D.R. Lanta Bay Resort

The resort was right on the beach and had two swimming pools, bar, restaurant and massage (I think). We had a twin room in one of the block and although the furniture was a bit dated, it was a large room with kettle, tea and coffee and the bathroom was fine. There was a terrace overlooking the second pool with 2 chairs, side table and washing stand. Breakfast was fine with a choice of western plus egg station and Thai. We ate there two evenings and it was good and reasonable. 7/11 was a short walk away as well as other restaurants and the main Road. We extended our stay to 7 days and although booking.com did not have any vacancies the hotel did. We moved to a bungalow type accommodation which was really nice.

They have two pools and there is a real lack of parasols and shade especially around the deeper pool. There are a fair amount of sun beds but not enough comfy covers for them. There was a group of people who pegged towels continuously on the sunbeds which were in the shade whether they were using them or not! The management should ensure this does not happen.

Location was great, directly on the beach. Size of the room was good and we had plenty towels provided (hand, shower and pool). Friendly staff was all around. Both swimming pools were great and the scooter rent was well arranged. Pier pick up for free is also provided!

We bought the NYE package but price quality was not worth it. Entertainment was really bad and it cut a bit the vibe of NYE. Could have chosen abundance of other options along the beach.

Location, spacious bungalow, clean, nice and kind staff.

Missing moskito nets on windows and missing blinds on outer side of windows. It was very hot in the bungalow, despite air condition runinng whole day. Reason was in big glass windows, which were on the sunny side (sea view) of house and therefore very hot all the time. It could be much more comfortable, if there were somekind of blinds on outer side. You can see the window on photo. We had bugalow next to the beach, we could be listening to the waves at the night, but that was not possible, because moskitos (and problably some other bugs) would eat us alive. Same window. 😉

Great Villa very close to the beach. The resort restaurant was really good though the service a bit slow. Absolutely stunning beach and sunsets directly in front of the resort. The hotel eating and drinking facilities close early (1700 if I remember correctly) however there are many bars and restaurants a very short walk away. Massage in the hotel was good and right next to the beach.

I think the resort suffered a bit during cover and could do with an upgrade.

Mr. Phee was the absolute best hotel manager you can think of. Super friendly and always ready to help us with anything. Because of low season we had the whole resort for our selves

There were a lot of mosquitoes. Really really lot of mosquitoes. Not strange cause we were traveling during rain season. Koh Lanta felt like a deserted island, with lots of shops, restaurants al hotels and hotels closed.

Very comfortable bed, good air conditioning, friendly staff, free water every day, beautiful garden, nice breakfast with delicious fruit.

No cheese on breakfast. Cushions on sunbeds are pretty old so always wet. But this is small things, everything else is good!

The property is very reasonable price. Have nice pools and specious rooms. The lady from reception was very helpful.

We stayed only 1 night. We realised quite late (at 8pm ) that the shower does not have hot water . There was no one at reception so by booking com we asked for the issue to get sorted. Someone came and said that the shower is broken , but we have not been offered another room . ( the room was booked for 1 adult and 2 children 8 & 12 years old)

loves DR Lanta Bay! great location, right on the beach with restaurants and massage places on the doorstep, organised all our tours which was great, 2 lovely pools and a cute terrace outside each room, clean, aircon, good wifi, nice breakfast, ideal!

nothing it was perfect for us

Great location, very friendly staff, great room, super breakfast.

One pool wasn’t open and the other had algae in it. Not a problem for me but if you have young kids it might be.

I lived one experience that I am sure I will never have again in future. I spent two nights in the resort, as the only customer. Two swimming pools available, cleaned every day, full access to the beach from the resort. Room is big, functional, clean. The staff is cleaning every day and providing water and clean towels (for the room and for the pools). Breakfast included, kindly prepared the staff every morning. I strongly recommend the resort for the service, for the cleanliness, for the staff.