Pimalai Resort & Spa

We loved our stay in Pimalai Resort. It’s not a high end resort but it’s a really 5 stars and exclusive resort with lots of facilities and a great staff located in one of the best and uncrowned bays in krabi province. We took about 2 hours from the airport but after check in we had one of our best holiday weeks ever. The food is great, the beach is great, the staff is very friendly and dedicated, the swimming pools are amazing. And the best: located away from the crowds of Thailand. The only appointment are the prices of food. I understand it’s a 5 stars resort but the prices are even more expensive than in Europe. Fortunately you have a nice and clean beach Restaurant 2 steps away from the resort (walking by the beach).

My husband and I spent just two nights of our honeymoon here, and we wish we had been here longer! We hopped around, staying on several islands, and we wish we had just stayed put and stayed here the whole time we had allotted to the Krabi area! Pimalai was incredible. We were greeted in our room with champagne and tiramisu as a little gesture of congratulations. Everywhere we went the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The resort and it's location just could not be more beautiful. Our two nights unfortunately coincided with horrible weather, even though it was slightly early for rainy season (late April), so our snorkel sunset trip got canceled. But that gave us the chance to experience the incredible spa twice during our stay! The tension relief treatment was the best massage of my life. We also loved switching between the two beautiful pools -- the upper pool is absolutely stunning. And we had some beautiful weather during the mornings when we were able to enjoy paddle boarding in the bay and laying out on the sand. The food here is excellent, though really not spicy. The resort had our favorite breakfast spread in all of Thailand (most of the hotels we stayed at provided breakfast, and though they were also luxury resorts, no one did breakfasts like Pimalai!). One of our favorite experiences was watching a crazy lightning storm at Rak Talay during dinner. The staff set us up outside, under cover from the rain, and it was absolutely beautiful, one of our favorite memories of our trip! They also helped hurriedly move us inside when the rain and wind got intense! We ate at Seven Seas, Rak Talay (where we also enjoyed happy hour each night), Spice and Rice (breakfast), and the Banyan Tree Restaurant. All of the food was wonderful, and the service (especially at Rak Talay and Banyan Tree, where they remembered us and our favorites) was fabulous! The hotel is built into a hillside and is made to take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding it. We hope to be able to come back some day, we treasure our memories here!

We arrived to Pimalai on the first week on May. We were warned about possible rain; however, we didn't see a drop of rain during our 5 days in Lanta. The service at Pimalai was outstanding from the moment they picked us up at the Krabi Airport. Although the ride takes about 2 hours, it was very smooth. Also, it helps not to have to think about transportation after landing. The rooms seem to be recently renovated because everything looks new. The rooms were very clean at all times and spacious. I loved the complimentary fruit and night time tea. The beach is beautiful, clean and quiet. It never feels too crowded as other beaches in Thailand. You might don't get the super-clear crystal water and white sand but this beach is very, very nice. Breakfast is a must at The Seven Sea. Also, watching the sunset is lovely. If you are into scuba diving do it with the hotel. It was worth it. The staff was also friendly and the experience was very nice.

My experience with Pimalai can describe with one word … ‘Divine’ Checking in was a perfect smooth transition. Start from the airport, the hotel staff greeted us with smile and asked about our flight to Krabi. Then he take us to the hotel’s van which the driver was very polite. Since it’s green season now, Me and my BF are the only passengers, very VIP though. Due to may be it’s rainy season, we didn’t get the direct speed boat ride to the hotel. The boat only took us from Krabi to Koh Lanta, then we need to take a car to the hotel by land (all transportation provided by the hotel). Understandable. When we arrived by the hotel the staff greeting us with a cool drink(delicious!) and cool towels. We arrived early, they let us to the early check in. The process was very swift. I didn’t book the fancy room category, so the view from my room was not that great (partly see the ocean. But the view from the pool is breath taking!) Anyway, the room was super clean and very modern nice layout and the amenities in the room already more than most any hotel. Food I had meals at the hotel for my whole stay. I went to ‘Rak talay’ , Banyan Hillsides, And of course Seven Sea. Please tell chef ‘you are doing super great with the food’ My last night here (14May18) I had a dinner at Seven Sea. Me and my BF very enjoy all starters, main , and desert. And to my surprised after I finished my main course , I heard the HBD song. All waiters in the Seven Sea was bringing me a Cake. They noticed!! Love! I’m thankful. Spa Staff very polite and always smile. The spa location is very beautiful with lush of greenery. The method of massaging was unusually good! I never experienced before. This is one of my best spa so far. To hotel manager, I had a chance to have a brief talk with you on my last day here. I know you are a great manager. Coz you talk to all guests ask about their breakfast. And I see you holding a measuring tape. Means you are really working to keep this place in perfect shape. Please send my ‘thank you’ to all the staff. Definitely will be back in the future (may be a Villa next time ;) ) Sakpol W.

Pimalai Resort is very nice with stunning view from the sevensea restaurant i been there in rainy season and there still beautiful we are enjoyed with the restaurant and hi light is spa ,the staff was friendly and helpful so i will be back again