272 Moo 3, Saladan, Phra-Ae Beach, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Location:Koh Lanta Yai, Phra Ae Beach Hotel category:
Traveler ratings
Summary of 20 reviews :
9.8
Room :
9.5
Facilities :
10.0
Service :
10.0
Location :
10.0
Layana Resort & Spa is located on the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai at Phra-Ae Beach (Long Beach), a 3 km strech of white sand. Lying off the coast of Krabi Province on the Andaman Seas shores of southern Thailand, Koh Lanta Yai is approximately 27 km long and 12 km wide, making it the largest of 15 islands in an archipelago that forms the Koh Lanta National Marine Park.
Layana Resort & Spa features 50 luxurious guestrooms and suites comprising 44 Garden Pavilion rooms, 3 Beach Suites and 3 Ocean Deluxe Suites. All rooms have either king-size double beds or separate twin beds. Bathrooms are fitted with bathtubs and separate showers, while the suites are additionally provided with open-air garden showers
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Very nice beach resort with extraordinary good service staff. The location directly at the beach is great as well as infinity pool area. Fresh cold water is served complimentary all day on beach as well as on pool site.
Sunset is the most beautiful which was ever seen and is an spectacular sensation every evening.
Highly recommended for couples looking for relaxation, romance and tranquility.
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Date: Dec 15, 2011 written by: Christian Fritz
Date of stay: Oct 29, 2011
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everything perfect, only:
restaurant good, but expensive, same tourists every day.
breakfast very good, but ordered a breakfast-box for the last day because of early departure, first they forget it, after we get it, it was very poor.
Reservation service:
no online confirmation,
pre-payment necessary
Date: Nov 05, 2011 written by: Eberhard Butze
Date of stay: May 29, 2011
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My husband and I finished our two month honeymoon at Layana. It was the perfect way to end an amazing trip.
The staff are so accommodating, the food is delicious, and the poolside service is fantastic. Through the day your glass is filled with ice water, given fruit stick and cold clothes to keep fresh while you lie in the sun.
The rooms are large and beautifully decorated, the sort of room you re happy to spend time in.
The hotel has a fantastic breakfast included.
The best thing about the hotel is the no children policy, it s the perfect place to have a romantic getaway.
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Date: Jun 06, 2011 written by: Nathan Sheppard
Date of stay: Oct 24, 2010
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This was our 2nd time to Layana,our bed was decorated with flowers,and tiny leaves spelt out Welcome Home,and it really was,we were totally spoilt from the time we were picked up in Phuket to the day we left.
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Great service again
Date: Nov 01, 2010 written by: KEITH A PRESTON
Date of stay: Feb 11, 2009
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Wonderful resort - friendly, peaceful, luxurious, absolutely stunning surroundings. Only 50 rooms so always sun beds available, staff were very attentive and welcoming. Perfect location for chill out holiday, particularly a romantic getaway. Great tours on offer, excellent spa and massages available on the beach. Food in restaurant was very good but there are also many good restaurants and bars a short stroll along the beach or 10 minute taxi ride to town of Saladan. Loved every minute of the holiday, left feeling totally relaxed and refreshed.
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Very happy with service, will use again. Good rates, only required an initial deposit, easy to contact.
Date: Feb 16, 2009 written by: Katie Lea
Date of stay: Dec 21, 2008
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Absolutely fantastic hotel, rooms wonderful. The restaurant is great, with a good selection of food and the most professional, courteous and helpful staff we have ever encountered. Idyllic location and great selection of trips available. Would go back in a second! Book the beach suites - well worth it.
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Efficient and straightforward.
Date: Dec 31, 2008 written by: Matthew Gibbs
Date of stay: Oct 08, 2008
Accommodation and facilities:
We cannot praise Layana enough.From Bob the owner(who is always there for you)and all the Layana team down to the beatiful gardens.An ecceptional resort.As much ice cold water round the pool as you want.DVD in the rooms.DVD library.We ate all meals in the resort.If you want to buy beer,711 is about 5 mins by tuk tuk.Only on sale 11am to 2pm &5pm to 8.30pm in Thailand.
