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We stayed 3 nights at Pimalai and booked 3 nights here but checked out a day early due to weather and boredom.
There’s nothing particularly wrong with this resort; the beach is nice, the breakfast is extensive, the villa is quite nice, the staff are reasonably friendly (the pool staff in particular were great).
However, if you’re going to Koh Lanta, Pimalai was a step up in just about every way so it’s hard to advise staying at Layana unless you prefer the more lively location.
Layana Resorts is one of the best adults only resort we have been to. One will feel that attention to detail the minute you arrive at the property. Frank is the GM of Layana. He is one of the kindest and respectful. The hotel staff were the same. Everyone took great care of us. Frankly speaking we did not feel like getting out of this resort given this one has all the bells and whistles. We enjoyed the morning brunch and evening dinners. We took advantage of discounted spa for guests. All in all the property is on the beach. Well equipped gym. A great restaurant and couple of pools. Cannot wait to get back to Layana again.
We had a wonderful time at Layana. The transportation from Krabi airport was very much appreciated. It was very hot in Thailand while we were there and the pool was great, we spent hours around it and in it. We rented a scooter to drive around the island, Traffic was limited and we felt safe driving them around the island, Layana recommended the Turtle Beach resort for dinner and it was very good. Our room was very large
Great beach. Hotel is quite small but overall exceed our expectations. It’s pricey but worth it. The room is very comfy and big. We arrived at 1.30pm for check in but the room wasnt ready and will be delayed past the check in time so the staff let us wait by the restaurant and enjoy the complimentary food or drink. Great service.
Lovely hotel in a great location with helpful / friendly staff. Good facilities all around. Breakfast very good with beach side seating. All in all a very enjoyable stay.
The hotel was terrific. The staff were so pleasant and helpful. The food and drink were very good. Everything was clean and well organized. The daily cleaning of the rooms was very good. Transportation to and from the airport was a real benefit. The excursions they booked for us were first rate. Would highly recommend this hotel.
My daughter and I stayed for 5 nights. This is a beautiful property with staff who were always friendly and helpful. The beach was clean and swimmable, and the swimming pools were just the right temperature. Breakfast each morning was a delight. We’re vegetarians and loved the fresh mango, assorted breads and cheeses, sliced vegetables, fresh juices and cappuccinos. We took a snorkeling trip with the hotel and highly recommend it. They take you to the best spots, and our boat was limited to 10 guests. It’s a little pricier than doing it with an other company, but definitely a better value in the end for what you get. We hope to return to Layana some day.
If you need that weekend gateway to do absolutely nothing, to meditate and connect with yourself, then this resort is perfect for you, and ticks all the boxes, Highly recommend.
If you want to be out and about, visiting attractions nearby, koh lanta in general is not the place to be. Its a very quiet town.
Wonderful property, but not much close by outside. Highly recommend this resort, but be aware that you will need to spend most of your time in the resort (or doing the organised trips)
Beautiful hotel with and infinity pool directly overlooking the beach. Location very convenient to many good restaurants and if you need to move around the island. Staff is super friendly and welcoming (especially Sindee at reception).
I am actually quite a finicky traveller and have quite high expectations of hotels ... in Thailand as well as all over the world. Layana's service was equivalent to the Four Seasons - faultless. Tour at reception was excpetional. We will be visiting again soon