all good, clean, nice beach, swimming pool, good restaurant. located near the peer which is quite convenient as the transfer would cost a 600thb otherwise. nice service and people. very quiet.

We stayed two nights in air con bungalows for 2000 baht and one night in a deluxe bungalow for 3600 baht. There was not much difference between the basic bungalow and the deluxe bungalow, besides from a nicer bathroom. Very calm surroundings, close to the beach. Breakfast was included, but there were no pancakes.. Excellent service, free transfer to and from the ferry. Close to a taxistation and an ATM.It was a very nice midrange place to stay.

Stayed here for 1200 baht the cheapest room they have. Room faced out onto the back wall of another bungalow. Very dated interior - think1970s. Not enough loungers by the beach and these too are not well maintained. Service friendly. I would not stay here long term. It is okay for one or two nights but the beach water is not clear like on the photos, The beaches on Lanta farther south looked nicer from the speedboat snorkeling tour I did but if you go further south you will need a motorbike or pay taxis to get around.

Golden Bay Cottages is a decent place to stay that is not too expensive. The rooms are pretty good, the service is good and the pool/garden area is very nice. The restaurant is pretty average and knocks up standard food for tourists with little adventure. There are nice places nearby though. Service at the restaurant is at times sloppy; totally different to staff at the resort who are helpful, plesant and friendly. Beware that around 7am the Swedes who dominate the resort start to put their towels out and take over the pool. I would not mind if they actually used the pool but quite a few just leave their towels out all day on the loungers just in case they fancy using the pool. Scooter hire is cheap and a great way to see the island. There are loads of Swedes there but they are a pleasant bunch who offer a friendly 'good morning' unlike any of the French guests.