The room was very large with very comfortable bed, excellent bathroom and good air con. Very quiet. The beach was great with direct access and hotel sunbeds on the beach. On arrival on the beach, staff brought towels and continuous supply of cold water plus took orders for coffee, snacks etc. Lovely fresh water pool up to the beach side. By early afternoon, the beach was getting too hot for us so we used to move to the second pool which is further back and got some breeze. Very nice gym. The hotel has quite a few boat trips of various types - we did two snorkelling trips which were excellent, including the scenery and clear sea (the sea by the hotel was a bit cloudy with sand when we were there).

Ideally the room would have been closer to the beach but it was fine and was very close to the second (salt water) pool. Not much worthwhile sightseeing available on the island (not the hotel's fault!)

+Very relaxing place, no loud music, just sound of sea and birds. + Very nice type of guests, friendly, focused on relaxation. + Extraordinary staff. Attentive. Always helpful, to the point I was under the impression they could read my mind. I would sit on the beach and think "hmm I would eat something," and a few seconds later, a staff member would stand next to me, asking if I would like to have some fruit:) + We didn't really like lunch menu, but one of the ladies from the staff would treat us like mother treats her daughters and offer something outside the menu, we wanted to try only Thai food and she made sure we could do it, she always recommended us nice Thai soups:) Also other staff members would take our food preferences into consideration. + The room was comfortable, enough space to unpack. + They even provided drinking water to brush the teeth. + The landscape makes you feel very relaxed, a lot of open space, not crowded with guests. Enough sun beds. + Amaizing massages at Spa and very personal approach, I booked a second massage which was designed specifically for my health problem. The massage was truly healing. + Gluten free, home made, bread. + Very nice, long, beach. + Good location to explore the island. + Next to the street with shops, but hotel is not noisy. + Security guards doing their job very well. Always watching if someone from outside is not enetering the property. + We felt very comfortable there and I would happily come back by myself, as it felt very safe and homey.

Just minor improvements can be done, like a list of events given at check-in would be helpful. We missed the Thai dinner buffet as we didn't know that is an option on Wednesdays. Also a daily special for lunch could be nice for those who don't like junk food. We ate some good food but outside the standard fish&chips menu, only because we said we didn't come to Thailand to eat pizza :)

The cleanliness of the resort was truly impressive, setting the stage for a perfect getaway. The variety of pools available added an extra layer of enjoyment, ensuring that every moment was one of relaxation and tranquility. The resort exudes an ambiance of serenity that effortlessly captivates its guests. The staff members were not only exceptionally kind but also incredibly attentive, making the entire experience even more delightful. One highlight of my stay was the SPA, which exceeded my expectations. It was a truly rejuvenating and pampering experience that left me feeling completely refreshed. Layana Resort and Spa is a hidden gem that combines impeccable cleanliness, a serene atmosphere, outstanding staff, and an unforgettable spa experience. I can't recommend it enough.

My stay at Layana Resort and Spa was nearly flawless, but there were a couple of minor drawbacks worth mentioning. Firstly, we had dinner at the hotel's restaurant, and unfortunately, it didn't quite meet our expectations. The food was somewhat bland and didn't justify the price tag. Secondly, while the overall comfort was excellent, I did find the bed to be a bit on the hard side, which impacted my sleeping experience. Despite these minor issues, the exceptional cleanliness, peaceful ambiance, attentive staff, and fantastic spa experience more than compensated for these downsides. Layana Resort and Spa still remains a top choice for a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.

Everything about this hotel is incredible! The staff go out of their way to make it a memorable experience and by the end of the stay, they felt like friends. The location is incredible, incredible service at all times and reasonably priced. The little touches make this hotel really special (I won’t say as it’s a nice surprise for others). The breakfast was by far one of the best buffet breakfasts we have ever had in Asia. We cannot wait to come back to Layana for another stay in the future.

There is a lot of building worn on site currently, renovating properties. Whilst this does not bother me and we understand it needs to be done, it did cause a lot of noise. We would have liked to have been warned about this before our stay but understand that building work has to happen.

Given it was the end of the season, and many adjacent hotels seemed either closed or very quiet, it was amazing how the Layana stayed fully open and attentive. Excellent, consistent service with so many lovely small details. The room was immaculate, meals were great, the poolside service exceptional (free water kept coming, additional free treats, smiles everywhere), all very professional. We didn't go on any of the available tours or excursions, but the beach is kept tidy by locals and it is lovely.

