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Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
Koh Lanta
Pimalai Resort & Spa
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A picture-perfect island idyll
This is tropical Thailand as you’ve imagined it – a forest-cloaked limestone hill (complete with cheeky macaques) tumbling down to a picture-postcard beach that’s bookended by a handful of rustic local restaurants and bars. In the middle of this glorious bay is Pimalai Resort & Spa, a hideaway where wellness and sustainability share top billing. The style blends perfectly with the natural environment and there’s a real sense of place thanks to the gabled and thatched roofs and landscaping that includes koi ponds and waterfalls.
This is tropical Thailand as you’ve imagined it – a forest cloaked limestone hill (complete with cheeky macaques) tumbling down to a picture-postcard beach that’s bookended by a handful of rustic local restaurants and bars. In the middle of this glorious bay is Pimalai Resort & Spa, a hideaway where wellness and sustainability share top billing. The style blends perfectly with the natural environment and there’s a real sense of place thanks to the gabled and thatched roofs and landscaping that includes koi ponds and waterfalls.
The spa is a stand-out spot and is so highly regarded it has won awards from the likes of Conde Nast. Alongside the traditional and more modern treatments carried out in oh-so-tranquil rooms tucked away like a village in the forest, there’s the chance to make that relaxed holiday feeling last a lifetime thanks to a trio of spa classes. There’s the Art of Traditional Thai Massage, an hour-long session teaching you the pressure points and techniques to relieve tension, and the Art of the Neck and Shoulder Massage – a great way to release the tensions of our 21st-Century lifestyles. You can also learn how to create an aromatic herbal pouch and how Thai herbs can be used in everyday life. Aerial yoga, Muay Thai sessions, exceptional underwater adventures and a selection of water and beach sports also add to the health and wellbeing element at Pimalai.
At one with nature, this resort ascends the mountainside from one of Koh Lanta’s breathtaking beaches.
Best for:
Family-friendlyKids clubBeachVillas
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeApprox. 1 hour’s transfer from Krabi airport followed by a five-minute speedboat ride and 50-minute road transfer; after 5.30pm, a public ferry will be used to cross to Koh Lanta
A picture-perfect island idyll
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The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
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Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
A picture-perfect island idyll
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Rooms available at Pimalai Resort & Spa
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.
Deluxe Room
Overlooking the tropical gardens. • air-conditioning • king-size bed or twin beds • balcony • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 48m²
Bayfront Deluxe Room
Closer to the beach, these rooms have stunning Andaman sea views from their balcony. • air-conditioning • king-size bed • balcony • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 70m²
Pavilion Suite One Bedroom with Garden View
Featuring a separate bedroom and living/dining room and a spacious outdoor terrace. • air-conditioning • king-size bed • terrace • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 150m²
Beachside Pavilion Suite One Bedroom
Similar to the Pavilion Suite One Bedroom with Garden View but with views of the beach. • air-conditioning • king-size bed • terrace • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 110m²
Beachside Villa One Bedroom with Shared Pool
In the Resort Estate, these villas are located close to the beach and have access to a terrace and pool that is shared with another villa. • air-conditioning • king-size bed or twin beds • terrace with private plunge pool • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • kitchen with microwave, toaster and cooking equipment • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 150m²
Hillside Ocean View Private Pool Villa One Bedroom
Located in the Villa Estate, these villas have a open-air sala and a private infinity plunge pool. • air-conditioning • king-size bed or twin beds • terrace with private plunge pool • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • kitchen with microwave, toaster and cooking equipment • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 204m²
Pavilion Suite Two Bedrooms with Garden View
As the Pavilion Suite One Bedroom but with a second detached en-suite bedroom that is accessed through a separate lockable door. We don't recommend this suite for those travelling with younger children but if you are travelling with older teenagers or as a group, the second bedroom offers total privacy. • air-conditioning • king-size bed and twin beds • terrace • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 160m²
Beachside Pavilion Suite Two Bedrooms
Just steps from the sand and featuring a second bedroom with twin beds. • air-conditioning • king-size bed and twin beds • terrace • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 160m²
Hillside Ocean View Private Pool Villa Two Bedroom
Two-storey villas with a second bedroom on the lower floor. • air-conditioning • two king-size bed or two sets of twin beds • terrace with private plunge pool • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • kitchen with microwave, toaster and cooking equipment • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 279m²
Beachside Villa Two Bedrooms with Private Pool
Featuring a terrace with pool that is surrounded by the villa on three sides and the beach on the fourth. They have a second bedroom with twin beds and a master bedroom with a king-size bed. • air-conditioning • king-size bed and twin beds • terrace with private plunge pool • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • kitchen with microwave, toaster and cooking equipment • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 350m²
