By the beach, fab sunsets and even better staff”

We stayed at the Emerald for 3 nights with a one night gap after the first two nights on Koh Pei Pei. We were able to leave our bags at the hotel and even got the same room when we came back. We had a couple of early departures and they boxed up our breakfast fruit so we could take it with us. The hotel is own a rutted track and not that easy to find so the free transport was great but when you get there you are right next to the beach. we spent our time there relaxing and so didn't see much of Koh Lanta but we were quite happy having a massage overlooking the beach and watching fab sunsets with a happy hour cocktail in our hand. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The pool looked lovely but we didn't use it. The only downside was the en-suite was a bit tired and the wifi (available from 07.30 till 22.00) wasn't free (100 baht per day)but they were very helpful and gave us the last couple of hours for 20 or 30 Baht which suited us. If you want to be in the thick of it then this is not the place for you but if you want to chill like us.... go for it.

A hidden gem with excellent service!”

We ended up extending our 3 days to 5 days after seeing so much to do on Koh Lanta. The staff at the Emerald was very helpful in planning excursions as well as being very prompt. We were there for New Years which was a little loud, but easily forgotten with the beautiful beach and warm hospitality.

outstanding resort fantastic staff good english”

I love koh lanta and emerald resort beautiful grounds lovely pool great staff with good english rooms spotless everything spotless great setting freedom bar outstanding the whole place value for money

Favourite place in Thailand”

My stay at the Lanta Emerald was outstanding, we really couldn't have asked for a better place! It's right on a beautiful beach, the pool in fab, the rooms great and the staff are super helpful! I would come back in a heartbeat. Also ... how about those beachfront massages?! Heaven!

Nice budget bungalow with a pool, 5m of the beach”

The resort is very good located (beach front) and the bungalows stand in a nice coconut garden where you can reach the swimming pool. We stay at Lanta Emerald resort during the ramadan period so there were not a lot of people in the streets and most of the restaurants are close. However, we enjoyed the bar just next the resort and the restaurant (beach view) was DELIGHTFUL and rather cheap. Try the shrimp/chicken satay and the massaman curry set! You can also rent a motorbike to visit the island (200bht) specilly Lanta Town (15min)!

Great location on a backpackers beach”

initially, my traveling friend and i were only going to stay on koh lanta for a couple of nights before heading to other islands. but the staff at lanta emerald were extremely accommodating and helped us with everything we needed that we stayed for 6 nights! our first night was in one of the bamboo bungalows, which we ended up doing an upgrade for only 200 more baht. so baht for 2 double beds, air con, fan, t.v and hot shower. well worth the upgrade. the people and the vibe of this island really made our trip. the beach is nice, but still much too rocky to swim. if your looking for a relaxed getaway, choose this beach! barely any tourists, close to the pier and to shops and atms. if you are going to eat, we highly suggest a place called "sonyas" just down the beach, best food i have had in thailand yet! enjoy! cheers.

Great Value for Money on Amazing Beach”

My stay here was perfect. I needed a place to relax while working. Although the internet wasn't great there were a number of good bars and restaurants close by with good wifi. The place is comfortable and I imagine the newer bungalows with A/C were even better. I stayed in a standard room with a fan and found it to be perfect for the budget traveler. This beach was fantastic and I would definitely recommend it for Koh Lanta!

A lovely relaxing stay”

We really enjoyed our stay in one of the newer apartment style bungalows at Emerald. Very clean room. Set back from the road and so close to the beach. The only little thing was that the fan was a bit loud for us, but that's all. The food offering at the restaurant is plenty and various.... All good food. Especially the papaya salad and tom yum. The manager Ron and his staff were all helpful and attentive. Would come again!

Ok standards, close to somewhat rocky beach”

We really enjoyed staying at the Emerald. It is located right by the Klong Khong beach, which is a bit rocky, but at high tide, swimming is no problem. The beach itself is beautiful, with restaurants and massage places along the coast. The pool area is ok but can be crowded. Breakfast is ok. We loved having dinner at the hotel restaurant, great food and lovely view, placed right by the beach. The restaurant service is neither good or bad (at bit "manana")but ok. The bar beside the restaurant plays great music. The people working at the hotel are nice. Room standards are ok but we had ants in the room (no big issue though).

