Royal Lanta Resort & Spa
In keeping with the owner's philosophy of providing a total escape, this beach hotel is an oasis of barefoot elegance. Tucked away on a remote Thai island along a three-quarter-mile long white sand beach and surrounded by a lush tropical forest, the resort offers guests all the modern comforts, a selection of excellent restaurants, an abundance of water activities, and a spectacular sunset every evening. The establishment comprises a total of 48 accommodation units and welcomes its guests into a lobby with a hotel safe. On-site facilities include a hairdressing salon, Internet access (fees apply) and a laundry service. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the nearby car park and those wishing to explore the local surroundings can hire bikes from reception. The establishment also includes a life-size traditional Thai house as a museum so that guests can view the culture from a local Thai person's perspective. This is a resort experience that can only be found in Koh Lanta, Thailand. The hotel tour desk offers a professional guide to supply guests with all the island's activities and leisure information. The hotel's standard services include: a reception, open from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm, major credit cards accepted, foreign exchange and travellers cheque facilities, an activities centre, a daily activities program, daily laundry service (dry cleaning is not available), safety deposit facilities, a postal service, an Internet kiosk, 24 hours security.
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