Pimalai Resort & Spa opened on November 1st, 2001. It is currently the only resort on Lanta island, Krabi, having received the official 5-star certification by the Minister of Tourism and Sports. The resort was awarded in 2004 the prestigious "Kinnari Trophy/Excellence - Best Tourism Accommodation - Southern region", by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and was also nominated as "Thailand Leading Resort 2007" at the annual World Travel Awards. Through its commitment in preserving the environment Pimalai was awarded a "Green Gold Class Certificate" by Thailand Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment; it also received a PADI Gold Palm Resort membershop for its Dive Center. Finally, named in October 2008 "Best Spa" by Travel Trade Gazette, and recipient of the 'Award of Excellence - Best Incentive" by Thailand Incentive and Convention Association.