Narima Resort - Set amongst
the coconut palms and rainforest trees of its own private bay, Narima's
32 eco-chic bungalows offer understated, natural luxury.
The
Narima is a beautifully designed, eco-chic bungalow resort set
amongst the coconut palms and rainforest trees of its own private
bay on the unspoilt south coast of Lanta Island, Thailand. A
warm welcome and personal service await you...
The resort is located near the National Marine Park in the Klong
Nin Beach area. Their accommodation comprises
32 bungalows, a stunning 3-tiered swimming
pool, a large airy restaurant and laid-back
beach bar. The
understated, natural luxury, tranquil rainforest surroundings and the charming
personal service of hosts, Dr. Nopawan and Dr. Yodchai Jotiban, combine to
make this somewhere we hope you'll feel immediately at home, and want to return
to, time and time again.
The resort's focus is on your enjoyment. The owners and staff
are discretely at your disposal to make your stay a thoroughly
pleasant one.
Enjoy
sunbathing on the private beach, take a stroll in the rainforest,
explore the island, scuba dive or snorkel in pristine aquamarine
water or just relax in a stunning, natural setting.
The large grounds of Narima can be found on an unspoiled section
of Ko Lanta's rugged coastline with sea views of distant tropical
islands. The thirty-two, architect designed bungalows are set amongst
the natural rain forest that has been growing on this island
for thousands of years. It is still a lush, green haven for plants
and animals.
As you wander through the grounds of the resort, you'll see
many kinds of tropical flowers, plants and orchids.
Our small piece of jungle is also home to many kinds of fascinating
wildlife such as sea eagles, kestrels, herons and other birds,
butterflies, monitor lizards and even the odd inquisitive monkey!
You
can also see elephants wandering past the resort on their way
to work each morning - they like to stop and eat the pineapple
skins that Narima's kitchen keeps especially for them!
The
resort has a large 3-tiered swimming pool. The highest level
is a jacuzzi spa pool - great for enjoying the sunset with a
cocktail.
The large main pool has an infinity view out to sea and onto
the horizon. There is a wide step the length of the pool, which
is perfect for reading a book on. The lower level has a small,
shallow children's pool.
All the buildings have been designed to the highest standards
by one of Thailand's best architects, and use natural materials
that blend well into the quiet secluded setting.
Narima invites you to come and share a little piece of their
island dream. If you are interested in staying at the Narima,
have a look at the accommodation
prices. You will need to complete the booking
enquiry from so we can let you know if
your dates are available. For further information you can also
visit the resort website narima-lanta.com.
A warm welcome and personal service awaits you.
The
Narima Resort is owned and managed by Thai couple Dr. Yodchai
and Dr. Nopawan Jotiban.
They both left Thailand to study in Colorado where they achieved
their PhD degrees in Engineering and Sociology. After meeting
and falling in love in Colorado, they returned to Thailand in
1977 and married the next year. In 1989 they visited Ko Lanta
where they fell in love with this fabulous plot of land on the
rugged coastline.
For the next eleven years they daydreamed about designing and
building their retirement home. During this time, Nopawan taught
graduate programs in Bangkok while Yodchai enjoyed an illustrious
career at the Petroleum Authority of Thailand.
In 2001 they were
both offered early retirement and seized the chance to make
a start on their beloved island dream. They approached their
Colorado friend Seri Thanachanan, now one of Thailand's top architects,
to design The Narima.
While
they are new to tourism, both share a love of people and a clear
vision of how a resort should be.
The Narima is fast becoming famous for their special brand of hospitality and
the beautiful place they have made.
