Klong Khong Beach
A laid-back Ko Lanta beach with shore-side restaurants, bars, and massage spots in a relaxed, uncrowded setting.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
Check Monsoon Windows
Andaman coast beaches (Phuket, Krabi) have rough seas May–October. Koh Samui's beaches are roughest October–December, and Hua Hin's wettest months are September and October. Plan your beach trip around these windows for calm water and safe swimming.
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Best rated within a 6-minute walk
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Tours that include Klong Khong Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Klong Khong Beach.
Why go, and how to do it well
Klong Khong Beach sits along the western coast of Ko Lanta in Krabi Province, offering a quieter alternative to the island's busier stretches of sand. Long and sandy, the beach is notable for its collection of shells and sea glass, and its shore is lined with a solid selection of restaurants, beach bars, cafés, and massage parlors — giving it more amenity than many of Ko Lanta's more remote beaches while still retaining a genuinely unhurried atmosphere.
Swimming conditions here are tide-dependent and worth understanding before you go. In the morning and through the early afternoon, the water is generally swimmable and calm. By mid to late afternoon, the tide recedes significantly, exposing coral and making swimming difficult or impossible around sunset. Visitors tend to find this less of a drawback than it sounds — the beach remains a pleasant place to eat, drink, and unwind regardless of the tidal state.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
Tours that include Klong Khong Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Klong Khong Beach.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Klong Khong Beach, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 3 minSukho Cuisine Thai Cooking SchoolActivities & Tours · 230 m · 5.0★
- 3 minAugust massage LantaWellness & Spas · 250 m · 4.9★
- 3 minFREEDOM BAR KOHLANTA KRABI THAILANDNightlife & Bars · 270 m · 4.2★
- 3 minNadear Massage Koh LantaWellness & Spas · 280 m · 4.8★
- 4 minChaba MassageWellness & Spas · 320 m · 4.9★
- 4 minSpice and Knives Cooking Class & Organic GardenActivities & Tours · 320 m · 5.0★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Klong Khong Beach, round out your day in Koh Lanta with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
Khlong Kong Beach has a really lovely, laid-back atmosphere. There are plenty of beach bars, restaurants, and massage places along the shore, and most of the spots we visited were very nice. The hotels and resorts in the area also seem charming and relaxed. Swimming is possible during high tide, although there are quite a few rocks in the water. At low tide, however, swimming is hardly possible. Overall, I really enjoyed the vibe of the area and the beach. It's a great spot if you’re looking for a relaxed and easygoing setting.
We loved this beach, is really nice and quiet, but it has two moods: In the morning you have plenty of sea to go in, but after 3 or 4pm the sea goes down a lot and around sunset you cannot go in, it’s full of rocks. And it’s free, the only one you have to pay to enter is beautiful beach.
The beach is well-equipped with restaurants, bars, massage parlors, and a sandy beach, making your stay pleasant, comfortable, entertaining, and relaxing. It's easily accessible from the resorts (of course) and also from the main road via access paths and narrow streets. It's quiet, although it can get quite busy in the late morning. Around midday, the beach empties out; it's lunchtime, and many have already finished sunbathing for the day. The evenings are atmospheric, especially with breathtaking sunsets, which can't be guaranteed. However, the evening lighting, along with the bars, restaurants, and other guests, provides plenty of entertainment and activities.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 449 reviews on Google.
H2CM+HF6, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Beaches
Go Early for Empty Sand
Even the busiest beaches are nearly deserted before 9 AM. A sunrise walk is the best hour of the day on the sand, and you'll beat the heat for a morning swim.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Many Thai marine parks ban chemical sunscreens that damage coral. Bring reef-safe (mineral/zinc-based) sunscreen from home — it's harder to find and pricier in Thailand.
Klong Khong Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Klong Khong Beach worth visiting?
Klong Khong Beach holds a 4.4★ rating from 449 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Koh Lanta.
What are the opening hours of Klong Khong Beach?
Klong Khong Beach is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Klong Khong Beach?
The best months to visit Koh Lanta are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & European school vacations — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (monsoon; many businesses close).
Where is Klong Khong Beach located?
Klong Khong Beach is at H2CM+HF6, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand, in Koh Lanta. Getting around Koh Lanta: Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; one main road runs the west coast); Tuk-tuks and songthaews along the beach road.
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