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Koh Lanta
Krabi, Thailand

Koh Lanta

Long, laid-back Andaman island — west-coast sunsets, Old Town stilt houses, and easy family beaches

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About Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta is the Andaman's unhurried island: 25 kilometers of west-facing coast where the beaches get quieter and wilder the farther south you drive, and where the nightlife means a beanbag bonfire bar rather than a bucket strip. It's quietly become the region's family and long-stay favorite. The water is calm and shallow on the main beaches, the one coastal road is flat and sane to drive, and a month here costs what a week does on Phi Phi.

The island rewards moving down its coast: Klong Dao and Long Beach in the north carry the resorts and restaurants, Klong Khong the beach-bar scene, and by Kantiang Bay the jungle comes down to the sand. The far south ends in Mu Ko Lanta National Park's lighthouse headland. On the east coast, Lanta Old Town's century-old teak stilt houses (a former Chinese trading port) face a mangrove sea, and the island's long-settled mix of Thai-Chinese, Muslim, and Chao Ley communities gives it a lived-in feel the resort islands lack. Day boats reach the Trang islands, Koh Rok's snorkel reefs, and the celebrated dive pinnacles of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.

Kantiang Bay — jungle-backed sand regularly ranked Thailand's prettiestLanta Old Town's teak stilt houses over the eastern seaMu Ko Lanta National Park lighthouse at the island's wild southern tipHin Daeng and Hin Muang — world-class manta and whale-shark dive sitesDay trips to Koh Rok and the Trang islands (Koh Kradan, Koh Mook's Emerald Cave)Thailand's most relaxed island driving — one flat coastal road
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Getting to and from Koh Lanta

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – April

Avoid: May – October (monsoon; many businesses close)

Avg. temperature

24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: December – January & European school vacations

Getting there

Minivans from Krabi town and airport reach the island in 2–3 hours via a short car ferry to Lanta Noi and the Siri Lanta bridge (about ฿400–540 from the airport). Speedboats run all year from Phi Phi (30 minutes), Ao Nang and Phuket. From November to April ferries add Krabi Town and Phuket sailings, and from mid-October to May island-hopping boats run south to Koh Lipe. There's no airport, so Krabi's is the gateway.

Getting around

  • •Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; one main road runs the west coast)
  • •Tuk-tuks and songthaews along the beach road
  • •Rental cars — Lanta's flat main road is Thailand's easiest island driving

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Things to Do in Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta offers 151 curated places to explore across 10 categories. Choose from 23 hotels and resorts for your stay. Discover 20 restaurants and dining spots. Visit 4 temples and cultural landmarks. Explore 17 beaches and islands. Book from 38 activities and tours.

Browse by category below or scroll down to see top-rated picks in each category. Every listing includes Google ratings from verified visitors, price ranges, and direct booking links where available.

Hotels & ResortsRestaurants & FoodTemples & CultureMarkets & ShoppingActivities & ToursNightlife & BarsWellness & SpasBeachesIslands

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Where to stay

Best Hotels in Koh Lanta

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Hotels & Resorts

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Pimalai Resort & Spa

Pimalai Resort & Spa

4.8(1,700)
99 Moo 5 Ba Kan Tiang Beach, Amphoe Ko Lanta
Koh Lanta's grande dame — 100 acres of jungle hillside spilling onto Kantiang Bay, with pool villas, a top-rated spa and the island's most polished luxury.
Long Beach Chalet

Long Beach Chalet

4.6(1,403)
472, Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Beachfront resort on Koh Lanta with thatched chalets, an infinity pool, and a relaxed tropical atmosphere.
Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort

Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort

4.6(1,202)
315, Moo 1, Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Upscale beachfront resort on Koh Lanta offering private pool villas, two restaurants, and a spa.
Lanta Sand Resort & Spa

Lanta Sand Resort & Spa

4.4(950)
279 หมู่ 3 Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Beachfront resort on Koh Lanta offering contemporary rooms with balconies, direct beach access, and a spa.

Restaurants & Food

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Yawee Restaurant

Yawee Restaurant

4.8(2,978)$$$$
ทางหลวงจังหวัดหมายเลข 4245 Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Cheap, unfussy Thai cooking on Route 4245, and the kind of place that fills up at lunch.
View Point Restaurant

View Point Restaurant

4.3(1,136)$$$$
192, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A budget-friendly hilltop restaurant on Koh Lanta offering sweeping views and Thai food all week.
Same Same But Different Restaurant

Same Same But Different Restaurant

4.4(918)$$$$
288 หมู่ที่ 5 Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A popular mid-range dining spot on Koh Lanta, open daily for lunch and dinner.
Mama Dang Kitchen

Mama Dang Kitchen

4.6(883)$$$$
39 หมู่ที่ 2 บ้านพระแอะ Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A well-loved Thai kitchen in Koh Lanta serving home-style dishes at mid-range prices, open daily.

