SriLanta Resort & Spa — Infinity Pools on Klong Nin Beach Facing the Andaman Sunset
Ask Koh Lanta regulars where to stay for a quiet beach and a pool right on the sand, and SriLanta Resort & Spa on Klong Nin Beach comes up often. The detail guests repeat is the pair of sunset-facing infinity pools — a few steps from the pool edge and you are on Andaman sand. Be clear about one thing up front: this is not a polished luxury resort. It is a set of Thai island-style timber villas that show their age in places, but the beachfront setting and the calm are what bring people back.
SriLanta runs along Klong Nin Beach on the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai. The reception, pools and restaurant sit right on the sand, while the villas and suites climb a hillside across a small road, set among greenery. Rooms are Thai island in style — real timber, earthy tones, a balcony on every unit — and sizes run from roughly 43 sqm for a Plantation Villa up to the 72 sqm Beach House on the sand that sleeps four. Guests who like the place often note the rooms feel more spacious than the rate suggests.
The heart of the resort is the pair of infinity pools facing the sunset. The pool edge meets a lawn that runs straight onto Klong Nin sand, where the water is clear and the waves are gentle enough to swim. In the late afternoon the orange light turns the pool into a mirror — several guests point to the 17:30–18:30 window as the best part of the day, sitting at the water's edge while the sun drops into the Andaman.
One guest recalls "sitting by the pool in the evening, watching the sun sink into the Andaman with the surf in the background — this is exactly what they came to Koh Lanta for."
The main restaurant is Chedi Restaurant, an open-sided timber pavilion with a thatched roof on the beach. It serves Thai food, fresh seafood and Western dishes, and the continental breakfast runs 6:30–10:00 with the sea in view while you eat. There are also pool and beach bars for an evening drink, and the Tara Massage spa focuses on Thai massage and relaxation treatments — multiple reviews call it the right thing after a long flight or a full day of walking.
What to know before booking: many villas sit on the hillside and require climbing steps. If you are travelling with older guests or small children, ask at booking for a ground-floor room or one near the pool. Some reviews mention rooms that look tired or smell musty in units that have not been refreshed — the resort has renovated parts of the property, so it is worth asking for a newer room. Klong Nin Beach itself is quiet, with fewer shops than the Long Beach strip: ideal if you want calm, a little remote if you are after lively nightlife.
The Trip.com score sits at 8.3/10 from 136 reviews. The strongest categories are service (8.7) and location (8.5) — staff earn praise for being friendly and helpful in nearly every review. Amenities (7.7) is the lowest mark, reflecting the ageing buildings. The resort's Happy Center arranges snorkelling trips, motorbike rentals and island recommendations, which makes it a practical base for exploring Lanta rather than only a place to sleep.
On price, a The Myth room starts around ฿1,400/night in low season (May–October), which is strong value for a beachfront resort on Koh Lanta. High season (November–March) rates climb to ฿2,500–4,000 depending on room type, and the beachfront Beach House runs higher again. Compare Agoda, Booking and Trip.com before committing — promotional gaps between platforms can be meaningful — and book several weeks ahead for the New Year period.
The bottom line: SriLanta suits travellers who want a quiet beachfront resort on Koh Lanta at an accessible price, who care more about sea views and a pool on the sand than about polished luxury. Couples, families and slow-travel long-stayers tend to love the mood. If you want the best sea view and the budget allows, the beachfront Beach House sleeps four and opens straight onto the sand.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Beachfront location — walk from the pool straight onto the sand
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff praised across many reviews
- ✓ Sunset infinity pools with a calm, scenic setting
- ✓ Good value for a beachfront resort on Koh Lanta
- ! Some villas require a climb up the hillside
- ! Older buildings · unrenovated rooms can smell musty
- ! Klong Nin Beach is quiet with fewer shops than Long Beach
- ✓ Thai island timber villas feel more spacious than the rate
- ✓ Tara Massage spa praised for relaxing Thai treatments
- ✓ Happy Center handles snorkelling trips, rentals and tips
- ✓ Slow-travel mood that suits long stays and couples
- ! Hillside paths to rooms awkward for older travellers
- ! High season rates climb · book ahead
- ! Ask to see photos of a renovated room before booking
- 💡If you are travelling with older guests or small children — ask at booking for a ground-floor room or one near the pool → many villas sit on the hillside and require climbing steps
- 💡If room condition matters to you — request a renovated room or pick a Suite/Beach House category → some unrenovated rooms look tired and smell musty according to reviews
- 💡If you want lively nightlife — Klong Nin Beach is quiet with few shops nearby → great if you want calm, but you may need a ride to the Long Beach strip for bars