Pimalai Resort & Spa

We spent 4 night here in a deluxe double. What a beautiful relaxing resort. The room was perfectly big enough for us, it said garden view but we had a sea view which was an unexpected bonus. The resort itself is built into a hilly rainforest. The grounds are beautifully kept and plenty of wildlife to see. The beach is stunning, the restaurants served high quality food, the staff were amazing. We preferred the hilltop pool, as it was bigger and the views were stunning, also the banyan tree cafe next to the hilltop pool was the best for lunch. I was worried coming in July the weather would be bad , we did have some rain but mainly the weather was good. If you walk along the beach to the right about 10 minutes there was a great beach bar called the Why Not bar. We went here most afternoons for cocktails , a lovely bar, very reasonable prices and great drinks. We didn’t eat but the menu looked good. Also a few minutes from here is the small village with a 7/11, a few restaurants and massage places. If you have mobility issues this resort may not suit you as it is hilly, even though you can get a buggy most places there are still unavoidable steps . A very lovely relaxing stay…would go back in a heartbeat x

Thank you once again for an incredible stay at Pimalai, our second visit and this time we stayed in a Hillside Villa with pool. I really do run out of superlatives for this hotel, I don't think there are many places in the world that get it so right! Our welcome was so warm and the bed was beautifully decorated when we arrived, huge thanks to Khun Poon. The villa took our breath away, fantastic space with everything you could possibly need. Every member of staff is a credit to you, was lovely to see Khun Fern at the Heritage bar again. We spent a day on the beach and were looked after impeccably. The app for the buggies up and down works very well, no issues at all. Breakfast is world class and our evening meal one night was fantastic. We are already dreaming about our next visit and hoping to stay longer than the 2 nights this year.

We stayed recently and the private pool villa was amazing, as were all of the people and service in general. I would 100% go back! The only mark down was the Spice and Rice restaurant was closed, out of season so i can understand why, but we wanted real Thai food and we found the remaining 2 restaurants to be very western or general in nature. I wish they had more Thai food on than they did and i also would recommend doing more Thai Fusion food for the Seven Seas (Western) restaurant as the only people who go to Thailand to eat Western food are devoid of any taste :-) The Spa was also closed being refurbished but they had converted one of the family villas and we loved being beaten up in our Thai massage and being spoilt in the other treatments. Price wise - everything is overpriced... but we went half board so didn't feel it too much, but the drinks were as expensive as going to London which i found odd. These are actually minor points to be honest, the staff, service, location, quality of food and quality of the villa itself was exceptional!

I cannot say enough good things about Pimalai. We stayed for five days as a family of seven in a three-bedroom villa, and we loved it. The villa was beautiful, with huge rooms, very comfortable beds, and a private infinity pool overlooking the sea. The views over Kantiang Bay were incredible. The whole resort is stunning, surrounded by trees, plants, and lush greenery. It feels luxurious but also very connected to nature. We saw lizards, squirrels, eagles, frogs, and monkeys around the resort, which the kids loved. Just be careful with the monkeys, as one came into our kitchen to steal food, but the hotel staff handled it quickly and professionally. The staff were very attentive and took great care of us throughout our stay. Everyone was kind, helpful, and always ready to assist. The resort is built on a steep hill, with one road going up and down, so it is not the easiest place to walk, especially for anyone with mobility issues. But the hotel has buggies and cars available all the time. You just call reception, and they arrive quickly to take you wherever you need to go. Breakfast was excellent, with plenty of good options, including free sparkling wine. We had a couple of dinners at the resort. The à la carte meal at Seven Seas was great. The hot pot at Spice n’ Rice was not our favorite, but it was still okay. The beach was amazing and almost empty most of the time, probably because we visited during low season and rainy weather. We loved the quiet atmosphere. The two shared swimming pools are also beautiful and very well located. There is not much around the resort, but that is part of the charm. Nearby you have a few restaurants, the usual 7-Eleven, and some great massage places about 15 minutes away on foot, or faster if you walk along the beach. This part of Koh Lanta still has a relaxed, small-town feeling that has disappeared from many tourist areas in Thailand. It is quiet, chilled, and very special. Highly recommended, especially for families looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to stay.

Just got back from a fabulous week at the Pimalai resort. Made to feel really special from the moment you pick up the private speedboat at Pimalai's private jetty. The hotel is in a stunning location with its own private beach, the staff cannot do enough for you, they are a credit to the hotel. Rooms clean and spacious, breakfast was amazing. Will return in the future.