Lanta's long southwest-facing coast is home to many resorts. Some are rather isolated, while others are closer to restaurants and shops - such as there are. Note that many shops and restarants, as well as a few of the smaller resorts, close in the low season, from May to September.
The very 'measured' pace of Lanta's development has left it with no real center, so there's really no 'better' place to stay. This is a destination where you can just take your pick of what's available without worrying too much about location.
Here's a small selection of the resorts available on Lanta Yai island. If you don't like our selections, feel free to search the complete list of Koh Lanta hotels using the search box above. If a villa is more your style, the check out the list of villas for rent at Amazing Lanta. Villas are great for families and small groups, especially for extended stays. Most of them have self-catering facilities, and the prices of places on Lanta are quite reasonabale.