They decorated our room with petals and two swans(shape of a heart)for our 40th wedding anniversary.Fantastic Place.
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I really recomend sawadee.com.very efficient company.
Date: Nov 05, 2008 written by: Keith Alexander Preston
Date of stay: Aug 11, 2008
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we have a great time, our honeymoon was just perfect! friendly people, great food, sunny weather, and peacefull resort! just perfect!
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Date: Aug 20, 2008 written by: Ferrari Dario
Date of stay: Jun 27, 2008
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The hotel was very enjoyable, and the staff were extremely helpful, efficient and friendly. It was clean, comfortable and we felt very pampered the whole time we were there.
Reservation service:
Booking was easy and straight forward
Date: Jul 10, 2008 written by: Michelle Matheson
Date of stay: Apr 17, 2008
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My husband and I stayed at the Layana Resort for the last 4 nights of our honeymoon. We both had a great stay. The villas are lovely and clean and the staff are all very warm and friendly. We were greeted by the manager as we got off the speed boat and had champagne and chocolates in our room as part of the honeymoon stay. It was our 1st time on Koh Lanta and altough slightly quiter than some of the other islands it was very peaceful if you want somewhere relaxing to stay. I would highly recommend the Layana resort to stay in. I loved it.
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Date: May 14, 2008 written by: Angela Deller
Date of stay: Apr 09, 2008
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Wonderful hotel, fantastic staff, great food and cocktails! We had a 2 storey ocean Pavillion, which was just great (ask them to make up the day bed with sheets and pillows etc. if you have one). The upstairs was great for watching the sunset and storms late at night. Shame the couple next to us didn t realise that you can see what s going on upstairs next door!!!!!!! Room was so clean, towels changed twice a day, air con not quite cold enough. You could get a bit stir crazy in the Layana, but turn right on the beach and make your way to the Funky Fish and Zone bar. Mr Wee s Pizza was fab. We were at the Layana for Songkran, and they made it really special (every guest had a water pistol) and it was a joy to celebrate with the wondeful Thai people who enjoy just being with and having fun with you! Great diving at Hin Daeng, although the dive instructor took us deeper on our second dive and we didn t have long enough of a surface interval, so ended up doing a decompression dive. This was fine, but then the Dive Instructor was out of air and had to share the air for the next 30 mins of the dive!!! Luckily my husband and I are experienced and very good with air. The Manta s were huge and amazing. We ll definitley go back to the Layana next year to see Bang-On (yes, that was really her name!!!!!). Glad we chose here and not the Pimalai - there s no escape from the hotel there!
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Fab as usual!
Date: Apr 24, 2008 written by: Fiona Dodkins
Date of stay: Dec 20, 2007
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Fantastic stay and cannot fault it at all. Service was amazing and great personal touches - fruit around pool, no charges for water bottles in room or at pool, free head massages at pool too!. Restaurant was great. A very relaxed and chilled hotel where nothing is too much trouble.
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Date: Jan 15, 2008 written by: Lucy
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Layana Resort & Spa Imagine a place where every desire is fulfilled; where magical sunsets
mark the end of luxurious days and the beginning of dream-filled evenings; where the world revolves around you . . . Discover Lanta Island and
the wonders of the Andaman Sea. Experience the art of relaxation at the Layana Resort and Spa, a delicate combination of unique Thai culture
and modern luxury.
Warm hospitality with special attention to your personalized wishes and needs are the hallmarks of our friendly and dedicated team. Gracious staff with endearing smiles - always there when you need a hand.
ACCOMMODATION
The resort features 50 luxurious
guestrooms and suites comprising 44 Garden Pavilion rooms, 3 Beach Suites
and 3 Ocean Deluxe Suites. All are designed in contemporary Thai style,
complete with large balconies, while decor and furnishings are both
natural and luxurious, making extensive use of hardwoods, silks and
other indigenous materials.
