Cheapest options on the island are at Ty Ty Guesthouse (south of the pier) and Para G.H. (behind Koh Lanta), where we stayed. You can get a double at these places for as low as $8. If you're looking for a beach bungalow, check out Monkey Island or Treehouse, which has the best beaches. Make sure to reserve ahead of time especially during high season!

This little pocket of paradise is teeming with sand flies! They can cause hundreds of bites because they're so tiny that you can't see/feel them until they have already bitten you. The good thing is that these bites are absolutely preventable. The same DEET and picardin repellents for mosquitoes will also work for sandflies. Baby oil works too - the sand flies essentially drown in the oil. Lather up! Beware though, that baby oil may make you burn more easily. Consider using extra sunscreen with the baby oil.