Pimalai Resort & Spa, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the world, has just been voted “Winner 2012 Luxury Villa Resort - for the Kingdom of Thailand” at the annual World Luxury Hotel Awards. This is the third year in row that Pimalai scoops awards – for the resort & for its spa - it at this prestigious event. The World Luxury Hotel Awards gives recognition and thanks to the hotel industry. The award stands testimony to dedication, enthusiasm and leadership in the high demand luxury hotel industry. The independent judging process was based on hotel guest votes and the feedback and votes from a selected global panel of hotel industry professionals. Pimalai, a stunning beach resort property, and a pioneer of deluxe hospitality on the island of Lanta in Krabi province, is set on 25 hectares of lush tropical land with direct access to 900 meters of pristine beach. It boasts exceptional facilities, including Deluxe rooms, Suites and Pool Villas, numerous restaurants & bars, conference facilities, an award winning spa, a Gold Palm PADI scuba diving center and a wide range of recreational facilities. The name “Pimalai’ is a derivation of the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit and translates, appropriately, as “A little patch of Heaven”; Pimalai brings you a different kind of luxury; “the luxury of being in a unique and exclusive environment, without all the fuss that goes with it”; “The luxury of experiencing an out of the beaten track destination”; finally “the luxury of being pampered by island natives people who have retained this unique genuine & friendly way in not only performing their duties, but bringing that little extra that makes the difference”. Peace, Serenity, Solitude….. These are the words that come to mind for Pimalai. Add to that elegance, natural surroundings and genuine friendly service. Be it for a honeymoon or a break from it all, Pimalai nestled in a lush tropical forest, is the destination to set your sights on. The resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comfort, natural beauty, far from the crowds, with no noise except the sound of the waves sliding in and out and slowly breaking onto a pristine sandy shore.
One of Koh Lanta’s beaches, the stunning and pristine Kantiang bay that is the location for Pimalai Resort & Spa