Klong Dao Beach is the nearest beach to Ban Saladan village, where all tourists visiting Koh Lanta arrive onto the island. Due to its convenient location it is the most developed beach on Koh Lanta
Klong Dao has accommodation for all budgets, many with their own spas and nearly all with swimming pools. Khlong Dao is far from overdeveloped though, as resorts cannot build on the beach or above tree height, keeping them unobtrusive and preserving the relaxed atmosphere.
Klong Dao has its own particular atmosphere and feels very spacious and uncrowded – it’s a couple of miles of beachfront with the resorts and bars scattered along it, with plenty of trees still providing a beautiful backdrop as you look back towards the island from the beach.
Klong Dao is also a great spot for sundowner drinks to watch Koh Lanta’s stunning sunsets – grab a cushion on the beach and a cold beer at one of the beach bars and be amazed at the colour change over the horizon as the sun goes down.
If you want a beach where you can each somewhere different every night within a short walk from your hotel, Klong Dao is a great choice.
How To Get To Klong Dao Beach
The quickest way to get to Klong Dao Beach is by Express Transfer, which combines a minivan and speedboat to get you door to door from Krabi Airport to your Koh Lanta hotel. You can also get a Private Minivan Transfer which is perfect for families and groups of friends.
Where To Stay On Klong Dao
Klong Dao has a great choice of accommodation to suit luxury, mid range and budget price ranges. Follow the links below to check availability and read previous guest reviews.
Recommended Klong Dao Luxury Hotels
- Twin Lotus Koh Lanta
Boutique feel to this luxury resort with spacious rooms and villas and an infinity pool overlooking the beach
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- Costa Lanta
Stunning contemporary design with individual rooms set within a tropical garden, only moment’s walk from beach
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- Avani Plus Koh Lanta Krabi Resort (formerly Crown Lanta Resort)
Large luxury resort of rooms and villas with a commanding view of the ocean from the cliffs above the cliffs of Klong Dao
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- Lanta Cha-da Resort
Large family-friendly luxury resort with rooms that have direct access to the huge swimming pool, located right on the beach
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Recommended Klong Dao Villas
- Avani Plus Koh Lanta Krabi Resort (formerly Crown Lanta Resort)
This luxury resort has several villas, each with a private pool, allowing you complete privacy plus all the conveniences of room service!
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- Southern Lanta Resort
Popular value-orientated apartments and rooms for up to four guests, perfect for families, located right next to the beach
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Recommended Klong Dao Mid Price Hotels
Mid range hotels are particularly well represented on Klong Dao, providing particularly good value and convenience for families and large groups of friends travelling together.
- Maya Koh Lanta Resort
Contemporary design right on the beach, Maya is a Best Western property with consistent standards of quality
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- Royal Lanta Resort
Large complex of villa style rooms set within a tropical garden only seconds walk from the beach
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- Lanta Mermaid Boutique House
Small but perfectly formed boutique hotel on the Klong Dao main road 2 minutes walk from the beach
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- Ananda Lanta Resort
Spacious, well-kept rooms only 2 minutes walk from the beach and Klong Dao restaurants along the main road
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Recommended Klong Dao Budget Hotels
There is an extensive range of budget hotels on Klong Dao – here are our personal recommendations, but be sure to check previous reviews for the pros and cons of each place
- Golden Bay Cottage
A long-established Koh Lanta favourite, these bungalows are very well kept within their own tropical garden and right next to the beach
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- Lemonade Boutique Inn
A budget boutique hotel located between the main road and the beach, just a couple of minutes walk away
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- D.R. Lanta Bay Resort
Well-kept bungalows and rooms and a very pleasant pool area right by the beach
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- Ocean View Resort
Air-con bungalows with pool located directly by the beach and the excellent Koala Bar for food and sundowner drinks
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Klong Dao Beach Restaurants
Klong Dao Beach is made of white powdery sand and stretches 3 km. Due to the shape of the bay it retains incredible calm waters making it a favourite choice for families. There’s a good mix of restaurants all along the beach and one in particular is quite famous – the Time for Lime cooking school located near the south of the beach.
The Time For Lime restaurant is quite small and they have a select menu which is different every day. The food, view and setting here makes for a great experience. Also check out the beach bars for some friendly drinks whilst the sun is setting and in the evenings many bars play host to fire shows.
For more about eating on Klong Dao, see our page on Best Klong Dao Beach Restaurants.
Amenities Near To Klong Dao Beach (ATMs, Internet Cafes etc)
If you take a walk to the main road you will find a host of internet cafes, travel agents, ATM’s and a 7 Eleven Here you will find many pharmacies and a dentist and closely by in Saladan a health centre. If you are quite adventurous why not try one of the many Thai restaurants with real spicy Thai food or a Noodle stand. You will see many locals frequent these places and you are always welcome!
Where Is Klong Dao Beach Located?
It takes around 10 minutes to drive from Saladan to any resort located on Klong Dao. As Klong Dao is the most convenient beach to visit on Koh Lanta, it’s also one of the most popular beaches.
As well as the restaurants and resorts, there are also many places to eat and stay behind Klong Dao beach on the main road, giving you even more options within walking distance. (See our page on Best Klong Dao Beach Restaurants for more info). It’s a five to ten minute tuk-tuk ride from Klong Dao to Saladan village (or a 20 minute walk if you are feeling energetic), where there are several great restaurants built over the water, as well as massage shops, a modest supermarket. opticians and various Thai banks.
Klong Dao Beach Video
See Klong Dao Beach for yourself in this short video:
Klong Dao Beach Map on Google Maps
This is our comprehensive Google Map of Klong Dao Beach on Koh Lanta. We recommend you open the map in a new window to see it properly.
Each type of landmark has a different colour marker on the map:
- BLUE: Accommodation on Koh Lanta
- GREEN: Food and Drink on Koh Lanta/li>
- BRIGHT RED: Things To Do on Koh Lanta
- ORANGE: Shopping on Koh Lanta
- DARK RED: Koh Lanta Practicalities
- PURPLE: Koh Lanta Landmarks
Click on a marker and it will give you the name of the landmark, with a brief description and links for more information and directions. You can pan, scroll, and zoom around the map, or use the + or – buttons in the bottom left of the map to zoom in and out.
Click on the icon in the top left corner for an index of every location, sorted by category. Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want. Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
Each category is on a different layer, which can be switched on and off. So you can just see the Hotel or Restaurant pins, for example.
If you are using the map on your phone, open the Koh Lanta Thailand Map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
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