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Reef Resort Kradan

Eighteen beachfront and sea-view rooms in the middle of Koh Kradan's main beach, with a well-liked seafood restaurant and free kayaks and paddleboards.

4.7(322)
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Full opening hours
Monday06:00–00:00
Tuesday06:00–00:00
Wednesday06:00–00:00
Thursday06:00–00:00
Friday06:00–00:00
Saturday06:00–00:00
Sunday06:00–00:00

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About Reef Resort Kradan

Reef Resort is a small resort in the middle of the main beach on Koh Kradan, the Trang island inside Hat Chao Mai National Park. It has 18 rooms, all beachfront or sea view, set in a garden behind the sand, and guests can take out the resort's kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

The restaurant is the part people write home about. It specializes in seafood with Thai dishes and pasta alongside, at fair prices for an island with no village, and guests staying elsewhere on the beach often eat here. Reviewers praise the staff above all. Snorkeling off the main beach has been restricted since the park closed it to protect bleached coral, so ask the resort what's open before you pack fins.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reef Resort Kradan: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reef Resort Kradan worth visiting?

Reef Resort Kradan holds a 4.7★ rating from 322 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Koh Lanta.

What are the opening hours of Reef Resort Kradan?

Reef Resort Kradan is typically open 06:00–00:00 — 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 Reef Resort Kradan?

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 Reef Resort Kradan located?

Reef Resort Kradan is at 221/2 Moo 2, Koh Kradan, Ko Libong, Kantang District, Trang 92110, 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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