Best Wellness Hotels in Thailand

Surrounded by high walls and trees, this restorative resort has a sense of seclusion. All of the 22 pavilions and 48 suites have an open balcony with blue views, while 35 villas have infinity-edge pools. Amatara’s interiors were created by Jaya Design with a clean and elegant Thai aesthetic. You can sign up for a wellness retreat program with a selection of treatments, activities and creative wellness workshops; or a cookery course to learn a new skill. The hotel also offers a pilates studio, a fitness centre, three signature restaurants and several bars.

This hotel’s Air Bar was featured in The New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die”. The InterContinental Koh Samui has a private beach with a pier (a magical spot for a yoga class) and six swimming pools, one with 360-degree views of the sea and surrounding coconut plantations. Its Baan Thai Spa by HARNN is designed in the style of a traditional Thai house, with five treatment rooms (each of the rituals concludes with a tea ceremony). Stay in one of the main building’s bedrooms, with 67- square metres of space, a balcony, a daybed and a dining area, or in a suite or multi-bedded villa. There’s a bi-weekly sunset dinner on the beach and a fire show, as well as numerous restaurants.

Stay just a few minutes’ from the Night Market and Hua Hin’s many highlights, at this Marriott Resort & Spa. It’s set within carefully manicured grounds and is built around a long winding lagoon (with bridges over), making it feel somewhat of a village. Onsite you’ll find five swimming pools and several dining options including a beachside seafood restaurant, the Greatroom and the Amber Kitchen. Double, king-size and family rooms are available, some with direct access (via sliding doors) to the pool and others with their own terraces. Quan Spa offers a range of treatments and packages.

On Koh Siray Island, Sinae Phuket is a boutique retreat featuring 64 unique hillside ocean-facing studios and luxurious private pool villas. Surrounded by lush greenery and the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, this 5-star destination blends contemporary luxury island living with traditional Thai influences, creating a serene haven for couples, families, and discerning travellers. In addition to well-appointed accommodations, the resort offers guests a traditional Thai Spa where holistic healing in a tranquil setting lets guests unwind and rejuvenate, a fitness centre for those who enjoy an active workout, a choice of restaurants and cafes including ocean view dining, a beautifully romantic wedding venue. All of this is combined with a highly personalised service ensuring a first-class experience.

As part of the Kempinski Group of hotels, this is one of the newer 5-star hotels in Bangkok. It was established in 2010, designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and is located at the heart of Bangkok. The hotel has a touch of European contemporary sophistication alongside many Thai-themed services and cuisine. The Siam Kempinski has 42 suites and a total of 303 rooms, in addition to the 98 serviced residences. The meeting rooms offer an impressive welcome to delegates – each is accessed via an ornate golden brass door. There’s also a sumptuous spa, three dining areas, bar and gorgeous outdoor pool. But its highlight has to be the green royal garden accessed right from the balconies of the rooms.

The well-heeled district of Langsuan, beside Lumphini Park, was the chosen setting for Kempinski Hotels and Siam Sindhorn Company Limited’s second collaboration in Thailand. It opened in 2020, with a Lobby Lounge serving fine afternoon teas, cocktails at Firefly Bar, seafood at Bistrot de la Mer and Royal Thai dishes at Loukjaan by the Michelin-starred Saneh Jaan. It contains Asia’s first hotel boutique fitness facilities which covers two floors of Sindhorn Wellness by Resense, the hotel’s spa, which also incorporates a partially covered outdoor infinity pool. The Sindhorn Kempinski has 274 bedrooms and suites.

With four large swimming pools and three excellent restaurants to enjoy, guests at the Amari Vogue Krabi are treated to a taste of the finer things in life. This huge complex is set on the edge of the white sands of the picturesque Tubkaak beach and guests are provided with private beach access as well as their choice of fully padded sun loungers. Each of the 57 guestrooms boasts a large balcony that overlooks the garden and pools, while there are also spacious bathrooms set with especially deep tubs. The spa suites are especially decadent and provide ocean views.

Located along the serene shores of Bophut Beach, NH Collection Samui Peace Resort marks the brand’s Thai debut with an elegant, beachfront escape designed for laid-back luxury. This 122-key resort spans rooms, suites, and nine villa categories nestled within lush tropical gardens. Highlights include Garden View Terrace Rooms with al fresco tubs, Family Suites with bunk beds, private Pool Suites, and Beachfront Villas with plunge pools and outdoor showers. The 230 sqm Presidential Pool Villa features an infinity pool, BBQ area, and sunken living room for the ultimate private retreat. Facilities include a freeform beachfront pool, a fitness centre, daily wellness classes, a children’s splash pool and playground, and an outdoor cooking school. Sea Wrap serves Thai and international dishes throughout the day, complemented by beachside cocktails at Talay Bar. With direct access to Fisherman’s Village and sister property Anantara’s dining, the resort offers both tranquillity and vibrant local flavour.

Escape to an enchanting hillside haven of luxury and romance at The Pavilions, Phuket. Perched high above the scenic bays of Bang Tao and Layan, this idyllic retreat seamlessly combines sleek European elegance with traditional Thai beauty. With luxurious suites and sprawling private villas offering breathtaking views of the Andaman Ocean, and a range of amenities including an open rooftop bar 360 serving delectable cocktails, Alto the Italian-focused fine dining restaurant, and Firefly the all-day dining restaurant offers a relaxed poolside ambience. There is also a fabulous spa and open-air yoga pavilion, along with complimentary shuttles to and from pristine Layan Beach for guests to enjoy. The Pavilions provides an unparalleled experience of indulgence and tranquillity. Whether you’re a honeymooner or a couple seeking a romantic getaway, this oasis promises an unforgettable fusion of sophistication and serenity against the stunning backdrop of Phuket’s natural beauty.

One of JM Marriott’s flagship resorts, this immaculate property sits beside Khuk Khak Beach. Swimmers will adore the lagoon style pool which is the largest in Southeast Asia – with two swim-up bars. It houses 292 rooms and suites all with private outdoor spaces and oversized tubs. Further facilities include tennis, squash, volleyball, video games (a lifesaver if travelling with teens), a fitness suite, Quan Spa providing indoor and outdoor treatments and restaurants offering Thai, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean and European cuisine. It may be huge but still manages to retain a personal feel.

In receipt of the AHEAD Award for the Best Hotel New Build in Asia, this 155-room forward-thinking flagship property features immersive designs by Jamie Hayon and The Standard’s in-house team. It boasts the highest alfresco rooftop bar in the capital, as well as a fantastic selection of other bars and restaurants; The Parlor (great for live music, lectures and lounging), an alternative tea room named Tease, an American steakhouse, an award-winning Chinese cuisine by Mott 32, and the super funky, boldly decorated Ojo Mexican-inspired restaurant. Plush, pet-friendly bedrooms have a retro vibe, as well as Nespresso Machines and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speakers. A 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness centre and terrace pool can be enjoyed by guests who love to work out whilst on their travels.

Benefit from direct access to the Paragon Shopping Mall, when you stay at this hotel in the centre of Siam. Its 582 bedrooms include three-bedroom suites and a penthouse boasting a full-sized butler’s kitchen and a dining table seating 12 (all guests have access to a digital butler service). When you’re ready for a meal, you can choose between French-Mediterranean cuisine at Casia restaurant and local, Pan-Asian and international dishes at Savio. For something a little lighter, order a traditional high tea in the Lobby Lounge or some poolside snacks at Flow bar. Chatrium also offers a kids’ club and Spa by Thann Wellness Sanctuary.