Pimalai Resort and Spa, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

:: Pimalai Resort and Spa ::
An elegant boutique resort on untouched Lanta Island in the Andaman Sea, Southern Thailand.

Pimalai Resort and Spa, which opened on November 1st, 2001, is the first and unique 5 property existing on Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand. The resort was recently awarded “Kinnari 2004/ Excellence

- Best Tourism Accommodation
- Southern region by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Koh Lanta is a very quiet and natural destination with its own charm. The island is still largely unspoiled, offers some beautiful beaches, superb low and green mountain backdrops where wildlife is very well present and is at very short distances of some of the highly rated diving spots in Thailand.

Pimalai Resort and Spa is built on a splendid 100 acres of hilly land of lush tropical forest with direct access to a 900 meters pristine sandy beach. A great emphasis has been placed by the architects to preserve the environment when designing the low rise southern style buildings and this results today in a resort complementing the setting rather than competing with it.

The property is located approximately 1h40 minutes from Krabi International Airport and is reached by the resort’s private minibus and cruising boat. The accommodation of restful low-density and of a southern style design, are nestled in this magnificent lush tropical forest, overlooking Ba Kan Tiang bay.

The resort currently offers 79 elegantly appointed rooms, suites and villas with a contemporary Thai style design, a superb infinity-edge freshwater swimming pool, a PADI dive center, a gym with high quality fitness equipment, a library lounge offering speed internet access and two shops. Food and Beverage facilities include, “Baan Pimalai” restaurant, a casual elegant dining venue offering international cuisine, “Spice’N Rice” proposing classic Thai cuisine, “Rak Talay” bar and restaurant, located right on the beach and offering great snacks and the freshest grilled seafood; the Lobby bar, the Pool Bar and two small meeting rooms (8 and 24 persons) for executive meetings complete the facilities.

An additional stunning 39 Pool Villas with either One or Two Bedrooms are scheduled to open in November 2005.

The resort proposes a wide range of activities - including canoeing, sailing, scuba diving, mountain biking, trekking, Thai cooking classes - for those looking for active focused holidays but also offers the perfect setting for guest who are just looking for a romantic getaway. Guest at last can also revitalize in the wonderful Pimalai Spa that offers a host of Oriental therapeutic treatments using mainly Thai herbal and natural products.

Superior Rooms, Bayfront Deluxe, Pavilion Suites @ Pimalai Resort and Spa

The resort features 79 elegantly appointed rooms and suites offering king size and twin beds and decorated in classy contemporary Thai style design.

Superior Room :

Sixteen clusters of two-storey buildings of southern Thai style architecture, containing four rooms. Each air-conditioned room has 48 square meters of living space with polished teak wood floor, rich Thai cotton upholstery, Bamboo curtains, and beautiful Siamese artifacts. The bedroom equipped with king size or twin beds open onto a large balcony equipped with wooden furniture and a cooling overhead fan. The adjacent large bathroom includes bathtub, separate walk-in shower and toilets. Other features include personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, remote control satellite T.V, CD/DVD Player, hair dryer, clothes line, refrigerator, minibar, cotton bathrobe, slippers.

Bay Front Deluxe Room) :

Each air conditioned deluxe room, equipped with king size bed has more than 70 square meters of living space and offers refined Thai style interior design. The large bathroom features a bathtub overlooking the bay, separate walk-in shower and toilets. Other features include, personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, satellite remote control T.V, CD/DVD player, hair dryer, clothes line, refrigerator, minibar, cotton bathrobe, slippers.

Pavilion Suite (7 units) :

Pavilion Suites are available in combination of one (2 units) and two bedrooms (5 units), offering a living space from 110 square meters up to 170 square meters. A separate lounge with outside wooden sun deck opens onto the bay as well as onto a private miniature garden planted with ferns and tropical plants. A corridor leads into the bedroom and the bathroom. Featured in the oversized bathroom is a bathtub overlooking another secluded manicured garden which is also equipped with an open air shower. All suite master bedrooms are equipped with a king size bed; in the Pavilion Suites 2 Bedrooms, the second bedroom is equipped with twin beds and also features a second oversized bathroom of the same design. The second bedroom is well detached from the main building and therefore offers complete privacy to its occupants. Other features include personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, remote control satellite T.V, CD/DVD player, hair dryer, clothes line, refrigerator, minibar, cotton bathrobe, slippers.

Pool Villa Bed Room	On Style of Superior
Pavilion Bath Room	Beach Villa 1 Bed

Spectacularly located, hidden away among coconut palms and lush tropical vegetation and adjacent to the main resort are the seven Pimalai Beach Villas. In line with the resort southern style architecture, the superb villas set peacefully within landscaped garden and with direct access to Ba Kan Tiang pristine sandy beach.

Spacious, thoughtfully designed with refined elegance and comfort, the villas one, two and three bedrooms offer privacy and views of the beach and the Andaman sea towards a brilliant Thai sunset.

