciation from everyone. So, cant be overrated - the wonderful service and staff. I love the property - how luxe and expansive and dynamic it is, with a beautiful pond, lotus flowers, with the hills in the back, all rooms located nicely all over the hillside, then to the ocean side, the pool and the beach all connect in such harmonious ways. Just love it.

Plussat: Everything!!! food was fab, with huge selection of eastern and western choices, the resort staff were efficient and so friendly, they went to great effort to ensure we were happy, the turn down service, the extra touches from chocolates to towel displays to the unexpected birthday surprise -cake and song in the dining area, Thanks so much to all the restaurant and poolside staff, to many to mention - thank you Rawi Warin for a lovely stay at your resort

Miinukset: Nothing stands out

Plussat: It’s was an amazing hotel they have thought of everything maybe some night time activity in a bar on the night if you were staying long term may be they do in high season. But then it’s a real chill out place just what we were looking for whilst island hoping. Staff were all amazing waited on you constantly especially mee so friendly and helpful nothing is to much trouble. And if your wanting a game of table tennis tonhom will always give you a game Nothing is to much trouble the breakfast is amazing pool bar food is fantastic and so is the lovely restaurant on an evening. It’s a real romantic chill out place

Plussat: Hotelli alue oli kaunis ja oli helppo liikkua myös vaunujen kanssa. Aamupala oli monipuolinen ja hyvä. Lastamme huomioitiin erinomaisen hyvin koko majoittumisen ajan.

Miinukset: Hotelli huoneen sänky oli aivan liian kova. Siihen tuotiin kylläkin pehmeämpi petauspatja pyydettäessä.

Plussat: good service, facilities and breakfast

Miinukset: spa is a little expensive

Plussat: Best place on the island! Big and comftarble rooms, great breakfast, cool bar with happy hours and amazing cocktails, directly on the beach!

Plussat: Lanta Castaway is an excellent place to stay. It's set in a lovely garden, and has a good quality restaurant and a bar right on the beach. My bungalow was spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped. The staff were, without exception, courteous, friendly, and efficient; the young guys behind the bar were a lot of fun too. Although it feels very private and secluded, it's less than a minutes' walk to the main road running along the west coast of the island, which has plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as access to transport. Recommended.

Miinukset: There really wasn't anything to criticise.

Plussat: Almost everything was great - Staff, service, location, room and breakfast :)

Miinukset: The water heater at the shower didnt work so well in our room.

Plussat: The resort was in a nice quiet location, the room was a nice size, cleaned very day, good choice for breakfast. Lovely view from the beach with islands in distance and a beautiful sunsets to finish the day off. Joe the manager was nice and very welcoming as was the rest of the staff, the food from the restaurant was very nice, also had a bar by the beach so you could sit out looking into the night lights on the sea. We booked 3 nights, end up staying 1 extra night.... loved our stay here, definitely stay here again. Thank you castaway......

Miinukset: Had nothing to complain about....

Plussat: Clean, bed was comfy! Right on the beach and amazing view of sunset. Bar prices were good as they had happy hour all day since it was low season!

Plussat: Breakfast is amazing, including many options. Bonus Mexican options included, which are equally delicious. Rooms cleaned daily. Beach towels provided and can be changed as often as you like. Minibar/fridge in room. 7-11 and lots of restaurants nearby.

Miinukset: The bar should offer bar stacks like crisps/peanuts/pretzels. I'm sure they'd sell a lot to people enjoying the sunset. A way to refill water bottles (for free or a small charge) such as a filter or keg would be great - many travellers like avoiding plastic waste. Difficult to find reasonably priced restaurants nearby, but there are a couple tucked away.

Plussat: The resort is beautiful with amazing plants and trees around the lodges. I saw a few Humming Birds! It's not a big resort which we appreciated as it felt more intimate. The staff is super friendly and really accomodating. Restaurant is great, they have a lot of food options including vegetarian, Tex mex, continental, thaï (obviously)... It is all delicious! Rooms are really clean with air con, mini bar, very comfi beds, safe, free toiletries... The bar is right on the beach and the cocktails are just amazing! The beach is really pretty. They are some rocks but other parts are just white sand. They offer massages just next to the beach. We loved it so much that we stayed longer than planned.

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: Great location, as it was on the beach! Our room was nice & clean. Food at restaurant was really nice, lots of restaurants within walking distance too. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Plussat: Clean Friendly (very) Practical Neat Convenient Excellent AC Everything you need in the room, even little details Confortable

Plussat: Loved the location.

