🏝️ Why does choosing the right area on Koh Larn matter?
Koh Larn is a small island just off Pattaya — about a 45-minute ferry from Bali Hai pier. Its areas feel quite different from one another — Tawaen Beach is the main and liveliest beach, with clear water, white sand, restaurants and water sports · Samae Beach is quieter with lovely water, good for relaxing by the sea · Na Ban village / pier is the island's main community, near the ferry pier, shops, market and the songthaew stop, where most of the budget stays are. Many travellers book without checking which area, then spend the whole trip taking songthaews or renting a scooter back and forth across the island, since Koh Larn has no city-style public transport. This guide brings together 12 Koh Larn stays we've reviewed across every tier — from private pool villas down to value village guesthouses. Every pick comes from reading real guest reviews, with prices compared across 3 sites and direct booking links throughout.
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Koh Larn has no city-style public transport. Getting to the island means a ferry from Bali Hai pier in Pattaya to Na Ban pier or Tawaen pier (the regular ferry takes about 45 minutes; speedboats are faster but pricier). On the island you get around by shared songthaew, by renting a scooter (around ฿300/day), or with your hotel's shuttle. The main areas in this guide: Tawaen Beach — the lively main beach, walk-to-sand stays (Rhy.a, Tiamo, At The Beach, Tarn-Tawan, Baan Sai Thong) · Samae Beach — quieter beach with lovely water (Xanadu) · near Tawaen / a quiet corner — leafy pool villa (SaroRach) · Na Ban village / pier — near the pier, shops, market, lighter prices (Lareena, Kampu, Rimtalay, White House, Sea Beach 1).
Contents — click to jump straight to a hotel!
1 SaroRach Pool Villa Resort ฿4,400 2 Xanadu Beach Resort ฿1,900 3 Rhy.a Private Pool Villa ฿7,200 4 Lareena Resort Koh Larn ฿2,450 5 Kampu Resort Kohlarn ฿1,600 6 Tiamo Kohlarn ฿2,200 7 Rimtalay Resort Koh Larn ฿1,800 8 Koh Larn White House ฿1,200 9 At The Beach Koh Larn Resort ฿1,500 10 Sea Beach Koh Larn 1 ฿900 11 Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel ฿1,200 12 Baan Sai Thong ฿900 All 12 stays — let's dive in
Starting price
฿4,400
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Pool Villa (king bed)from ฿4,400/night
Family Pool Villafrom ฿5,500/night
One-Bedroom Villafrom ฿6,500/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🏊 Private pool + jacuzzi in every villa🥥 Floating breakfast🚤 Free pier transfer🌿 Quiet, leafy setting
📍 209/66 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
The highest score in this guide at 9.8 — SaroRach is a pool villa resort where every villa has its own private pool with a jacuzzi, rare on Koh Larn where most stays are budget guesthouses. Reviews most often mention the private pools with mood lighting at night, the very clean rooms, and the generous floating breakfast. It sits in a quiet, leafy corner near Tawaen Beach, with a free pier transfer — ideal for couples and small families who want privacy.
💡 Tip: When booking, check whether the rate includes the floating breakfast, and try the jacuzzi with the pool lights on in the evening — reviews mention the nighttime atmosphere often.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Highest score in the guide, 9.8, from real reviews
- ✓ Private pool + jacuzzi in every villa, very clean (per reviews)
- ✓ Generous floating breakfast, attentive staff
- ✓ Quiet leafy setting, free pier transfer
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Not beachfront — you'll take a ride or scooter to swim
- ✗ Few villas, fills fast on holidays, prices climb quickly
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Starting price
฿1,900
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Deluxe Roomfrom ฿1,900/night
Triple Room with Balconyfrom ฿2,600/night
Family Roomfrom ฿3,400/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🏖️ On Samae Beach, clear water⛱️ Private beach + free deck chairs🍳 Seaside breakfast🚤 Pier transfer
📍 Samae Beach, Koh Larn, Na Kluea, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Xanadu is the most reviewed stay in this guide — over 754 reviews — a beachfront resort on Samae Beach, scoring 8.9. Reviews most often mention its spot right on Samae Beach (quieter than Tawaen, with clear water), the private beach with free deck chairs, and the seaside breakfast. With around 68 rooms you can walk straight from your room to the sand, and prices start at just ฿1,900 — good value for a beachfront stay on the island. Ideal if you want to sleep by the sea without paying villa rates.
