No visit to Thailand is complete without decamping to one of its many enchanting isles for a spell, and the beach-fringed paradise of Ko Lanta is a deliciously overlooked option along the southern Andaman Sea. Sitting on the island’s quiet southern coast, Pimalai Resort is a dreamy beachfront escape hugging seaside mountains on a 100-acre spread of tropical forest.
Within its grounds, 121 rooms, suites, and villas of contemporary Thai design gaze out over the azure waters of the Andaman. Spread across the forested slope, guests can choose between the sweeping views of the lofty hillside accommodations or being steps from the waves at the beachside options. Breezy balconies and terraces give way to stylish, contemporary interiors with cozy touches like deep soaking tubs, while the swankier villas kick things up a notch with personal pools.
Make the most of being surrounded by nature with outdoor activities like splashing around in the resort’s two infinity pools, getting al fresco massages among the overgrown gardens of the spa village, and trying out complimentary beach activities like kayaking. With its own PADI diving center, explore underwater worlds on scuba diving excursions or hike through coastal national parks where wild monkeys chatter in the treetops.
With five different restaurants and bars situated around the resort, you’re never far from a spot to eat in between all the fun. Kick back by the beach for seafood, enjoy views as good as the food at the hillside Seven Seas Restaurant, and eat your fill of traditional Thai under an open-air pavilion at Spice and Rice.
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