The Houben - Adult Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
The Privilege Suite with Spectacular Sea View | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is AU$374
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

Map
272 Moo 5, Ko Lanta, Krabi, 81150
  • Klong Hin Beach
    5 min walk
  • Ba Kan Tieng Bay
    10 min walk
  • Ba Kan Tiang Beach
    11 min walk

Room options

The Premier with Seaview

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
  • 56 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

The Deluxe with Seaview

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
  • 49 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

The Deluxe with Pool View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

The Privilege Suite with Spectacular Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2016
Select Comfort bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier With Seaview

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Privilege Suite With Seaview

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe With Seaview

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ko Lanta

At The Houben - Adult Only you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Klong Hin Beach and Ba Kan Tieng Bay. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Red Alert Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Ko Lanta hotel, attractions include Klong Nin Beach and Long Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ba Kan Tieng Bay - 10 min walk
  • Ba Kan Tiang Beach - 11 min walk
  • Nui Bay - 5 min drive
  • Klong Nin Beach - 7 min drive
  • Klong Jark Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Krabi (KBV-Krabi Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy Saloon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Cliff Beach Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alama Cafe & Resturant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zareena Restaurant - Kantiang - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Phad Thai Rock 'n Roll - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Houben - Adult Only

Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
The Houben - Adult Only offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Houben - Adult Only. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Houben - Adult Only was completed in July 2016.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Houben - Adult Only offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages and facials.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: THB 450 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Red Alert Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately THB 450 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Houben Hotel
Houben Hotel Ko Lanta
Houben Ko Lanta
The Houben Hotel Ko Lanta

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Houben - Adult Only?

Yep, The Houben - Adult Only has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Houben - Adult Only?

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Houben - Adult Only on 15 Nov 2024 start from AU$373.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Houben - Adult Only?

Yep, The Houben - Adult Only is a short 11-minute walk from Ba Kan Tiang Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at The Houben - Adult Only?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Houben - Adult Only. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does The Houben - Adult Only have a pool?

The Houben - Adult Only has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Houben - Adult Only a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as Jetted bath and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Houben - Adult Only.

Is The Houben - Adult Only family-friendly?

No, The Houben - Adult Only is an adults-only property.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Houben - Adult Only?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does The Houben - Adult Only serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Houben - Adult Only?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Houben - Adult Only?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Houben - Adult Only?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Houben - Adult Only?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Houben - Adult Only Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 223 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hey, Expedia, I rated it a couple of days ago! The sunset was amazing and watched it from my private, cliff side patio. The staff and food were excellent, especially the quiet/shy guy (Golf?) - he made the best coffee and mixed drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADAM EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to relax. Comfortable rooms. Mattress topper available if you don’t like a firm bed. The staff was very kind and accommodating. Breakfast was great! Best hotel breakfast we had the entire time we traveled. The pool needed attention. It was cloudy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful time at the Houben. Eric and his team are brilliant and made our stay very special. The team are very knowledgeable and View offered really great advice and recommendations of the Koh Lanta. Breakfast is very good and the hotel offers a happy hour every day to watch the amazing sunsets from the sun terrace. (Thanks to Yok for the lovely service and drinks) The location was perfect, the beach is a 10 minute walk and there are lots of lovely places to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very excited to stay at The Houben, especially given the star rating and the price we were paying compared with the rest of our 2 week trip in Thailand. The property was extremely disappointing that had the feeling of a rundown property. There's a laundry list of problems which were immediately noticeable at checkin: walking into the room, you notice cabinet doors are crooked and everything feels broken. We decided to use the red pool until we noticed that it had dyed our bathing suits with red marks in several areas that required scrubbing to get out. I resigned to using the bathtub seen in the photos, but was disappointed when I quickly learnt that 45 minutes later, I was unable to still unable to fill the tub with a slow tap and definitely with lukewarm water. Lots of other small things: hairdryer didn't work, safe didn't operate, internet didn't work. All in all, would not recommend staying here if you're looking to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last week we were at The Houben we had one of the best experiences in a Hotel. Starting with the manager, Eric, who from the first minute was attentive to every need and plan we had. He was aware not only of the tours they book for you but also of the ones we did with other people. Each of their employees from the reception, waiters, cleaning crew, were very efficient, and above all friendly. Each one of them treats you with great respect and always with a smile. The fact that it is a hotel with few rooms surely helps them focus on giving you great service. Our room was always spotlessly clean. The food and cocktails are at the level of the best restaurants on the island. The sea view is one of the best one could hope for. Definitely a great experience that we recommend. We’ll come back!

