Pimalai Resort & Spa is located on a white sandy beach on the island of Koh Lanta, near Krabi, within easy reach of a few of Thailand’s best dive sites: Koh Ha, Hin Dueng and Hin Muang.
The resort is nestled within an expansive 100-acre lush tropical rainforest which guests can explore on walking trails, and fronts on to a 900m long beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea.
From guided forest hikes and snorkeling adventures to beachfront yoga sessions and sunset beach walks, you’ll find countless opportunities to connect with the natural beauty of Krabi and Koh Lanta.
The expansive resort has a wide range of rooms and villas from Deluxe Rooms to two-bedroom Pavillion Suites and one, two and three-bedroom Private Villas.
Enjoy a wide choice of dining options, from poolside snacks to fine dining. Rak Talay Beach Bar and Restaurant serves Thai dishes and seafood, there’s fine dining at Seven Seas Restaurant, authentic Thai food at Spice and Rice Restaurant, light meals at the Bayan Tree Poolside Cafe and fine wine and cocktails at Heritage Bar.
Nestled in a serene jungle setting with a soothing waterfall, Pimalai Spa offers a rejuvenating escape that begins the moment you arrive.
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Pimalai Resort & Spa offers divers an opportunity to dive Thailand’s Andaman Sea from the comfort of a luxury resort. Great for divers and snorkelers alike, and the perfect choice for families.
The closest airport is Krabi, but transfers are also possible from Phuket Airport. Scroll down for transfer options.
Krabi
Complimentary Krabi Airport transfer included a 50-min road transfer from Krabi Airport to Pimalai Jetty, 5-min speed boat to Koh Lanta, and 45-min road transfer to Pimalai.
Phuket
A few options are available for arriving at Phuket Airport:
- Van from Phuket Airport to Pimalai. Total travel time is 4 hours. Additional surcharge applies.
- You can arrange a taxi from Phuket Airport to Rasada Pier, then take a speedboat from Rasada Pier to Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta, then the resort will arrange a van to pick you up. Total travel time is 4 hours.
- Arrange private transfer by van and boat from Phuket Airport to Pimalai’s beach (available from Nov – Apr only). Additional surcharge applies. Total travel time is 3 hours.
Boat Schedule
There are scheduled boat transfers between Hua Hin Jetty and Pimalai Resort. The earliest transfer from Hua Hin Jetty is 9am, the latest at 5pm. Earliest departure from Pimalai is 6:30am, latest 4pm.
Pimalai Resort & Spa has a wide range of rooms and villas from Deluxe Rooms to two-bedroom Pavillion Suites and one, two and three-bedroom Private Villas. We have priced low and high end options for comparison.
Deluxe Room
Surrounded by lush greenery and the endless ocean, you can enjoy Koh Lanta’s serene landscape from your private balcony. Deluxe Rooms offer a view of a beautiful garden and feature a large bathroom, with bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.
Hillside Oceanview Private Pool one-bedroom Villa
Indulge in a private luxury villa and experience Pimalai’s signature villas that stand amidst the tropical jungle. Located 60m to 80m above sea level, guests can enjoy astounding views of the ocean while swimming in their private pool.
Diving at Pimalai Resort & Spa is operated by Lanta Diver, a family run 5 star PADI CDC Centre located nearby, with a dive shop located on property. Lanta Diver Thailand offers PADI scuba diving courses and daily diving and snorkeling trips to some of Thailand’s best dive sites. The dive centre has three well-maintained boats and high quality scuba diving gear is available to rent or buy.
Dedicated speedboat trips depart from the Pimalai Jetty (weather permitting) from November to April. The speedboat departs Pimalai at 9am for a double dive trip with a return time of between 1pm to 2pm depending on the site.
Alternatively, divers can jump on a full day trip on one of the larger boats and between dives you can relax, sunbathe and of course enjoy delicious Thai food with cooked breakfast and lunch served. Food and drinks are provided on all trips.
- Lanta Diver 1 boat is 22m long and 5.5m wide, with a max speed of 12 knots
- Lanta Diver boat JD is slightly smaller: 18m long and 4.5 m wide, max speed 11 knots
- The Lanta Diver Speedboat is smaller, but much faster, 11m long and 2.5 m wide, with two Honda 225 hp four stroke engines. Cruising at 25-28 knots, the speedboat will take you to Hin Daeng / Hin Muang in only 90 mins, and to Koh Haa or Koh Bida, only 45 minutes.
Koh Haa islands
Simply stunning in every way and by far our most popular diving- and snorkeling site. Koh Haa is a world famous dive site for the lagoon area and the ‘Cathedral’ where divers can explore the mysterious two large caverns formed at one of the islands. Great place for whale shark sightings.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
One of the best places to go diving in Thailand, the most spectacular of the Dive sites near Koh Lanta. These giant pinnacles are located in the middle of the Andaman Sea and offer dramatic underwater scenery, with steep walls covered in soft red and purple corals, dropping right down to 60m. Manta Rays are sometimes sighted here.
Koh Bida islands
The “Bida Islands” are located in the Phi Phi National Marine Park which is easily accessed from Koh Lanta. Beneath the surface, the islands form steep coral walls, rocky outcrops, swim throughs and are covered in colourful soft coral and giant Gorgonian fans. Expect to see large schools of fish, turtles and blacktip reef sharks.
Kled Keaw wreck and Hin Klai
The Kled Keaw was originally built for the Norwegian Royal Navy in 1948. Sunk in 2014 Kled Keaw wreck is an oasis in the middle of the ocean, teaming with marine life, big and small. The wreck is 47 m long and 8 m wide and sits at a maximum depth of 26 m.
Koh Waen Train wreck
This train wreck is situated near the small uninhabited island of Koh Waen south of Koh Lanta. Marine life consists of schools of fish like Snapper and Barracuda. Overhangs, outcropping and caverns provide shelter for Glassfish and different species of Nudibranchs. There are also interesting cave systems and swim-throughs.
Koh Rok
The Dive sites around Koh Rok are suitable for all levels of divers. Marine life includes schools of snapper, moray eels, powder blue surgeon fish, lots of clownfish and turtles.
Pricing for Pimalai Resort & Spa
| Valid 1 Nov 2024 to 30 Apr 2025 | AUD | THB | |||
| 7 Nights Deluxe Room (double/twin share) with 10 dives | 71384 | THB | | | 71384 | |
| 7 Nights Hillside Oceanview Private Pool Villa (Double/twin share) with 10 dives | 121478 | THB | | | 121478 | |
| This resort's prices are in THB. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made. | |||||
| Price Includes: Accommodation as specified, daily breakfast, return airport transfers, 10 dives with tanks, weights, belts, dive guide. | |||||
| The per person pricing above is indicative only: we show 7 night with unlimited dive packages at high-end and lower-end rooms (singles & doubles) for the purposes of comparison. We can give you a price (and availability) for any combination of nights/dives you wish to undertake, which will include any discounts due to you as part of that package, and any exclusions, or items payable at the resort. Please use the [Enquire Now] tab to give us your exact requirements and we'll give you the best deal we can. | |||||
