Klong Dao Beach is 2.9km long beach in the northwestern end of Koh Lanta. It’s the first beach you see when traveling to the south from Sala Dan Pier and Village.
The beach is a good spot for swimming, sunbathing, and watching the sunset. It has a wide range of resorts along the beachfront and is a good base for beach holidays close to the island’s main pier and town.
In this article, I will show you the location of Klong Dao Beach on a map, how to get to the beach, things to do in the beach, and some of the best hotels in Klong Dao beach.
Where is Klong Dao Beach Koh Lanta?
Klong Dao Beach is located on the north west coast of Koh Lanta Yai, just 5 minutes drive from Sala Dan Pier and Village. It is north of other popular beaches such as Long Beach, Klong Khong, Khlong Nin, and Kantiang Bay.
Klong Dao is around a 25 minute drive to Lanta Old Town, which is the major attraction in the east coast of Koh Lanta. It’s a 50 minutes drive to Mu Koh Lanta National park, which is the southern most part of the island.
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How to get to Klong Dao Beach Koh Lanta?
The major transport in Koh Lanta is local taxis, which include tuk tuk and open pick up truck songthaews. There are no buses or riding share services like Grab, Bolt, or InDrive on the island. So to get to Klong Dao Beach, you’ll likely need to use local taxis or rent a scooter.
Renting a scooter is the cheapest way to explore the island. You can pay 250-300 baht for rent a day to explore everything at your own pace. The road is relatively flat and in good condition, so it’s quite easy to drive if you have a valid license and experience.
If you don’t drive, you can use songthaews and tuk tuk. Tuk tuk is popular for short distances and you can see dozens of tuk tuk drives in the main town Sala Dan. Songthaews is an option for longer distances. Note that taxi prices in Lanta are usually more expensive in inland Thailand.
A ride from Sala Dan Pier to Klong Dao is around 100 baht for a shared taxi with other people. You’ll likely have to pay more if you want to take a private ride.
When arriving at Sala Dan Pier by boat from other islands in the Andaman Sea, you can catch a taxi outside of the pier. You can ask your hotel to organise a taxi for you, or buy a combination boat and transfer ticket from the boat company when getting the boat to Koh Lanta.
If you are an activities traveler, you can walk from Sala Dan Pier and Village to Klong Dao Beach for around 30 minutes. There is more public access in the northern part of the beach, while the southern part feels mostly blocked by private properties.
What’s on Klong Dao Beach Koh Lanta?
Klong Dao is around 2.9km long beach with crescent shape. It’s one of the longest beaches on the island. The beach has white sand, calm shallow water and a different atmosphere at low tide and high tide. It’s a very wide beach at low tide and you can see rocks at the sea bed especially at the southern end.
The shore is lined with fir trees, palm trees, restaurants, bars, cafes, massage parlors, and resorts. The beach is a popular hangout place in the late afternoon when locals and tourists come here to watch the sunset.
Things to do in Klong Dao beach Koh Lanta
Swimming, Sunbathing, beach walking, watching the sunset
Klong Dao is a good spot for swimming, sunbathing, and taking a stroll along the long stretch of sand. The beach has shallow water, which makes it a family-friendly beach. It’s swimmable at both low tide and high tide, especially for the northern part of the beach.
At the low tide, you need to walk quite far to get into the water. It might not be ideal for swimming at low tide at the southern end of Klong Dao due to its rocky bottom.
It’s a lovely place to take a stroll along the beach on its flat and sandy shore. It takes around 1 hour to walk from one end to another.
I didn’t see many sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach, just a few belonging to some beachfront resorts and hotels for their guests. There are trees along the shores but usually on the lands of resorts, so practically no shade along the beach, unless you stay at the resort.
Sunset is a popular time for people to go to Klong Dao to watch the sunset, but it never feels crowded. In the morning, the beach has a quiet and cool atmosphere, ideal for a beach walk, running, and exercises.
Check out Beachfront restaurant and bar
Klong Dao is lined with restaurants and bars. These places are very popular during sunset times and some places open until late night. There are tables and chairs on the sand from the beachfront restaurants and bars in the late afternoon for meals and drinks.
From south to north of Klong Dao Beach, you can check out the popular Indian bar, Boogie bay bar, Koala Bar & Restaurant, Majestic Bar Koh Lanta, Cocoloco by Southern Lanta, Veedvew Beach Bar, SALT woodfired pizzas, and Kaw Kwang Bistro.
Some places offer a daily fire show in the evening and happy hours during sunset time. You can find both local Thai food and some international dishes at the beachfront restaurants and bars.
