Koh Lanta Holidays

Ryan Smith

Beautiful resort with amazing staff and facilities. Our villa was serviced twice a day, great buffet breakfast with a la carte options, many activities included (fitness classes, kayaking, massage classes etc.), multiple restaurants to choose from, beautiful infinity pool, free buggy service within the property - couldn’t fault anything with our stay. Great value considering the quality of the resort and service provided. Our stay also included airport transfers to / from the resort (about 1.5-2.5hrs each way). Highly recommend spending at least 4 nights here to make the most of the resort and the surrounding island(s). Everything can be requested / ordered within the Pimalai app (booking buggies, booking fitness classes, asking for extra toiletries etc.) and the staff were always responding immediately. Really hope to be able to make it back again one day.

christina sage

The best staff out of any place I have stayed. So attentive and thoughtful. When I’d walked up the stairs and was v hot one breakfast - one of the staff, Nancy, noticed and came up to our table with a lovely cold towel. Then when I’d said I loved a certain Thia curry the waiter made sure that I could have it the following night. This attention to detail is unlike anywhere I have stayed. The rooms are wonderful and the infinity pool was gorgeous. We went off season which was perfect as the hotel and local village were not too crowded. A seamlessly fantastic stay from start to finish. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Georgia Parker

My partner and I got married at Pimalai on the beach and cannot rate the experience highly enough. From start to finish, the staff made everything so easy and perfect for us. It was completely stress-free, with so many wonderful, thoughtful details included. They went above and beyond with their coordination, stunning decorations, and ensured we did not have to worry about a thing. A special mention to Nilobon and Apple, who were both so incredible and lovely to communicate with. The hotel is simply beautiful, with each villa designed and created to make you feel like you are in your own personal paradise. We had a hillside villa with a private pool, which was amazing. The resort also has two other gorgeous eternity pools, a variety of restaurants, a spa where we had the best massages in the whole of Thailand (we have had many), and a plentiful buffet breakfast with everything you could wish for. The app is also such a great touch, meaning you can order golf buggies, room service and everything you need at any point. We could not have asked for a more perfect, beautiful wedding and stay at this resort. We cannot wait to return one day!! Thank you :)

F.M.P.

We absolutely loved our stay at Pimalai Hotel! The resort’s serene location in the quiet south of the island, adjacent to the Mu Ko Lanta National Park, provided an ideal setting for relaxation. Our recently renovated room was elegant and comfortable, featuring a beautiful balcony with stunning sea views. The attentive and genuinely friendly staff elevated our experience. Other highlights included tennis sessions with their skilled trainer, walks through the resort's lush, beautifully maintained grounds on the way to breakfast, stand-up paddleboarding, and enjoying sunset drinks. Additionally, wonderful restaurants and massage spots can be found along the gorgeous beach, and there's a small village just a short walk or shuttle ride away, offering everything you might need. Highly recommended for couples seeking a tranquil, luxurious getaway.

Nazer Ansari

Firstly, I want to say a big thank you to Khang. She was so amazing, sweet and helpful. She always had the biggest smile on her face and was so happy to help. She was running around for us and we are so grateful. A beautiful resort situated near the bottom of Koh Lanta. The free airport transfer cannot be understated - it is perfect. You are met by their airport representative right outside customs and swiftly taken to a luxurious minivan waiting outside for you. After just over a 2 hour drive, and passing many hotels and resorts on the way, you arrive at, by far, the best looking resort on the island. You are dropped right outside the reception and you are met with many Thai greetings and smiles. The first room we stayed in was decorated with flowers on the bed, sparkling wine in an ice bucket and cake to celebrate our honeymoon. This was a lovely gesture but it did seem that the resort doesn't offer any kind of upgrades for guests on their honeymoon. Service in this resort is almost immediate. We ordered room service because we were tired and hungry. A 3 course meal arrived in just over 15 minutes. For the rest of our stay, all forms of room service were instantaneous and friendly. Our first night however was not great as above our room were many trees full of the loudest cicadas that kept us up most of the night. We also heard a couple of monkeys jumping from our balcony to the roof. However, the next morning we let the reception know and within no time they upgraded us to an ocean view room with little to no cicadas around. The room was much better and made us feel more like we were on our honeymoon. However, we did have one night where there was a cockroach in one of the drawers but once again, it was dealt with immediately and we asked for a discount off our final bill which we got. They also gave us coconut water to say sorry. The experience at that point was about 3-4 stars but over the next 4 days of our 5 night stay, we grew to fall in love with the place. The buggy service that takes you from the lobby to the Seven Seas restaurant higher up the hill was always useful and I don't know how we could have done without it. You also fall in love with the countless friendly faces and assistance across the entire resort. This resort has 2 pools however 1 of them was closed for maintenance which wasn't really an inconvenience but it did have an amazing view so it was a shame to miss out on that. We took advantage of Pimalai's complementary water activities and spa class. We went boogie boarding at the beach and did herbal pouch making before our couple's massage where there was a discounted price for Spring season. The free breakfast was very nice and they had a wide spread of food to choose from. The reception staff were also very helpful with currency exchange and they offer better transaction fee than the ATM's. I also told the staff that I had lost my wallet (I found it at an external restaurant from the night before) and they made sure to keep an eye out. When we were walking back to the hotel later that night, the same staff from that morning had just finished their shift and were walking down the road, they greeted us and asked us if I found my wallet. Even though we had a couple of mishaps that could've ruined our entire time in Pimalai, it was remedied by how amazing the resort is. Don't forget, it is a jungle resort, so you will see all sorts of insects, lizards and monkeys. So if you're not a fan of those then maybe rethink your holiday location. What took this experience from 4 stars to 5 stars was how they handled our check out. We had to leave at 6am for a morning flight from Krabi airport. Khang and other staff members were waiting for us at the reception with 2 boxes of breakfast arranged for our trip back. It was at that moment we felt that we were really looked after. They once again apologised to us and then helped us on to the transfer bus that was once again just for us. They stood by the entrance until we drove off and they waved goodbye. You really can't put a price on that.

