Holistic wellness resort offering extensive spa, fitness, and nutrition programs.
73/4-6 Phet Kasem Rd, Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand Get directions
"As the undisputed queen of the Thai wellness scene, it arrived 27 years ago when spa breaks in Thailand weren't even a thing. There have been plenty of pretenders since, but none have yet managed to usurp the original, with its life-boosting combination of cutting-edge fitness (new machinery includes Iron Man–like Vision Bodysuits), medical diagnostics (blood work, gene testing), traditional Asian healing therapies, and hyper-intuitive staff. There are 16 different retreats to choose from—stress and pain management, fitness boost, immune resilience, senior health—each of which will be minutely personalized to meet all of your mental, physical, and emotional needs. This is the place to change the habits of a lifetime." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj
"This is the grande dame of Asian spas, a quiet beachfront oasis with plenty of soul in the buzzing seaside town of Hua Hin, Thailand. Founded by Boonchu Rojanastien and still run by his son Krip and grandson Win, Chiva Som was an early pioneer of the concept of 360-degree wellness that emphasizes both mental and physical health. At this property, management extends this ethos to the staff as well the guests. In return, the 85-strong army of outstanding naturopaths, therapists, fitness instructors, and physiotherapists—many of whom have been at the resort for more than 10 years—are personally invested in the overall experience at Chiva Som, and their excellent skills show in the quality of therapy. The hard product is nothing to scoff at either: Its public areas and 54 bedrooms got a glow-up in 2020 by the late Ed Tuttle, creator of Aman’s much-copied minimalism. It turned 30 years old in 2025 and remains one of the world’s most well-respected wellness sanctuaries." - CNT Editors
"This is the grande dame of Asian spas, a quiet beachfront oasis with plenty of soul in the buzzing seaside town of Hua Hin, Thailand. Founded by Boonchu Rojanastien and still run by his son Krip and grandson Win, Chiva-Som was an early pioneer of the concept of 360-degree wellness that emphasizes both mental and physical health. At this property, management extends this ethos to the staff as well the guests. In return, the 85-strong army of outstanding naturopaths, therapists, fitness instructors, and physiotherapists—many of whom have been at the resort for more than 10 years—are personally invested in the overall experience at Chiva-Som, and their excellent skills show in the quality of therapy. The hard product is nothing to scoff at either: Its public areas and 54 bedrooms got a glow-up in 2020 by the late Ed Tuttle, creator of Aman’s much-copied minimalism. It turned 30 years old in 2025 and remains one of the world’s most well-respected wellness sanctuaries. From $985. —Susan D’Arcy" - CNT Editors
"A beachfront, integrative wellness institution that offers all-inclusive, multi-day retreats built around six core modalities—spa, fitness, physiotherapy, holistic health, nutrition, and aesthetic beauty—along with a sprawling Health & Wellness Centre featuring 70 treatment rooms and a Watsu pool. Guests follow personalized programs that combine gentle meditation, tai chi, Thai boxing, aqua aerobics, Gyrokinesis, and meals sourced from an on-site organic garden, while an on-property medi-spa provides advanced cosmetic and skin-rejuvenation treatments." - Devorah Lev-Tov
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