Thailand's Top Health Resorts and Destination Spas

Introduction
Health Resorts & Retreats, or “Destination Spas,” provide
custom pampering services for spa-goers who wish to
regain their healthy habits. These facilities offer overnight
stays and an array of rejuvenating activities for body, mind,
and spirit, which are aimed at putting guests on the road to
improved well-being.
Clients of destination spas
can partake in all-inclusive
programs over the course of
several days or even weeks,
focusing on improving their
overall welfare through
health-promoting endeavors
like yoga, therapeutic
massage, fitness classes,
beauty treatments, and
more. The ultimate goal of
these retreats is to create an
oasis where stress is
reduced, positive thinking is
encouraged, and internal
and external healing occurs.
Chiva-Som International Health Resort

Introduction
In Thailand, destination spas of the highest quality can be found in abundance. From
Chiang Mai in the north, to centrally located Hua Hin, and southern island paradise
Koh Samui, overseas visitors can indulge themselves in facilities where top spa
specialists work their magic in pristine locations amid breathtaking scenery, and
where the legendary Thai service standards will make you feel like royalty. Regaling
oneself in life’s pleasures is at the heart of the health resort & retreat experience…
Kamalaya Koh Samui

…and Thailand has
mastered delivering this
lavish enlightenment,
making it possibly the
world’s finest location for
making renewed health
your ultimate destination.
Thailand is possibly the world’s finest
location for making renewed health
your ultimate destination.

POPULAR
HEALTH RESORTS
AND DESTINATION
SPAS IN THAILAND

POPULAR HEALTH RESORTS AND
DESTINATION SPAS IN THAILAND
As the name suggests, Absolute Sanctuary is a peaceful refuge
of the highest order. Surrounded by lush vegetation just above
the white sand beach of Koh Samui’s laid-back east side, the
Moroccan-themed design of this destination…
ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY, KOH SAMUI
Absolute Sanctuary
… spa offers luxury to
coax you back into a
healthy lifestyle. They
take a holistic approach
to wellness, imploring you
to “give yourself the gift of
well being” while
proclaiming themselves
“Thailand’s Premier Detox
& Yoga Resort.” As such,
one of their specialties is
yoga, in different varieties
like hot yoga, Hatha, Yin,
restorative, Vinyasa flow,
and meditative.

Their rejuvenation and detox
programs come in several forms,
and the most popular is their
Signature Detox Package, which
is a total-body cleanse inclusive of
colon hydrotherapy, a customized
diet that ranges from fasting to
vegetarian, accommodation,
wellness consultations, swimming
in their immaculate pool facilities,
plus herbal steams and fitness
classes. They’ve recently been
nominated for Best Destination
Spa & Best Spa Retreat, and
Best Spa Cuisine by the AsiaSpa
Awards.
Absolute Sanctuary
Absolute Sanctuary

Break out the superlatives, because there
are just so many great things to say about
this award-winning spa - or “Haven of Life,”
as its website reminds us. Over the past ten
years, Chiva-Som is the world’s only
destination spa to place top three in Conde
Nast Traveler’s (UK) Readers’ Choice
Awards, and with good reason. Visitors fall
in love with the serene beauty of its lush
tropical gardens, luxurious and stylish suites
and pavilions, and spectacular ocean views.
But it’s the charming service, exquisite
facilities, restorative activities, and
outstanding cuisine that really keep clients
coming back for more.
CHIVA-SOM INTERNATIONAL
HEALTH RESORT, HUA HIN

Enjoy all the usual accoutrements of the health
resort experience - like massage, hydrotherapy,
and fitness activities - only better. Or spend a
relaxing day in the Niranlada Medi-Spa, which
offers an assortment of age - defying
dermatological procedures that you can add to
your healthy retreat experience like laser skin
rejuvenation, non-invasive face and neck lifts,
and cellulite removal. Chiva-Som’s other awards
include numerous top-5 and top-10 rankings
from some of the world’s finest spa and travel
publications.