Temples & Culture

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Lanta Old Town

Lanta Old Town

4.4(6,227)
G3JV+HP3, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
Koh Lanta's original port on the east coast, one street of century-old wooden shophouses on stilts, with seafood restaurants over the water and a weekend market.
Tham Khao Mai Khew

Tham Khao Mai Khew

4.6(247)
Unnamed Rd Thailand, G3PC+GJW ตำบล เกาะลันตาใหญ่ อำเภอเกาะลันตา กระบี่ 81150, Thailand
A sacred cave temple on Koh Lanta offering a rare glimpse into the island's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Koh Lanta Statue

Koh Lanta Statue

4.5(182)
9 M.5 T Yai, A, ตำบล เกาะลันตาใหญ่ อำเภอเกาะลันตา กระบี่ 81150, Thailand
A striking cultural landmark on Koh Lanta, offering a glimpse into the island's local identity.
Koh Lanta Community Museum

Koh Lanta Community Museum

4.4(72)
ที่ว่าการอำเภอเกาะลันตา(หลังเก่า) ชุมชนศรีรายา, อำเภอเกาะลันตา จังหวัดกระบี่, 81150 G3JV+9G3 7 Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A glimpse into Koh Lanta's multicultural heritage, housed in a historic old district building by the sea.

Beaches

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Kantiang Bay

Kantiang Bay

4.5(603)
152-152/1 Moo 5 Kantiang Bay, Amphoe Ko Lanta
Kantiang Bay is southern Koh Lanta's horseshoe of jungle-backed sand — the beach that convinces people to extend their stay. Steep green hills wrap around both headlands, the swimming is good year-round in season, and sunsets fill the whole bay. It's far enough from Lanta's busier northern beaches (
Long Beach (Koh Lanta)
Hidden Gem

Long Beach (Koh Lanta)

4.7(160)
Pra-Ae Beach
Long Beach — Phra Ae to locals — is Koh Lanta's signature stretch, some four kilometers of wide golden sand and casuarina shade on the island's west coast, big enough that it never feels crowded even in peak season. The swimming is the island's most reliable — it shelves more steeply than neighbouri
Nui Bay

Nui Bay

4.6(1,847)
Moo 5 Ao Nui Bay Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A small sheltered cove on Lanta's west coast, forested hills behind, and far fewer people than the big beaches.
Bamboo Beach

Bamboo Beach

4.3(1,174)
Bamboo Beach, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi, Thailand
A quiet, accessible beach on Koh Lanta's north end, popular for its calm waters and relaxed atmosphere.

Islands

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Koh Kradan

Koh Kradan

4.7(442)
Ko Libong
Koh Kradan is the Trang islands' star — a slender, jungle-backed island inside Hat Chao Mai National Park whose east-facing main beach topped a global best-beach ranking in 2023. The formula is simple, powder-soft white sand, water that shifts from glass-clear to deep turquoise over a snorkelable h
Koh Rok

Koh Rok

4.7(436)
Koh Rok Yai, Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Kantang District, Trang, Thailand
Two uninhabited islands in Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Koh Rok Yai and Koh Rok Noi, with shallow reefs off both. A speedboat day from Koh Lanta, about November to April.
Koh Ngai

Koh Ngai

4.6(319)
Ko Lanta Yai, Kantang District
A tiny Trang island with one long east-facing beach, no town and no roads, just turquoise shallows, coral you can swim to, and three islets in the view.

Markets & Shopping

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Old Town Lanta Street Market

Old Town Lanta Street Market

4.4(411)
G3MV+362, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
A weekend street market in Koh Lanta's historic Old Town, open Saturdays and Sundays.
Koh Lanta Monday Market

Koh Lanta Monday Market

4.2(204)
J2GM+97M, 4245, Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A weekly morning market in Sala Dan offering a local shopping experience on Koh Lanta.
Wednesday Market

Wednesday Market

4.4(197)
J2VR+5Q3, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
A weekly morning market in Sala Dan offering a local shopping experience every Wednesday.
Lanta Plaza 555

Lanta Plaza 555

4.1(185)
J2XP+CRM, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
A convenient shopping center in Sala Dan serving both locals and visitors to Koh Lanta.