Miinukset: Breakfast was very mediocre, mostly Thai,not much choice. Construction work next to the infinity pool which was noisy (angle grinder) all day including the builders radio! We complained to reception but heard nothing not even an apology. To come on holiday and for it to be a building site was just su upsetting.

Plussat: Hyvä aamiainen. Kivat uima-altaat. Hyvä ranta. Kaunis reilunkokoinen huone. Helppo ja edullinen skootterivuokraus. Uima-altaalla oli tarjolla kylmiä kasvopyyhkeitä.

Miinukset: Huoneen liukuovikomerot liikkuivat nihkeästi. Siivouksessa vähän parannettavaa. Uima-altaat menivät kiinni melko ajoissa (19:00). kuntosalilla huono ilma ja laitteita epäkunnossa. Uloskirjautuminen hidasta. Hotellin rantabaaeissa melko korkeat hinnat.

Plussat: Very quiet place

Miinukset: Very far from the Krabi airport

Plussat: Huone omalla uima-altaalla oli hyvä valinta. Lähellä myös rauhallinen yleisessä käytössä oleva allasalue. Aamiainen runsas ja hyvät valikoimat joka tarpeeseen. Rannalla oli hyvä lenkkeillä aamuisin(kova alusta) sekä ihan äärimmäisenä oikealla oli myös kohtuulliset snorklausvedet, muuten perus ranta.

Miinukset: Kohteeseen tehdään pakettimatkoja.

Plussat: The staff is very approachable and friendly. Breakfast was good and the place itself it was quite nice.

Miinukset: The menu didnt have much variety and was a bit expensive for the actual portion! We were not very lucky as it was very noisy by the pool! Or constructions were in place or someone was cutting the grass!

Plussat: The beach bungalow The staff The spa

Miinukset: Failure of being informed about the building work. No beach bar

Plussat: It was calm and very quiet

Plussat: The property was beautiful, wonderful location, friendly staff and I. definitely go again.

Plussat: Staff, pools, breakfast, location of the hotel are all great. .

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The resort was amazing. The beach is stunning and half price cocktails at happy hour are a bonus :-). Walk up to the main road for great authentic Thai food at reasonable non tourist prices.

Plussat: The privacy

Miinukset: The maintenance in some old area is a bit poor need some touch loving care and as well as the gym machinery a bit out dated .

Plussat: Beachfront villa, View. Quiet, sea, pool

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: great location, next to bars which are open all night and great pool with a view. Rooms open up to garden and sea view and quite large.

Plussat: Beautiful pool. Relaxing atmosphere. Great place to chill out and relax.

Miinukset: Everything was amazing. If anything, the pool table needs fixing as it has a rip. Would have loved to play a game by the beach.

Plussat: The staff was very helpful and friendly! Even from the bungalows that are the farthest away from the beach you can walk there under 5 minutes. The beach itself is nice: you can sit, there are some hammocks and you can order food and drinks from the restaurant on the property. Water is fresh and cold and you can refill in the lobby as often as you like. They also rent motorbikes to you. I would definitely come again!

Miinukset: Maybe in the busy season there are not enough seats on the beach. Also one of the hammocks could be repaired or replaced.

Plussat: Tässä resortissa on kaikki mitä ihminen tarvitsee! Ollaan oltu nyt ainakin 4 kertaa ja uudestaan täytyy päästä!!

Plussat: Great location! Small, but nice bungalows

Miinukset: Hard madrasses in bunk bed (family room). Even harder than normal "thai" standard

Plussat: Rauhallinen paikka, ehdottamasti tänne uudelleen. Ao nang tuntui järkytykseltä matkaillessamme ensin koh lantalla. Resortissa oli kaikki: ranta, uima-allas, ravintola, coctail baari. Shoppailla pystyi saladanissa jonne menimme skoottereilla. Tulisin uudelleen.

Plussat: Siisti, ystävällinen, lähellä rantaa!

Plussat: Great cabanas, nice people, good food, awesome pool ,right on the beach with food and drinks available.

Miinukset: Bed could be a little softer.

Plussat: cute little bungalows situated just a few meters from the beach. super helpful staff who helped us book snorkeling trips, and we were able to rent a scooter from them, too. they also do a great coconut shake, with coconut water instead of cream.

Miinukset: nothing - great value for money!

Plussat: Hieno ja idyllinen paikka rannalla. Siisti allas ja yllättävän hyvä aamupala. Kaikki oli kunnossa.

