The Pimalai Resort & Spa

Lanta Yai Island
Ko Lanta
Phuket
Thailand
07560 7999

http://www.pimalai.com

Type: Resort Hotel

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For the first time in our listings we begin this one with a description of the spa, by far the most spectacular we have seen or enjoyed. The seven thatched-roofed treatment rooms are set in jungle, linked by wooden bridges. Wherever you sit or lie there is the sound of water trickling through streams and pools. The sense of relaxation before the treatments begin is truly enchanting. Considering the location, the hour-long treatments are well priced starting at 1,700 Baht. The resort itself is spread over 100 acres most of it hidden amid lush gardens and jungle dipping down to the 900-meter powdery white beach of Ban Kan Tiang. The “standard” rooms, of which there are 64, are large, with private balconies, and completely equipped right down to bedroom slippers, beach shoes and bathrobes. The more expensive “deluxe” rooms have views over the Andaman Sea and are considerably larger with 740 square meters of living space and large verandahs. High-season rack rate 14,500 Baht ++. There are also several two- and three-bedroom villas available complete with private pools and elegant outdoor living rooms with kitchen facilities. The villas are well spread out and the sloping walks between rooms, three fine restaurants, the large infinity swimming pool, and the beach are short enough to be enjoyable even in the tropical heat. Pimalai is a favorite spot for holidaying Brits who make up the majority of clients. This explains the baked beans lurking on the mammoth breakfast buffet along with a couple of hundred other items. The resort also has a dive center for those wanting to explore the numerous offshore islands and reefs. The library provides Internet access as well as books in various European and Asian languages. Tsunami damaged was limited to some villas near the beach and the beach restaurant. The resort was able to operate as usual.