From nature- immersed spas in Chiang Mai's mountainous rainforest to relaxing spas in secluded beaches, Thailand caters to all every kind of spa lover. Whether you are into pilates and yoga or are looking for a holistic and spiritual retreat, this Southeast Asian country boasts some of the world's top wellness treatments. With culture and history-infused treatments, Thailand has attracted spa lovers from far and wide to its shores for thousands of years.
Boasting unique wellness and transformative treatments paired with affordability, Thailand boasts some of the world's greatest spas and here is a selection:
The Sanctuary
Nestled in the remote jungle of Haad Tien Bay, The Sanctuary is a luxurious world-renowned retreat destination. This spa is particularly famous for its delicious health food, detox programs and world-class yoga instructors.
This Thai spa has attracted famous celebrities, the likes of Kate Moss, Hugh Grant and Elle MacPherson. A regular day at The Sanctuary includes three meals, spa treatments and unlimited use of the steam room, sauna and jacuzzi.
AmanPuri
Located in the touristic island of Phuket, AmanPuri is a stylish and luxurious spa on the coast. Set in a luxurious environment, this spa is perfect to achieve your fitness goals or increase your inner sense of peace and happiness.
Soneva Kiri
Steeped in history and tradition, Sovena Kiri treats their guests with locally inspired inspired treatment as well as Asian healing therapies. From mud massages to Thai herbal baths, silk facials, warm oils of Ayurveda and wellness rituals, this spa offers endless opportunities to pamper yourself. Situated in Koh Kood - one of Thailand's least populated islands - this spa is perfect for those who seek solace, and to enjoy the rejuvenating and unwinding benefits of nature. You can even take a break from you break and take part in activities like going to the outdoor cinema or the observatory. Don't leave without trying the Treepod Dining which will give impress you with royal views of the island.
The Pavana Chiang Mai Resort
Nestled within the lush nature of Mae Ann Valley - an hour from downtown Chiang Mai - the Pavana Chiang Mai Resort spans over 100,000 square metres on the hills of Mae Rim countryside. Combining Lanna architecture with carefully designed wellness programs and comfortable accommodation, The Pavana Chiang Mai Resort is an oasis for the body and the mind.
Offering gentle fasting, juicing and and raw food programmes along with yoga and meditation packages, the resort offers holistic programmes designed to balance the body and mind and prompt a transformation inside and out. The programmes are based on The Five Habits of Longevity - cleansing, eating properly, exercising, breathing and mind purification - and are designed to foster equilibrium within the mind and body. The programmes are also customised to suit each person's needs and conditions.
The resort also houses a restaurant - Radiance - which offers a gourmet raw cooking class and healthy meals made out of fresh fruits and veggies from their garden. Apart from getting pampered, there are other activities you can undertake during this wellness retreat, and they including hiking, cycling and running.
Orion Healing Centre
Located on a white sandy beach in Srithanu Bay on Koh Phangan, Orion healing Centre is the perfect wellness retreat option for thrifty travellers. There you should try the 11-day detox package, which includes accommodation, yoga, Thai massage, fresh coconuts, complete supplements, fresh detox drinks and self-administered colonics. The programme allows you to balance the alkaline in your body and increase your “vital life force energy.” You can also give wellness practices a go, including reiki, craniosacral therapy, chakra balancing, and crystal healing. Orion Healing Centre also features the 11-day Alchemy Retreat, which enables you to get the whole detox package plus reiki healing workshops, meditative breathing sessions, and yoga.
Kamalaya
Nestled in a valley that overlooks the coast of southern Koh Samui, this award-winning sanctuary and holistic is centred around a cave that once served as a place of meditation and spiritual retreat for Buddhist monks. Its location accounts for the resort's particular calming energy.
With a combination of Eastern and Western healing therapies and an environment conceived to foster personal growth and long term healthy transformation, Kamalaya prides itself in being of the best enriching wellness sanctuaries and holistic spa resorts in Thailand. Spa lovers flock to Kamalaya in search of solutions to anything from detox to weight loss and stress and burnout yoga.