💡 Tip: Ask for a sea-view room when booking — some face Samae Beach directly. The in-room water is filtered seawater, so bring drinking water for washing up just in case.
👍 Pros
- ✓ On Samae Beach, walk straight from your room to the sand (per reviews)
- ✓ Private beach with free deck chairs, clear water
- ✓ Most reviewed in the guide, 754 reviews, from ฿1,900
- ✓ Seaside breakfast, well looked-after service
👎 Things to note
- ✗ In-room water is filtered seawater; some amenities not fully stocked
- ✗ Building is showing its age; nights on the island are quiet
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Starting price
฿7,200
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Deluxe Pool Villa (king bed)from ฿7,200/night
Deluxe Pool Villa (long weekends)from ฿9,500/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🏊 Private pool + jacuzzi🎨 Glass-and-concrete design🏖️ Walk to Tawaen Beach🍳 Poolside breakfast
📍 Tawaen Beach, Koh Larn, Na Kluea, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Rhy.a is a modern private pool villa just a few steps from Tawaen Beach, scoring 9.1. Reviews most often mention the bright, photogenic glass-and-exposed-concrete design, the private pool and jacuzzi in front of each villa, and the poolside breakfast served at your chosen time. It sits on the island's main beach, so it's easy to go for a swim then come back to soak in your own pool. It's the top price bracket on the island — ideal for couples who want a genuine private pool right by the beach.
💡 Tip: Villas are few and reviews are still limited — book ahead and confirm details. The island's water system has its limits, so ask about hot water before booking.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Private pool + jacuzzi in front of every villa
- ✓ Bright modern glass-and-concrete design, photogenic (per reviews)
- ✓ A few steps to Tawaen Beach; poolside breakfast
- ✓ Very private, few villas, peaceful
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Highest price in the guide — the top bracket on Koh Larn
- ✗ Some reviews note weak water pressure and limited hot water; few reviews
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Starting price
฿2,450
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Standard House Garden Viewfrom ฿2,450/night
Superior Sea Sidefrom ฿3,000/night
Suite On Sea With Terracefrom ฿3,450/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → ⚓ Right by Na Ban pier🌊 Sea-view rooms with balcony🚶 Walk to shops and market👨👩👧 Family rooms available
📍 61/1 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Lareena is a boutique resort right by Na Ban pier with plenty of reviews — 548 of them, scoring 9.0. Reviews most often mention how you step off the ferry and walk straight to your room, the easy walk to shops and the village market, and the affordable sea-facing rooms with balconies. It suits travellers who put convenience and a pier-side location first, with no long luggage drag. Rooms range from garden view up to a sea-facing suite and family rooms.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, step up to a Superior Sea Side or Suite On Sea for a sea-facing room with a balcony — better value than garden view. There's no pool, so pick elsewhere if a pool matters.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Right by Na Ban pier, step off the ferry to your room (per reviews)
- ✓ Affordable sea-facing rooms with balconies
- ✓ Walk to shops and the village market, convenient
- ✓ Plenty of reviews, 548, attentive staff
👎 Things to note
- ✗ No swimming pool; some rooms have older furniture
- ✗ Right by the pier — you'll hear boat horns and pier noise at times
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Starting price
฿1,600
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Standard Room (breakfast included)from ฿1,600/night
Deluxe Roomfrom ฿1,900/night
Family Roomfrom ฿2,400/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🍳 Breakfast included🚤 Free pier transfer🛵 Free scooter to ride💰 From ฿1,600
📍 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Kampu is a small, good-value boutique resort in Na Ban village, scoring 9.0 from 53 reviews. Reviews most often mention the ฿1,600 starting rate with breakfast included, the free pier transfer, and a free scooter to ride around — which saves a lot on getting around the island. It suits budget travellers who spend the day out at the beaches and just come back to sleep, for far less than beachfront stays. Rooms are simple but clean, with cool air-con and hot water.
💡 Tip: Confirm the free scooter and pier transfer when booking. It's not beachfront and has no pool, so use the scooter to ride out to Tawaen or Samae Beach.