Plussat: I was my second time in Coco Lanta Eco Resort and I really enjoyed it! The stuff is very friendly and helpfull, the bungalows are great (bed is very comfortable). During the low season is even better because you can have beach to yourself. Food was fine and coctails were great! Also they are really eco friendly hotel because at the check in they give you metal bottle for water and it’s free of charges and this way the reduce plastic use. Next time I will also choose Coco Lanta Eco Resort!

Plussat: Len and Joai were brilliant, so friendly and helpful they made our stay a pleasure

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Very helpful staff

Miinukset: Erratic air conditioning

Plussat: - Staff were friendly - Room was spacious and very clean - Very close to one of nicest beaches on island - walking distance to some nice restaurants

Miinukset: - on a main road but not a real issue

Plussat: Perfect location, very nice and helpfull staff! The hotel was so clean, good breakfast

Plussat: Aivan mahtava paikka yöpyä ja henkilökunta mitä ystävällisin.Oikein hyvää palvelua.Huone juuri sopivan kokoinen ja viihtyisä vuoristonäköalalla josta pystyi näkemään apinoita.Aamiainen monipuolinen ja maittava.Suosittelen ehdottomasti varaamaan huoneen tästä hotellista.Halusimme vuokrata skootterin oleskelumme ajaksi ja henkilökunta hoiti sen meille valmiiksi vaikka heillä omaa vuokraamoa ei ollutkaan.

Plussat: The staff was simply unbelievable. They were so kind and helpful. The hotel was also a short walk from the beach and a short taxi ride from the pier. We were able to rent a scooter directly at the hotel and ride through Ko Lanta.

Miinukset: There wasn't much of a view from our room as it over looked a backyard. The breakfast, when not included was fairly pricy so we did not have it. Not much nightlife or anything to do past 9-10PM.

Plussat: We loved everything about this place, and we didn't had much expectations considering the photos and location, but it all turned out better than we thought. Lanta mermaid is very clean, very friendly staff, rooms are huge and very comfortable (we got the sea view) and location couldn't be better as we were 5min walking distance from the beach, and near enough to saladan for a quick tuk tuk ride. Wonderful sunsets, great breakfast. We loved it.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: - Saladan kohtuullisen lähellä - Lähistön ruokakaupat hyviä paikalliseen tasoon suhteutettuna, mm. Saladanin suunnalla oleva lähin 7-Eleven ja Saladanin Lanta Mart - Aamiaisella ei ollut mitään ylimääräistä mutta oli kuitenkin riittävä ja maistuva - Vuoristonäköalan puolella sai seurata apinoiden, kukkojen ja kulkukoirien touhuja - Henkilökunta oli ystävällinen ja auttavainen, palvelun taso selvästi tärkeää hotellin omistajalle - Rantapyyhkeet plussaa - Rauhallinen hotelli

Miinukset: - Klong Dao -rannalla vuorovesivaihtelut suuria, laskuveden aikaan ranta on huono. Lisäksi vesi on likaista. Long Beach ja erityisesti eteläisemmät rannat parempia - Hotellihuoneen suihkun vedenpaine olisi voinut olla parempi - Hyttysiä oli päässyt huoneeseen, nilkoissa oli poukamia

Plussat: They Personal is really nice and they help when you need . They always smile.

Miinukset: The Hotel is nice but it‘s boring. Reception is really dark, Not activities .

Plussat: This hotel was very clean (need to take off our shoes/slippers while entering the hotel), staffs were so friendly, location was very near to Klong Dae beach, ala carte foods were cheap and also delicious.

Miinukset: Nothing, all are great and wonderful experience I had there.

Plussat: What a fantastic hotel! We visited Koh Lanta in low season and due to a lack of research done on my part, booked further south on the Island where everything was closed. We were almost ready to hop on the ferry back to Phuket when I found Mermaid Boutique House online. We decided to go and have a look and are so glad we did. We cancelled our accomodation and moved straight to this hotel. Joai at reception was amazing! She spoke excellent English and went out of her way to welcome us and help us find our way around the island. From renting a scooter, to restaurant recommendations, to changing our transfer arrangements at last minute, and friendly chats every time we saw her.... she made our stay AMAZING! The room was excellent. Clean, spacious, great aircon and great bathroom. Would recommend this place to anyone... especially if you’re visiting in low season as it’s close to everything that’s still open. We will definitely be back!! Thanks Mermaid Boutique House and thank you Joai!!! :)

Plussat: Kohtalaisen hyvää.hinta laatusuhteessa.

Miinukset: Jonkinverran liikenteen melu .Aamupalaa syödessä.

