The BAANLYY Area Score rates all 6 Koh Lanta areas on a transparent 100-point scale, built from eight island lived-experience factors. One number to compare at a glance — then dig into the detail that matters for a budget-friendly island move.
How it's scored: each area is rated 1–10 on eight island lived-experience factors — beach, dining, nightlife, family-friendliness, value, quiet, expat scene and investment — and the BAANLYY Area Score is their average on a 0–100 scale. It's a transparent comparison starting point, not investment advice — weight the factors that matter to you, then read the full areas guide for rent ranges and who each area suits.
| # | Area | Score | Beach | Dining | Value | Expat scene | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach (Phra Ae) Restaurants, nightlife & the deepest rental market | 69 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| 2 | Klong Nin Mid-range cafes, good food & a calmer beach | 63 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 3 | Kantiang Bay Scenic, upscale bay with sea views | 61 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 | Klong Khong Budget-friendly beach living & a small yoga scene | 58 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| 5 | Saladan The island's pier town & practical gateway | 56 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | Lanta Old Town Historic village life & the cheapest rents | 51 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
The BAANLYY Area Score itself is BAANLYY's proprietary editorial dataset; the official sources above provide the underlying tourism and demographic context. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve — not investment, legal or financial advice.
The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve. Hero photo by Petra Nesti on Pexels.