Lanta Casuarina Beach Resort

The hotel is in a fantastic location, right by a park, and has a large parking lot. Our room, overlooking the inner courtyard garden, was absolutely wonderful. The beach area is pristine; even at low tide, the sandy entrance to the sea is gentle and shallow. The breakfasts are excellent – don't listen to the whiners and snobs, I assure you there's something for everyone. I highly recommend it to all travelers!

The views are stunning! I highly recommend booking a sea-view room, as all of them face the ocean. They directly overlook the pool, and just below the pool is the beach. Surrounded by lush greenery and facing the vast sea, it's absolutely fantastic! I stayed in room 1211, which felt like the most central spot – excellent! **Location is Above Average** The hotel is situated right by the main road. It's about a 3-minute walk from the main road into the hotel. The main road features shops and bars, though not as densely packed as a typical 'walking street'. Tuk-tuks are readily available right outside the hotel. While their prices are reasonable, I'd still suggest renting a motorbike; the hotel charges 250 baht per day. Just to the right of the hotel entrance, there's a barbershop called OK Salon, offering services for just 150 baht. **Facilities Aren't Brand New** As expected, it's not a new hotel. However, the room layouts are practical and well-designed, offering everything you need. The hotel is very clean, and rooms are tidied daily. Breakfast is served every morning in a sea-view restaurant. But this unbeatable sea view will banish all your concerns; for this price, another hotel might cost 1000+ (presumably baht) and still not guarantee a sea view. The hotel also provides a complimentary chilled welcome drink, which is a thoughtful touch. **Surroundings** Nearby, there's a fantastic restaurant located opposite 'Time Restaurant' on the main road, a short right turn after exiting the hotel (you can see it in the last two pictures). They serve delicious papaya salad, grilled chicken legs, and ice-cold beer. It doesn't have a specific name, but I ate there four nights in a row, and it was packed every evening. The food is authentically delicious!