Description
Concrete cabanas in a coconut grove, a lap pool facing Klong Dao’s quieter end, and Costa 212 pouring cocktails beside the sand – Costa Lanta has a look few island hotels can copy. The architecture is stripped back and Noughties-cool: big sliding walls, rain showers, shaded patios and rooms that blur into the grounds.
Beachfront rooms earn the upgrade for their sea-facing patios and the long, calm stretch of sand outside. The pool is the sunset seat, especially after a day on a scooter, while monitor lizards occasionally glide through the water nearby with the composure of creatures who own the deed.
Costa 212 is not an afterthought. Betel leaf pork sticks, Thai salads and fish curry are the orders, with pizza, filter coffee and proper cocktails covering the less adventurous hours. Breakfast is compact, cooked fresh and better than a buffet parade of lukewarm ambition.
This place suits couples and solo travellers who like design, space and being surrounded by trees. Cabana walls open wide for breeze and light, so privacy drops when they are open; mosquito repellent belongs in the bag, especially after dark. The far end of Klong Dao stays quieter, while shops and restaurants remain close enough for an easy walk.
Highlights
- Distinctive concrete cabanas set among coconut trees
- Long lap pool with sunset views across the beach
- Costa 212 serves betel leaf pork sticks, Thai salads, fish curry, pizza and cocktails
- Rooms feel dark and enclosed with the large doors shut
- Open doors reduce privacy between nearby cabanas
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