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Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
Koh Samui, Thailand · Independent · Core Luxury
An ancient cave anchors Kamalaya, used by Buddhist monks for meditation retreats for some three centuries. Bungalows and villas stand among granite boulders and tropical forest on the slopes above Laem Set Road, on Koh Samui's quiet south coast, with the forest descending to a secluded beach lagoon on the Gulf of Thailand. The airport is about 45 minutes away, and Kamalaya is recognised as one of Asia's foremost holistic retreats.
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Tambon Na Mueang
- Rooms from 1,206 sq ft (112 m²)
- Architect: Robert Powell
About Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,206 sq ft (112 m²).
History
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary opened in November 2005 on the southern shore of Koh Samui, Thailand, built around a centuries-old cave once used by Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and retreat. Founders John and Karina Stewart, a former monk and a practitioner of traditional medicine, conceived the sanctuary as a holistic wellness retreat.
Designed in harmony with the granite hillside and tropical foliage, the resort integrates the monk's cave as its spiritual heart alongside a wellness centre, spa and healing programmes, and has become one of Asia's most acclaimed destination wellness retreats.
The setting
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is built into the slopes of Laem Set Road on Koh Samui's tranquil south coast, its bungalows and villas integrated among granite boulders and tropical forest that descends to a secluded beach lagoon on the Gulf of Thailand. The property's spiritual anchor is an ancient cave at its centre, used by Buddhist monks for meditation retreats for some three centuries — a heritage that distinguishes this address from any conventional resort. Laem Set Beach's quiet lagoon, approximately 45 minutes from the airport on the island's less-trafficked southern shore, creates conditions for the deep wellness immersion that has earned Kamalaya consistent recognition as one of Asia's foremost holistic retreats. 6 km from Wat Khunaram temple. 7 km from Na Muang Safari Park.
Experiences
- Wellness therapies and treatments — A menu of over 100 therapies and treatments combining holistic medicine traditions from East and West.
- Tailor-made wellness programme — An individualised programme created with Kamalaya's Naturopaths during an initial wellness consultation, adjusting pace, intensity and therapy focus.
- Healthy inspired cuisine — Eastern and Western fusion cuisine rooted in functional medicine, with vegetarian options, Detox and Ideal Weight menus, and tonics.
- Meditation in the ancient cave — Guests may enter the centuries-old cave once used by Buddhist monks for quiet reflection and meditation.
- Optional daily classes — Open to all guests, ranging from Pilates, yoga, Qi Gong and meditation to Tai Chi and core fitness classes.
- Sacred Renewal — An immersive programme realigning guests with the lunar rhythms that have guided human consciousness, ritual and spiritual life.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Yoga
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