Ko Lanta Guide Mid Island Area
Klong Kong Beach
A little further south after Long Beach, is Klong Kong Beach, another three-kilometer stretch of sand with palm trees and a collection of small resorts. Bungalow prices here are lower than the northern beaches, with a number of small, family-owned and operated establishments of great charm.
The people here are exceptionally friendly and have welcomed the many beach bars that keep the beach party going till sunup in season. The Thai food here can be exceptionally good in the home-cooked southern Thai style.
Local Services
Klong Kong Beach area has a variety of services along the roadside in to meet your basic needs--like internet cafes, ATMs, pharmacies and a medical clinic. There are also several small markets with fresh fruit and vegetables, and some souvenir and street food vendors.
Restaurants + Hangouts
Most resorts in this area offer great southern Thai food and sunset beach bars. A couple of the standouts in the area include the Bee Bee Bungalows and Where Else Bar located mid beach.
Klong Tob Beach
Klong Tob is the next stop, heading south down the island. This is an area where the new 5-star Rawi Warin Resort + Spa just opened in November 2005. The beach is very quite and perfect for those seeking escape.
Local Services
Klong Tob Beach area has a variety of services along the roadside in to meet your basic needs--like internet cafes, ATM and pharmacy. There are also several small markets with fresh fruit and vegetables, and some souvenir and street food vendors.
Restaurants + Hangouts
Most resorts in this area offer great southern Thai food and sunset beach bars. A couple of the standouts in the area include the exclusive dining and lounging facilities at Rawi Rawin Resort and Spa including The Golden Pond restaurant, The Watermark Seafood Terrace Restaurant, The Stream Beachside Restaurant, The Wave Bar, Auntie Mae Bakery and Mo Jo's Sports Bar + Grill.
Lanta Ilmare Resort also offers wonderful food and a reasonable price.
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