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Chiva-Som
Hua Hin, Thailand · Chiva-Som · Grand Luxury
Founded on 19 April 1995 by Boonchu Rojanastien — Thailand's former Deputy Prime Minister — on the site of his demolished Hua Hin beach house, Chiva-Som ('Haven of Life') is credited as Asia's first comprehensive wellness resort. Its 54 guest rooms are outnumbered by 70 treatment rooms, and American architect Ed Tuttle redesigned the entire property for the resort's 25th anniversary.
- 54 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: Nong Kae
About Chiva-Som
- Chiva-Som has more treatment rooms (70) than guest rooms (54) — a deliberate ratio ensuring no guest ever waits for a therapy.
- Founded in 1995 by Boonchu Rojanastien, a former Thai Deputy Prime Minister who demolished his own beach house to build what became Asia's first comprehensive destination spa.
- Acclaimed American architect Ed Tuttle — designer of Amanpuri — undertook a full redesign of the resort's rooms and wellness centre for its 25th anniversary.
- Guests under 16 are not admitted; the house runs a digital-detox wellness stay on 6.7 beachfront acres at Hua Hin.
- Chiva-Som stewards the Krailart Niwate mangrove wetland under royal patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
History
Founded in 1995 by Boonchu Rojanastien, a former Thai Deputy Prime Minister who demolished his own beach house to build what became Asia's first comprehensive destination spa.
The setting
4 km from Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. 7 km from Hin Lek Fai Mountain viewpoint.
Experiences
- Yoga Residency with Adrienne Everett — Three-day residency by yoga instructor Adrienne Everett from 7th to 9th November 2026, with four complimentary classes open to all resort guests.
- Beach walks — Beach walks were part of the original guest experience shared by the founder's friends and family.
Amenities
- destination spa with 70 treatment rooms
- beach
- pool
- fitness center
- yoga
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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