Health Oasis Resort is another
beachfront health resort, located on the
tropical island of Koh Samui offering a
plethora of health & healing procedures,
and specializing in fasting & cleansing
programs, weight loss, stress relief,
certified Thai massage courses, Thai
Cooking classes, and yoga. Worldwide,
they are one of the longest-established
detoxification and weight loss health
retreats, having been in existence since
1997. The resort itself features lovely
beachfront bungalows set amid a
garden of coconut palms and white
sand.
HEALTH OASIS RESORT, Koh Samui
Health Oasis Resort

Totally relaxed and New Age, guests can while away the sunshine-filled days in
healing sessions that feature acupuncture, naturopathy, and iridology, or
meditate before their Swedish or Reiki massage, or Thai massage with
aromatherapy. This spa concentrates on detoxifying, and its friendly staff and
therapists and relaxed location ensure you’re in the right frame of mind.
HEALTH OASIS RESORT, Koh Samui

With a unique location set amid the
verdant forest of Northern Thailand and
peaceful views of distant mountains
adding to the serenity, Jirung Health
Village, aka “The Ultimate Life Retreat,”
focuses on refreshing the components
that make us feel alive.
Their treatments of the spiritual, mental, and
physical being incorporate therapeutic
techniques advanced through the centuries
and improved by contemporary methods,
and this health resort embraces the Buddhist
veneration of wellness.
Jirung Health Village
JIRUNG HEALTH VILLAGE,
CHIANG MAI

Here, guests partake in healthcare programs tailored to their specific needs, and
health-conscious travelers come from near and far for the “medicine” of nutritional
balancing, rejuvenating exercise, yoga, element-based spa treatments, and
meditation. Jirung Health Village has been certified with the Prime Minister’s Export
Award as “The Most Recognized Service Retreat,” and as one oft-quoted spa
therapist observed, “This land is blessed with a healing energy.”

Offering a unique approach to
personal health and well-being,
Kamalaya offers holistic medicine
and therapies from Eastern and
Western medicine, and even hosts
group retreats that include palm &
tarot readings, abstract color
therapy, singing bowls treatment,
Nia dance classes, and more. For
Kamalaya Koh Samui, its essence
is articulated in its name…
KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI,
KOH SAMUI
Kamalaya Koh Samui

…“Lotus (kamal)” and “Realm (alaya)” together express an ancient maxim for the
maturation of the human spirit, and this destination spa reminds you to slow down and
meditate on life. The award-winning resort is built around a cave which Buddhist monks
once made a spiritual retreat, and the location on a tropical hillside overlooking the coast
and outlying islands is stunning.
Kamalaya Koh Samui

If you are searching for
a personalized wellness
retreat, Kamalaya’s
naturopaths can create
your own custom health
program from a broad
range of holistic practices,
spa treatments, and
healing therapies. The
stylish and secluded
Kamalaya Koh Samui
accommodations feature Asian art and textiles creating serene and elegant living spaces,
conducive to soothing the spirit. The resort has won numerous accolades including Spa
Retreat of the Year 2012 from the AsiaSpa Awards, and Destination Spa of the Year -
Asia & Australasia 2012 from the World Spa Awards.

Also enveloped by the green and blooming flora of Thailand’s Northern region, Tao
Garden Health Spa & Resort is a restorative retreat for invigorating holistic healing. The
Spa is the inspiration of Taoist Inner Alchemy Master Mantak Chia, whose wealth of
experience in traditional Chinese and Thai medicine, Ayurveda, and Western medicine
informs the resort’s various healing practices. It is famous for motivating the return to
health of many international clientele, and for its organic cuisine and the cathartic Tao
Garden Healthy Cooking Course. For travelers looking for something out of the ordinary
in their efforts to attain radiant health, Tao Garden provides one of the world’s…
TAO GARDEN HEALTH SPA & RESORT, CHIANG MAI

…most unique natural health
spas, and is also known for its
environmental consciousness,
having been involved in water
and energy conservation efforts
and solid waste reduction policies
for over 15 years. Recently, the
Prime Minister of Thailand
named Tao Garden the “Best
Service Provider 2012,” and they
received a 2013 Certificate of
Excellence from TripAdvisor, the
online travel review site. Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort

Set on over 4.5 acres of prime beachfront property
adjacent to the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel, THE
BARAI is all about creating a special mood. Their
approach involves bringing an atmosphere of peace
and tranquility to bear through art and architecture,
which provides the backdrop to what can only be
described as the ultimate pampering journey.
THE BARAI
THE BARAI

This internationally recognized residential spa takes a holistic approach to wellness, with
therapists trained in Ancient Thai practices who create custom treatments based on the
elements of water, earth, air, and fire - for stress relief, restoring balance, purifying the mind
and spirit, and increasing energy – each designed to suit your specific needs.
THE BARAI
Choose from eight exquisite residential
suites and eighteen exotic treatment
rooms designed to provide sanctuaries
for your gratification activities. Like
Chiva-Som, THE BARAI has received
a litany of praise from industry experts,
including a listing as one of the 30 Most
Fascinating Resorts & Hotels from GM
Style Magazine, and Best Resort Spa
from the Asia Spa & Wellness Festival.

Located 700km northwest of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the culturally-rich Northern
capital, with over 300 ornate Buddhist temples, a busy arts scene, outstanding
handicrafts shopping, delicious Northern-style cuisine, and close-proximity to
many natural splendors like majestic Doi Suthep mountain and a variety of
strikingly beautiful waterfalls. For visitors, several chic Thai-style boutique hotels
have emerged in Chiang Mai, as have numerous top-flight medical clinics and
hospitals, and of course health resorts and destination spas.
CHIANG MAI

HUA HIN
Simply put, this is a beach town, but it is
sophisticated in its own special way. Close enough
to BKK to feel near the action (about 150km south
of the capital), but far enough away to ensure
you’re out of the city environs, Hua Hin is known
for its laid-back pace and pristine beaches, and it
is home to several exclusive health & wellness
resorts, providing overseas guests with the
ultimate in medical tourism: wellness care, spa
relaxation, and beach, all in one shot.
Chiva-Som
International
Health Resort

KOH SAMUI
Fly to gorgeous Koh Samui from Bangkok in under an hour and experience gentle
ocean breezes, white sand, and lush tropical gardens during your healthcare holiday.
This is truly a place with something for everyone, of all budgets, and that holds true for
destination spas, too. Accommodations run the gamut on this island paradise, and the
health resorts & retreats abound, perfectly complementing a laid-back beach holiday.
Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa

POPULAR
HEALTH
RESORTS
IN THAILAND
Tao Garden Health Spa & Resort

www.jirunghealthvillage.com/en
Tao Garden Health Spa
& Resort
www.tao-garden.com
The Spa Resort Chiang Mai
www.thesparesorts.net/chiangmai
Jirung Health VillageTao Garden Health Spa & Resort
POPULAR HEALTH RESORTS (CHIANG MAI)

Chiva-Som International
Health Resorts
www.chivasom.com/the-resorts
/hua-hin-thailand
THE BARAI
www.thebarai.com
Chiva-Som International Health Resorts
POPULAR HEALTH RESORTS (HUA HIN)

Absolute Sanctuary
www.absolutesanctuary.com
/index.html
Health Oasis Resort
www.healthoasisresort.com
Kamalaya Koh Samui
www.kamalaya.com/index.htm
New Body and Mind
Retreat Center
www.newbodyandmind.com
Absolute Sanctuary
Kamalaya Koh Samui
POPULAR HEALTH RESORTS (KOH SAMUI)

Atsumi Retreat healing Center
www.atsumihealing.com/index.php
Sukko Cultural Spa & Wellness
www.sukkospa.com
Sukko Cultural Spa & Wellness
POPULAR HEALTH RESORTS (PHUKET)

We would like to offer special thanks to: illustrations contributors (in alphabetical order)
Absolute Sanctuary, Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Chiva-Som International Health
Resort, Health Oasis Resort, Jirung Health Village, Kamalaya Koh Samui, Tao Garden
Health Spa & Resort, Sukko Cultural Spa & Wellness, THE BARAI
Cover Photo: Chiva-Som International Health Resort
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www.ThailandMEDTourism.com
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THAILAND
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