Phra Ae Apartments — Hotel in Ko Lanta Yai

The pra la apartments was perfect, spacious, very clean, good air conditioning, really comfy bed, by some great and cheaper food options and 5mins walk from the beach.

The tour company that is infront of this and had a shared front desk/owner we had very mixed experiences with.

For just booking a tour it will be fine. But we had a few issues with a couple of other things:

Muay thai: we paid 800baht and were told it included transport to and from the stadium. At the end of the muay thai there was no one there to pick us up, we got no communication, explanation or apology for the fact no one was there to pick us up

Motorbike - as motorbikes are quite sold out on the island, we booked 2 days in advance and the lady said this was no problem and it would be here at 10am. 2 days later we ask for the motorbike and she acts like we never even reserved through her and just rings all the motorbike agencies then and there, luckily there just happened to be one motorbike left. The next person who came behind me was unable to get one and she said we got ‘lucky’.. we didn’t get lucky we asked you to book it 2 days ago but you did not..

We wanted to stay an extra 2 nights as the apartments were so nice, we agreed this with the lady, however the next day she asked us when we were checking out as apparently we could only stay one extra night not two as we had agreed. Again i felt let down and communication was really lacking.

Taxi - when we needed to change hotels we asked for help getting a taxi, she said just hail one down, which is fine. But when we did the driver quoted 300baht for a 4min drive only 3km away!! We had gone 6km the day before for 100baht. The lady did not help at all even though we had stayed with her for the last 5 days and had booked everything through her.

And lastly this isn’t specific to this agency as all the tour agencies charge same price but the bus prices are crazy, 400baht to trang and 750baht to satun is mad expensive. The minibus to trang had no aircon, and even at foreigner price should have cost less than 200baht. The bus from trang to satun was 60baht if it was bought at trang bus station, the agency charged us 350baht. Its crazy how much all the agencies on koh lanta are overcharging for buses.

Although the accomadation is perfect, i was really dossapointed with the service by the tour agency its...

Pra-Ae Apartments are the perfect place to stay on Koh Lanta, offering a combination of comfort, convenience, and a prime location. The rooms are clean, well-maintained, and each comes with a balcony - ideal for unwinding after a productive day or an island adventure. Also had a modern Google TV which is not standard for this area, so you can watch YouTube or Netflix easily.

Situated just 2 minutes from KoHub coworking space and right across the road from the Cheeky Monkey bar, it’s a dream location for digital nomads and travelers alike. Plus, it’s only a 5-minute stroll to the beach, so you can easily switch between work mode and beach mode whenever you like.

With everything you need close by and easy access to the best spots on the island, Pra-Ae Apartments are a fantastic base for your stay...

Excellent place to stay in Ko Lanta! This was my second time on the island and the second time I've returned to Pra-Ae Lanta Apartments. Highlights include comfortable beds, fast wifi, good air con, showers have hot water with nice pressure, daily cleaning and the most helpful and kind staff! Right next to KoHub (coworking space) and a 5 min walk to the beach. Also try Uncle O's restaurant across the street for delicious and authentic thai food, and Lyms for sunset viewing and excellent cashew chicken or pad...