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KOH LANTA
7 nts with flights from £ 1889pp extra night from £ 68pp
LAYANA RESORT & SPA
ADULT ONLY
5Hluxury Koh Lanta
On the west coast of Koh Lanta , this elegant resort enjoys a spectacular beachfront setting . Alfresco architecture and a contemporary design provide an open , cool and natural feel at this idyllic adult only haven . Imagine indulgent pampering at the aptly named Linger Longer Spa , walking on the palm-fringed shores , languidly lazing by the pool , enjoying a cool sundowner as the sun melts into the deep blue ocean and dining on the finest cuisine from all corners of the globe at Seasky Restaurant . The beautifully decorated guest rooms , suites and villas are scattered harmoniously amidst verdant foliage and each boasts refined fittings and private balconies with unspoiled panoramas of mountain and sea . The resort ’ s many sustainable initiatives include the unique opportunity to meet the local Baan Ra-Mard community and support them in the production of their local coffee brand .
Features : 57 rooms • restaurant and bar • 2 swimming pools • jacuzzi
• gym • Linger Longer Spa • wellness zone • dive centre • non-motorised watersports • free WiFi
Accommodation : In garden pavilion rooms with bath and separate shower , DVD player , mini bar , safe and balcony .
Room upgrades : Beach villas from £ 92 , which are just a few steps from the shoreline • two-storey ocean deluxe villas from £ 132 , which have a bedroom on the upper floor , modern lounge areas on the ground floor and outside a secluded garden with a private jacuzzi and rain shower
• La Maison two bedroom pool villa from £ 176 ( based on 4 adults sharing ), a lavish villa in its own walled grounds with spacious bedrooms , three bathrooms and a large private pool .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 31 and full board from £ 53 .
Transfers : 1 hour from Krabi airport then 25 minutes speedboat ride ( Nov- Apr ). The boat transfer is operated by the resort . Between May-Oct transfers are by road and a public ferry crossing ( total 2¼ hours ).
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking room discounts up to 15 %: On selected dates Aug- Oct 23 & May-Oct 24 .
Garden pavilion
7 nts with flights from £ 1665pp extra night from £ 62pp
PIMALAI RESORT & SPA
5Hluxury Koh Lanta
Nestled on the south west coast , with 100 acres of tropical vegetation and direct access to one of the longest resort beaches in Thailand , this exclusive resort provides subtle five star comforts , natural beauty and genuine friendly service . The wide array of facilities include a magnificent infinity swimming pool , an award-winning spa , a variety of complimentary non-motorised watersports , restaurants specialising in different cuisines and relaxing bars providing breathtaking views of the bay . The resort has committed to an ambitious five year target to reduce consumption of electricity and water , while also working with the community to pioneer a waste management system on the island
Features : 121 rooms • 4 restaurants • 4 bars • 2 swimming pools • gym
• spa • tennis • badminton • PADI dive centre • free bicycles • yoga studio
• non-motorised watersports • snorkelling excursions • Thai cooking classes • Muay Thai boxing studio • free WiFi
Accommodation : In deluxe rooms with bath and separate shower , mini bar , safe and balcony .
Room upgrades : Bayfront deluxe rooms from £ 25 , which are steps away from the sea and have a large veranda providing great views of the bay and Andaman Sea • pavilion suites from £ 41 , which have a separate living space and private garden close to the beach • one bedroom beachside pavilion suites from £ 63 • two bedroom pool villas from £ 56 ( based on 4 adults sharing ), which have open air living and dining rooms , kitchen facilities and a large infinity-edge pool .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 34 .
Transfers : 1 hour from Krabi airport then 50 minutes by boat ( boat transfer operated by hotel ). Between May-Oct it is necessary to take a 45 minute boat transfer to the east of the island and then a 30 minute road transfer .
Note : Not suitable for the less mobile due to hillside location .
PREMIER PLUS
FREE nights 5 for 4 & 10 for 7 : 01 Aug-20 Dec 23 & 11 Jan-30 Apr 24 . 5 for 4 & 7 for 5 : 01 Aug-31 Oct 23 , 01 May-30 Sep & 08-31 Oct 24 . 10 for 9 & 14 for 11 : 21 Dec 23-10 Jan 24 .
Early booking room discount up to 30 %: On selected dates Aug 23- Oct 24 .
Bayfront deluxe room visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
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