In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 64 guest reviews of Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and The rooms. The most common complaints: Many feel the price is too high for what you get. The beach is small and rocky, with no sun loungers.
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Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort is built for guests who want to settle in and stay put. It spreads across a green hillside above Koh Kwang Beach, so the sea and the evening sunsets frame much of the day, and two pools, a private beach area, a spa and villas with their own pool keep everything within the resort. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, the spacious rooms and the calm of the grounds, where hornbills nest in the trees. The setting also brings the main trade-offs. The slope is steep, so getting between room, restaurant and beach often means calling a buggy, and there is little within walking distance outside the gates. Several guests found the menus limited on a longer stay. Couples and travellers who want quiet days and a view will feel at home; anyone hoping to stroll out to restaurants in the evening will be happier in a livelier part of the island.
Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 — the average across the 7 hotels we list on Koh Lanta is 9.2.
- The resort climbs the hillside above Koh Kwang Beach, so the Andaman Sea is in view from the pools, the restaurants and many rooms. Guests mention the sunsets and the views again and again.
- Staff are the most praised part of a stay, from the housekeepers to the desk at the entrance that helps book excursions. Guests describe them as kind, accommodating and easy to talk to.
- The resort lies on a quiet stretch near Saladan, away from the busier parts of Koh Lanta. Guests note that there are few restaurants or shops to walk to, so you will need a taxi, a scooter or the excursion desk to get out and about.
- The hotel is built on a cliff, which means a lot of uphill walking. A buggy can be called at any time, but some guests found it tiresome to wait for one every time they went to the restaurant or the beach.
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Should you book it?
Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort is worth booking for couples who want a calm resort with sunset views — but pick somewhere else if you want to walk out to restaurants and shops in the evening.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want a calm resort with sunset views
- Travellers who plan to spend most of the day at the pool, the spa and the beach
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to walk out to restaurants and shops in the evening
- Steep slopes and waiting for buggies would bother you
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 64 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A varied breakfast buffet that many guests enjoy
- +Tasty food and good drinks
- +Sunset views from the Rock Bar
- +The kitchen will prepare vegetarian dishes on request
- –Some found breakfast repetitive or basic, with hot dishes served cold
- –Dinner and half board can feel merely adequate, with limited choice
- –Restaurant meals are pricey, and a few dishes such as seafood disappointed
”The buffet breakfast was amazing, so much variety. We'll miss it.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, warm and helpful staff throughout the resort
- +A buggy shuttle on call around the clock that arrives quickly
- +A tour desk that helps arrange boat trips, scooter hire and excursions
- +Personal touches such as a welcome tea and a note in the room
- –Some found service slow and requests not followed up
- –Several guests felt staff training fell short of a luxury resort
- –A room not ready on arrival and slow housekeeping
”The staff are amazing. They went out of their way to make our stay special.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A large, clean main pool with a pool bar
- +Shade in the pool and plenty of sun loungers
- +A secluded beach where some enjoyed swimming
- –The beach is small and rocky, with no sun loungers
- –Loungers by the main pool fill up early, and pool-access rooms get little sun
- –Some noticed pool water and pool towels that were not spotless
”Large pool with a pool bar. The hotel has a small private beach, but nowhere to lie down.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious rooms with large balconies, many with sea views
- +Pool villas and rooms that open straight onto a pool
- +Stylish, recently renovated interiors
- –Several guests found the mattresses far too hard
- –Pool villas and pool-access rooms can lack privacy
- –Some rooms booked with a sea view looked out onto trees
”The rooms are very spacious and more than enough for a family. The balcony is huge too.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Many guests found the rooms and property clean
- +Grounds that are tended from early morning
- –Parts of the resort feel dated and in need of renovation
- –Some reported lapses in cleaning, along with mould, rust and insects
- –Small faults such as doors that don't close properly and air conditioning that fails
”This is an outdated resort that needs refreshing. Mould in the bath, rust on the taps and shower.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A peaceful clifftop setting with sea views and lovely sunsets
- +Lush grounds where you can spot hornbills
- +Scooter hire right outside the resort
- –The resort is hilly, so you rely on the buggy to reach restaurants and the main pool
- –It's a long way to town, shops and other restaurants
- –Much of the island closes outside the high season
”Be prepared for the climbs, the hotel is on a cliff, but there's a shuttle you can call at any time.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A calm, quiet atmosphere
- +A peaceful, private feel
- –A room next to the restaurant suffered constant noise from air conditioning and ventilation
”Very calm and peaceful, and all the staff were very helpful.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +One guest felt the service and facilities justify the higher price
- –Many feel the price is too high for what you get
- –Extras such as massages and restaurant meals are expensive
- –Some felt the resort does not live up to its luxury billing
”Thailand is a magical place and this hotel didn't have the magic. I expected a lot more for the money we paid.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort?
On Booking.com it scores 8.7/10 from 497 guest reviews.
How many stars does Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort have?
Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort offer?
Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort offers beachfront, private Beach Area, 2 Swimming Pools, free Wifi, 4 Restaurants and airport Shuttle.
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315 Moo 1, Saladan, 81150 Koh Lanta, Thailand