Hideaway · Ko Lanta, Thailand
On the west coast of Koh Lanta, a stretch of soft gold sand runs behind a line of pine trees, the sea a short walk from every room. At the end of the shaded path stands Layana Resort & Spa, which takes no guests under eighteen. Eleven rooms are scattered through the greenery, each with a balcony facing either the water or the hills behind it. For anyone who wants a week where the biggest decision is which of two pools to lie beside.
Inside, rooms keep to plain materials against the tropical planting: pale walls, dark timber, a day bed by the window and a balcony that catches whichever view the room was given, sea on one side, forested hills on the other. The bathrooms carry the one flourish the resort allows itself, a sunken bath set apart from the shower, with tea and coffee left out for whenever you wake. At night the only sound reaching the room is the whisper of waves breaking on the sand. Two pools run out toward the tree line, and by evening the loungers empty toward the beach for a cocktail as the sun goes down over the water.
Layana Resort & Spa sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, written at layanaresort.com, and read there on 11 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Closest to the water, the beach villas frame the Andaman through full-height glass, a bamboo tray ceiling and a palette of sea blues overhead. Step through the sliding doors and the lawn runs straight to the sand, so the horizon is the first thing you see in the morning and the last at night. Inside, a marble bathroom, a writing desk and a deep sofa make it easy to let a day go by without leaving.
The award-winning Linger Longer Spa is the still heart of the resort, with six air-conditioned treatment rooms and two open-air foot-massage salas set among the trees. A salt spa, a sauna and a hydro-massage pool sit alongside a long menu of massage, scrubs and facials, and the therapists work an unhurried blend of Thai and Western technique. Sessions can begin with a sound-bowl ritual, the resonance settling the mind before hands ever touch skin.
Personal trainerSpa packagesSaunaWater sportsYogaCycling (off-site)Diving (off-site)Fishing (off-site)Snorkelling (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26 · 2 adults
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very attentive staff, beautiful food, gorgeous setting and fantastic all round experience. we would certain recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Koh Lanta.
I like the property and the staff
impeccable service, personal greeting and complimentary drinks from the manager, the staff is extremely attentive and professional. the entire experience was just sublime. tranquility, calm, sounds of nature, no loud...
This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. The facilities are amazing, staff were brilliant and it was a beautiful stay. The beach is amazing too.
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Book your stay now at Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only - SHA Extra Plus for a luxurious and rejuvenating experience!
Luxurious Accommodation
Surrounded by tropical greenery, Layana Resort & Spa offers modern Thai architecture rooms with silk and hardwood furnishings, equipped with satellite TV, DVD player, and daybed. En suite bathrooms feature separate shower and bathtub facilities.
Relaxation and Wellness
Guests can enjoy an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the beautiful sea, access to Long Beach, and pampering massage services at the award-winning Linger Longer Spa. The fitness centre and well-stocked library provide options for both energizing workouts and peaceful relaxation.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in a wide range of international dishes, fresh seafood, and authentic Thai food at SeaSky Restaurant. Whether by the pool or on the beach, guests can savor delicious meals and refreshing drinks during their stay at Layana Resort & Spa.
Book your stay now at Layana Resort & Spa - Adult Only - SHA Extra Plus for a luxurious and rejuvenating experience!
Please note that the name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.
Transfer options have to be booked directly with the resort and are not included in the room rates.
Upon arrival at Krabi Airport, guests are welcomed by a representative of Layana Resort & Spa before being brought to the resort.
From November to April, the transfer service usually consists of the following:
- an hour’s drive in an air-conditioned minivan from Krabi Airport to Baan Hua Hin pier
- 20 minute’s scenic ride on one of Layana Resort’s private speedboats (subjected to weather and wave conditions and depending on guest’s choice)
From May to October, the resort operates round-trip transfers using a minivan due to sea conditions. A one-way transfer usually takes at least 2 hours but can take even longer sometimes.
Please note:
Due to safety reasons, the resort does not operate any boats from 18:00 to 06:00 throughout the year. If you arrive at Krabi Airport after 17:00, you can still be brought to Layana Resort with the local ferries operating until 22:00.
Free Airport Shuttle as per timetable:
Shuttle timetable
from Start from Layana Resort & Spa : 06:00 hrs , 09:00 hrs , 11:00 hrs, 15:30 hrs.
Start from Krabi Airport : 09:30 hrs, 11:30 hrs, 13:30 hrs, 16:30 hrs.
Please note that room rates on 31 Dec include a gala dinner. Any guests in excess of the maximum occupancy of the room will be charged separately.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
The Deluxe Pavilion rooms sit on the first floor, forty-nine square metres with a day bed and a private balcony over the garden. Ask for one for the bathroom alone: a sunken bath set apart from the shower.
The restaurants serve global cuisine outdoors by the water, and evenings open with a sundowner as the sun goes down into the sea. Breakfast can be taken in the room instead, on the balcony, rather than at a table under the pines.
The spa is called Linger Longer, and sits beside the resort's fitness facilities and locker rooms. Book a treatment for the afternoon and there is no reason to hurry back to anything after.
Some of the Grand and Suite rooms on the lower floor open straight onto the Wellness Pool, so a swim is a few steps rather than a stroll through the garden. Everywhere else, the sea itself is only a few paces past the sand.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Layana Resort & Spa, a hideaway in Ko Lanta, Thailand, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 11 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Layana Resort & Spa is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Layana Resort & Spa is a hideaway in Ko Lanta, Thailand. Its own site is https://www.layanaresort.com.
Check-in at Layana Resort & Spa is from 02 PM and check-out is by 12 PM, as the house lists them.
No — Layana Resort & Spa lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