Hillside Ocean View Private Pool Villa Three Bedrooms (Available until 31 Oct 2026)
A two-floor villa with a dining room, living room, bedroom and terrace with pool on the lower floor and two bedrooms on the upper floor. • air-conditioning • three king-size beds or a king-size bed and two sets of twin beds • terrace with private plunge pool • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • kitchen with microwave, toaster and cooking equipment • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 422m²
Beachside Villa Three Bedrooms with Private Pool (Available until 31 Oct 2026)
This is the largest villa at the resort with three bedrooms (one on the lower floor) and two-bedrooms, a living/ dining and a kitchen on the upper floor. • air-conditioning • three king-size beds or a king-size bed and two sets of twin beds • terrace with private plunge pool • flat-screen televisions • Bluetooth speaker • Wi-Fi • kitchen with microwave, toaster and cooking equipment • tea-making facilities • minibar • drinking water • coffee maker • in-room safe • hairdryer • iron and ironing board • terrace fan • twice daily housekeeping service • laundry and valet services* • en suite with bath and separate shower • 650m²
Food & drink
The resort is home to three restaurants and a café, some of which are open seasonally. The award-winning Seven Seas Restaurant overlooks the Andaman Sea. Serving predominantly western cuisine, it also has a well-stocked wine cellar. Spice and Rice Restaurant is for guests staying at the Beachside Estate with plenty of Thai dishes on the menu. Rak Talay Beach Bar & Restaurant which, as the name suggests, is located right on the sand whilst The Banyan Tree Poolside Café will keep you refereshed throughout the day.
The resort is home to a handful of restaurants and a café, some of which are open seasonally. Year-round, breakfast is served at The Seven Seas Restaurant & Bar which is located up at the Villa Estate and has stunning views out over the bay. During the high season, dinner is also served here and the cuisine on offer is ‘east meets west’ with small bites to share, starters and salads as well a changing menu of main courses. Between November and April, breakfast and dinner are also served at Spice n’ Rice Thai Restaurant which overlooks the infinity pool in the Beachside Estate. The other main eateries is Rak Talay Beach Bar & Restaurant which, as the name suggests, is located right on the sand. It’s open throughout the year from lunch and dinner and mainly serves up Thai and international sea food dishes. The Banyan Tree Poolside Café, which is open between May and October and is located right next to the stunning Villa Estate infinity pool.
We love the barbecue sets at Rak Talay Beach Bar and Restaurant. Choose from a surf or turf set or a combination of both.
Seven Seas Restaurant — Located at the Hillside Estate with stunning views out over the bay, the Seven Seas serves Western cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spice and Rice Restaurant — Overlooking the infinity pool in the Beachside Estate, this is the place for authentic Thai dishes. Rak Talay Beach Bar & Restaurant — Offering fresh seafood Thai-style by the beach. The Banyan Tree Poolside Café — Serving light snacks and drinks throughout the day.
A picture-perfect island idyll
Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.
Koh Lanta
Koh Rok Islands Cruise
The crystal-clear waters around Koh Rok are a snorkeller’s dream, thanks to an extensive reef system that’s teeming with colourful aquatic life - the keen-eyed may be lucky enough to spot hawksbill turtles, moray eels or even a black-tip shark. • Duration: full day • Time: 7.30am to 5.30pm • Daily departures • Operates from October to May • Group experience Good to know — The National Park fee is included in the price. The tour is not suitable for children under the age of four.
Koh Lanta
Phi Phi Island Cruise from Koh Lanta
• Duration: full day • Time: 7am to 5.30pm • Daily departures • Operates November to October (blackout dates: 1 June to 30 September due to Monsoon Season) • Group experience Good to know — The National Park fee is included in the price. The tour is not suitable for children under the age of four.
Koh Lanta
Thai Cooking Class in Koh Lanta
• Duration: half day • Time: 10am to 2pm or 4pm to 8pm • Departs Wednesday to Sunday • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — The class is unsuitable for children under 12. All dishes can be adapted for vegans, vegetarians or those with any allergies. It’s a good idea to bring extra cash to buy drinks, kitchen utensils or sauces to take home as unique souvenirs.
A picture-perfect island idyll
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What’s in the area
In the area
Where the hotel sits, and what is within reach of it.
A picture-perfect island idyll
Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...
When to visit
When to visit
Temperature and rainfall through the year.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 29°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
A picture-perfect island idyll
Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.
Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure
Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026
Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027
Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more
Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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You can upgrade your transfers and flight class when booking (subject to availability).
Local taxes & fees apply upon arrival.
Who's going?
2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
Board basis
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- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
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- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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