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Pimalai

Ko Lanta, Thailand

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Pimalai

Five-star resort on Koh Lanta, built into jungle on a steep hillside above a beach. Staff are attentive, villas have private pools, and the rooms and grounds overlook the Andaman Sea.

Highlights

  • Hillside pool villas
  • Infinity pools overlooking the bay
  • Seven Seas restaurant

Good to know

  • Airport transfers include van and speedboat from Krabi
  • Shuttles link hillside and beach sections
  • Restaurant prices high, close to European levels

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