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Pimalai Resort & Spa A pioneer of deluxe hospitality on the island of Lanta in Thailand's Krabi province, Pimalai Resort & Spa is set on 25 hectares of lush tropical forest with direct access to 900 metres of magnificent beach. It boasts exceptional facilities including deluxe rooms, suites and private pool villas, eight restaurants and bars, spa, conference facilities and a wide range of recreational activities. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Pimalai is also the recipient of numerous awards. Peace, serenity and solitude describe Pimalai. Whether it is for your honeymoon or just a well-deserved break, Pimalai comprises all the right ingredients such as unobtrusive five-star comfort and natural beauty, far from the crowds. These features are combined with relaxed elegance and genuine friendly service. The 121 air-conditioned guestrooms, suites and pool villas are decorated in contemporary Thai style. All guestrooms feature large balconies or verandas, in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, free wireless internet connection, satellite television, CD/DVD player, hairdryer, fridge and mini bar. The pavilion suites feature sun decks, lotus ponds, private miniature gardens equipped with outdoor shower, and are steps away from the beach. The stunning villas, all equipped with a 178 www.paradisesonline.com Unique in its design, the straw-roofed salas blend in with the natural beauty of the surrounding jungle foliage. The spa offers treatments from both the east and the west including a host of Oriental therapeutic treatments that use traditional Thai herbal and natural products. Beauty treatments such as manicures, pedicures, facials and body scrubs are also available. private pool, are located 60 metres above sea level and offer unrivalled views of the bay and the Andaman sea. Also offering wonderful views are the open pavilion-style lounge Lobby Bar, a perfect venue for pre- and after-dinner drinks, and the Baan Pimalai Restaurant which offers both Thai and western cuisine. The elegant Spice 'n Rice offers authentic and traditional cuisine from the four corners of Thailand while uphill, the resort's signature dining venue, The Seven Seas Restaurant & Wine Lounge, serves Western food highlighted by Asian flavours. For light snacks and gourmet treats including fresh Andaman seafood, there's the alfresco Rak Talay Beach Bar and Restaurant, scenically set under towering trees right on the beach. A unique spa experience Nestled in a lush valley, the Pimalai Spa, which won the prestigious Best Spa in Asia Pacific TTG Award in 2008, is a village-style spa with individual treatment rooms each named after a local flower.