Koh Lanta Hotels with balcony

"Pros: Great location – Klong Dao Beach is just a couple of minutes away via a concrete path to the left of the hotel entrance (though swimming can be tricky at low tide). It's also close to the good northern part of Long Beach. There's a decent-sized 7/11 right across the road. The hotel offers a terrace area with low tables and floor cushions, perfect for smokers. There's also a luggage storage room, handy for leaving bags for a few hours before or after check-in. The beds are comfortable, and each room has its own bathroom (toilet, shower, sink). Plus, there are extra sinks near the reception, so no issues with washing up. The bed linen is good. There's a curtain, but it's for two people, not individual. Each bed has its own fan, plus a shared one. A kettle is also provided. Cons: It's a bit pricey, comparable to a decent hotel in Bangkok. Check-out is at 11 AM instead of 12 PM. There's some road noise, but it's not critical; earplugs weren't needed. Air conditioning runs on a schedule, which seems to be a common practice in this area. More hooks are needed; even a couple of nails in the bathroom would be helpful. There's a large gap between the bed and the wall that's quite dirty – no need to move anything to clean it, and the dust, hair, and fur are very visible against the white linen. While I was there, they mowed the grass behind the hotel, but it's otherwise an overgrown wasteland. This space could easily be turned into a lounge area or smoking spot without much investment, perhaps just a tarp tent like at the Saladan night market, or ideally, a pool! On the opposite side of reception, there's an abandoned area with toilets and some other room. The potted palm trees are drying out."