Luxury hotels in Ko Lanta

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Ko Lanta. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Pimalai Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Luxurious and elegant Pimalai Resort and Spa overlooks the blue waters of the Andaman Sea and offers exclusive accommodation that is spacious and serene with personalised service. The property provides complimentary round-trip transfer from Krabi Airport to the resort. Nestled in a lush tropical forest, rooms at Pimalai offer a private balcony that overlooks the beautiful surroundings. Decorated with rich Thai fabrics and rattan curtains, rooms are air-conditioned and feature a polished teak wood floor. It also features amenities that include high-speed internet access and a DVD player. Pimalai Resort and Spa offers several leisure facilities. Guests are able to lounge by the infinity-edge pool while enjoying the sea breeze and a cool drink or play a game of tennis at the courts available. It also has a fully equipped fitness centre and library, as well as activities that include cycling and sea sports. Pimalai Resort and Spa features 3 restaurants to satisfy guests' appetite. Signature Thai dishes are served at Rak Talay and Spice and Rice, while western cuisines can be sampled at Seven Seas. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 17719 THB.

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• 2 Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Situated in Ko Lanta, a few steps from Long Beach, Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a private beach area, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only provides some rooms with sea views, and rooms come with a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star resort. Saladan School is 4.6 km from Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only, while Police Station is 4.9 km from the property. Krabi International Airport is 77 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 10720 THB.

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• 3 Rawi Warin Resort And Spa - SHA Extra Plus Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Rawi Warin Resort And Spa - SHA Extra Plus offers 5-star luxury with 4 large outdoor pools, fitness centre. Boasting 5 dining options, it offers stunning views of Klong Tob Bay. Featuring spacious layouts and private balconies, modern Thai-style rooms have fine wood furnishings and flooring. They are fitted with cable TV. A fridge and tea/coffee making amenities are provided. For relaxation, there is a library and games room with numerous facilities. Leisure activities can be planned at the tour desk. Specialising in seafood dishes, The Watermark offers diners a memorable outdoor dining experience. Hearty breakfasts and international dishes are available at The Golden Pond. The Wave Bar serves light refreshments. Rawi Warin Resort And Spa - SHA Extra Plus is a 2-hour car and ferry transfer from Krabi Airport. From Krabi Airport, it is about an hour’s flight from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 8320 THB.

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• 4 Avani Plus Koh Lanta Krabi Resort Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Swap reality for a dreamy Koh Lanta escape – ocean views, sunset sessions, a sandy cove for sun-soaked days. Explore the best of Krabi Resorts with one of the world’s top-ranked islands from a stylish hilltop hideaway. Bask on silvery beaches. Dive gin-clear waters. Find your happy place overlooking Koh Kwang Beach at Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort. For Airport shared transfer, the Resort provides shared- airport shuttle service daily at: - Resort to Airport: 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 2:00 pm - Airport to Resort: 11:30 am | 1:30 pm | 6:30 pm Please let us know your preferred option upon reservation or 48 hours before arrival. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 6355 THB.

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• 5 Chada Lanta Beach Resort - SHA Extra Plus Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Leave the city behind and head to Lanta Island, where Cha-Da Beach Resort and Spa welcomes you with its warm hospitality and luxurious villas and suites. Free Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant. Elegantly decorated, villas and suites are furnished with amenities that include a balcony that overlooks the lush tropical gardens or lagoon pool. Some suites offer an integrated spa bath, while the villas provide a private swimming pool. Spacious and offering all the comforts of home, Cha-Da's accommodation provides amenities that include room service. Head to Vimala Spa to pamper yourself with the wide variety of spa treatments or recharge with a work-out at the fitness centre. With the beach right at the resort's doorstep, relax on the white sands or enjoy water sports activities that range from snorkelling to kayaking. Cha-Da Beach Resort offers dining with a view of the Andaman Sea at Pailin Thai Restaurant. It serves a delicious selection of Thai dishes and snacks. For international cuisine head to Cha-Da Coffee Shop. To unwind, while you watch the sunset, grab a cocktail from Sa-Bai Beach Bar. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 4750 THB.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!