Having a relaxing massage on the beach
Having a massage on the beach is a must when traveling to Thailand. Klong Dao is dotted with massage parlors where you can have a relaxing massage and enjoy the breeze of the sea.
There are many options to choose from including traditional Thai massage and oil massage. You can choose body massage, head and shoulder massage, foot massage.
The price for one hour is from 300 baht to 500 baht depending on which type of massage you’re taking. It’s usually more expensive for the oil and aroma massage.
Visit Koh Lanta Night Market and Sala Dan village
Lanta Night market is located around 5 minutes drive from Klong Dao Beach. It’s a good spot to explore in the late afternoon and evening. You can try local street food or shop souvenirs at the market and at the nearby 555 Shopping Plaza.
If you’re looking for a good place to eat, make sure to check out the row of restaurants leading from Sala Dan Pier. The road along Sala Dan Pier is also home to many beautiful seafront restaurants with terrace and views of the sea and the mangrove forests. You can find good restaurants serving authentic Thai food and seafood in this area.
Where to stay in Klong Dao Beach? – Best Areas & Hotel
Klong Dao is a popular area to stay in Koh Lanta. People stay here due to its good beach, close proximity to Sala Dan Pier & Village, and wide range of quality resorts. It’s also a family-friendly beach, so attracts lots of families staying here.
It’s three 3km long beaches, so there are dozens of hotels and resorts for you to choose from. You can stay on the beachfront, or the main road, or the roads connecting the main road and the beachfront area.
The island’s main road 4245 runs past the whole length of Klong Dao Beach. The road is around 100m from the beach at the southern end and 700m from the beachfront at the northern end.
There are plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes, ATMs, and shops along the main roads and on the roads to the beach. I can see at least two 7-Eleven in this area, one in the northern part near PT petroleum, and one in the southern part on the main road.
There are two main areas to stay in Klong Dao Beach, which include the beachfront area and the main road 4245 area. If you want direct access to the beach, the resorts on the beachfront are the place for you. If you are on a budget, you can choose to stay along the main road, but still within walking distance to the beach.
If you want to stay closer to the pier and the main village, you can choose to stay in the northern part of the Klong Dao. More popular resorts of the beach are located in this part. The southern part has a quieter atmosphere and more budget-friendly options.
1. Best Hotels in The Klong Dao Beach Front area
Noble House Beach Resort
This is a good resort located in the northern part of Klong Dao Beach. It has beautiful bungalows, an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach, and a lovely onsite beachfront restaurant. There are sunloungers around the pool and on the beach for guests.
The rooms are spacious and clean with comfortable beds. You can choose rooms with garden views or pay a little bit more for the rooms with sea views.
Southern Lanta Resort
This 3-star resort has direct access to the beach, a green ground, swimming pool, and comfortable bed rooms. It’s a good place to stay in Klong Dao for families, couples, and solo travelers. It’s only 5 minutes drive from Sala Dan Pier and the main village.
Klongdao Sunset Villa
This 3-star beachfront resort is located in the central area of Klong Dao Beach. They offer spacious villas with all facilities such as mini fridge, bottle of water, coffees, and kettle. It is close to several beachfront restaurants, bars, minimarts, and a pharmacy.
Lanta Island Resort
This 3-star resort is located in the middle area of Klong Dao. It has an outdoor pool and direct access to the beach, so you can swim at the pool and at the ocean. There are sunbeds for guests in the pool and the beachfront of the resort. There are plenty of shaded areas near the hotel.
Coconut Lanta Resort
This hotel is located in the southern part of Klong Dao. You can walk to the main road for more shops, restaurants, markets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and Mama Marche. The Indian Bar and Boogie bay bar near the hotel, so good for nightlife.
2. Best Hotels in The Klong Dao Main Road area
My Home Lantawadee Resort
This 3-star resort is located midway between the island’s main road 4245 and Klong Dao Beach. You can easily walk to the beach and a range of tourist amenities such as convenience stores, restaurants, and massage shops. It has a nice pool, clean rooms, and you can scooter from them.
Lanta For Rest Boutique
This 3-star hotel located on the main road of Koh Lanta, within walking distance to Klong Dao Beach and Lanta Night Market. The hotel has an outdoor pool with sun loungers, simple but good breakfast. Overall a good choice for budget travelers.
Lanta at Home
This hotel is located on the main road within walking distance to the beach. It has a clean room with a good air conditioning system and easy distance to the restaurants and shops. You can ask for the back rooms to avoid the noise from the main road.
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Klong Dao is a good beach holiday in Koh Lanta for those who want to stay on the beach but close to the island’s main pier and main town for easy access to the boats, the authentic restaurants, and shops. There are more beautiful beaches on the southern part of the island, if you want to focus more on the beaches than its location.