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 Avani Plus Koh Lanta Krabi Resort - SHA Extra Plus Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Crown Lanta Resort & Spa offers a private beach, luxury accommodation, and extensive services. It is ideally situated on an elevated peninsula in Ko Lanta, offering views of Andaman Sea. Free WiFi access is available. Designed in modern Thai style with amazing sea views, rooms are clean, spacious and feature pool access or views. All rooms include full bathroom amenities, complimentary coffee/tea making facilities, and a fridge. Some facilities at Crown Lanta include restaurants and a bar, free mountain bikes, kayaks, snorkelling gear, and a gym. Guests can make use of transfers from the Airport in Krabi and shuttle transfers to Saladan centre (10 minute drive away) where shops, restaurants, convenience stores, and banks are located. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 6846 THB.

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• 2 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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• 3 Layana Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus Ko Lanta, Thailand

  

  Resort. Surrounded by tropical greenery, Layana Resort & Spa - SHA Extra Plus is located in Koh Lanta and overlooks the beautiful sea. It offers an outdoor infinity pool and rooms with free WiFi. Guests can directly access Long Beach from the resort. Situated within Mu Koh Lanta National Park, Layana Resort is located on a white, sandy beach. Krabi Airport is a 2-hour drive, or 70 km, from the resort. A chargeable airport transfer is available upon request. Rooms at Layana Resort feature modern Thai architecture and are decorated with silk and hardwood furnishings. Each is equipped with satellite TV, DVD player and daybed. En suite bathrooms have separate shower and bathtub facilities. Guests may enjoy an energizing work-out at the fitness centre or relax with a book in the well-stocked library. Set within a garden, the resort’s award-winning Linger Longer Spa offers pampering massage services and soothing facial treatments. A wide range of international dishes, fresh seafood and authentic Thai food are served at SeaSky Restaurant which can be served by the pool or on the beach. Refreshing drinks are available at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 19760 THB.

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• 4 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 8.9, rooms from around 7200 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!