Koh Lanta – Klong Dao Beach
The beach itself is about 3km long, white and sandy. Its definitely the most developed bay on Koh Lanta and gets busy in high season. There’s a good selection of resorts and bungalows here on this Koh Lanta beach. The headlands at either end of the beach protect the bay, and Koh Lanta locals from the nearby village use the southern end to moor their longtail fishing boats.
Klong Dao beach is actually one of only a few beaches on Koh Lanta that is almost completely rock free. This, combined with the clear, shallow water make it the best swimming beach on Koh Lanta - ideal for families with young children. In fact you’ll see plenty of these (mostly from Sweden) on this beach in high season.
Accommodation on the beach here is in the mid-high range, so the budget-conscious ned to look elsewhere on Koh Lanta. Klong Dao road, however, has plenty of budget options along with a wide selection of shops and amenities. The road area is only a few minutes walk from the beach.
ACCOMMODATION
Klong Dao road is about 2km long and runs close to the beach area. At the northern end it gets further away from the beach, but its never more than a few minutes walk to the sand. There are several minimarts and 7 Eleven stores. If you continue north you’ll arrive in Ban Saladan, and to the south is Long Beach.
ACCOMMODATION The roadside has a few options for accommodation, some in the budget range with some good long stay deals.
FOOD & DRINK Klong Dao road is home to some of the best Thai restaurants in the area. There are several cheap options, just look for the more basic looking places with plastic furniture, sometimes with no name. There are some more upmarket options and if you need a good coffee, there are a couple of western cafes/bakeries here too.
