The name "Pimalai" is a derivation of the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit and it means-"a little patch of heaven." This is an extremely beautiful place, which takes an hour by boat from the mainland. It is a secluded resort on the island of Koh Lanta, which is very different from other crowded Thai beaches. Pimalai covers hundred acres of tropical rain forest and has access to over half a mile white sandy beach.This island and spa is an outcome of a corporate lawyer's (Anurat Tiyaphorn) vision who came across Kan Tiang Beach, while on his trip to Koh Lanta more than two decades back. The enchanting beauty of this beach captivated him and he purchased it. He decided to open a resort, which will preserve the nature of Koh Lanta. He did not want to follow other resorts that only focused on money making and ignored the nature and surroundings of Koh Lanta.
Anurat kept the nature as the top most priority and today we can see Pimalai Resort is a result of that priority.The beautiful white sand beach and warm Andaman water leads up to the same forest that always existed. The General Manager at Pimalai revealed that while making the resort they made sure not to cut down trees in the forest.
When architect used to find trees in the way, Anurat used to order the architects to change the design and not the trees.Accommodation at Pimalai ranges from deluxe rooms to two bedroom villas with astonishing Thai decoration, with polished wooden floors, bamboo blinds, and dark wood furniture. There are eight restaurants and bars, which offer extensive assortment of cuisines to tickle everybody's taste buds. Each restaurant has its unique style and ambience ranging from Banyan Tree Pool Side Caf to Seven Seas Wine Bar.Amenities at Pimalai include infinity pools, tennis courts, a fitness room, and a library. Other very interesting activities for the guests at the resort are-sailing, Thai cooking lessons, elephant trekking, kayaking, etc.How can we miss spa? Pimalai spa is one of the award winning spas in the world. The guests need to book in advance for this very busy spa.
The spa aims to bring back the guest to nature with its village style design and straw roofs, walls made with native wood and bamboo, it is absolutely adds on to the beauty of the jungle.