👍 Pros
- ✓ From ฿1,600 with breakfast included, great value (per reviews)
- ✓ Free pier transfer plus a free scooter to ride
- ✓ Simple but clean rooms, cool air-con, hot water
- ✓ In Na Ban village, near the pier and shops
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Not beachfront, no pool — you travel out to the beaches yourself
- ✗ Small resort, simple facilities
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Starting price
฿2,200
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Superior Queen Roomfrom ฿2,200/night
Studio Roomfrom ฿2,500/night
Superior Sea Viewfrom ฿2,900/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → ✨ Opened 2024, spotless rooms🏊 Has a swimming pool🍳 Tasty breakfast🤫 Quiet and private
📍 210/27 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Tiamo is a boutique hotel that opened in 2024 with a swimming pool at an accessible price, scoring 8.7. Reviews most often mention the spotless new rooms, the attentive staff, the tasty breakfast, and the pool — rare in this price band on the island. The atmosphere is quiet and private, ideal for couples who want a clean new room. It's about 1 km from Tawaen Beach, so you'll walk or ride to the sand, but you get good-condition rooms and a pool for the price.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, pick the Superior Sea View for a more open outlook. As a newly opened hotel some facilities are still being added, so ask when booking.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Opened 2024, spotless new rooms (per reviews)
- ✓ Has a swimming pool, rare at this price on the island
- ✓ Tasty breakfast, attentive staff
- ✓ Quiet and private, ideal for couples
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Not beachfront — about 1 km walk/ride to Tawaen Beach
- ✗ Newly opened, some facilities still being added
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Starting price
฿1,800
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Sea View Room (upper floor)from ฿1,800/night
Ocean Villa (white-and-blue theme)from ฿5,500/night
King Suite with SPA Bathfrom ฿6,500/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🌊 Every room sees the sea🏊 Rooftop pool + jacuzzi📸 White-and-blue theme, photogenic🌉 Private jetty
📍 170/22 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Rimtalay is a small white-and-blue-themed resort where every room sees the sea, scoring 8.6 from 132 reviews. Reviews most often mention the Santorini-style photo corners, the rooftop pool and sea-view jacuzzi, breakfast included, and a private jetty. It sits on the Na Ban side facing Pattaya, quiet and good for couples. It suits travellers who come to Koh Larn to relax and take photos rather than to swim hard, since the front of the resort isn't a walk-in sandy beach.
💡 Tip: Ask for an upper-floor Sea View Room for a more open outlook; if the budget allows, try the Ocean Villa or King Suite with a tub. There are notes about water pressure and bathroom lighting — ask before booking.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Every room sees the sea, photogenic white-and-blue theme (per reviews)
- ✓ Rooftop pool, sea-view jacuzzi and a private jetty
- ✓ Breakfast included, quiet and good for couples
- ✓ From ฿1,800 for a sea-view room
👎 Things to note
- ✗ The Na Ban frontage isn't a walk-in sandy beach
- ✗ Notes on water pressure and bathroom lighting worth knowing before booking
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Starting price
฿1,200
from approx./night
Standard Queen Roomfrom ฿1,200/night
Deluxe Roomfrom ฿1,500/night
Deluxe Double With Balconyfrom ฿1,800/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🧼 Small but clean rooms, cool air-con🚶 Walk from Na Ban pier🏪 Near shops and market💰 From ฿1,200
📍 199/7 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Koh Larn White House is a budget guesthouse in Na Ban village with plenty of reviews — 256 of them, scoring 8.0. Reviews most often mention the small but clean rooms with cool air-con, the easy walk from Na Ban pier, and being close to village shops and the market. It suits budget travellers who put price and cleanliness first, for around a thousand baht and change. It's a simple, no-frills base for people who spend the day at the beaches and come back to sleep.
💡 Tip: If the budget allows, choose the Deluxe Double With Balcony for a sitting-out balcony. There's no pool and no sea view, so pick a beachfront option from the list if that matters.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Small but clean rooms with cool air-con (per reviews)
- ✓ Walk from Na Ban pier, near shops and market
- ✓ Plenty of reviews, 256, from ฿1,200, budget-friendly
- ✓ A clean base for travellers out all day
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Small rooms and bathrooms, no pool, no sea view
- ✗ Simple breakfast
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Starting price
฿1,500
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Standard Queen Roomfrom ฿1,500/night
Superior Roomfrom ฿1,800/night
Superior (holiday period)from ฿2,500/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🌳 Leafy setting under the trees⚓ Step off the ferry to your room🛵 Scooter rental out front💰 From ฿1,500
📍 Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
At The Beach is a budget resort near Na Ban pier with a leafy setting under the trees, scoring 7.9 from 182 reviews. Reviews most often mention how you step off the ferry and walk to your room, the helpful staff, and the scooter rental out front for riding to the beaches. Despite the name it isn't on the beach — it's about 1.1 km to Tawaen Beach. It suits budget travellers who value a pier-side spot and a leafy, shaded setting.