Plussat: Very nice comfy room and bed. Perfectly located nice and close to Miami, which is great to be able to use their facilities

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Spaceous room, fridge, water cooker, spaceous shower, microwave, kitchenette

Miinukset: the previous guests did not use the suger and the guests before that probably also not. The paper sachet had collected moist and the sugar became hard.

Plussat: friendly staff, the room was very clean and nicely decorated. at an unbeatable price. to be recommended.

Miinukset: water pressure in the shower too weak, otherwise there is nothing to moan about

Plussat: Spacious room and comfortable bed. Decent WiFi and air con although not very cold it is sufficient. Nice lighting and balcony with deck chairs and clothes horse. Good shower with hot water and free toiletries. Kind and helpful staff and daily maid service impeccable. Use of Lanta Miami resort pool about 100m away, which was really nice! Resort can help with tours and transport although we didn’t use it. Really pleasant stay and good value for money.

Miinukset: Tv has only local/Thai channels so didn’t end up using. Tonnes of ants constantly in the room and bathroom which was off putting. Didn’t have breakfast so cannot comment but the menu looked very basic. Power went out for a few hours one night which was frustrating as we were woken when the lights and a/c turned back on (not a big deal though!)

Plussat: Oikein kiva, uusi, siisti, toimiva. Kaunis piha ja saa käyttää läheisen hotellin poolia. Lähellä ravintoloita ja palveluita. Pehmeä valaistus. Hyvä kova sänky ja peitto. Todella hiljainen ilmastointi eikä kadunkaan äänet häirinneet.

Miinukset: Netti pätki hieman. Tv-kanavien kieltä ei saanut vaihdettua enkuksi.

Plussat: Rooms were modern and clean. Staff were helpful in renting motorbikes and booking tours.

Miinukset: Wished there was staff there after 6, or at least a security guard present.

Plussat: The hotel was clean, tidy and beautiful. Staff were so friendly as well as helpful. The AC was a good strength and while the king sized bed was on the hard side it wasn't difficult to sleep conformably. Breakfast was great too with lots of options. The pool at the sister hotel down the street was a bonus too.

Miinukset: Not a fault of the hotel or staff, but be prepared to be staying in a small hotel with lots of families, we woke up to the sounds of children playing/yelling/crying every morning. Even the sister hotel down the street where we used the pool, endless crying and temper tantrums from the ridiculous amount of families with small children.

Plussat: Very quiet beautiful rooms and garden/patios. Very nice staff, especially when they get to know you :-)

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The location is fantastic and only a few minutes walk to the beach. The rooms were nice and big which were cleaned daily. It’s also great that you get to use the facilities at Miami, who have a decent pool and fantastic food! Hotel arranged transport for our onward travel which was quick and easy.

Miinukset: The property does not supply shampoo, which is only minor to some but to me who is backpacking was a little disappointing and meant I had to go and buy a bottle (in 3 months it’s the only hotel we’ve stayed in that hasn’t). At breakfast we ordered porridge and each day asked for a small pot of honey to come out with it, the waiter acknowledged us disappeared into the kitchen and never came back with it (3 days in a row),so we had to get up and get it ourselves. Which again is minor, but was disappointing when we had paid for the breakfast and it isn’t a lot to ask. These comments are mainly for the hotel management to see and potentially change for future guests.

Plussat: Room was very spacious. Spotlessly clean. Towels changed every day. WiFi worked perfectly. Staff very friendly. Overall an excellent stay and brilliant value for money.

Miinukset: Nothing to note.

Plussat: We stayed in a room with a private pool, which was accompanied with a big price tag. The decor was great and the bed was comfortable. The pool was sizeable and had a stunning view over the sea.

Miinukset: The patio and pool was crawling with ants, which also found their way into the bathroom. There was a lot of leaves in the pool which we had to fish out ourselves with an umbrella. There were also several mosquitoes inside the room, as the patio doors were left open on arrival. Overall, the cleanliness left something to be desired.

Plussat: Staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Very happy to drive you to/from room and reception

Miinukset: Private beach wasn't very well looked after e.g rubbish on beach and deck chairs needed some love. Shower ran out of hot water quickly

Plussat: Cleanliness, smiling friendly staff.

Miinukset: Reception. Check out process is too long.

Plussat: Beautiful spot great for sunset decent breakfast.

