A revitalising and unforgettable holiday in Krabi.

Posted by paul on November 3rd, 2007 filed in Andaman Coast, Island life, Phuket & Krabi, Visiting

A vacation in beautiful Krabi really starts at the Krabi pier, when you finally have arrived after finishing the time-consuming long-distance flight when you jump into the accommodation establishment’s cruiser, which will transport you to awesome Lanta Yai. The ride takes usually less than one hour and when arriving at the pier, you’ll find the waiting buggy and off you go! The buggy follows a scenic and windy route way up the hill. The driver makes several stop allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking view.

The Pimalai is a gorgeous building and the panorama of Ba Kan Tiang Bay is truly unbeatable amazing. Your first impression will be very positive knowing already that booking this hotel establishment was the right choice.  You can find the Pimalai’s reception behind the modestly-sized but superb outdoor swimming pool, which also features refreshing fountains. The reception’s friendly staff will welcome you with a cool drink and a beautiful jasmine garland. After this laid-back moment of typical Thai hospitality you will be directed to your guest room.

The keywords here are luxury and comfort, which is the reason of the Pimalai being one of Thailand’s finest first-class spa resorts, and definitely a majestic place for couples wishing to enjoy their honeymoon to the fullest. This luxurious establishment offers a great choice of different lodging options. There are 16 clusters of superior units, which are spread out over two floors of the hotel. Each guest room offers plenty of living space. The extremely luxurious deluxe units offer magnificent views of the serene Ba Kan Tiang Bay and each room boasts over 70 square metres of highly comfortable living space.

Also available at the resort are several romantic one-bedroom suites. These 110 square metres large accommodation units are known as the Pavilion Suites. However, there are even two larger suites, 170 square metres of space and two sleeping rooms are provided by the Pavilion Suites.

Finally the ultimate levels of luxury extend to the one, two, and three bed-roomed wonderfully located, fantastic Beach Villas. A private spacious swimming pool is offered by the two and three bed-roomed villa accommodations. Each of the guest accommodations is stylishly furnished and equipped with a full set of modern in-room amenities from which some include: satellite television, mini-bar and a DVD and CD player. Gastronomists will be delighted by Ban Pimilai’s outstanding, main on-site restaurant. Here guests may enjoy lunch, breakfast or dinner, while enjoying the view over the bay. This chief restaurant serves popular Thai dishes as well as international cuisine.

The charming and fully air-conditioned Spice and Rice restaurant is specialised in mouth-watering and healthy Thai cuisine while Rak Talay Bar & Restaurant is open until midnight and serves a variety of grilled seafood, pizzas and other snacks.
Eating and drinking at Pimilai is rather expensive. However, when staying in a first-class, luxurious five-star rated resort, the majority of the guests will absolutely not be disappointed by the obvious higher prices.

Travellers on a budget still have the option to eat at cheaper restaurants such as the Baan Lanta, Same Same but Different and the relaxed Why Not Bar, which all are conveniently reachable on foot. Holidaymakers and honeymooners should definitely try one of the soothing and revitalising spa treatments, which mostly are especially created for couples. Maybe some vacationers will find the Pimilai’s location too isolated, but most of them will appreciate the tranquil and paradisiacal surrounding area.