💡 Tip: Rent a scooter out front to ride to Tawaen or Samae Beach rather than waiting for a songthaew. Some reviews mention ants, so ask for an upper-floor room where complaints are fewer.
👍 Pros
- ✓ Step off the ferry to your room, leafy shaded setting (per reviews)
- ✓ Helpful staff, scooter rental right out front
- ✓ From ฿1,500, near Na Ban pier
- ✓ Near Tawaen Beach, a short scooter ride away
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Name says beach but it isn't — about 1.1 km to Tawaen Beach
- ✗ Some reviews note ants in rooms and cleanliness needing work
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Starting price
฿900
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Standard Room (~25 sqm)from ฿900/night
Upper-floor room (better view)from ฿1,100/night
Family Housefrom ฿1,300/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🪙 From ฿900, cheapest in the list🛏️ Roomy at ~25 sqm🚶 ~200 m from the pier🏪 Near 7-Eleven and songthaew stop
📍 212/5 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Sea Beach Koh Larn 1 is the cheapest starting price in this guide — from just ฿900, scoring 7.8 from 128 reviews. Reviews most often mention the ~200 m walk in from Na Ban pier, being near a 7-Eleven and the songthaew stop, and roomy ~25 sqm rooms with cool air-con and hot water. It suits very budget-minded travellers who put a pier-side location and a roomy space first. It's a simple, low-cost base for short trips.
💡 Tip: Pay a little more for an upper-floor room for a more open outlook and better view. Cleanliness and room condition are inconsistent — check recent reviews, and some services cost extra, so ask first.
👍 Pros
- ✓ From ฿900, cheapest in the guide, roomy ~25 sqm rooms
- ✓ ~200 m from Na Ban pier, near 7-Eleven and songthaew stop
- ✓ Cool air-con and hot water; decent review count, 128
- ✓ Good for short, very budget-minded trips
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Cleanliness and room condition are inconsistent
- ✗ No pool, no sea view; some services cost extra
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Starting price
฿1,200
from approx./night
Standard Room (Double)from ฿1,200/night
Standard Room (Twin)from ฿1,300/night
Family / Larger Roomfrom ฿1,800/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → ⚓ About 100 m from the pier🐾 Pet-friendly🛏️ Simple air-con rooms💰 From ฿1,200
📍 57 Moo 7, Na Ban, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel is a small 6-room stay in Na Ban village, about 100 m from the pier, scoring 7.7. Reviews mention the pier-side location for easy ferry hops, the simple air-con rooms, and a point that sets it apart — pets are allowed. It suits travellers who put a pier-side spot and a low price ahead of polish. It's a small stay with few reviews so far, so ask for details and confirm availability before booking.
💡 Tip: As a small stay with few reviews, call or message to confirm availability and price first. It isn't beachfront, so take a ride or rent a scooter to swim.
👍 Pros
- ✓ About 100 m from the pier, easy ferry hops (per reviews)
- ✓ Pet-friendly, rare on the island
- ✓ Simple air-con rooms, from ฿1,200
- ✓ Good for travellers who want a pier-side, budget spot
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Not beachfront — ride or rent a scooter to swim
- ✗ Small stay, simple facilities, few reviews so far
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Starting price
฿900
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Standard Garden View Roomfrom ฿900/night
Standard Double Room (near the beach)from ฿1,200/night
aBook via Agoda B.Booking.com tTrip.com 📖 Read the full review → 🏖️ On Tawaen Beach, walk to the sand🛏️ Has a balcony💰 From ฿900🚶 Walk to seaside restaurants
📍 199 Moo 7, Tawaen Beach, Koh Larn, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Baan Sai Thong is a beachfront guesthouse on Tawaen Beach from just ฿900 — a beachfront stay at a light price, which is rare on the island, scoring 7.0 from 38 reviews. Reviews mention how you can walk down to the Tawaen sand in a few steps and reach the seaside restaurants. Honestly, this is a stay that trades room condition for a cheap beachfront location. It suits travellers who put a beachfront spot and price ahead of room polish — be ready for older rooms and inconsistent housekeeping.
💡 Tip: Step up to the Standard Double Room, which is closer to the beach. Be ready for the room condition — inspect at check-in and take photos. Come here mainly for the cheap beachfront location.