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service from Aom, Yok, Golf and the team. Stunning location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait til next time
This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed at the houben the setting is different from most hotels, it’s set on the side of a mountain overlooking the sea it’s very peaceful the breakfast is a la carte and very well presented. The staff are lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! My partner and I recently stayed there for 6 nights. We could have stayed much longer! The views from the rooms and deck area are amazing! Most of all, the staff provide exceptional service. They really go out of their way to ensure you are having a great stay. All staff were great including the front desk staff, house keeping and restaurant staff. Yok and Golf in the restaurant provided 5 star service! Food was delicious! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, Beautiful, Great!
Absolutely loved this quiet spot with so much wildlife and beautiful views. The little village is so cute. Our favorite things about the Houben were how quiet it is and the amazing breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with incredible views. It’s very definitely a boutique property and the owner is readily available to guests, which really makes it special. The pool is incredible and the daily visits from monkeys really add to the charm (although just make sure you don’t leave your clothes on the balcony to dry overnight :-) ).

10/10 Excellent

arol, Uk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views from the pool area, out to sea, great to watch the sun go down with a cocktail at happy hour. Pity we could not watch that from our room balcony on the second floor because of the tree in front blocking the view0, this needs, pruning back. The manager was around a lot so I made this suggestion to him. Noisy air conditioner in the room, staff looked at it but made no difference, I learned to live with it switching it off in the night. They are building next door, whilst the noise did not disturb us too much, what did annoy me is the building rubbish the workers were throwing down the cliff to the sea, we as tourists have to pay 10 baht each environmental tax to keep the island clean! Seems the islanders need to learn to do the same. Overall lovely hotel, needs a little tic in places. The staff although very professional, seem to lack a sense,of happiness in their work, not many genuine smiley faces that we had experienced in other Thai hotels. Breakfast was lovely, good food. Did not have dinner here as expensive, tables put out at night but no one ate there, lots of nice restaurants a lot cheaper nearby. Would definitely stay again, but ask for a room on third floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect couples retreat
The owner, Eric, and staff at the Houben were very kind and helpful. I will stay here again just to chat with Eric and the staff. They were very accommodating. The view at the Houben is amazing. Situated in the top of a cliff there is no beachfront but this is easily compensated for by the sunsets. Cocktails are delicious and the pool is a perfect place for relaxing. It is an adults only resort so there is plenty of peace and quiet to be had.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

AaronKepler, Bothell Wa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent time at the Houben. Our room was large and clean. The staff was great and would bring us cold bottles of water to our room every day. Food was really good as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Little boutique hotel
The sunsets are beautiful from the poolside or balcony! Other reviews have mentioned the weak wifi, which was a bigger problem than we expected because there is no shade or A/C in any of the areas that have decent wifi (basically right beside the pool is the only place), so you get a bit sun-baked every time you go to check your phone. The service is friendly and the owner/manager is on-site every day to take care of everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view with beautiful rooms all facing the sea. Very nice pool and sunset views. Not a far (5min) walk from a great beach with some fun restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing, quiet getaway
Beautiful getaway tucked towards the south end of the island. I had a relaxing stay at The Houben. Beautiful view of the sea and great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
Hotel absolutely perfect with the best sunsets i think we have ever seen. Bath tub on the patio was an added bonus! Room was perfect, so bright and airy and service was fab too. Food was delish and plenty other options close by if you fancy a change. Didnt have breakfast there as felt it was too expensive, 450thb seemed a lot when main evening meals were only around 300thb. Only other complaint would be the monkeys. They charged towards us a few times by the pool which wasnt pleasant but hotel staff were quick to help. Overall, amazing place and will definitely return if we go back to Koh Lanta.ps... the photo won me a bottle of wine from the hotel. Check out their Instagram competition!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sunset with BOGOF cocktails each evening. Not enough sun loungers for all guests. Some refurbishment is needed in the rooms. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Hotel
Great experience after a terrible stay in Railay. We’d have come here directly and headed south had we known a bit more prior to travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect small Adults only hotel
Excellent place to stay and walking distance to 7-eleven and local restaurants 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoy our stays with this place.Everything is awesome and thank you for the hospitality for the 2 night stays.We love the sea view from our room. The staff are friendly and helpful.You will find local restaurants and 7-11 down the street.We rent the motorbike from the hotel to travel around Ko Lanta.Perfect place for our honeymoon and relaxing Anniversary Retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot and staff was very nice and helpful with arranging day boat trip and car back to Phuket.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019