Klong Nin Beach is a 2.5km long beach in the central west coast of Koh Lanta Yai. It’s one of the most popular beach towns on the island, which offers a beautiful beach, easy access to tourist amenities, and relatively central location for exploring the island.
Klong Nin is a great beach to stay at in Koh Lanta. Even if you’re not staying in this area, it’s well worth a visit. Many people rent a scooter to explore all the beaches on Lanta including Klong Nin Beach.
In this article, I will show you the location of Klong Nin Beach in the map, how to get to the beach, things to do, and where to stay in Klong Nin along with a map of the best areas to stay in Klong Nin.
Where is Klong Nin Beach?
Klong Nin Beach is located on the central west coast of Koh Lanta Yai, south of Klong Khong Beach, and north of Kantiang Bay. It is connected in the old town, Sala Dan Pier, Klong Dao, Klong Khong, and Long Beach via the island’s main road 4245.
Klong Nin is around 25 minutes drive south of Sala Dan Pier, which is the main pier of the island. It’s also around 25 minutes north of Mu Koh Lanta National Park, which is the southernmost area of the island.
Klong Nin is around 20 minutes drive west of Lanta Old Town, which is the historic town and popular tourist attraction in the east coast of Lanta.
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How to get to Klong Nin Beach?
The island’s main pier is Sala Dan Pier, located on the northern coast of Koh Lanta. Most speed boats from other islands in Andaman sea will arrive at Sala Dan when they arrive at Koh Lanta. From the pier, you can take local songthaew taxis to get to Klong Nin Beach.
You can ask your hotel to arrange the transport for you. Some hotels offer free transport within the accommodations package. Some boat companies also sell combo tickets that include boat and transfer from the pier to the hotel in Klong Nin.
The taxi on Lanta island is quite expensive. It costs around 700-800 baht for a private taxi for 15km between Sala Dan Pier and Klong Nin beach. If you share the ride with other people, it can cost 200 baht per ride. The boat company usually charges 100 baht extra for transfer from the pier to your hotel.
Another way to get to Klong Nin Beach is to rent a scooter. There are plenty of scooter renter shops around the island, in main areas such as Sala Dan Pier, Klong Dao, Klong Khong, Long Beach, or Kantiang Bay. The rent is cheap, around 250-300 baht per day.
Overview of Klong Nin Beach
Khlong Nin is a 2.5km long beach that has white coarse sand and calm water. The beach is lined with restaurants and bars with plenty of sunbeds, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and bean bags on the sand.
The beach is wide and the trees are located far away from the water. To use the shades, you’ll likely have to rent bed chairs, or order drinks or meals from the beachfront restaurants and bars for free use of sunbeds.
The beach runs parallel with the beach road, Horizon road. The road is just 20m from the beachfront. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, bars, minimarts on two sides of the road.
I felt a bit difficult to find public access to the beach when driving from north Horizon Road toward south. Most beachfront restaurants and resorts on Horizon Road blocked the way to the beach. I found some empty land near 7-Eleven, parked the scooter there, and walked to the beach.
You can find a place labeled as “free beach access” next to Baan Pakgasri Hideaway on Google Maps. Otherwise, you’ll likely need to access through a hotel, bar, or restaurant.
Things to do on Klong Nin Beach
Swimming, sunbathing, watching the sunset
Klong Nin Beach is a quiet beach for swimming, sunbathing, and watching the sunset. Like many other beaches around Koh Lanta, some sections of Klong Nin have rocks on the sea bed, but you could easily swim. You can snorkel near the rock at the end of the beach to the left.
Enjoy the drink and meal on the beach
Klong Nin Beach is lined with beachfront restaurants and bars. You can find both local Thai food and some international dishes such as pizzas. Some bars offer happy hours around sunset time, so you can have good deals on drinks and watch the sunset.
Some places also have fire shows in the evening, and stay open until midnight. Some good spots to check out on Klong Nin Beach are Mr. Lek Bar, Rasta Baby, Koh Lanta Beach Club, Otto Bar, The Blue Moon Beach Bar. There are more popular bars at the northern part of Klong Nin Beach.
Having a relaxing massage
Klong Beach is scattered with massage parlors where you can enjoy a relaxing Thai massage and the breeze of the ocean. I recommend trying Thai oil massage for a gentle massage. Traditional Thai massage is good to try but it can be brutal for first-timers.
The price for an hour is usually around 350 baht per hour for body, foot, or shoulder, head, neck massage. The oil massage is 100 baht more.
Check out Nui Beach nearby
Nui Bay is around 350m from the southern end of Klong Nin Beach. You can walk to Nui Bay or drive for a few minutes to get to the beach. It was a secluded beach when I visited with access through a narrow jungle path. It’s now more developed with a big bar on the beach, but still worth a visit!