The best hotel experience in Thai, just perfect”

Came here for just one night and immediately extended for another four. The bad reviews are totally misleading - the rooms are nice, spacious and clean, the swimming pool is also very beautiful and clean and the hotel staff is simply excellent. The hotel itself is run by a family business so every customer is treated with care, one of the owners even took us on a private tour on the island. We also got our day-trips for a very good price from the hotel, they were very helpful and nice, i would expect this kind of service from a 5* hotel. The hotel itself is right on the beach so we had a good view from our balcony, the long sandy beach is very rocky below the water but it is clear right in front of the hotel so you can easily go swimming (something you probably cant do in front of many other hotels). The menu in the hotels restaurant is excellent and offers a lot of options - all of which are delicious. Very good value for money, I would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for making my stay memorable and just perfect. ขอขอบคุณคุณ เห็นคุณ

Easy and nice hotel”

This sympathic bungalow complex was everything we hoped for. Super nice staff helped with everything. We borented a scooter from hotel and also booked a snorkling trip wit help of staff. Also massage area at hotel is great an ladies working there are sweet. Our bungalow has a good ac and fan. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. Bathroom is modest but clean and functional. Loved the view and atmosphere at hotel area. During tide was low the rock bottom of sea was harsh but the pool saved situation. We took bunglaw with inclusive breakfast which was basic fruit, toast, egg thing. I would recommend Emerald to my friends and to all you other travelers out there

Quite relaxing Resort”

This place is a little gem. The beach bungalows are very nice, the AC works good, the staff is SUPER nice and helpful... the only thing we didn't like was the bed was a little hard. Other than that, i think it's a great place to stay and the value is there for the price.

great place to stay”

we ordered fan room. but first night we was offered to stay in ac bungalow which was great. fan room was half price and half comfort... next to leaking water tower... so there was constant sound of droping water from 10m high tower. a bit enoying for me... other than that was ok. bar had great atmosphere and restaurant was great, with one of my best pad thais...

Perfect stay for everyone!”

this place was very nice! its smack on the beach and its a very chilled vibe. there is a big pool in the middle and that was pretty good because it was very rocky in the sea. we were upgraded from a wooden bungalow into a little villa and it was very nice. the restaurant had good thai food but the staff was not nice at all! the same staff was in the restaurant and reception and it not very nice to deal with them. other then that the barstaff was amazing and the bar is fantastic. good drinks and a pooltable. the owner of the hotel is also very nice!

Good beachfront option with a pool!”

We heard mixed reviews about this place espec the owner as he could get very angry with some people. We didn't find that at all, sure he was a bit curt but descent overall. We even saw him help a couple try to find another hotel as he was fully booked. Hut was nice we had the cheapie one. Beach was fantastic and pool really nice as well. Food at this place is not that cheap but so delicious it was well worth it! The Freedom bar that's attached to the restaurant is nice to chill, play pool (for free) and have some drinks.

Nice small holiday in Lanta Emerald Bungalow”

We stayed in bungalow for 4 people. Room was ok, had air con and fan. Housekeeping was every other day. It was ok too, but it would have been nice if toilet trash can would have been emptied every day, because there was 4 of us, and you are not allowed to throw toilet paper in the toilet. Pool area was nice and clean. Restaurant was also very good and cheap. Location is absolutely great because you can watch the sunset every night from the beach. Staff was also very nice and heplful. Hotel manager was also very friendly.

Very relaxing place”

second year we have stayed here. we stayed in the bamboo bungalows which are good for the price we paid. the food in the restaurant is very good but if you move out on to the street there are many places to eat which are much cheaper. we would be very happy to return again to this resort.

Great stay”

Had a great stay, although the room I booked was called 'standard fan bungalow' but it was a block of rooms. Room was big and clean but facilities were lacking slightly, a fridge would have been perfect. The restaurant was reasonable prices with good food. And we loved the Freedom Bar. Overall was a good stay and would happily return!

Good bungalows and chilled out location”

The Deluxe Bungalows are very spacious, practical and more or less clean. Plenty of dead flies at the fan and the AC was a bit musty... breakfast was included and good. The beach is ok and there are plenty of chilled out bars around. They organized a day trip and ferry & transport for me at a fair price.

Manager possibly rudest man in Thailand”

I stayed here for 2 nights and was glad when I left. Wifi patchy, manager the grumpiest man in Thailand, so many better options for single travellers. Lanta riviera boutique is next door, cheaper and way better!