Best Koh Lanta Beaches

On our last day on Koh Lanta Yai, we wanted to see all of the beaches the island had to offer. We had seen a couple, but we wanted to see them all. We rented a scooter the day before and felt confident that with a full day, we’d be able to hit every “major” beach on the west (more touristed side) of Ko Lanta Yai. Below is a list, some pictures, and what’s nearby. The businesses are typically bars, hostels, hotels, and resorts and was correct at the time of writing. Please, shoot me a message or comment if something should be updated.

Koh Lanta North Beaches

Kaw Kwang

Kaw Kwang is the northern most beach on Koh Lanta Yai. While this beach deserves to be on the list, it’s misleading because the only way you will be able to visit Kaw Kwang, is if you’re staying in the Crown Lanta Resort. As we weren’t staying there, we weren’t actually able to visit or take any pics of the beach. There are a few bars up in this area, but if you end up on a beach, it won’t be Kaw Kwang. You will be at the norther edge of Klong Dao.

What to do and where to stay on Kaw Kwang beach

Crown Lanta – Resort
Rock Beach Bar

Kaw Kwang
Selfie Bar
Twin Bay

Klong Dao

Klong Dao Beach is one of the largest beaches on Koh Lanta. It offers up a large, picturesque bay with points on either end. The beach is pretty dense with hotels, hostels, and bars all up and down the beach. There’s plenty to do without walking all that far.

What to do and where to stay on Klong Dao Beach

Costa
Twin Lotus
Cha Da

Noble House
Laguna Beach Club
Mook Anda Bar

Hey Beach Hostel
Hans Bungalow
Sea Fun & Sea

Royal Lanta
Golden Bay Cottage
Oasis Yoga Bungalow

Diamond Sand Palace
Southern Lanta
L.Diver Lanta Villa

Picasso Cha Ba
Easy Bar & Restaurant
Lanta Island Bar

Lanta Island Resort
Lanta Sea House
Klong Dao Beach Resort

Expert Massage Maya
Bee Garden
Andaman Lanta

Koala Bar Ocean View
Raan Restaurant & Bungalow
Boogie Bay Bar Asylum

Phet Restaurant
Bannan Beach Resort
Slow Down

Time for Lime Cooking School & Bungalow
Holiday Villa

Phra Ae – Long Beach

Just around the south point of Klong Dao, you’ll find Phra Ae, or Long Beach. Exactly as it sounds, Long Beach is a very long and straight beach. This beach is far less populated than Klong Dao, that is unless you’re staying near the Funky Fish. There is a large section of bars, hostels, and hotels, pretty much right in the center of Long Beach. The northern and southern ends aren’t as crowded as central. If you’re searching for a beach for the day, there’s a great public park on the south end with bathrooms and nearby to bars.

What to do and where to stay on Phra Ae – Long Beach

Black Pearl Bar Lanta Resort

Sayang Resort
Thai Cat Seapearl Lanta
Lanta Sand Resort

Ozone
Soi Funky Fish
- Happy Bar
- Yanang Home
- Funny Farm
- Clazy House
- Wild Flower
- See Sky High
- Jacky Bungalow
- Chillout House Lanta Panda
- David Camp
- Dragon Ink
- Aule Guesthouse
- Coconut Home
- Blue Sky Beach
- Ozone Beach Hut
- Ozone Bar
- Williams Stadium
- Treehouse
- Funky Fish Hostel
- Easy Huts
- Aleena Minimart & Bungalow
- Hello Meme Bungalow
- Best House
- LD Beach Bungalow
- Arrow House
- Funky Fish Bungalow

Lanta Diver
San Sunset
Palm Beach Divers

Lazy Seals
Nakara
Layana

Lyms
Pangea
SCasuarena

Dive & Relax Castaway Resort
Sanctuary
Thai House

Malee Seaview
Nautilus
Lanta Marina

Korner Bar
Mook Lanta
Hutyee Boat

Relax Beach

Koh Lanta’s Relax Beach is a small-ish stretch of white sandy beach. It is much less crowded than the beaches further north. It mainly features lodging options, but there are also a few beach bars. If you’re looking to stay on a quiet beach that is also close to some of the larger party areas, Relax Beach is the place for you.

What to do and where to stay on Relax Beach

Relax Bay Resort
Viva Zapata
Lanta Diver

Moloko
Sea Culture
Fusion Bar & Tattoo

Andaman Bay
Lazy Days

Klong Khong

This stretch of beach doesn’t have real firm defining boundaries. Klong Khong beach is about a mile and a half long, with many beach bars and lodging options spread out along the way. This is where we stayed, in the Lanta New Beach Bungalows. While some of the bars and lodging options can be kind of spread out, potentially making for a small trek up or down the beach if you want to try out a neighboring bar or restaurant. We loved this area.