I can't think of anything. Nothing went wrong in the slightest. We wondered whether there couldn't be a shop selling local crafts or quality souvenirs as we only saw one shop on the whole island that wasn't selling very familiar tourist trinkets. That one shop was a designer jewellery/clothes shop in Samadan. Perhaps the hotel could invite her and other locals to sell better quality products in a small hotel shop?

Perfect in every way faculties were good, staff and service was excellent and rooms were spacious comfortable and always kept clean. The manager met us personally upon arrival outside working hours and we were continually checked in on by the staff to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. We ate in the restaurant 5 out of 7 nights again all perfect with events and special’s organised by the hotel for guest entertainment. Will definitely return.

Koh Lanta town is authentic very quiet and not many quality places to dine / drink. Don’t be put off the hotel more than makes up for this.

Layana has excellent facilities: room, spa, swimming pools, gym, restaurant. The rooms are cleaned and amenities are replenished twice a day. At the pools ice cold water is served and occasionally you get a fresh fruit slice. Layana It’s located on the beautiful Long Beach where you can swim, collect shells, walk or run along. The Manager, Frank and his team have mastered the art of serving guests. It was my second stay and I really enjoyed it. The white party reception and Wednesday dinner were a highlight for me. By the way the white party reception was for free and they served wines, cocktails and canapés for free. I had the pleasure to talk to other guests and learnt that they were also returning guests and stay for periods of up to six weeks. This speaks volumes about the amazing service provided by Layana.

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Beautiful location Attention to detail from the staff was 100% Staff super friendly and helpful and couldn’t do enough for you to ensure your stay was just right Beautiful surprise at breakfast and in the room for our son on his birthday Would thoroughly recommend as the most beautiful stay all around in Thailand

Some building work being completed which we weren’t aware of but this didn’t impact us just some building noises during the day Maids came very early some mornings and a little noisy outside rooms

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Layana exceeded all my expectations and gave us the most amazing 3 nights in Lanta. From the moment we arrived the staff were amazing giving us welcome drinks and a tour of the hotel. Our room was amazing with a jacuzzi bath and beautiful balcony. The room had a great fridge and coffee machine. The infinity pool is amazing with a beautiful view over the blue water. We also loved the comfortable loungers on the beach and having direct beach access. The location was perfect with many nice bars and restaurants a short walk along the beach away. Even better is the beautiful hotel bar with a perfect sunset view and great price, selection and quality of drinks. Overall this hotel is amazing and we would love to return someday soon.

There is nothing I didn’t like. Lanta is a quiet island which may not be to some people’s taste but it was perfect to relax with chill vibes after the business of Railay Beach

Summary (9/10) We loved our beach villa stay in Layana Resort and will 100% be back, particularly due to the service Room & Facilities (9/10) We were in one of the property’s three beach villas, which are well worth the extra spend. The bedroom opens out to a private terrace with beautiful beach sunset views. The outdoor rain shower is a wonderful experience. Villas have reserved sunbeds directly in front of them so no morning rush to occupy beds, although there are plenty to go around in any case across both pools (sea water and fresh water) and the beach. Beach is pristine, coral white sand. We did not have time to use the spa as we were diving but it had a broad offering. Generally massages are great value across the island so we’d only really use it if going for a specialised treatment. Restaurant & Bar (7.5/10) There is only one restaurant in the resort, which is set on the beach side. Breakfast was great and offered decent variety. While at breakfast seating is first come, first served (we were up early for diving so no problems) but would recommend reserving dinner tables if you want to be in the first line by the beach. Dinner was generally good (a couple of dishes too garlicky for our taste) and the restaurant offers both local and “Mediterranean” dishes. Expensive (very) versus other offerings on the island, which is probably expected given it’s a 5-star hotel. We saw a couple have a private beach dinner arranged, which looked very romantic for a special occasion. Bar had some creative and well-presented cocktails with a happy hour during sunset. Service (10/10) Personalised service which you only get in boutique hotels with nothing being too big an ask (arranged onward transfer, gave back our scooter rental as we ran out of time, put us in touch with a great diving school “Dive and Relax”). Staff are extremely polite and welcoming.