Prized Pampering at Thailand’s Top Wellness Retreats

From nightly sleep rituals to Thai hammams and meditation practices, these resorts are your tools towards total wellness of mind, body and soul. 

Thailand is the perfect destination to relax and unwind. With breathtaking natural beauty, serene ancient temples and nourishing local cuisine, every moment is an ode to relaxation. While there’s a multitude of activities you can do to improve your overall wellness, nothing beats feeling fit and pampered in the comfort of the top-rated accommodation you’re staying at. We’ve done the hard yards and found Thailand’s top wellness resorts, all you need to do is choose your favourite.

Amatara Wellness Resort 

The ultra-luxurious Amatara Wellness Resort is ideally located on Cape Panwa, where glorious views of the glittering blue Andaman Sea and the relaxing whoosh of the ocean make this the perfect location to realign with nature. Participate in a huge number of wellness activities during your stay between relaxing in your beautifully appointed suite.  

The resort’s wellness programs include everything from physiotherapy, pilates, yoga, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, water exercises, beach sports and personal training sessions. Be pampered with massage, Thai hammam, beauty spa treatments, sleep retreat programs and so much more. The onsite restaurants serve healthy food that tastes more like comfort food, meaning that you can indulge, guilt-free, without sacrificing your health. Regardless of how you choose to spend your stay, you’re guaranteed to leave feeling brand new. 

Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa

Situated along the unspoiled sands of Natai Beach, the world-renowned Aleenta Phuket Resort and Spa will have you feeling totally relaxed the moment you arrive. The resort’s private suites and villas are pockets of heaven, with luxurious fittings, breezy outdoor entertainment areas and stunning ocean views, ideal for mindful meditations after a full day of wellness treatments at the award-winning Ayurah Spa. 

The spa – which is open to guests and visitors – offers sublime massage and beauty treatments. Once you’re done with your treatment, head to the post-treatment relaxation area, oxygen therapy, or Vichy horizontal water massage for an extra dose of serenity. The wholesome dining options at the onsite restaurant are perfect for nourishing body and soul.  

Take your wellness game one step further with a personal consultation and access to the huge range of wellness retreat programs available at the resort. These include detoxification, mind and balance, total immersion yoga, breathing vitality, self-love, healthy living and stress and pain reduction (CBD). 

Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok

Stepping into Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok is akin to entering an ultra-modern royal paradise that’s draped in greenery and sparkling with gilded accents. Rooms and suites are exquisitely furnished with contemporary Thai décor and boast sweeping views over the city and sculptured gardens below. Besides the delicious and nutritious meals served at the hotel’s restaurants, you can also make use of the services of a wellness concierge, who will not only prepare a tailored wellness diet for you, but will help you with every aspect of your wellness journey. 

With two floors of this hotel dedicated to wellbeing, you’ll find everything you need to achieve your fitness, wellness and mindfulness goals. Sweat it out at the fitness centre with modern fitness machines, personal training, bungee fly and Pilates. If you’d prefer something less active, the floatation pool, hydrotherapy and thermal baths are well worth the experience, while the hammam will leave you feeling more relaxed than ever before.  

Banyan Tree Samui 

Located among lush tropical jungle in the secluded bay of Lamai, the five-star Banyan Tree Samui is the ideal place for a serene escape. With private pool villas, an award-winning spa and three exquisite restaurants, staying here is a dream. 

Opt to participate in the Banyan Tree Wellbeing Journey, which features daily fitness programs, outdoor explorations, meditation and breathing sessions, healthy cooking classes, spa treatment discounts – just to name a few. In addition, enjoy nutritious meals, nightly sleep rituals and a personalised guide to take home with you so you can implement your newly acquired skills after your travels.  

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