Activities & Tours

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Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Mu Ko Lanta National Park

4.4(4,346)
Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Moo 5, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Krabi, 81150, ตำบล เกาะลันตาใหญ่ อำเภอเกาะลันตา กระบี่ 81150, Thailand
A steep two-kilometer jungle loop, cheeky monkeys and a beach with lifeguards at the end of the island.
Following Giants Koh Lanta Ethical Elephant Sanctuary

Following Giants Koh Lanta Ethical Elephant Sanctuary

4.9(2,323)
Klong Chak Waterfall RD, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A no-touch sanctuary on a forested Koh Lanta hillside where 11 rescued elephants live free from work and you only watch them.
Lanta Elephant Lover by Lanta Elephant Conservation

Lanta Elephant Lover by Lanta Elephant Conservation

4.9(1,737)
Klongjakwaterfall Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Ethical elephant sanctuary near Klong Jak Waterfall offering feeding, forest walks, and gentle water care with well-cared-for elephants.
Phoenix Divers - Koh Lanta Diving, Freediving, Snorkeling

Phoenix Divers - Koh Lanta Diving, Freediving, Snorkeling

4.9(1,677)
Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
Sharp instructors, clear briefings and proper food on the boat, though the decks do get crowded.

Nightlife & Bars

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Why Not Bar

Why Not Bar

4.3(1,464)$$$$
9, Yai, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Barefoot beach bar with live guitar, an 8:30pm fire show and mains around ฿150–250.
The Indian Bar

The Indian Bar

4.7(401)$$$$
J2GJ+HXF, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
A popular all-day bar in Sala Dan serving drinks from morning until 2am, seven days a week.
The Sound Shack Bar

The Sound Shack Bar

4.8(321)$$$$
Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
A laid-back budget bar in Sala Dan with a great vibe, cold drinks, and late-night hours on weekends.
Rock Beach Bar

Rock Beach Bar

4.6(263)$$$$
443 Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A laid-back beachside bar on Koh Lanta open daily, offering drinks and relaxed coastal vibes.

Wellness & Spas

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Faikham Lanta Traditional Thai Massage

Faikham Lanta Traditional Thai Massage

4.9(1,166)
748, 4245 ม.2 คลองโขลง, Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
Highly regarded traditional Thai massage studio in Koh Lanta, open daily with flexible evening hours.
Layana Resort and Spa

Layana Resort and Spa

4.8(1,098)
Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
Intimate beachfront resort and spa on Ko Lanta offering ocean villas, private jacuzzis, and highly personalized service.
Taaya Spa

Taaya Spa

5.0(512)
472, Tambon Sala Dan, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Chang Wat Krabi 81150, Thailand
A highly regarded day spa on Koh Lanta offering traditional Thai wellness treatments in a serene setting.
Anchan Massage

Anchan Massage

4.6(384)
347 Saladan, Krabi, Koh Lanta yai, กระบี่ 81150, Thailand
A well-regarded massage studio in Saladan offering daily treatments from 10am to 10pm.

Transportation

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Thung Yee Peng Pier

Thung Yee Peng Pier

4.1(90)
H3WC+3P2, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150, Thailand
A local ferry pier in Sala Dan serving as a key departure point for boat connections around Koh Lanta.

Getting to Koh Lanta and Onward

Getting here

Onward from Koh Lanta

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Frequently Asked Questions about Koh Lanta

How do you get to Koh Lanta from Krabi?

Minivans from Krabi airport or town take 2–3 hours (about ฿400–540 from the airport). The road crosses a short car ferry from the mainland to Lanta Noi, then the Siri Lanta bridge to Lanta Yai, and a bridge to the mainland is due around 2029. Bundhaya's speedboat runs from Ao Nang and Railay all year (about ฿1,215). From November to April the ferry from Krabi Town's Klong Jilad pier (about ฿516) and speedboat chains south to Koh Ngai, Koh Mook, and Koh Lipe run too.

Which beach should you stay on?

Klong Dao or Long Beach in the north for families, restaurants, and easy logistics; Klong Khong for the backpacker beach-bar stretch; Klong Nin for a balance of quiet and comfort; Kantiang Bay in the south for scenery and splurge resorts. The island is long, so pick your area first, because dinner is a drive, not a stroll, if you get it wrong.

Is Koh Lanta good for families?

It's arguably Thailand's best family island: calm, shallow west-coast water in season, a flat main road, resorts with pools at every budget, and a low-key evening scene. Swedish and Danish families have wintered here for decades, and some beaches have more kids than backpackers in January. The main caution is the monsoon, when surf and rip currents make swimming genuinely risky.

Is Koh Lanta open in the low season?

More than Koh Lipe, less than Phuket. From May to October many beachfront bungalows, bars, and dive shops close, boat connections stop, and the sea turns rough. But the island stays livable, minivans still run, and the resorts that stay open discount heavily. It suits low-season long-stayers more than beach vacationers.

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