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title: "Nirvana Beach Resort vs The Narima: which hotel is better?"
description: "Nirvana Beach Resort or The Narima in Koh Lanta? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Nirvana Beach Resort vs The Narima

Both are in Koh Lanta, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Khlong Nin
## [Nirvana Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirvana-beach-resort-koh-lanta/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1900812/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Klong Bang Nam Chut
## [The Narima](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-narima-koh-lanta/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2208334/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Narima

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Nirvana Beach Resort if you want

-   to walk to the sights (6.2 km / 7.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 0)

### Choose The Narima if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included

### Why is Nirvana Beach Resort better than The Narima?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 0) (+35)
4.  Has a gym

### Why is The Narima better than Nirvana Beach Resort?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  More guest reviews (296 vs 144), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Nirvana Beach Resort | The Narima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.5  (+1.4) | 6.1 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 9.2  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 4.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.2) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 144 | 296  (+152) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 286 | 309  (+23) |
| Rank in Koh Lanta | top 18%  (+11%) | top 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5  (+1.4) | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.2 km  (−1.1 km) | 7.3 km |
| To the beach | 20 m  (−60 m) | 80 m |
| To the airport | 63 km  (−1.0 km) | 64 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11  (+11) | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 37 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 20 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Nirvana Beach Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirvana-beach-resort-koh-lanta/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Nirvana Beach Resort: city centre: 6.2 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 63 km, beach: 20 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

The Narima: city centre: 7.3 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 64 km, beach: 80 m.

## Nirvana Beach Resort or The Narima: common questions

### Which is better, Nirvana Beach Resort or The Narima?

The Narima leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Nirvana Beach Resort is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Nirvana Beach Resort or The Narima?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nirvana Beach Resort is closer: 6.2 km from the centre, against 7.3 km for The Narima.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Nirvana Beach Resort is 20 m from the nearest beach; The Narima is 80 m.

### How far apart are Nirvana Beach Resort and The Narima?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nirvana-beach-resort-koh-lanta-vs-the-narima-koh-lanta/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/