The Best Wellness Retreats In Thailand

For decades now weary Spa-goers have travelled in droves to the land of smiles for wellness retreats. This friendly yet sophisticated, exotic yet welcoming nation is now the world’s ultimate destination for Spa and Wellness retreats. Here you will find the very best Yoga and Pilates retreats, as well as Spas where you can shed pounds or simply detox, and if pampering is top of your list, then there really is nowhere finer.

It is almost as if healing and better health happens more easily in Thailand, thanks in part to nurturing and caring hands, deliciously healthy food, superb practitioners and stunning natural surroundings. If you are planning a wellness holiday then a stay at a retreat in Thailand must be at the very top of your list

RAKxa Integrative Wellness

Located just a short hop from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok on the peaceful, jungle-clad island of Bang Krachao, RAKxa Integrative Wellness is a fully integrative luxury wellness and medical retreat, which blends the latest medical science with holistic, traditional therapies such as Ayurveda, Traditional Thai and Chinese Medicine. You can do it all here, from genetic testing or an immune-boosting programme, to weight-loss and detox. There's also a programme to optimise your gut health, lots of treatments to combat stress and an assembly of experts on hand to optimise every aspect of your health and wellbeing.

Absolute Sanctuary

If you are looking for a small but brilliant, value-for-money spa hotel, then this Koh Samui hideaway is one to hole up in. A destination spa, it offers stand-out Pilates, Fitness and one of the best Yoga retreats Thailand has to offer, with some of Asia’s very best trainers. Healthy eating is at the core of Absolute Sanctuary, with delicious, organic superfood delights on offer as well as detox and fasting meals. Add in a team of highly qualified nutritionists, naturopaths, and knock-out therapists and you have the perfect place to embark on a journey to fitness, rejuvenation and a healthy lifestyle.

Kamalaya

This lush and lovely holistic Spa is a wondrous place to de-stress and to take a step back from the demands of life. With unparalleled views overlooking the southern coast of Koh Samui, the award-winning Kamalaya is a Spa with a soul. Built around a tiny cave where Buddhist monks used to come to meditate, there is a real sense of spirituality and a genuine approach to healing. A stay here works wonders for the mind and body in equal measures. With uniquely-tailored programmes, delectable food and knock-out treatments, it’s no wonder Kamalaya has got such a cult following.

Chiva-Som

Chiva Som is an internationally-recognised wellbeing sanctuary and a world-class specialist in every area of health and wellness. It gives a full-stack approach to maximizing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being - it does not get better than this. There is an encyclopaedic range of spa and alternative treatments on offer at this wellness retreat, including some of the very best massages you will ever experience. The activity roster is just as impressive with T’ai chi, Pilates, meditation, Thai boxing, Zumba, AquaBox and several different types of Yoga all available.

Samahita Retreat

If you plan to visit a yoga retreat, Thailand's Samahita has it all. Set on the south coast of Koh Samui, on one of the most ravishing, undeveloped parts of the island, lies this Yogi marvel – Samahita. The name means centred - to be in balance, to be in focus, which is the perfect description of how the previously wrought and weary feel after a stay at this results-driven haven. Brilliant yoga in all its forms is the order of the day here - both dynamic and restorative, as well as pranayama breath and meditation. The owner, Paul Dallagham, is a Yogi master, teacher and scientist with over 30 years of experience and a cult global following, and his classes are amongst the most sought after in Asia.

Amanpuri

The very first of the celebrated Aman resorts, Amanpuri set the benchmark for the style and luxury that this brand is now famous for. Overlooking the sparkling Andaman Sea this serene beach resort blends in with the natural surroundings and offers the perfect escape from everyday life. The Programmes, or Immersions as they are known as at the multi-award winning Spa, are created to promote profound change - they are led by the leading experts in their field, and they are all completely bespoke and designed with your goals completely in mind. There is a nutritionist on hand to sort your diet and give you a bespoke meal plan, so you can ensure that you achieve maximum results. The gym is state-of-the-art, but if you want to learn Yoga or maybe Tai-Chi, then this is the place to perfect your art. This is Aman after all, so everything is possible.

Amatara Wellness Resort

This Phuket island Spa is hidden away in a quiet corner of Cape Panwa. Amatara Wellness Resort has now become a fully-fledged wellness retreat, offering a range of comprehensive programmes to make you feel healthier and to put a spring back in your step. You can do conventional training in their fully-equipped gym, try out some adrenalin-pumping Muay Thai boxing, enjoy paddle boarding and Pilates to give you a razor-sharp core, or practise deep, immersing Yoga to get you centred. There are lots of group classes to participate in and to keep you motivated, and when you need time out there are angelic therapists who will unravel every knot and ease your aching muscles.

Six Senses Yao Noi

An idyllic hideaway located halfway between Phuket and Krabi, Six Senses Yao Noi overlooks Phang Nga Bay with its dramatic limestone outcrops. The resort is hidden from view by luxuriant tropical landscaping, and yet it offers guests magnificent views across the bay from its 54 pool villas, as well as from its Hilltop Reserve and from The Retreat. Be sure to plan a visit the Six Senses Spa during your say, the holistic menu of Thai-influenced treatments on offer are sure to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. 

So there you have it, we hope you've enjoyed reading about our top Thailand retreats and that it has inspired you to take the next step and book a wellness holiday to Thailand.