Best Wellness Hotels in Thailand

Built right into Kata Beach, this sleek aparthotel exudes a modern and minimal Balearic style and is the fanciest you’ll find in the neighbourhood. 34 apartments come with expansive terraces and infinity pools beside the ocean, some suiting couples, others catering to families and groups, with Natuzzi furnishings and Snaidero kitchens. While the resort is right on the coast, it borders a rocky beach (hence the name), however, those in search of sand need only take a five-minute stroll to the main area of Kata Beach. The hotel also has a Mediterranean poolside eatery.

This hotel may be located in the centre of Bangkok’s entertainment district but it offers pure tranquillity and refined luxury. Guests are presented with panoramic views across the city with floor-to-ceiling picture windows in its 222 rooms and 32 suites. Dining here is a treat for any culinary connoisseur; from the Penthouse Bar and Grill to the Chef’s Table, The Cocktail Bar and the Rooftop Bar – there is something for every occasion. – and with the only dining destination in Bangkok to offer authentic and refined Catalan dishes guests can enjoy a truly unique experience. Relax in a comfortable lounger or private cabana by a saltwater infinity pool overlooking the terrace garden. Work out 24 hours a day at level 11’s fitness centre where more stunning vistas to be enjoyed, or escape to the sanctuary of the hotel’s organic spa for luxurious treatments. The team here pride themselves on discrete and sincere service when nothing is too much trouble.

Located on the banks of Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Bangkok is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital. It’s a 5-star hotel offering excellent value, convenience, as well as stunning interior design. Guests enjoy eclectic views of the river, while many of the bedrooms are strategically located by the quieter poolside. This is perfect for those who prefer large-scale hotels – Shangri-La has a whopping 802 rooms housed in two adjacent towers, the Shangri-La Wing and Krungthep Wing. Set in a prime area close to Bangkok central business district, just next to the sky train at Saphan Taskin BTS station, it’s ideally suiting those visiting for work. Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is less than 40 minutes away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Rising 216 metres within One Bangkok, the city’s landmark lifestyle district, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok offers a contemporary retreat with sweeping views over Lumpini Park. Inspired by the theme of a “Meeting of Two Civilisations”, the design blends Thai heritage with modern elegance, from marble and polished wood finishes to floor-to-ceiling windows and private loggias in select rooms.

Dining is a highlight, with Duet by David Toutain delivering an inventive eight-course tasting menu in a striking glasshouse setting, Lily’s offering relaxed all-day dining with signatures like floral-pressed waffles and Thai crab curry, and Caleō serving cocktails and afternoon tea in a glamorous lounge inspired by legendary social clubs. Leisure facilities include two outdoor pools, a Ritz Kids club, a state-of-the-art gym and the seventh-floor Ritz-Carlton Spa, while the 23rd-floor Club Lounge provides a private sanctuary with tailored service. Blending cultural resonance with modern luxury, the hotel is already a defining addition to Bangkok’s skyline.

Nestled on a cliffside high above Kamala Beach (where the hotel has its own beach club), Paresa enjoys an address on the ‘Millionaires Mile’ stretch of coast overlooking the Andaman Sea. Its name means “heaven of all heavens”, giving a good indication of the kind of views, service and facilities you’ll have here. Stay in one of 42 villas with private pools and cool, chic decor. Try your hand at some watersports (there’s a free shuttle to the beach), swim in a rose quartz energy pool, dine at the signature Talung Thai restaurant, or opt for some native cookery classes at Paresa’s own culinary school.

The hotel’s limo will transfer you from the airport to Cape Nidhra, where you can settle into your suite with its own plunge pool, extra large bed and terrace with sea views. Dine beneath a soft white teepee on the beach, or at Rocks Restaurant, which serves an all-day menu of cosmopolitan seafood dishes. The eatery is set beside the ocean-front infinity pool with overwater cabanas and padded cream loungers. And you can enjoy sunset drinks on an outside sofa at the bar. The resort also has a steam room and sauna, the Cape Spa, a reading room and a golf buggy to chauffeur guests.

