The 7 Best Wellness Retreats in Thailand

Thailand, a gem in Southeast Asia, is synonymous with wellness retreats. From beach yoga to jungle health programmes, you can expect all sorts of fitness, health and wellbeing resorts when you visit Thailand. Below are 7 of the best handpicked wellness retreats in Thailand, from jungle getaways to beautiful beachfront resorts – all with your health and wellness at the forefront of their operations.

Where to Go in Thailand for a Rejuvenating Retreat

1. Amatara Welleisure Resort – Phuket

Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular tourist resorts, so the fact that the Amatara Welleisure Resort appears at the top of this list might come as a surprise to you.

However, you’ll be so relaxed here you’ll forget that you’re even on Thailand’s party island, and will simply be blown away by the facilities on offer at Amatara Welleisure Resort.

Overlooking the beautiful waters of the Andaman Sea, each suite and villa takes in the stunning sea air, so as soon as you wake up, you’re greeted by the sun shining over the waters and the freshness of the sea air.

As the name of the resort suggests, your wellness is the priority here, so whether you want to start your morning off with some yoga, your regular workout at the gym, or an outdoor fitness and health workout on the beach led by qualified instructors, the choice is yours.

Relax in the afternoon down by the beach or at your villa with its own swimming pool, while enjoying a freshly-made tropical fruit smoothie, or put your mind at ease by partaking in one of the many workshops offered by the resort, from painting classes to healthy cooking classes.

There is so much to do here, you’ll find it difficult to leave the resort – and when the options are so healthy and fulfilling, why would you want to?

2. Voasis Valley Krabi – Krabi

Krabi, on Thailand’s southwest coast, is famous for its world-class beaches and incredible scenery, so where better to find one of Thailand’s best wellness retreats?

If being tucked away in a tropical jungle valley, surrounded by tall rocky outcrops and with the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea making an appearance through the shrubbery, then you’re in luck.

At Voasis Valley, health and well-being are the main priorities, making it one of Thailand’s best wellness retreats.

Expect daily yoga classes – morning, afternoon and evening to suit your schedule, as well as a beautiful swimming pool where you can cool off under the Thai sun.

The resort is primarily based outdoors, and as such, most people would write it off during Thailand’s rainy season – but this is not the case at Voasis Valley, where they offer special packages called ‘Rain & Rest’ during the rainy season, where they cite the benefits of rainy weather as a perfect time to recharge your soul at the wellness resort. Plus, these packages are heavily discounted compared to their regular offerings, so make sure to book in advance!

They also offer Full Moon Retreats, where you can help to find your inner balance and set intentions for the future by leveraging energy from the full moon.

3. Shambhala Beach Resort – Koh Chang

This private beach resort in Koh Chang, a little-known island in the Gulf of Thailand close to the Cambodian border, is one of the best wellness retreats in the country.

With a two-kilometre stretch of private beach to wander down (or jog down if you’re feeling up to it), Shambhala Beach Resort is also one of the largest wellness retreats in Thailand.

All of the villas onsite have been built so that the main windows face west, offering guests the chance to see the glorious sunset from their rooms every night.

Moreover, there are three infinity pools in the resort – two which overlook the beach, and one rooftop infinity pool for superb views over the whole resort – as well as a private pier with a manmade coral reef, which attracts hundreds of species of fish and other marine life, perfect for snorkelling.

As far as wellness goes, there are two gyms onsite, various detox and weightloss programmes that guests can partake in, a golf course, a private river which can be explored by swimming or by kayak, all of which are surrounded by tropical jungle and beautiful ocean.

For a real taste of paradise, Shambhala Beach Resort is one of the best options in Thailand.

4. Kamalaya – Koh Samui

‘Welcome to Kamalaya, the realm of the lotus’ is the tagline on Kamalaya’s website, and if that isn’t enough to make you want to book your wellness retreat right here and now, then we’re not sure what is!

Found on Koh Samui, a small island off the eastern coast of Thailand, Kamalaya’s unique touch is that it combines Eastern and Western healing techniques to form the ultimate Thai wellness resort.

