Reviews of Srilanta Resort, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

Srilanta Resort, Klongnin Beach, Lanta Island, Krabi, Thailand

The Resplendence of Life
With its peaceful tropical ambiance, rustic accommodation, heartfelt service and natural warmth, SriLanta boutique resort is the perfect escape from your day to day life. Located on a serene sandy beach on the island of Koh Lanta, SriLanta occupy’s 12 acres of tropically landscaped hillside and beach land. In fitting with "the resplendence of life" theme, the resort sits effortlessly amongst its natural island surroundings.

Peppered throughout are 49 villas and one large two storied beach House: unpretentious, rustic in appearance and designed in full harmony with the tranquil forested environment. This hideaway is best suited to those who enjoy a touch of nature and the experience of something different. 

The resort’s island location, the delightful beachfront, the dense tropical forest, the well-appointed villas and all other resort facilities, in combination with the friendly “feel free” atmosphere and welcoming service, make SriLanta the ideal retreat for those seeking a complete escape from the distractions and pressures of everyday life. A hideaway where atmosphere rather than luxury awakens the senses.

Inspired by its natural surroundings, the accommodation at SriLanta takes the form of 49 thatched villas offering garden and/or mountain views and one Beach House. Each of the villas are positioned on a hillside amongst hundreds of trees and tropical vegetation. It is important to us that SriLanta Resort lives life in harmony with its natural surroundings. Our friends, birds, geckos, lizards, and monkeys also live on this tropical island, we respect that this is there home also.

Minimalist in style with thoughtfully designed natural furnishings and equipped with essential amenities, each villa presents guests with a rustic form of traditional Thai living. Villas are categorized as Cottage (the standard type), Veranda (with a balcony), Star Path villas (with a veranda on which there is a gazebo and open-air bathtub) and Beach House (a glorious two storied house that sits on the shoreline offering two choices of accommodation on either the 1st or 2nd floor, with two bedrooms, a kitchen and lounge in each).

Beach House (72 sq.m)
With the resorts refurbishment complete, SriLanta is now offering you a new beach front Villa. Set beautifully amongst the lush landscape and tropical vegetation at the front of SriLanta Resort (on the beach front) the Beach House is a glorious two storied house that offers two choices of accommodation on either the 1st or 2nd floor, with two bedrooms, a kitchen and lounge in each. With 2 full-size bedrooms, separate living room, mini-kitchen, large open plan bathroom (with both a bathtub and separate shower) and stunning views over the Andaman Sea; this is ideally suited to both families and honeymooners.

Star Path (32 sq.m)
3 villas with a veranda, on which there is a gazebo and bathtub. Star Path Villas include air-conditioning, hot/cold shower, refrigerator, telephone, cable TV, twin or double beds with futon mattress, a safety deposit box and partially open air bathrooms.

Veranda (32 sq.m)
21 villas with balcony. Veranda includes air-conditioning, hot/cold shower, refrigerator, telephone, twin or double beds with futon mattress, a safety deposit box and partially open air bathrooms.

Cottage (32 sq.m)
25 standard villas. Each of the 25 Cottage Villas include air-conditioning, hot/cold shower, refrigerator, telephone, twin or double beds with futon mattress, a safety deposit box and partially open air bathrooms.

Meetings & Conferences :
SriLanta offers facilities for executive conferences and meetings for up to 40 persons.

Spa
Awakening the senses through a healing touch and aromatic oils is the theme of the resort s SriSpa. Combining spiritual Thai healing traditions with natural therapies from the sea and the earth, treatments at the SriSpa include various massage techniques, body scrubs, body wraps, facials and aromatic herbal steam, for a total experience of blissful relaxation and rejuvenation. The Spa is located beside the beach, amongst the tropical palms, presenting a serene and soothing spa experience with only the sounds of nature filling the air.

For an eclectic selection of traditional Thai and international culinary favorites SriLanta’s guests can head along to the uniquely designed Surya Chandra Restaurant. Built almost completely from wood, the restaurant, named after the Hindu Gods of the Sun and the Moon, is exceptional in architecture: entire trees form the structure that supports the roof 13 meters overhead. From Surya Chandra Restaurant you have a grand view of the sun setting across the ocean.

Restaurant and Bar

Surya Chandra Restaurant has 60 indoor and 40 outdoor seats, and features Thai and International cuisine. The Chedi beach bar offers drinks and light meals on the beach front.

Recreation
Leisure
Re-energizing body and mind is the theme of an array of activities
arranged by the resort and specialized operators on the island. Apart from rejuvenating spa treatments and early morning yoga, there are various activities both on and off shore (weather permitting) to enjoy. Just to mention a few:

- island sightseeing by bicycle, motorbike or jeep
- jungle trekking
- excursions and snorkeling trips to the nearby islands of Koh Rok, Koh Ngai, Koh Phi Phi
- diving trips to the islands of Koh Haa, the famous Hin Daeng/Hin Muang sites, Koh Bida
- sea kayaking

In keeping with the “resplendence of life” theme, recreational activities on offer at SriLanta are based on getting closer to all things natural.

As part of the rich diversity of Thailand s exquisite south, Koh Lanta is one of the many impressively scenic islands the Andaman Sea is dotted with. The island is a district of Krabi Province and located approximately 70 km south of Krabi Town, the province s center. Koh Lanta is actually made of two islands; Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Koh Lanta Noi is the smaller of the two islands and doesn t have tourist facilities. Koh Lanta Yai is approximately 32 km long by 6 km wide; it has a wonderful assortment of exciting, unspoiled and exotic locations and great beaches. SriLanta is situated on the west coast of Koh Lanta, on Klongnin Beach, a location offering unforgettable sunsets.