Set on a private 100-metre white sand beach, the Conrad is built into a cliffside proffering panoramic vistas. Book a villa on stilts, with your own 10-meter infinity pool and spa bathroom. Dine on fine farm-to-table cuisine crafted with ingredients from the onsite organic farm. Take yoga classes on the beach, sunset boat tours, go kayaking and snorkelling and let the kids burn off some energy at the Little Explorer’s Academy. Or book an excursion from the hotel to nearby attractions, like the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, the Samui Zip Line and the Santiburi Golf Course.

This large hotel boasts the biggest pool in the city, along with 277 guest rooms (designed in a modern Northern Thai style) and four places to eat. The Shangri-La’s range of facilities makes it ideal for parents travelling with kids — there’s cartoon bedding for younger travellers, playpens, colouring sets, everything you need to feed/bathe a newborn, mini-bathrobes and slippers, a splash zone, kids’ club, and supervised creative activities run daily. Then while the kids are being entertained, you can indulge in a traditional Asian healing treatment at CHI, The Spa.

Rising 47 storeys above Rajadamri Road and towering above its surrounding neighbours, The St Regis Bangkok embodies urbane elegance with its fusion of Thai cultural elements and classic St Regis traditions. Ideally located for both leisure and business travellers to the city, with direct views over the manicured greens of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club and within easy reach of Bangkok’s premier shopping and dining districts. But with a Michelin-starred restaurant, signature cocktail bar, sky-high infinity pool and world-class wellness hub, The St. Regis Bangkok is far more than just a place to stay, it’s a destination in itself. Part of the illustrious St Regis brand, originally established by John Jacob Astor IV in 1904, the brand has long represented the pinnacle of luxury hospitality. The Bangkok property opened its doors in 2011 as part of this prestigious portfolio and was the first St. Regis hotel in Southeast Asia. Echoing the refined sensibilities of the Astor family and with interiors by Brennan Beer Gorman Architects, the hotel offers a modern residence-style feel which permeates throughout communal spaces and guest quarters, supported by signature touches such as the evening sabrage ritual and the local interpretation of the Bloody Mary, known here as the Siam Mary. Central to the guest experience is its signature butler service, an enduring symbol of the brand’s commitment to individualised attention.

With a whopping seven swimming pools (and a swim-up bar), including an infinity pool with panoramic ocean views and a private beach, you’ll be spoilt for choice for a swim at Sri Panwa. Indoors, you can play pool, table tennis and board games. Dine at the Baba Pool Club, or on street food from around the world at Baba Soul Food, and on contemporary Japanese dishes at Baba IKI. The award-winning Cool Spa provides five-sense tropical wellness experiences in its four large treatment rooms, plus there’s a private salon and a floating yoga deck.

From the 51st through to the 59th floor, Tower Club at Lebua offers 178 expansive and luxurious suites. Each has bedroom, living room and kitchenette and is complemented by a myriad of thoughtful touches that reflect the hotel’s personalised, attentive and intuitive service, With four restaurants, two of which are two Michelin starred, and six bars, all with stunning views over the sprawling Bangkok, this is a hotel you may never want to leave.

The famed Waldorf Astoria hotels began life in New York in the late 1800s and since then the group has built a reputation for top service and sumptuous elegance at locations around the globe – and the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is no exception. Architect André Fu designed this hotel with bronze accents and soaring ceilings, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and cleverly blends Thai charm with luxurious comfort throughout the iconic hotel. Rooms are sumptuous and offer park or city views, indulgent relaxation facilities including a spa and an incredible Instaworthy outdoor pool are available for each guest to enjoy while the culinary fare and its glamorous sky bar attract visitors on their own merit. Located in the Siam Ratchadamri area of Bangkok, on the ultra-modern Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, this is a great base for business and leisure travellers alike.