Mikayla Mah

Beautiful resort in a fabulous location. The staff working here were absolutely incredible. We rented a villa for 4 nights which was beautiful and had a nice view. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. There was a large gap between the sliding glass doors to the patio, which we discovered was the perfect size for large insects to enter our room which was the only downside. The resort itself has steep roads which make it difficult to walk. However, staff provide very prompt shuttle services to help guests navigate the property. Pool was clean and very large. This hotel appeared to have lots of families which wasn't as enjoyable for us as a couple, but that's okay. We loved the staff, and found our stay really nice!

Bella Lewis

Superb breakfast cruisants are amazing crisp best western have had this trip staying in various hotels. Just one thing, having to take a blue card down to the swimming pool in order to obtain towels, is a bind, should be able to go and pick one up. Staff are fantastic so lovely.

Sivinee Pinthong

The hotel was quite aging but in a good shape and well maintained. Room and facilities are cleaned and massive for me to enjoy just staying in a hotel the whole day. There is no beach and the sea is not for swimming with lots of huge rocks. Staffs here are nice as a typical Thai however they talk loudly, mingle all the times, which is disturbing my peaceful time. So, if asked, I would not come back here coz nothing is worth memorable.

Jannik Munch Wagner

Really amazing resort! Keep in mind if you are in bad shape or not able to walk well on inclined slopes, insure to get a room at the bottom of the hills. The hills are very steep. Even though there is a constant taxi service free if charge that the resort provides. Breakfast is very good and it changes slightly everyday with some new dishes while always keeping a traditional American breakfast. The gym has good machines and basically what you need, however it can be a bit crowded. The two different pool sizes are good, but it would have been nice with one for kids that are not able to swim yet. The lowest pool is 0,75cm. Overall I can highly recommend this beautiful resort, the staff is very kind the food and the hotel is good but a bit overpriced compared to outside of the hotel

Warunee Bolstad

We had an okay stay at Rawi Warin, though overall it felt closer to a 4-star experience rather than a true 5-star. Breakfast was good with plenty of variety, and the gym was decent but somewhat outdated. However, our biggest disappointment was the room itself: quite worn and lacking charm, definitely not as appealing as the hotel pictures suggested. Our room was located at the top of the resort, meaning we had to climb multiple flights of stairs—it felt like quite a workout. Although the hotel offers buggy service, there are no elevators, something worth considering if you're traveling with small children or have mobility issues. Checkout was somewhat disorganized; we ended up waiting 40 minutes for our luggage. On the positive side, the pool area and beach were lovely, and the food was tasty, although slightly overpriced.

Marcel Hartmann

A Dream Stay - Yet Again - We Have been returning to this hotel for years, and once again, our Stay was nothing short of a dream. Everything was simply perfect - from impeccable service to delightful breakfast, the outstandind restaurant and the beautiful ambiance. The pool and beach lounging areas are kept in prostine condition making relaxation effortless. The entire hotel grounds are flawlessly maintained and the rooms recently renovated offer absolute comfort and elegance. A heartfelt thank you the team for making our stay so wonderful. We will definitely be back

Allison Davies

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this stunning resort on the shores of the Andaman Sea. We arrived after a particularly stressful few months and left restored. Everything was just right, from our comfortable, peaceful room to the uncrowded pools, delicious breakfasts and dinners in the restaurant and the tranquil, elegantly planted gardens, but what made our time at Layana truly special was the fantastic service provided by every single member of staff, and always with smile. The hotel is perfectly placed for those of us who love ocean swimming and long walks on the beach, and the magnificent sunsets are to die for. We loved watching each day fade to deepest blue while enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine. The Friday night White Party was fun and we enjoyed getting to know some of our fellow guests, who were equally delighted with their stay. Thank you to the entire team, to the delightful staff on the front desk, housekeeping and the friendly gardeners, to Tim and the marvellous F&B crew and of course to the ever present Franck for a fantastic stay. We hope to return one day.

Chetan Krishna

5/5 stars. Stayed at this fantastic place while hotel hopping across Koh Lanta. It offers a very relaxing and inviting environment, with friendly and kind staff, a lovely restaurant and bar, two pools (one saltwater, one freshwater) and a jacuzzi. It's right next to a clean and relatively uncrowded stretch of beach offering stunning sunsets. One could honestly stay here forever. We took a garden view room and had a friendly cat for company late at night. Would highly recommend to anyone and will certainly be coming back here.

Fred Hayes

This is beautiful resort with great service. My only complaint I thought I would have ocean view. And due to weather and rain the sea was too rough to swim. Wonderful spacious room with incredible bathroom! The staff was wonderful. I found room service and restaurant prices higher than the norm plus they add 10% service charge. Overall I recommend this resort

Gillian Caplan

The Layana Resort and Spa was such a beautiful place to spend a few days of our honeymoon! Upon arrival, they had even decorated our room to celebrate! The room and resort were both absolutely stunning and the service was top notch. Being located right on the beach but also having two pools to choose from was really convenient and you could walk along the beach to other local great bars and restaurants super easily! We loved everything about our time there!