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Pimalai Resort & Spa

Located in the far southwest of the island, close to the National Park headquarters, Pimalai was the first luxury resort on the island. Designed by a young, eco-sensitive Thai architect, it continues to win awards in hospitality and environmental awareness. A fine marriage of comfort and proximity to nature, these stylish villas sprawl down rolling hills and gardens right onto the pristine beach. Shady walkways have been built around the trees and the infinity pool is beautiful; there’s first-rate dining in a large open-air sala, or down on the beach in a funky thatched bar hewn from logs. The design throughout—from the simple thatched treatment salas and trickling waterfall in the spa, to the many small Thai art pieces—flows in harmony.