Pimalai Resort & Spa
Peace, Serenity, Solitude. These are the words that come to mind for Pimalai. Add to that luxury, elegance, natural surroundings and genuine friendly service.
Be it for a honeymoon, a wedding ceremony, a diving experience, a break from it all or even for a business meeting in Krabi or in Thailand then Pimalai, nestled in a lush tropical forest, is the Andaman luxury destination to set your sights on. This exclusive beach resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comforts, natural beauty, environmental friendly and lots of space. Located well distant from crowded beaches and other boutique resorts on Koh Lanta (or Ko Lanta) and close to Lanta Marine National Park, the only sound is that of the waves sliding in and out and slowly breaking onto the sandy beach.
Built within the rainforest as it meets the silver ocean strand, you would hardly know Pimalai was there. This boutique beach resort occupies 100 acres of tropical vegetation with direct access to a 900 meters stretch of pristine sandy beach and offers 121 accommodation units – Deluxe, Bayfront Deluxe, Pavillion Suite, Beach Villa and Pool Villa – all very elegantly appointed.
From Krabi mainland, it takes about 1 hour by the resort boat to reach Koh Lanta and Pimalai but it is worth bearing this “hardstrip” in order to find such a unique lost boutique paradise in tourist Thailand…
News & Events
We found Nemo(s)!
Pimalai Resort and Spa, realizing the importance of protecting underwater ecosystems, is pleased to be a leader in initiating an annual clownfish release program. The 6th clownfish release was held on 21 March 2009 near Koh Haa, Krabi. Two hundred well-loved ?Nemos? were released, firstly into fifty underwater cages which allow the fish to adapt themselves to their new environment and help them to survive predation from other fish. Full release from the cages to the vagaries of nature will take place when we return to Koh Haa in April.
This significant and eco-friendly event also aims to promote the ?symbiotic? relationship that exists between the clownfish and anemones and the necessity to keep a balance between fish and plants in the underwater world.
A main objective of releasing these clownfish is to make people realise how human activities can interfere with the very survival of at-risk species such as the clownfish. This project aims to trigger awareness of the local people in a hope that they will stop catching these fish for sale as pets and start to appreciate and respect our valuable, yet fragile, environment.
Testimonials
What Tyler, Victoria says about “Accommodation” ?
(25 March 2009)
“Our Pool Villa was amazing, fantastic view and very private. The service and staff were very friendly, professional and prompt.”
Koh Lanta
Ideally situated in the growing southern Thailand province of Krabi, Koh Lanta has converted from an 80′s backpacker haunt into a new hot spots in South East Asia. And while budget travelers still find ample space to cool their heels, Lanta has gone up-market in the past few years with new four and five star resorts dotting its picturesque 40 kilometers of Andaman Sea coastline. The island’s proximity to Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi and even Bangkok, makes it a great holiday alternative to other crowded and commercial tropical island destinations.
Koh Lanta is actually made of two islands; Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. Koh Lanta Noi is the smaller of the two islands and doesn’t have tourist facilities. Visitors traveling by road from the mainland travel across the smaller island on the way to the resorts on Koh Lanta Yai.
Historically, Koh Lanta Yai played a major role as a safe-haven port for traders from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Originally, Si Raya (known today as Lanta Old town) on the east coast, acted as the port and commercial center for the island and provided safe harbor for Arabic and Chinese trading vessels sailing between the larger ports of Phuket, Penang and Singapore. Today, Old Town is a small sleepy village with 100 year-old shacks and shop-houses built on stilts over the water. Nowadays, Ban Saladan on the northern tip of the island is the business and commercial center where most visitors arrive on the island.
Koh Lanta Yai is a long thin island running north-south; approximately 32 kms long by 6 kms wide. It has a very diverse cultural mix with Thai-Muslim, Thai-Chinese and the original Sea Gypsies, all having lived on the island in harmony for hundreds of years. The west coast, where Pimalai is located, faces the Andaman Sea with a string of great white-sand beaches and offers most unforgettable sunsets. The east coast is less developed and offers glimpses of life before tourism. It faces the mainland and has a coastline largely consisting of mangroves and large limestone rock formations functioning as a spectacular natural postcard.
Koh Lanta Yai has something for everyone – families, backpackers and up-scale travelers – each of whom can select their own particular style of island life. It has a beach, a resort and activities to suit all tastes.
Location Map
Our beach resort at Pimalai, located on the south west coast of the island of Koh Lanta Yai in the province of Krabi, lies about 7 degrees north of the equator. Please see the map on the right. You may zoom in closer by clicking on the moving circles. Getting to Koh Lanta is easy even for a first time visitor. There are several flights per day to the town of Krabi from Bangkok. Overland transport or a combination of overland and boat travel can take you to the resort. Also, overland access may be made from the adjacent provinces of Trang, Phangna and Phuket. Several ferry boats ply between nearby islands and Koh Lanta.
