Mango House

Top choice in Ko Lanta


These century-old Chinese teak pole houses and former opium dens are stilted over the harbour. The original time-worn wood floors are intact, the ceilings soar and the three, house-sized suites are kitted out with kitchenettes, satellite TVs and ceiling fans. There are also Old Town–style seafront villas sleeping two to six people. Rates drop by 50% in low season.


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