This 250 long beach is a good spot for swimming and sunbathing. Be aware of the monkey in the jungle behind the beach though! You can also access the beach through the Diamond Cliff restaurant, which is a good spot for meal, drink, and ocean views.
Visit Tham Khao Mai Khew Cave and Tiger Cave
There are several caves in the jungle behind Klong Nin Beach. If you’re into caves, you can visit Tiger Cave and Tham Khao Mai Khew Cave.
Tham Khao Mai Khew Cave is a 10 minute drive east of Klong Nin Beach. It’s good spot for hiker and cave lovers. The entrance ticket is 300 baht. The round trip is around 2 hours.
There are tour guides and headtorch provided. Remember to bring good closed shoes with you as there are steep ladders, rocks, bamboo bridges, and ropes along the way.
Tiger Cave is around 6 minutes drive south of Klong Nin Beach. It’s a good place to visit if you like jungle trekking and adventure. Some people did it within 1.5 hours round trip. The trail is overgrown, though. You can use AllTrails to find the direction rather than Google Maps.
Stay on the beachfront resorts
I think Klong Nin is a lovely area to stay in Koh Lanta for its tranquility and easy access to a wide range of restaurants and shops. There are dozens of lovely resorts along the beachfront for you to choose from if you plan to stay in this area.
Where to stay in Klong Nin Beach, Koh Lanta?
Klong Nin Beach is a great base in Koh Lanta for those who want a nice beach, laid back atmosphere, and a relatively central location. It’s half way to Sala Dan Pier (northern tip of the island) and Koh Mu Lanta National Park (Southern tip).
It’s also relatively close to the old town for exploring the historic and cultural sites of Koh Lanta. Unlike most beaches on the north of Klong Nin located next to the island’s main road 4245, Klong Nin is located on the small road running parallel with the beach creating a cozy and romantic atmosphere.
Klong Nin has a wide range of mid-range and budget- friendly resorts and guest houses. It’s a great spot for families and couples to stay. You can choose to stay in the beachfront resorts for direct access, or accommodations on the other side of Horison road from the beach for budget-friendly options.
Klong Nin is a great base for relaxing and unwind. Like staying in all other parts of the island, it’s best to rent a scooter if you want to explore other beaches and attractions.
Best Hotels in Klong Nin Beach, Koh Lanta:
Nirvana Beach Resort
This 4-star beachfront resort is a popular place to stay in Klong Nin. It’s located at the southern part of Klong Nin Beach and offers direct access to the quiet and clean part of the beach.
The resort has a nice swimming pool with a pool bar overlooking the ocean. You can enjoy the peaceful location while still being close to a range of restaurants and shops on the Horizon Road.
Walden Koh Lanta – Tiny Homes by the Sea
This is a cozy beachfront hotel in the northern area of Klong Nin Beach, close to the island’s main road 4245. It’s 20 minutes drive from the historic old town and Sala Dan Night Market. It’s a short walk away from all the shops, restaurants, bars, and massage parlors.
The hotel has a cozy self contained studio with comfortable beds and all basic necessities such as a mini fridge and private bathroom. THe hotel has excellent services such as free fresh fruit, water, and soft drinks.
Beach Home Lanta
This 2-star beach hotel is located in the northern area of Klong Nin Beach. It offers spacious rooms with Kitchenette and beach views. There are sunsets on the beach at Beach Home Lanta, where you can lie down, watch the sun set and sunbathe.
The hotel provides complimentary coffee, water hair dryer, shower gels and shampoo. It is short walks from restaurants and bars including the fun Rasta Baby Bar with live music. The beachfront is quiet and makes you feel like you are on a private beach.
Nature Beach Resort, Koh Lanta
This resort is located on the southern part of Klong Nin Beach. It has lovely bungalows with air conditioning and fan options. There are beachfront and garden view rooms. There is also an outdoor pool on a beautiful ground. There are several decent local restaurants near the hotels.
Thai Island Dream Estate
This 4-star hotel is located in the central area of Klong Nin, offering spacious two, three, and four-bedroom apartments and easy access to the beach. It’s ideal for a group of friends and families who want large spaces. You can walk to 7-Eleven, restaurants, Atms, and scooter rental shops.
Andalay Boutique Resort
This 3-star seafront beach resort has beautiful rooms, a reasonably priced restaurant, and only steps away from the beach. They offer an onsite swimming pool with sunbeds as well as good massage services.
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So, you have it, some brief information about Klong Nin Beach, including how to get to the beach, things to do, and where to stay. If you’re looking for a good beach with a relatively central island to explore the both west and coast of the island, Klong Nin is a good choice.