Accommodation
Deluxe
Our deluxe rooms are spacious with a minimum of 48 square meters including your own private balcony overlooking great landscapes. All are air-conditioned and feature a polished teak wood floor, rattan curtains, rich Thai fabric and are equipped with either a king size or twin beds.
The bathroom either opens onto the bedroom or overlooks the garden. Very well appointed, it features a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower and toilets.
Pavilion Suite
All suites’ master bedroom have a king-size bed and offer refined Thai style interior design with polished teak wood floor, rattan curtains and Siamese artifacts.
In the Pavilion Suite Two Bedrooms, the second bedroom is equipped with twin beds and features an oversized bathroom with double vanity basins and a bathtub overlooking a private manicured garden equipped with an open-air shower. The second bedroom is well detached from the master bedroom and living room building and therefore offers complete privacy to its occupants.
The oversized bathroom of the Pavilion suite features double vanity basins, inside separate walk-in shower and toilets, and a bathtub overlooking a small manicured garden also equipped with an open-air shower.
Best Deal Packages
Blissfully Yours, Rejuvenation Package
7days/6nights
Inclusions:
* 6 Nights in Deluxe room
* Daily full breakfast in restaurant
* Round trip airport transfers from/to Krabi International airport
* 1hr Aromatherapy massage at Pimalai Spa per person and per stay
* 3hrs Royal Koo Rak Treatment at Pimalai Spa (Couple)
* 3.3hrs Intimate Nature Rejuvenating treatment at Pimalai Spa
* Dinner 3 courses A la Carte at Seven Seas restaurant (or buffet)
* Dinner 3 courses A la Carte at Baan Pimalai restaurant (or buffet)
* BBQ set dinner at our beach restaurant ?Rak Talay? (or buffet)
* Island excursion with picnic lunch (joint excursion)
* Welcome drink upon arrival
* Late check out until 4.00pm.
* Rates include a 10% service charge, 7% government tax and 1% municipal tax
Faithfully Yours, Wedding Anniversary Package
6days/5nights
Inclusion:
* 5 Nights in Deluxe room
* Daily full breakfast in restaurant
* One breakfast served in room with a bottle of sparkling wine
* Round trip private airport transfers from/to Krabi International Airport
* Wedding anniversary cake
* Bottle of sparkling wine in room on arrival
* 2hr Koo Rak spa treatment (Private Jacuzzi; Body Scrub of your choice; Asian Aroma Massage or Pimalai Sports Massage; Refreshing Spa Drink)
* Dinner 3 courses A la Carte at Seven Seas restaurant
* BBQ set dinner at our beach restaurant ?Rak Talay? (or buffet if available)
* Thai dinner for two at ?Spice ?N Rice? restaurant (or buffet if available)
* One Sunset drink at Seven Seas restaurant
* One day island excursion with picnic lunch (joint excursion)
* Personalized bathrobes for each
* Welcome drink upon arrival
* Late check out until 4.00pm.
* Rates include 10% service charge, 7% government tax and 1% municipal tax
Ultimately Yours, Luxury Package
5days/4nights
Inclusions:
* 4 Nights in Deluxe room
* Daily full breakfast in restaurant
* Round trip airport transfers from/to Krabi International Airport
* 2hrs 30mins Ultimate Detox treatment per person and per stay at Pimalai Spa (Flower bath for complete body cleansing, then your choice of body wrap followed by your selected massage: Asian Aroma, Pimalai Sport or Swedish massage. Either will leave you feeling younger, more energetic.)
* Dinner 3 courses A la Carte at Seven Seas Restaurant
* 6 hours private speedboat for island outing to Koh Haa with snorkeling & picnic lunch
* Bottle of sparkling wine in Room
* Welcome drink upon arrival
* Late check out until 4.00pm.
* Rates include a 10% service charge, 7% government tax and 1% municipal tax
Dining
Rak Talay Beach Bar & Restaurant
This bar and restaurant, is located right on the beach, nestled beneath towering trees from where guests can take in the sweeping views of the Andaman Sea and experience gentle southern breezes. The menu features casual light snacks, including salads, pasta pizzas and great sandwiches. In the evenings guest can choose from an abundant array of fresh, succulent seafood caught locally. Grilled, steamed or fried the chefs are there to prepare your favorite dish to your liking.
Baan Pimalai Restaurant
The main restaurant offers an outdoor dining area with sweeping views of the resort’s infinity-edge swimming pool, the landscaped gardens and the bay. A great breakfast buffet is served daily whilst lunch and dinner “a la carte” menus offer both Thai and Western dining choices.