Miinukset: Very bad experience with noisey room above us after midnight sometimes. We stayed at the pool access for 5 nights and 3 of those nights the room above was extremely noisey at night you can ear everything (footsteps, furniture moving, talking) like there is no insulation at all! The staff did not help with that, after complaining a few times they offer to change the room to a lower rate one without pool access, very disappointing. Completely ruin our stay. Will not recommend to my family and friends

Plussat: It was our 3rd stay at the reaort, and as usual the staff and facilities were top notch. Will always recommend this resort to whoever plans a trip to Koh Lanta.

Miinukset: Nothing. Liked everything.

Plussat: Very nice staff, a beautiful and well-maintained place, the food was very tasty and the cocktails too. A great place to stay for a few nights. There's a free shuttle to town a couple of times a day but you can also rent a scooter for a day for a very good price (200 baht). We enjoyed our stay very much!

Miinukset: The food was a bit pricey and once we found a small cockroach at night coming out of some drainhole in the bathroom. It was very clean and due to the remoteness and plants of the property this is understandable.

Plussat: Shuttle Service to Saladan

Miinukset: Hotel is quite far away from the main spots, it doesn't have a sandy beach and you have to walk a lot between the facilities(or be driven by carts)

Plussat: We had a good time in the hotel actually we didn't left the property for our whole stay. The staff was very helpful. My wife got very sick and they help us talking us first to a drug store and later that night to call a doctor and take us to de international hospital. The were all the time worried about her health. Leaving this behind the hotel was nice, and just 4 min away from the Pier. The pools are beautiful and you have access to a little private Rocky beach.

Miinukset: The hotel is good but it's a little bit left behind, it could have some remodeling or at least a bit of make up, even with a change in the color of the walls and some minor repairs it will be a huge difference, it seems that the property had it's golden years but the left it to wore down a bit to much. We had a little issue with the room service, in the menu they had it untill 10 pm but when we call they said it was only untill 9, but offered us to go pick it up, not that much of a problem.

Plussat: Erinomainen aamiainen. Hyvät altaat ja ravintolat. Sijainti kauniissa paikassa hieman kaupungin hälinästä sivussa. Satamaan olisi ollut ilmainen transfer-kuljetus mutta ei sitten kuitenkaan haluttu poistua alueelta. Ihana paikka kaiken kaikkiaan.

Plussat: Great location, and very nice Bungalows

Miinukset: That I am not the owner.

Plussat: Close location to the beach with beach bar and food close by Nice swimming pool Friendly helpful staff

Miinukset: All good

Plussat: Mukava ja perhemäinen ilmapiiri. Hyvä aamupala ja loistava sijainti hyvin lähellä Long Beach rantaa. Menen ehdottomasti uudelleen. Baarin yhteydessä oleva biljardipöytä pelkkää plussaa.

Miinukset: Wifi aika heikko kauemmissa bungaloweissa.

Plussat: Location of this hotel. Just a few minutes from the beach and restaurants.

Miinukset: Some small ants in the room. Shower needs to be changed as it's difficult to control hot water.

Plussat: Ranta ja kaikki palvelut ihan vieressä.

Plussat: Kuvien perusteella ei ollut kovia odotuksia. Paikka oli parempi kuin kuvat antoi ymmärtää. Mukava ja ammattimainen henkilökunta. Kaikki asiat pystyi hoitamaan respan kautta.

Plussat: Firstly we came in low season and everything were closed, not many bar and restaurant unless you rent scooter to local town. long beach not so nice at that time becus its rainy season. we got one day sunny day so we hired a scooter and went to bamboo beach it was empty so yey ! we got a private beach our self. all in all i recommended.

Plussat: Clean

Miinukset: Due to low season we ended up cutting our stay short by 2 nights. Nothing was open nearby, beach wasn’t nice and you couldn’t purchase any food or drinks at the hotel.

Plussat: Comfy large bed. Surroundings- lush tropical gardens and pool. Easy walk to the beach. Cold a/c. Mini fridge and kettle. Good housekeeping.

Miinukset: Had to plug Kettle in on the bed as there was no other outlet. Low season so the restaurant and bar were closed (understandable).

Plussat: Erittäin viihtyisä, rauhallinen ja siisti alue.

Plussat: very helpful and considerate staff. My mom was having a cold when checking out. They kindly helped arrange a room for her to stay until we departed at 3:00 pm. I am really grateful. I would love to stay with them for my next visit.

Plussat: Siisti sänky ja joka päivä uudet pyyhkeet. Rantapyyhkeet erikseen vastaanotosta. Aamiainen ei ole ihmeellinen, mutta paistoivat munakkaita valitsemillamme täytteillä. Majoittuisin mielelläni uudelleen.