Pimalai Resort and Spa is a premier resort encompassing hundreds of acres of beachfront and hillside along southern Bakantiang Beach. Standard rooms are luxurious enough, but exclusive villas have full kitchens, private pools, and drivers to shuttle you to the spa, beach, or other facilities around the sprawling resort. The spa was carefully landscaped with tall palms and sloping trails. The soothing sounds of streams and waterfalls around the spa and classical Thai music in the lobby are just as tranquilizing as the treatments. Thai royalty and celebrities have been guests here. Booking ahead is essential. Pros: exclusive resort; first-rate service. Cons: prices also exclusive; fills up fast.
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