Chiva-Som International Health Resort
Thailand
Chiva-Som International Health Resort is in Hua Hin, Thailand, on the coast at 73/4-6 Soi Moo Baan Nong Kae, Phet Ka Sem Road. Marketed as Chiva-Som Hua Hin, it presents itself as a tropical retreat by the sea, centred on a holistic approach to wellbeing in a tranquil setting. The resort structures its stays around wellness retreats and shorter “Essentials” breaks, with programmes that can include spa treatments, physiotherapy, holistic health support, nutrition guidance, fitness and aesthetic beauty services. Guests meet a Health and Wellness Advisor for an individual consultation, and the property says its practitioners include Traditional Chinese and Thai Medicine doctors, fitness experts, naturopaths, acupuncturists and other specialists, with visiting practitioners appearing on selected dates. Dining is a major part of the experience, with wellness cuisine built around whole, natural ingredients and organic produce. Taste of Siam serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with sea views, while The Emerald Room offers a more contemporary, nutrient-focused style; the resort also mentions herbs and vegetables from its certified organic garden, plus a wellness minibar and meals included as part of some programmes. Accommodation is made up of 54 rooms and suites designed with bamboo, silk, teak and muted colours, alongside spacious layouts and views of the tropical gardens or the sea. Facilities available through the retreat include steam rooms, saunas, jacuzzis, cold plunge pools, swimming pools and a gym, while daily activities can reach up to 12 classes on the full wellness schedule and up to nine in the Essentials offer, with options such as yoga, tai chi, aqua aerobics and Thai cooking.