Lanta Resort, the truly unique 5 star Cha-Da Beach Resort & Spa will open its doors late October 2006. The 196 all suite Cha-Da Beach Resort & Spa is beautifully set on 8 acres of prime white sandy beachfront. Reflecting modern comfort with traditional Thai charm and hospitality, exceptional service and delicious treats all day long, the Cha-Da Beach Resort & Spa is truly your home away from home.

Relax at our Spa, wine and dine at our restaurants, take a splash at Lanta's biggest swimming pool
or join our wide range of activities on land and out at sea.

-:  Diamond Villas & Beach Front  :-

The six diamond Villas are all set within luxurious tropical gardens. Each Villa faces the beach and beyond-the tranquil Andaman Sea . In addition to the generous 1,700 square feet of living space, the Diamond Villas include their own private wooden deck. Each offers a large bedroom with a king-size bed and is decorated in a tasteful and refined Thai style.

The oversized bathroom includes a double vanity basin, walk-in shower, and an enclosed Jacuzzi whirlpool bath.
A dramatic glass wall is all that separates the bedroom from Villa's own private swimming pool.

-:  Emerald Suite & Garden Area  :-

Our 68 Emerald Suites are set in 17 low-rise, Thai-style homes. Each Suite offers a generous 530 square feet of space,
and comes with a private balcony overlooking serene, landscaped gardens.

-:  Grand Suite  :-

Our 122 Grand Suites are rich in modern Thai decor and have their own balconies. There are three floor plans available, ranging from 530 to a spacious 1,000 square feet.

• Silver Suites
  The 50 one-bedroom Silver Suites are located on the 2^nd floor and feature a large balcony overlooking the pool.
   

• Gold Suites
  The 50 Gold Suites consist of a master bedroom connected by a sliding door to a sitting room. These Suites are located on the ground floor and each has a private balcony with direct pool access.
   

• Platinum Suites (Family 2 Bedrooms)
  The 22 Platinum Suites, all on the 3 rd floor, consist of two master bedrooms and a sitting room. Each Platinum Suite offers a large balcony, a private atrium and Jacuzzi, all overlooking the pool and gardens.

This island forms the most southern district of Krabi province. It was known long ago by its name in the Malay language, Pulao Satak, which means Long Beach Island. Later, many Thais, both Buddhist and Muslim, came to live on the island making the island known as the island of “a million eyes”, which is the literal translation of Lanta in Thai. Others hold that the name is derived from Javanese "lan-tas", and means a fish grill (which is built of wood with a square grill on top where the fish are set in a circle). Several islands, including Lanta Yai, are considered to be in the National Park.

The island geography is mountainous and rugged, especially near the southern tip; some beaches are gravelly, while the others have fine white sands.

A clan of Chao Ley, or “Sea Gypsies” is resident on Koh Yao Yai and they preserve many of their ancient customs and ceremonies; e.g. the setting of ceremonial boats adrift to bring good luck and prosperity on the full moon nights of the sixth and eleventh month. This and other features of their lives are opened to view.

Almost all the attractions are located in the west shores of Lanta island. There are various activities for your favorite choices, for example, trekking, diving, sea canoeing, swimming, sight-seeing the old town and the lighthouse at the southernmost side of the island.

• Lanta Islands is geographically regarded as the gateway to the dive sites of the southern Andaman Sea. It is surrounded by many islands well-known for dive sites.
   

• "Hin Muang" and "Hin Daeng" are considered ones of the best places in Thailand to spot the gentle giants of the ocean, Whale Sharks. However, please do not disregard Koh Lanta's other top of the line dive sites including,
   

• "Koh Ha" with its great wall dives and exciting caves offers unforgettable memories. For some reason it almost always offers amazing dive conditions, with underwater-visibility on average exceeding 20 meters.
   

• "Ngai Island" A fine sandy beach and coral reefs rundown the east side of this island. It is wonderful for diving.
   

• "Koh Rok" This island has some of the prettiest beaches in Thailand and is completely devoid of inhabitants.
  The diving here is relatively shallow, with the best corals and fish life living above 18 meters.