What to do and where to stay on Klong Khong Beach

Sunset Beach Bar
Lanta New Beach Bungalows
Blue Andaman

Sound Shack Bar & Tattoo
Meeting Point Coco Lanta
Emerald

L.Diver
Riviera
Freedom Bar Green Garden

Cigar Bar
Darawadee
Summer Beach

Lighthouse
Bali
Veranda Lanta & Spa

Moonwalk Blue Bailey Farung
Seashell Beach Sea Sand Sun
Feeling Bar Where Else

Holy Cow
Pavilion
Bee Bee Bungalow

Family
New Coconut
LM Tropics

Fins Stone
Isara Lanta
Monkey Bungalow

Fishermans
Nice N Easy
New Ozone

Dareen Resort
Baan Thai Lanta
Klapa Klum

Lanta Wild Beach
Krit Friendly Bar
6ixcret Bar

Lanta Corner Resort

Koh Lanta Central Beaches

Klong Toab

There’s not a lot going on along Klong Toab beach. Vendors will setup produce stands along the road and the beach sometimes and that’s about it. On either end, there’s a couple restaurants and places to stay. The main stretch of the Klong Toab beach isn’t exactly ideal for lounging. If that’s what you’re after, we’d definitely recommend heading somewhere else.

Salty Fish Bistro

Shanti Shanti
Coconut Grove
Coconut Bay

Moonlight

Klong Nin

In terms of resorts, the road up and down Klong Nin is main street. There are a ton of places to stay and a ton of beach bars. If you’re feeling social, this is the place for you.

What to do and where to stay on Klong Nin Beach

Rawi Rawin
Sabai Hotel
Lanta Palace Resort
Baan Peek Mai
Lanta Riversand
Rasta Baby
Lanta Sea Front
Clean Beach
Blue Moon
Beach Side
Jai Dee Home
Otto Bar
Roundhouse
Nick’s Garden
Koby Bar Nice Beach
Sunset Bungalow
Horizon Beach Bungalows
Pink House
Majestic Bar Paradise
Miami
Big Bang Bar Paragon
Srilanta 10 Beach Club
Anti Gravity Divers
Amantra
Nirvana Lanta

Nui Beach

Nui Beach is a really small stretch of beach with only one resort on it. The beach is open to the public, so feel free to make the hike down and if you’re lucky, grab one of the covered spots. There’s really no food or drink available on the beach, so be sure to pack that stuff if you decide to go here.
Note: This is NOT Nui Bay Beach

What to do and where to stay on Nui Beach

Diamond Cliff

Klong Hin

Klong Hin Beach is a bit of random stretch of beach without a lot going on. The beach is nice and sandy, but that changes fast if the tide is out and then it gets really rocky.

What to do and where to stay on Klong Hin Beach

Scubafish
Narima
Lanta Coral Beach
Pad Thai Rock N Roll Houben Hotel

Koh Lanta Southern Beaches

Kantiang Bay

Let’s just make this easy. If you’ve got money to throw around, you’ll be staying off this beach. The Pimalai Resort is just on the other side of the road to the beach. It runs around $700-$1,000 a night, but if you’re after truly five-star lodging, This is your place. To the south, heading up the cliff, there are some great bars and restaurants offering up stupid amazing beach views and great food.

What to do and where to stay on Kantiang Bay

Pimalai Resort
Bad Penny
Scubafish
Top View
Why Not Bar
Same Same But Different
Cliff Sunset Restaurant

Nui Bay

Nui Bay is another SUPER quiet beach. After the hike down to the beach, there’s only one small place to get any food or drink.

What to do and where to stay on Nui Bay

Noon Sunset

Klong Jark – Waterfall Bay

Once you’ve made it south of Kantiang Bay, things get a lot quieter. Klong Jark, or Waterfall Bay offers up a nice wide beach, with a couple beach bars and lodging along it.

What to do and where to stay on Klong Jark

Anda Lanta
Last Beach
Klong Jark Bungalow

Mai Phai – Bamboo Bay

All the way South, Bamboo Bay is as far down as you can get on the West side of the island. This beach is about a mile north of the Mu Ko Lanta National Park. It’s a bit of a drive to get all the way down there, and if you’re coming from Krabi, here’s how to get to Koh Lanta from Krabi by bus. If and when we come back to Koh Lanta, Mai Phai, or Bamboo Bay is where I’d want to stay. I’m in my thirties. I’m not after crazy full moon parties or bar hopping up and down the beach. Mai Phai offered up the perfect mix of seclusion, amenities, and a gorgeous beach. There are several places to stay along the beach and another couple beach bars.