Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel — a tiny stay right by the pier, the easiest boat access on Koh Larn
If you want a stay where you step off the boat and you're almost at your door, with no luggage to drag — Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel is a small 6-room place in Na Ban village, about 100 m from Na Ban Pier, giving you some of the easiest ferry access on the island. Rooms are simple, clean and air-conditioned, with free internet, and it's pet-friendly. Tawaen Beach and the Giant Buddha are a short ride away. It scores 7.7 from 3 reviews, from approx. ฿1,200/night.
What makes Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel appealing is its location right by Na Ban Pier. The stay sits only about 100 m from the pier, so once the ferry from Pattaya pulls in, it's just a short walk to your room — no songthaew ride or hauling bags up the hill like the beachfront stays. That makes it a great pick for a short island trip or for travelling light, when you want somewhere to drop your bags and head straight out.
The property is a small two-storey building with just 6 rooms, so it feels quiet and personal — more guesthouse than hotel. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free internet. A point several guests like: it's pet-friendly, which is still uncommon on Koh Larn. In reviews, location scores highest (around 8.0), thanks to being close to the pier, shops, and the village's eateries.
"Right next to the pier, very convenient — step off the boat and you can walk to it. Rooms clean enough for the price, and the owner was friendly."
Real guest reviews agree on two things: it's good value and easy to reach. The overall score sits at 7.7 — in the "pleasant" range — with location and cleanliness earning the praise, while rooms and service land in the middle, as you'd expect from a small budget stay. The upside is you don't pay much to sleep right by the pier, with A/C, internet, and food in the village within easy walking distance.
One thing to know before booking: this is not a beachfront stay. Despite the name echoing Tawaen Beach, the property is in Na Ban village on the pier side, not opening onto the sand. To swim at Tawaen or Samae Beach, you'll take a songthaew or rent a scooter (about 5–10 minutes). And as a small 6-room place, facilities are basic — there's no swimming pool or on-site restaurant like a larger resort.
Honestly, Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel is best for travellers who prioritise a convenient location and an affordable price over polish. If your picture is arriving by boat, stashing your bags quickly, renting a scooter to tour the beaches, then sleeping near the pier for an easy ferry home — it fits nicely. But if you want to wake up to a sea view, a pool, or a brand-new room, a stay on Tawaen or Samae Beach will suit you better.
On price, rooms start from approx. ฿1,200/night on weekdays. Weekends and long holidays push rates up and fill fast, since there are only 6 rooms — some platforms show peak rates climbing into the high two-thousands on busy days. If you're going on a holiday, book ahead and compare a few platforms (Agoda / Trip.com) to lock in a normal-season rate.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Right by Na Ban Pier — easy boat arrivals and departures
- ✓ Affordable, good value for a stay on the island
- ✓ Air-conditioned rooms with free internet
- ✓ Pet-friendly
- ! Not beachfront — ride or scooter to the beaches to swim
- ! Small 6-room stay with basic facilities
- ! Few reviews so far — limited info to go on
- ✓ Close to the pier, easy to get to
- ✓ Rooms clean enough for the price
- ✓ Friendly owner / staff
- ✓ Near shops and eateries in the village
- ! Rooms and service are middling, not polished
- ! No swimming pool or on-site restaurant
- ! Rates rise and rooms fill fast on holidays (only 6 rooms)
- 💡If you want to step straight from your room onto the sand — this is on the Na Ban pier side, not the beach; you'll ride or rent a scooter to Tawaen / Samae Beach → if true beachfront matters, look at stays right on Tawaen or Samae Beach instead.
- 💡If you expect a resort with a pool and full facilities — this is a small, simple 6-room, guesthouse-style stay → better if you just want a convenient, affordable base rather than polish.
- 💡If you're travelling on a long holiday weekend — there are only 6 rooms and they fill fast with rates jumping → book ahead, compare a few platforms, and lock in a normal-season rate first.