👍 Pros
- ✓ On Tawaen Beach, walk to the sand in a few steps (per reviews)
- ✓ From ฿900, beachfront at a light price, rare on the island
- ✓ Has a balcony, walk to seaside restaurants
- ✓ Good if you put a beachfront spot and price first
👎 Things to note
- ✗ Older rooms, inconsistent housekeeping, some fixtures worn
- ✗ Lowest score in the list — trades room condition for cheap beachfront
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Comparison Table — 12 Koh Larn Stays 2026
| # | Stay | Stars | Score | Price/night | Location | Standout |
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| 1 | SaroRach Pool Villa Resort | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 9.8 | ฿4,400 | 📍 Near Tawaen Beach | Top score |
| 2 | Xanadu Beach Resort | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 8.9 | ฿1,900 | 📍 Samae Beach · beachfront | Beachfront, most reviewed |
| 3 | Rhy.a Private Pool Villa | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 9.1 | ฿7,200 | 📍 Tawaen Beach | Pool villa by the beach |
| 4 | Lareena Resort Koh Larn | ⭐⭐⭐ | 9.0 | ฿2,450 | 📍 Na Ban pier | By the pier, sea-view |
| 5 | Kampu Resort Kohlarn | ⭐⭐⭐ | 9.0 | ฿1,600 | 📍 Na Ban village | Great value, breakfast incl. |
| 6 | Tiamo Kohlarn | ⭐⭐⭐ | 8.7 | ฿2,200 | 📍 Near Tawaen Beach | Newly opened, has a pool |
| 7 | Rimtalay Resort Koh Larn | ⭐⭐ | 8.6 | ฿1,800 | 📍 Na Ban · sea-view | Every room sea-view |
| 8 | Koh Larn White House | ⭐⭐ | 8.0 | ฿1,200 | 📍 Na Ban village | Clean, budget-friendly |
| 9 | At The Beach Koh Larn Resort | ⭐⭐⭐ | 7.9 | ฿1,500 | 📍 Na Ban · near Tawaen | Leafy, near the pier |
| 10 | Sea Beach Koh Larn 1 | ⭐⭐ | 7.8 | ฿900 | 📍 Na Ban village | Cheapest, roomy |
| 11 | Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel | ⭐⭐⭐ | 7.7 | ฿1,200 | 📍 By Na Ban pier | Pet-friendly |
| 12 | Baan Sai Thong | ⭐⭐ | 7.0 | ฿900 | 📍 Tawaen Beach · beachfront | Beachfront, light price |
How to pick the right Koh Larn stay for you
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Tight budget, best value
→ Sea Beach Koh Larn 1 ฿900, roomy and near the pier · or Kampu Resort ฿1,600 with breakfast, free pier transfer and free scooter
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Sleep by the beach, walk to the sand
→ Xanadu Beach Resort ฿1,900 on Samae Beach with clear water and free deck chairs · or Baan Sai Thong ฿900 on Tawaen Beach at a light price
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Want a pool villa with a private pool
→ SaroRach Pool Villa Resort ฿4,400, private pool + jacuzzi in every villa, score 9.8 · or Rhy.a Private Pool Villa ฿7,200, modern pool villa by Tawaen Beach
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Couples trip, photogenic stay
→ Rimtalay Resort ฿1,800, white-and-blue theme, every room sea-view, rooftop pool · or Tiamo Kohlarn ฿2,200, spotless new rooms with a pool
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Stay by the pier, no long luggage drag
→ Lareena Resort ฿2,450 right by Na Ban pier with sea-view rooms · or At The Beach Koh Larn Resort ฿1,500, step off the ferry to your room
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Travelling as a family with kids
→ Xanadu Beach Resort Family Room ฿3,400, beachfront · or SaroRach Family Pool Villa ฿5,500 with a private pool
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Bringing a pet
→ Koh Larn Tarn-Tawan Hotel ฿1,200, a small stay by Na Ban pier that allows pets — rare on the island
📌 Note: All prices are indicative and can change by date and season. Most Koh Larn stays are guesthouses and small resorts, so prices swing hard on weekends and long holidays — always check live prices and compare 3 sites before booking. Good rooms and pool villas are few and fill fast on holidays, so book ahead. Getting to Koh Larn means a ferry from Bali Hai pier in Pattaya, about 45 minutes. The island has no public transport — use songthaews, rent a scooter, or your hotel's shuttle. Article by ThailandAddict.
