Thailand’s peaceful landscapes, long-held wellness traditions and renowned massage heritage create a natural setting for rest and restoration. From island hideaways to design-led retreats, the country offers a wide choice of places where you can slow the pace, reconnect and feel genuinely looked after. Whether you are planning a dedicated wellness holiday or simply want to enjoy a few thoughtful treatments during your stay, here are some of the finest spa hotels across Thailand, each offering its own approach to relaxation and wellbeing.
Aleenta Phuket – Phang Nga
This beachfront boutique resort (read hotel review here) delivers a restorative escape on the quieter Natai coastline. Set between the sand and a backdrop of tropical greenery, its collection of suites and villas come with private pools, generous outdoor space and soothing contemporary design. The Ayurah Spa is a major highlight, with its focus on results driven wellness supported by marine based therapies, antioxidant rich ingredients and a wide menu of massages, facials and body rituals. Guests can take part in yoga, breathwork and mindfulness sessions, while longer wellness journeys combine nutritional guidance, fitness and holistic treatments. With its peaceful setting and thoughtful approach to wellbeing, Aleenta is ideal for those seeking a spa break away from the busier resort areas.
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas – Phuket
Set on the east coast of Koh Yao Yai with tranquil views across Phang Nga Bay (read hotel review here), this island resort blends elegant design with a strong commitment to wellness. Rooms, suites and pool villas overlook lush grounds or the beachfront, creating a calm environment for rest and recovery. The Anantara Spa offers a curated menu shaped by Thai healing traditions, international therapies and modern treatments designed to ease tension and improve overall balance. Couples’ suites, outdoor soaking tubs and quiet relaxation lounges enhance the sense of escape. Daily yoga, fitness sessions and island based activities support a slower pace, making this a great choice for guests wanting a nature led spa retreat within easy reach of Phuket.
Devasom – Khao Lak
Surrounded by a freshwater lagoon and the sea (read hotel review here), this 69-room resort, tucked among wild coconut groves and beautifully kept lush gardens, with a two-tier saltwater swimming pool overlooking the beachfront. If you’re seeking a spa hotel in Thailand with yoga, mindfulness opportunities and one of the most beautiful spa areas we have ever been to, this is it. Inspired by the ancient healing arts of Thailand, treatments include traditional, lymphatic or oriental massages, rejuvenating facials and body wraps. The spa area itself is incredible, with traditional Thai massages taking place in their outdoor spa area surrounded by marble and water. Staff can tailor a package from one hour to seven days, ensuring you return home fully restored from top to toe.
The Sarojin – Khao Lak
This high-end boutique resort (read hotel review here) offers incredible waterside candlelit dining, pools flanked by muslin-draped cabanas and the Pathways Spa. Cross the rustic boardwalk over a deep green estuary into the wellness area, and you’re transported into a haven of tranquillity. The resort has four open-air treatment pavilions where you can take in the sights and sounds of nature, as well as the intoxicating Thai-sourced aromas. With an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, the essential oils are all 100% natural oils and carry a range of holistic benefits. Massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, beauty treatments and yoga classes are all readily available.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Krabi
In an idyllic location on the Krabi coast (read hotel review here), Phulay Bay is where traditional Thai architecture blends with contemporary style. Stay in one of 54 uber private villas in tropical gardens, dine daily on gourmet cuisine and lounge on the hotel’s own stretch of beach. The spa has eleven treatment rooms, its own yoga studio, an outdoor treatment area with lagoon views, vitality pools and steam and sauna rooms. Treatments draw on Thai, Asian and European techniques, with rituals available for couples. And don’t miss the ayurvedic scalp massages for true bliss.
Amanpuri – Phuket
Found on a private peninsula this self-contained sanctuary boasts one of the best beaches in Phuket. Sign up for one of Aman’s wellness immersions for a total recalibration. Improve stress, manage weight, detox and cleanse, rehabilitate the body, or opt for a full intensive immersion. Treatments range from uplifting, holistic to medically led sessions and can be anything from a condensed one-day experience, to three days or even more. Following a consultation, scans and tests, staff prescribe a bespoke programme including a nutrition plan and treatments, all in the blissful surroundings of this stunning resort.
Keemala – Phuket
Enter this all-pool villa tropical wonderland for amazing cuisine, charming scenery and rural tranquillity. Keemala’s approach to wellness is balanced, with a combined love for organic boutique wine, fresh local food and the philosophy of self-healing. Retreats here can be high octane with circuit training and HIIT or take a calmer pace with pilates, yoga and meditation. Spa specialities include Raindrop Healing Therapy, Holistic Slimming Massage and Reiki, while treatments are designed around the elements of ocean, earth, fire, air. Guests can also enjoy the aromatherapy bath, rain showers with exotic fragrances, and an ozone-filtered pool.
Four Seasons Resort – Koh Samui
This renowned chain never disappoints with some of the finest food, accommodation and service in the region. Seek out the Secret Garden Spa, where ingredients from the lush tropical backyard feature in its innovative treatment menu. Try a relaxing massage with warmed lava shells, sea kelp, algae or coconuts. In addition to its holistic therapies, the spa offers full salon services. And there’s even a range of pedicures, massages, manicures and facials designed especially for kids. For the ultimate treat, indulge in a divine Fire Energy Four Hands Massage.
Banyan Tree – Phuket
Since its opening in 1994, this pioneering garden spa has offered oriental blends of health and beauty services using ancient and modern techniques. Each therapist has undergone at least 350 hours of Banyan Tree training at the group’s dedicated academy. Chosen for their intuitive touch, all staff deliver sensory treatments with a non-clinical, personalised approach. Elsewhere, the high-end resort is elegantly furnished with Thai art and fine woodwork, has open-air jet pools, tennis courts, a gym, three eateries, two bars and landscaped gardens.
Rosewood – Phuket
The sleek luxury chain has extended its portfolio to this serene and contemporary Emerald Bay property. Asaya, the hotel’s spa, offers signature treatments and alternative therapies alongside its fitness centre and tranquil beachside infinity pool. The mantra here is self-discovery, self-acceptance and self-transformation through well-being, emotional balance, physical therapies, skin health, fitness and nutrition. Visiting expert practitioners often hold specialist workshops and Asaya’s villa can cater to groups wishing to enjoy a wellness journey together. Expect some unusual options such as Chi Nei Tsang and Watsu, as well as a full-service menu.
Six Senses Yao Noi – Ko Yao Noi
Stay on a secluded hillside, in one of Six Senses’ 55 hideaway villas. The spa menu here has some practical and quirky options like a dream catcher massage, jet lag recovery massage, natural sunburn soother, and treatments to increase the range of motion. A Father and Son or Mother and Daughter treatment is ideal for creating meaningful quality time when travelling as a family, or the children can choose a solo junior massage. There’s also the chance to have a wellness screening and attend a workshop in energy healing, Tibetan Singing Bowls, qi gong, energy healing and more.