Offering a range of holistic health solutions to the everyday challenges of 21st-century life, from anxiety to stress and more, as we constantly consume negative information through various news and media outlets, a visit to Kamalaya allows you to take a step back, breathe, and put all of your worries aside while you relax in the Thai sunshine.

There is a range of different wellness treatments available here, from Yin and Yang yoga immersion, brain enhancement treatments, seminars from qualified life enhancement mentors, specialist women’s health and wellbeing treatments, and their popular Asian Bliss programme, which combines Chinese medicine and Thai therapies for the most relaxing and invigorating wellness experience.

There are 76 rooms, suites and villas to choose from here, all of which offer either ocean or jungle views, so you can choose where you’d prefer to be located. 

Whether you want to enjoy a dip in the hotel’s large pool, and spend the day sunbathing with a freshly-squeezed wellness juice or immerse yourself in one of the many wellness programmes offered, there’s something for everyone at Kamalaya.

5. Aleenta Retreat – Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is known as Thailand’s wild northern paradise, famed for its more rural and quieter settings than areas such as Patong and Bangkok, which makes it the perfect place to set up a Thai wellness retreat.

Aleenta Retreat does exactly that: from Vipassana meditation sessions led by masters to wellness yoga retreats, this is the perfect place to unwind physically and mentally.

The wellness retreat programmes are offered in three, five or seven-day stay options, so that guests can make the most of their time at this incredible resort, and not feel rushed while doing so.

The main philosophy at Aleenta Retreat is that the wellness programmes should be the stepping stone into a lifestyle change, so if you’re committed to starting your wellness journey but aren’t sure quite where to start, then visiting Aleenta Retreat is a good start.

This is not just all talk from Aleenta’s behalf, though – even after you have visited and left for home, you are given the contact details of the experienced wellness retreat masters, who can offer you continued support, guidance and advice even after you have left, to guide you further on your wellness journey.

6. Kapuhala – Koh Samui

For those into wellness and health, a visit to Kapuhala is a must. This vegan, eco-friendly resort on the island of Koh Samui is one of the most unique wellness retreats in Thailand.

‘Increasing longevity, enhancing lives’ is what they believe, and their mantra is that you can do so by adopting a vegan lifestyle and being good to the environment – and who is here to disagree with that?

Aside from the top-class restaurant offering up some of the finest vegan food in Thailand, the boutique rooms are also built in an eco-friendly manner. No excess plastics are used, organic food waste is converted into compost, and there’s a 25m infinity pool to top it all off.

There is a range of rooms to choose from, some with stunning panoramic views of the ocean and others with mysterious jungle views. Either way, you’ll instantly feel transported to an incredibly serene paradise here, where you can spend as much time looking after your wellbeing and prioritising your health through consuming natural foods, and seeing how plant-based living can improve your physical and cognitive functions.

7. Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa – Phang Nga

Phang Nga in Southwest Thailand is another beautiful part of the country that is often overlooked in favour of other, livelier destinations. As such, it’s the perfect place for an eco-luxury wellness resort.

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort and Spa is built into the cliffside of the rocks on the western coast, offering one of the most unique accommodation experiences. You can hear the waves of the Andaman Sea gently lapping up at the rocks metres below your room, offering a uniquely relaxing experience.

There are several wellness programmes offered here, from Gua Sha, a traditional Chinese wellness treatment which is designed to enhance your circulation, to Sand Bath therapy, where you are covered from head to toe in warm sand, and your body absorbs the minerals as you lie there, relaxing like you’ve never relaxed before.

Guests can also partake in healthy cooking classes, where they can learn how to cook traditional Thai cuisine, from rich and coconutty massaman curry to the classic pad Thai (vegan options also available).

Yoga is on offer every single day, throughout the day, to suit your schedule as well as activities including Thai boxing, kayaking in the Andaman Sea, ethical elephant sanctuary visits, island tours to the nearby Phi Phi Islands and lots more to keep you entertained and your wellbeing at heart.