Lanta Islands

Just off the mainland at the southern end of Krabi province are the two large islands of Lanta Noi ('Little Lanta') and Lanta Yai ('Big Lanta'). The two big islands are at the center of a group of 52 islands, 15 of which have been designated as the Koh Lanta National Marine Park.

Map of the Lanta Islands

The west coast of Lanta Yai is lined with resorts and bungalows for almost its entire 25 kilometer length. Despite this, the Lanta islands are much less developed than Phuket or the Phi Phi islands, although many say that the scenery is not as spectacular. Still, the beaches are excellent and the prices are often highly competitive with the other destinations.

Getting There

Ferries from Phi Phi, Phuket (via Phi Phi) and Krabi town arrive at the pier in Saladan at the north end of Lanta Yai. If flying into Krabi's airport, its best to take a taxi or van directly to the island via the overland route.

Lanta Accommodations

Here's a small selection of the resorts available on Lanta Yai island. If you don't like our selections, feel free to review the complete list of Koh Lanta hotels.
 

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	Pimalai Resort & Spa Koh Lanta	Kan Tiang	From: $ 224
	One of the pristine islands in Krabi province, Koh Lanta, is today a haven for Pimalai Resort & Spa.  Built within the rainforest as it meets the silver strand, you would hardly know it was there. The boutique beach resort occupies 100 acres of tropical vegetation with a direct access to a 900 meters stretch of pristine sandy beach and offers 79 elegantly appointed rooms, suites, and villas. Visit once and you will return again and again. Pimalai Resort & Spa is located on the south west coast of Koh Lanta Yai. Getting to Koh Lanta is even easy for a first time visitor. Your journey to Koh Lanta Yai will eventually take you through one of Koh Lanta's local transit cities in Krabi, Phuket, Phi Phi Island or Trang, depending on your entry point into Thailand. Check rates for the Pimalai Resort & Spa Koh Lanta at Reservations 24. Check rates for the Pimalai Resort & Spa Koh Lanta at Hotel Club. Check rates for the Pimalai Resort & Spa Koh Lanta at AsiaTiv.com. Compare rates for the Pimalai Resort & Spa Koh Lanta at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Royal Lanta Resort Koh Lanta	Klong Dao	From: $ 52
	Surrounded by tropical gardens, the Royal Lanta Resort offers a wonderful world of tranquility, beauty, romance and comfort. Our traditional Thai style villas offer luxury comfortable rooms as of a first class resort, all with private balconies, selection of excellent restaurants and shops. Makes for a great holiday at ROYAL LANTA RESORT ' SPA.At Royal Lanta Resort ' Spa emphasis is on rest, relaxation and the personal comfort of each guest. Keeping in harmony with it natural setting, the menu features local seafood, fresh produce and juicy succulent fruits. Dine by candlelight under the stars on the elegant terrace overlooking the Islands. Royal Lanta Resort a wonderful world of tranquility, beauty, romance, comfort and complete with modern amenities.Right on Klong Dao beachfront, surrounded by tropical gardens at Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi province southern Thailand on the Andaman sea. Check rates for the Royal Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at Reservations 24. Check rates for the Royal Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at Hotel Club. Compare rates for the Royal Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.
	Sri Lanta Resort Koh Lanta	Klong Nin	From: $ 70
	The expereince Srilanta is to bask in the true nature of Lanta Island. All inspiration comes from the powering sund, the beauty of the sea and the tranquility of the ground and the mountains. SriLanta is set amidst 12 acres of landscaped hillside by the Andaman Sea, Thailand, in the charming village of Baan Klognin, the most southern district of Krabi province. Lanta Island was once known as Pulau Satak in Malay larguage, which means long-beach island. Later on, many Thais, both Muslim and Buddhist came to live on the island and to some it seemed to be a million islands, which made people think that "lanta" means "too many to judge by the eye" in Thai. Check rates for the Sri Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at Reservations 24. Check rates for the Sri Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at Hotel Club. Check rates for the Sri Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at AsiaTiv.com. Compare rates for the Sri Lanta Resort Koh Lanta at all on-line sites using HotelsCombined.

Note: The descriptions shown here have been provided by the hotel. You may wish to treat them with some degree of skepticism. The base prices shown are provided by our hotel partners and reflect the lowest rate they have on file. This is often the 'low season' rate for a standard room, and thus may not be available at the period you visit. The starting price should be used as a general indicator only.