Lanta Il Mare Beach Resort

“It’s good. Nice staff. Large clean rooms”

Nice hotel, great staff. Food isn’t bad. Rooms are nice and clean and have lots of space. The two reception people went above and beyond. Very good at the job. Air con works well. Very close to beach. Close to shops and restaurants. We liked our stay and would come back one day

“Best on Klon Nin!!”

Our stay at this family-run hotel was absolutely fantastic, and cold water bottle upon arrival, set the stage for an unforgettable experience. A big thanks to Bee and the staff, whose exceptional service truly made our trip special. From arranging mopeds and providing fresh towels to offering inval… more

Our stay at this family-run hotel was absolutely fantastic, and cold water bottle upon arrival, set the stage for an unforgettable experience. A big thanks to Bee and the staff, whose exceptional service truly made our trip special. From arranging mopeds and providing fresh towels to offering invaluable tips about local attractions, their warmth and dedication went above and beyond. We stayed in two Beachfront Deluxe rooms, which were immaculate, stylish, and comfortable. Sitting on the loo 😬 or the porch watching and listening to the ocean is amazing. Housekeeping was outstanding, maintaining the highest standards throughout our stay. Breakfast was excellent, with a variety of options available to order, and the on-site restaurant impressed us with authentic and flavorful Thai dishes. The hotel’s location was perfect—peacefully removed from the bar scene but close enough to walk over and enjoy it if desired. The bridge across the protective embankment (designed to safeguard the beach and hotel during monsoon season) leads to a gorgeous ”private” beach, ideal for swimming and relaxation. Being family-run, the hotel radiates a welcoming and personal touch that made our experience all the more special. Convenience was another highlight, with a 7/11 and local shops nearby. We highly recommend renting mopeds (Bee is happy to assist!) to explore the area. Dining at Kraken, Shanti, or Coco Tango is a must, though there are plenty of other wonderful local restaurants to discover. In every way, this hotel delivered an exceptional experience, with unparalleled service, comfort, and a perfect location. Thank you to the family and staff for making our stay truly memorable!

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“Marvellous Mare”

We arrived in the dark and it was a friendly reception. We were just in time for last orders of food and drinks. (9.30 restaurant/10.00 bar). A tasty green curry, a Chang and a few wines later and we felt much better. Our “garden facing” room was, in fact, wall facing but tucked around a quiet c… more

We arrived in the dark and it was a friendly reception. We were just in time for last orders of food and drinks. (9.30 restaurant/10.00 bar). A tasty green curry, a Chang and a few wines later and we felt much better. Our “garden facing” room was, in fact, wall facing but tucked around a quiet corner. All the children were thankfully grouped together in the family rooms, just far enough away. My husband had somehow gotten the mistaken impression that’s it was “adults only” when he booked. However there was a virtual crèche set up by the side of the pool for babies. There were older children too. (Call me old fashioned but I used send my kids to school in January.) There was a small, raised sun bed terrace which seemed to be an unofficial adults only area, so we scrabbled for that every morning, hopefully before those who considerately rose at dawn to deposit towels and then didn’t appear to use the beds until the afternoon. There IS a word for them but I’d be banned…. Breakfast was until 10.30 and came in “sets” cooked to order - toast, eggs, omelettes, bacon, yogurt, cereal - but in a lush land abundant in fruit, when watermelon and pineapple are on the actual menu, why use pretend juice? It was because of this that we never partook of their cocktails, but there are plenty of others enjoyed them and there are lots of surrounding beach bars a short walk away from where to watch the magnificent sunsets. The resort isn’t directly ON the beach. There’s a big ditch, a promenade and a wall before you reach the golden sands. When the tide goes out it’s too rocky and shallow to swim. But high tide swims were glorious. The pool was pleasant when quiet. Well kept grounds with flowers and grassy paths. As I said there are many eating/drinking options nearby on the road and the beach.. There is street food, beach bars and a couple of more upscale options near the Moonlight Resort up the road. Shanti Shanti and Coco Tango are a Tuk Tuk ride away. (Find Mona and her husband for this. Excellent service.) The resort manager is extremely helpful with bookings, information and taxis and also happens to be a crack shot with a catapult to scare monkeys off the roof. We felt very well looked after by her and she’s extremely good at her job. Our room was spacious with good bedding, a water boiler, a wardrobe etc:. Slightly lacking in storage, we couldn’t fully unpack. The shower was good as was housekeeping. We had a shaded terrace but didn’t spend much time there due to the aspect. It was just as easy to take a drink from our fridge to the sea wall. However once we’d upgraded to a sea front bungalow we had many a happy hour on our verandah. You also get perks like hand towels and a kettle. So a reasonably priced, simple but enjoyable option. Sea facing would be best.

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“Fabulous”

Cannot speak highly enough of the resort. Clean, comfortable and lovely staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order is refreshing to see as there is so much food wastage in places with buffet options. Location is perfect with lots of restaurants nearby. I have to say special thank you to Bee and P… more

Cannot speak highly enough of the resort. Clean, comfortable and lovely staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order is refreshing to see as there is so much food wastage in places with buffet options. Location is perfect with lots of restaurants nearby. I have to say special thank you to Bee and Phing who’ve made us feel very welcome after a lot of changes we had to make due to personal circumstances. All the staff at the restaurant- Mu, Don and not forgetting the chef who cooked the meals for everyone. One minor request for the future would be to please make the parasols more safe as they tend to blow in the wind and have the potential of guests being hurt if they fall upon them. They are highly necessary as there’s no shelter from the sun on the terraces and poolside. Above all thank you so so kind ch for a fabulous stay.

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