All rooms have either
king-size double beds or separate twin beds with goose-down duvets,
as well as a large daybed serving both as a daytime sitting area and
as a third bed at night if needed. Bathrooms are fitted with bathtubs
and separate showers, while the suites are additionally provided with
open-air garden showers.
:: 44 Garden Pavilion ::
Garden Pavilion rooms,
offering 49 sq.m. of living space, are located in 11 separate
two-storey units, each with four guestrooms, nestled within
landscaped gardens, commanding garden and mountain views.
:: 3 Beach Suite :: Beach Suites, with 59 sq.m., are single - storied units perched on the edge of the beach.
:: 3 Ocean Deluxe Suite ::
Ocean Deluxe Suites, directly overlooking the beach, cover 88 sq.m. laid out over two storey, with an upstairs living room and open-air area commanding 270-degree views. All rooms have either king-size or twin beds with goose-down duvets, as well as a large day bed serving as both as a daytime sitting area and as a third bed at night. Bathrooms are fitted with bathtubs and separate showers, while the suites are additionally provided with open-air garden showers.
:: Guest Room Facilities ::
Private balcony
Twin single or king-size bed
Work desk
Day bed
Private lounge with outdoor seating (suites only)
Individually controlled air-conditioning
Ceiling fans
IDD telephone
Satellite and multi-lingual TV channels
Wireless connection
Mini bar
Safety deposit box
Hairdryer
Tea & coffee making facilities
Separate bathroom with bath tub and shower
Additional open-air private garden bathroom with shower (suites only)
RESTAURANT & BAR
Tides: This is
a formal restaurant serving as a la carte selection of international
dishes, as well as Asian fusion and seafood specialties. Menu quality
is fully matched by the excellence of wine list. Guests have the choice
of a cool interior venue or an alfresco beachside setting. Location: Beachfront Capacity:
52 seats inside and 24 outside Opening hours: 6:00 am to
10:00 pm Breakfast: 6:00 am to 10:30 am Lunch:
11:30 am to 2:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sundowners Bar:
Facing the beach, this is the perfect location for refreshing fruitcakes,
cool drinks and evening cocktails. Make new friends and enjoy memorable
sunsets and special prices at the Sunset Hour from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Location: Beachfront Capacity: 32 seats
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Lounge: This is
a relaxed venue for drinks and light refreshments. Location:
Poolside area Capacity: 32 seats inside and 24 outside
Opening hours: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Library: Provided
with books, magazines, newspapers and internet access, the Library serves
coffee, juices, ice creams and freshly baked pastries and cakes. Location: Spa area Capacity: 25 seats Opening
hours: 09.00 am to 8.00 pm
MEETING & CONFERENCE
Available for meetings and parties, the 82-sq.m. Conference Room can accommodate up to 60 guests for cocktails, or setting configurations can be for up to 40 people in theatre style, 33 in classroom and 26 in U-shape arrangement.
Support equipment includes:
Audio-visual equipment
Flip chart
Overhead projector
White board
Stand and table mix
TV, Video player
Broadband
LEISURE
Discover the true essence of escapism; the contentment found in exploring a secluded island destination, or the bliss of simply doing nothing. Experience the art of relaxation around our infinity salt water pool, or be pummeled by water jets in our large poolside Jacuzzi.
Activities and Excursions:
Hobie catting (November to April only)
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Motor cycling around the island
Gym
Boat and snorkeling trips to nearby islands (November to April only)
Boat trips to East Coast islands (predominantly May to October)
Scuba diving (November to April only)
Day sailing charter trips (November to April only)
Elephant trekking
Thai boxing (November to April only)
Nature reserve
Island discovery tours by minivan
Weekly complimentary wine tasting
Sunset Cruises
Authentic Thai cookery lessons and fruit carving
Lawn croquet
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
With stunning and remote islands,
spectacular shallow corals, tropical coastal rainforest, and ancient and diverse cultures, Koh Lanta offers so much more than a simple beach holiday. In addition to the scenic beauty of the various islands that
comprises Koh Lanta National Marine Park, places of interest include Mai Kaew Caves, a fascinating complex of caverns with a forest setting in the centre of Koh Lanta Yai. For the scuba enthusiast, there is a
wide choice of excellent dive sites, especially around the uninhabited islands of Koh Rok Noi and Koh Rok Yai.
