Established 1995
Chiva-Som celebrates 15 years of success this year, at the forefront of health and wellbeing. For the past 10 years, Chiva-Som is the only destination spa in the world to have consistently appeared in the top three of the Conde Nast Traveller (UK) Reader’s Travel Awards.
Chosen as the “World’s Best Destination Spa” in the 2009 Travel+Leisure Reader’s Travel Awards, Chiva-Som is also a proud member of the Destination Spa Group and Healing Hotels of the World.
A secluded world of beauty and serenity, Chiva-Som is the “Haven of Life.” Nestled within seven acres of lush tropical gardens, our beachfront health resort represents tranquility at its best with luxurious accommodation comprising 58 stylish rooms; Thai Pavilions offer
traditional charm and Ocean View rooms and suites provide spectacular views of the Gulf of Thailand.
In addition to 70 treatment rooms, the resort facilities comprise a kinesis studio, gym, watsu pool, flotation pool, large outdoor swimming pool, bathing pavilion with kneipp bath, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, and indoor swimming pool.
Indulge yourself in our award-winning Spa cuisine using organically-grown fruits and vegetables from the Chiva-Som garden, proving that low calorie, nutritious food can truly be a gourmet experience. Enjoy the elegance of fine dining in the Emerald Room or relax outdoors and the Taste of Siam restaurant by the sea.
Chiva-Som is located in the Royal city of Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand, 185 kilometres south of Bangkok.
Philosophy & Health
On arrival you are offered a complimentary Health and Wellness consultation. This is designed around your goals and objectives, your current state of health and ability to achieve those goals. Your advisor will help you achieve the most out of your stay by devising a
personal programme of treatments and services.
These will include diet, exercise, activity, rest and relaxation, physical ailments, emotional issues and your inner self.
We offer every guest a total lifestyle transformation to achieve wellness and longevity with a full range of health and wellness treatments.
The focus of our programmes is on balancing and rejuvenating the Mind, Body and Spirit.
All Chiva-Som programmes are customised for your individual’s lifestyle improvement through the integration of naturopathic and conventional medicines.
Our staff of expert health professionals includes consulting doctors, naturopaths, fitness instructors, spa therapists, nutritionists and alternative health practitioners.
Chiva-Som Experience
We offer every guest a total lifestyle transformation to achieve wellness and longevity with a full range of health and wellness treatments
and provide long-lasting inspiration to help you continue with new, positive changes as part of your lifestyle.
The focus of our health and wellness programmes is firmly on balancing as well as rejuvenating the Mind, Body and Spirit. We are dedicated in working toward your total life enrichment through the introduction of new experiences and the restoration of balance.
Our health and wellness programmes are designed to meet each guest’s specific requirements. In other words, all Chiva-Som programmes are essentially customised for each individual’s lifestyle improvement and we aim to help you achieve your personal goals for relaxation and physical improvement.
These programmes focus on various goals such as weight management, toning and slimming, relaxation and de-stress, general well-being, fitness and anti-aging.
We are committed to the total integration of naturopathic and conventional medicines with the aim of delivering a one-stop healthcare service.
Our staff of expert health professionals includes consulting doctors, naturopaths, fitness instructors, spa therapists, nutritionists and alternative health practitioners.
We aspire to provide you with a continuing programme of self-improvement with every visit to Chiva-Som.
Awards
For the past 10 years, Chiva-Som is the only destination spa to have consistently appeared in the top three of Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice travel awards.
2010 - Best Overseas Spa Resort Luxury Travel & Style Magazine 2010 Gold List
2009 - Best Destination Spa and Best Spa Academy Spa Asia’s Crystal Awards 2009
2009 - #2 Favourite Destination Spa Conde Nast Traveller 2009 Readers
2009 - Best for Medical
2009 - Best for Mind, Body and Spirit
2009 - Top Ten Detox Spas SpaFinder
2009 - Spa Icon Tatler Spa Guide’s 101 Best Spas 2009
2009 - Top 5 Overseas Retreat Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers Spa Awards 2009
2009 - Best Overseas Spa Luxury Travel & Style Magazine 2009 Gold List
2008 - In the top 5 Destination Spas Conde’ Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Travel Awards
2008 - Favourite Spa in Thailand Top 10 Medi Spa Spa Finder’s Readers’ Choice Awards (USA)
2008 - Best Spa in the World The Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards
2008 - Best Overseas Spa Luxury Travel Gold List Awards
2007 - In-Spa Training of the Year Asia Spa Awards
2007 - Top 15 Best Destination Spas Travel and Leisure World’s Best Spas
2007 - Best Spa Academy Spa Asia Crystal Awards
2007 - In the top 3 Overseas Spa Retreats Conde’ Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Spa Awards
2007 - Favourite Spa in Asia
2007 - Best Spa Cuisine Spa Finder’s Readers’ Choice Awards (USA)
2007 - Best Overseas Spa Luxury Travel & Style Magazine Gold List Awards (Australia)
2006 - Best Destination Spa in Asia Luxury SpaFinder Magazine (USA)
2006 - Runner up The Best Destination Spa Conde’ Nast Traveller (UK) Travel Awards
2006 - Best Wellness Retreat
2006 - Best Complementary and Alternative Medicine Winner of Two SpaAsia Crystal Awards
2006 - World’s Best Destination Spa Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (USA)
2006 - Favourite Spa The British Travel Awards
2006 - Spa Academy of the Year - Chiva-Som International Academy Baccarat AsiaSpa Awards
