We chose to stay in Baan Rao after reading the wonderful reviews here & to be closer to nature. And I'm very glad we did, it was the highlight of our short trip to Koh Lanta. Aruna was awesome right from the first email & with Chai, they make the best couple to run a B&B in Koh Lanta. We... More

My girls (12 and 7 yrs old) and myself spent few days at Baan Rao B&B in Oct. 2011.The couple running the B&B, Aruna and Chai, ensured that we enjoyed our stay completely - hosting us wonderfully, arranging our trips, providing all information about the island including sharing their favourite "hiddden" places. Their colourful past as diver instructors around the... More

From the first first e-mailed I sent to Aruna till the last minute we leave, both Aruna and Chai just could not do enough for us. They gave us fantastic information on arrival together with a map of the island and torches. As they are former diving instructors, they booked our dives, arranged transport around the island, gave great tips... More

I stayed here during Christmas 2011 and it was the most wonderful stay. This is an experience unlike any other place I' ve been duringy one month's travel through SEA. Aruna is the loveliest host, the way she runs the hostel is very environmentally aware and the rooms are soulfull. At times there are Thai dinners you can join in,... More

As my fiance and I are on a one year round the world trip, our choice for Christmas needed to be a good one, it would be our first Christmas away from home after all! I originally sent an email to Aruna to enquire about a room a good three weeks before and from that moment on she made sure... More

This was a lovely stay. The rooms were gorgeous and clean. They could not have been more helpful or kind. The only downside was that the walk up the hill to Baan Rao was a little steep, and at night felt slightly precarious. Great for avoiding the tourist vibe, but Probably not ideal if you have trouble walking, though they... More

I lived at Baan Rao for 3 months while I was volunteering at Lanta Animal Welfare. (April - July 2011) Aruna and Chai are really nice people!! Aruna always made sure that it felt like a home. The rooms are very nice and clean. All have their own bathroom - they didn't have hot water but with the temperatures outside... More

I came with my husband, 17-year old son, and parents to stay over Christmas. Aruna and Chai, our hosts, were amazingly hospitable. We often sat at the terrass in the warm night to have dinner together. Aruna was most helpful in arranging outings for us. We went riding on elephants, snorkeling a full day in a beautiful national part, and... More

This is the kind of place where you think: " I could live here, feels like home...". If you need nice and friendly people away from the buzzy islands, something off the tracks and yet don't want be lost, this is THE place...Enjoy and Relax! Just perfect!