The Chairman’s Villa – Living Space; Approximately 650 sqm2

• 3 A/C Bedrooms, each equipped with T.V set3 Large bathrooms with outdoor bathtubKitchen facilitiesA/C Living and dining room, equipped with TV and CD/DVD player45 sqm2 private infinity-edge swimming poolOutdoor terrace
• Outdoor sala

The Beach Villa Two Bedrooms – Living Space; Approximately 350 sqm2

• 2 A/C Bedrooms, each equipped with T.V set2 Large Bathrooms with outdoor bathtubKitchen facilitiesOpen air living and dining room equipped with TV and CD/DVD player35 sqm2 private infinity-edge swimming pool
• Outdoor terrace

The Beach Villa One Bedroom – Living Space; Approximately 170 sqm2

• One A/C Bedroom equipped with T.V setLarge Bathroom with miniature garden equipped with an outdoor showerLiving Room equipped with TV and CD/DVD player55 sqm2 swimming pool (shared with 3 other Beach Villas)Outdoor terrace
• Shared outdoor sala adjacent to the swimming pool

(The four Beach Villa One Bedroom booked at a whole provide like an ideal private “estate” for a large party of 12 to 14 persons)

Baan Pimalai Restaurant : the main restaurant offers outdoor dining areas with sweeping views of the resort’s infinity-edge swimming pool, the landscaped gardens and the bay. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offer both Thai and Western dining choices. Baan Pimalai seats 60. Spice’n Rice : a very elegant air-conditioned restaurant offering classic Thai cuisine. Spice’n Rice seats 40. Rak Talay Beach Bar and Restaurant :this restaurant nestled beneath towering shady trees from where guest can take in the sweeping views of the Andaman Sea and gentle southern breezes.

The menu features casual light snacks, including salads, pasta, pizzas and great sandwiches. Freshly caught grilled seafood and a variety of light stir fried Thai style dishes are also available at dinner time. Rak Talay seats 50. The Pool Bar :an informal spot for refreshing drinks and light snacks whilst sunbathing around our stunning infinity-edge swimming pool. The Pool Bar seats 30. The Lobby Bar :a casual elegant open pavilion style lounge, set up 45 meters above sea level serving cocktails, pre and after dinner drinks. The Lobby Bar offers unrivaled views across the Ba Kan Tiang bay towards a brilliant Thai sunset.

The Lobby Bar seats 20. Room Service : Is available from 6.30am to 10.00pm. Meeting, Incentives Banqueting: The resort is the perfect location for private celebrations: weddings, small executive meetings, weekend retreats and incentive events.

Pimalai Resort and Spa has the flexibility and the support team in place to ensure the professional management of your event from beginning to end. The Resort offers a Boardroom sitting 8 people and a meeting room sitting up to 36 people in theater style (24 classroom style). Other Facilities : Pimalai Spa, safe at reception, mail service, laundry service, resort shop, gallery, tour desk, car rental, 24hr reception, 24hr security, airport transfers.

We can also offer you; a stunning freshwater infinity-edge swimming pool with adjacent Jacuzzi and children’s pool; small fitness room equipped with high quality fitness equipment; non motorized water sports equipment (canoe, windsurfing board, laser boat); On Site PADI Scuba diving center (November to April); private speed boat rental; mountain biking; trekking. Pimalai Spa ; Set in a lush sloping valley, lies Pimalai Spa, where the winds grind flashes of light fragrances to the small walled treatment rooms, each named after a local flower.

Absolutely unique in its design, the Spa aims at bringing back guests to nature; built in the shape of a village style, the pretty small straw roofed “Salas” blend totally with the natural beauty of the Jungle. Library Lounge :

The library, which is adjacent to the resort shop, has an extensive selection of reading materials as well as computers with Internet access so guests can keep in touch with family and friends.

Sightseeing There are many exceptional attractions within a short distance of the resort, including the Marine National Park where numerous monkeys and other wildlife can be spotted and the famous and stunning Emerald Cave on Koh Muk. Sea canoeing is also possible on nearby rivers. At last, Scuba Diving sites (Nov – April only) are exceptional in this part of Thailand because the surrounding coral reefs remain untouched.

Other island excursions include Koh Rok, Koh Kradan, Koh Gnai and Koh Haa.

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.

Spice N Rice Thai Restaurant
This air-conditioned Thai restaurant offers classic Thai food dining.
Authentic around Thailand fare and traditional favorites such as "Tom Yum Goong"
are prepared with the freshest ingredients, artfully presented and full of flavor.

Rak Talay Beach Bar and Restaurant
This bar and restaurant, is located right on the beach, nestled beneath towering trees
from where guest can take in the sweeping views of the Andaman Sea and 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.

Pimalai Spa : set in a luxurious natural environment enable you to experience the sights and sounds of virgin tropical rainforest while receiving treatments from our

skilled therapists using mainly Thai herbal and natural products. Recreation : Windsurfing and SailingSea CanoeingScuba Diving, SnorklingMountain BikingPrivate Speed Boat RentalExcursions to nearby Island

Jungle Trekking, Jogging