The Atnal Lanta: Budget and Eco Friendly Hotel

There are many good things about this hotel: - located close to the Saladan Pier where the boats dock, and just next door to the night market that offers food and shopping - welcoming and helpful staff (the hotel has no elevator, but the receptionist offered himself to carry my bag to the second floor - free use of washing machine on the rooftop, all you need is buy a detergent in the supermarket nearby (5 baht) - small kitchen if you would wish to prepare some food of your own - vivid lobby brightened up by graffiti, with free water and a small library - rooftop terrace with a hammock, with sadly not spectacular view (the roof of the market is quite unappealing - some graffiti artist should cover that too ;)) What could be improved? - big bed is actually two twin beds connected together. Also, they are wrapped in that plastic which you can feel under the sheets :( - I felt the cleanliness of the room could be on a higher level, especially floors and bathroom - no handsoap in the bathroom (I used the shower gel, but even that one was fixed for the wall, so it doesnt get stolen, I guess?) - just two big towels per room (no small towels, or a floor towel) - even when at maximum, water temperature never gets hot or truly warm - the hotel looks a bit run down, and could use some facelifting. There are holes in the floor of the common area, the bathroom seems unfinished, with exposed walls and some ventilation openings plugged with - plastic bags? - i think key deposit of 500 baht is such an unneeded nuisance in these modern times - cant they just charge you if you lose it?

I stay here at the Atnal Lanta for over a month, during my stay one receptionist has a taught me Thai and taught me to cook :) Very cheap, even more so that’s shared accommodation on the island. Close to everything, including Lanta diver, the best dive shop, refuse to leave.

It was a pleasure staying there. The art works in the lobby was done by a famous artist in town. The bed and room was cozy. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Thanks for the hospitality and our family of 8 loves it. Soon we will be back again next year.

So easily to do the water activities and go to another island. Great location. Room is clean and new. Bed and pillows are great. Comfortable and valuable. Definitely be back again. Oh almost forgot we love staffs here too. They are so friendly and helpful.