Everything. Everything was perfect for a week-long stay. If you are looking for a generic five-star luxury hotel that could be anywhere in the world, pay thousands for Pimalai down the road. If you are looking for peace, quiet, a stunning beach, in an authentic, relaxing resort run by the most friendly, attentive staff you could wish for... this is the place. We visited in April and *still* daydream about that walk down through the trees, past the pool, to the beach. Just to address some of the themes among the negative reviews: A) There are minor parts of the resort that could do with a little bit of renovation, but nothing at all that even remotely affected our stay. B) The location is more remote than most resorts, but this simply made the holiday 100 times better. The north end of the island is congested with resorts, quite busy and, in places, a bit tacky. However, the south end of the island where La Laanta is based is beautifully peaceful, the food at the resort is excellent (we ate there daily and loved it) and most activities like scuba diving and boat trips send a free car to shuttle you around the island anyway. The La Laanta staff even dropped up off at the next bay for free one day. La Laanta is authentic, beautiful and we'd not hesitate recommending it to anyone. To the staff, thank you *so* much – you are all amazing. Hopefully we'll be back some day!

We stayed 4 nights and I loved everything about the hotel. The food was amazing. The pool and beach were very nice. The owners arranged transportation for free to and from the La Lanta festival on the other side of the island.

The only negative was that because the hotel is remote, the drive from the ferry pier was expensive upon arrival and the drive to the Krabi airport was expensive upon departure.

The location is unbeatable, it’s right by one of the best beaches in Koh Lanta. The staff is kind and attentive and made us feel like family, but also very hands off, they’ll take good care of you without being too intrusive. The resort has everything you need to be self sufficient, including a restaurant and scooter rental, and a few basic amenities available for sale/rental at the reception. Be mindful that the nearest village is around 15-20 minutes by car/scooter, but chances are you will not want to go elsewhere during your stay because the beach and resort are beautiful. There is literally no night life as you’re right at the edge of the forest( it’s the last resort south on the island) but for us this was part of the beauty of our stay. We rented a scooter at the resort and drove to the nearby national park (only 10 minutes away). The room was cleaned daily and was comfortable.

The fact that the mattress was placed directly on the floor might be uncomfortable to someone. The restaurant has quite a wide selection of thai choices and there is also a small western selection. I didn’t feel well for a few days after dining there on my first night but maybe I was just unlucky on one occasion.

The resort is a hidden gem. Everything about it was incredible - the location, the staff, the accommodation, the food. It sits right on a hidden beach off the beaten track, so not many people at all. It was so peaceful the whole time. The staff were amazing: Patrick, the owner, goes out of his way to get to know you, and has formed firm friendships with many returning guests. Easy to see why. The bar and waiting staff were all amazing, getting to know your names. We would recommend this resort in a heartbeat. They also have some very friendly pet dogs and cats on site! The sunsets by the beach were so special. One tip: bring everything you need as you're not near any shops!

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A spectacular spot to spend your holidays, especially the calm part of it! The location was amazing, everything around looked like a postcard. Resort is beachfront with perfect sandy seashore, it also has two pools. Everything is surrounded by the jungle, you can spot monkeys, frogs, and lizards. All food and drinks in the bar were delicious. The resort also offers scooter rental for a very good price (Ko Lanta is very convenient for exploring with the scooter). It also has a place on the beach for a massage. We had Thai massage while listening to the sounds of the seawaves. Our stay was very refreshing and relaxing!

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Wow! This place was unreal, so laid back and right on the beach. The beach was essentially a private beach to the hotel (not sure if that’s because I stayed in low season). My partner and I stayed here for 2 nights, we wanted to relax and spend our days by the pool and on the front patio of our bungalow. This accomodation was the perfect choice for that. There are hammocks and swings throughout the resort, each one of them being in the shade for atleast some part of the day. This resort is incredibly well built, the front patio of the bungalows is in the shade pretty much all day which is ideal as Thailand is so hot. Each bungalow also feels quite private as they are not attached to each other and each one has its own small garden around it. They also all face the beach which is nice. The aircon in our bungalow worked great and the bungalow itself is spacious, the bathroom was nice also. The pool was nice and also shaded for some of the day. My partner and I decided not to hire a moped and just 100% chill mode it for a few days. I actually highly recommend doing this whilst travelling because it can get tiresome so was very nice to recharge. We ate all our meals at the resort, the food quality was good and not thattt outrageously priced. We actually loved eating at the restaurant at the resort, with our feet in the sand and heaps of hermit crabs walking around. Would definitely stay again.

Everything was great, it is the most south accomodation on the island so if your wanting to be more central to cafes etc this might not be the accomodation for you.

Breakfast was very good and there was a variety of different dishes with an opportunity to order freshly made pancakes, eggs, etc. Prices in the restaurant were fair even though more expensive than in the centre but drinks were a bit expensive. The staff was really nice and helpful. We loved our bungalow, there was enough space for storage, a little fridge, balcony, the bathroom was pretty and had both a shower and a bath, and was cleaned every day. Two pools were great as well, offering a view at the sea. Bamboo beach is beautiful and not crowded- it is very southern so not many tourists get there. We also saw monkeys, burde and other animals. Using a kayak is included in price and there is a nice beach with a bar 20 minutes away. Renting a scooter was a great and cheap option, but you have to be careful cause there are a few hills before you get to the centre. It was also the only option to get out of the resort, go to 7eleven or some other restaurants. There is nothing within the walking distance. Overally, the place is beautiful, with great ambience, delicious breakfast, tasty food in a restaurant and a beautiful, romantic beach.

The only slight minus was the location. On one hand it is good because it's beautiful and not crowded but you also have to rent a scooter to get anywhere.

The location was perfect - isolated & tranquil with a beautiful stretch of beach. You would need to hire a scooter in order to explore the island and access other facilities (eg- restaurants etc). We loved the setting of the hotel and hope we will be able to visit again someday. The massage on the beach was very good too! The staff were really friendly and warm.

The place is a little rustic and showing its age - but the location more than made up for it. We loved the beach, the pool and the view from our patio. We will miss this place.

The location on Bamboo beach was fantastic. Our room overlooked the swimming pools and the beach. The rooms were nicely furnished and maintained daily. All rooms are close to the amenities, bar, breakfast, restaurant and reception. Good strong air conditioning and net over bed. Clean beautiful pools, one an infinity pool where you can overlook the beach. The beach is hard to better,practically empty with a herd of cows who walk a long daily. There are a couple of entertaining monkey troops early in the morning that can play with whatever you leave out on your balcony if you’re not careful!The staff couldn’t do enough , always going that extra mile. They are exceptionally welcoming and friendly and the beach massages are fantastic. You won’t find better. If you are looking for a tranquil, relaxing break I highly recommend La Laanta.

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Absolutely beautiful resort right on the beach in the south of the island. Beautiful pool. Tasty food. Lovely staff. Beach on the doorstep. Bungalows are clean and has everything you need. If you’re looking for somewhere peaceful and just to escape and relax, this place is perfect. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

It is secluded which is a part of its beauty. So you are away from shops and other restaurants but you have everything you need at the resort. It’s a small sacrifice to pay for such a perfect getaway