OTHER SERVICES
Our guests are welcomed by Layana airport representative at Krabi International Airport. The transportation consists of a 20 minutes drive from Krabi airport to Laem Kruat pier followed by a 50/55 minutes scenic ride along the coast of Lanta Island on our private speedboat depending on sea and weather conditions.
Other services:
Airport transfer
Baby setting service
Car / motorcycle rental
Fax, Foreign exchange
Laundry / valet service
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours reception
::TRANSFER INFORMATION ::
HIGH SEASON: From November to April
From / To Krabi Airport or Krabi Hotel:
The resort operates transfer service from/to Krabi Airport or Krabi Hotel or Ao Nang by minivan + speedboat (subject to weather and sea conditions permitted) with a minimum of 2 pax on board. Otherwise, we will operate transfer service by minivan only with 2 car ferries crossing.
It's a land transportation by minivan to Baan Hua Hin Pie and then 20 minute by speedboat from Bann Hua Hin Pier to Layana
From / To Phuket Airport or Phuket Hotel: The resort operates transfer service from/to Phuket Airport or Phuket Hotel by minivan + speedboat (subject to weather and sea conditions permitted)
with a minimum of 2 pax on board. Otherwise, we will operate transfer service by minivan only with 2 car ferries crossing. It's a land transportation by minivan to Baan Hua Hin Pie and then 20 minute by speedboat from Bann Hua Hin Pier to Layana.
LOW
SEASON: From May to October
From / To Krabi Airport or Krabi Hotel:
The resort operates transfer service from/to Krabi Airport or Krabi Hotel or Ao Nang by minivan only with 2 car ferries crossing as the weather and sea conditions is not good to allowed us to use our speedboat. It's by land transportation by minivan to Baan Hua Hin Pier and then by 2 car ferries crossing to Layana Resort & Spa.
From / To Phuket Airport or Phuket Hotel:
The resort operates transfer service from/to Phuket Airport or Phuket Hotel by minivan only with 2 car ferries crossing as the weather and sea conditions is not good to allowed us to use our speedboat. It's by land transportation by minivan to Baan Hua Hin Pier and then by 2 car ferries crossing to Layana Resort & Spa.
SPA EXPERIENCE
Secluded within its own walled garden, the resort's Linger Spa is a sanctuary from stress. Here guests may rediscover their inner harmony through an extensive range of Eastern and Western health and beauty treatments designed to promote physical, mental and emotional well-being.
All therapists are fully trained and products used are from natural products. French imported products are used for facials.
5 indoor air-conditioned treatment rooms
Sauna with shock shower
Outside Jacuzzi
Hydro-massage pool
Massages
Scrubs & Wrap
Body treatments
Facials
Pedicure manicure, Foot care
LOCATION & MAP
Layana Resort & Spa is located on the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai at Phra Ae Beach (Long Beach), a 3 km stretch of white sand. Lying off the coast of Krabi Province on the Andaman Seas shores of southern Thailand, Koh Lanta Yai is approximately 27 km long and 12 km wide, making it the largest of 15 islands in an archipelago that forms the Koh Lanta National Marine Park.
Layana Resort & Spa can arrange surface transportation to and from any point in Phuket, Phangna and Trang Provinces. Arrivals at Krabi Airport will be welcomed by our representatives and
transferred
directly to the resort. From November to April, the transportation consists of a 50 minute drive from Krabi Airport to Baan Hua Hin Pier, and then a 20 minutes scenic ride along the coast of Koh Lanta on Layana's private
speedboat. From May to October, transfer are organized by land transport only with two ferry crossings.
