Chiva-Som Hua Hin

Chiva-Som Hua Hin, for guests aged 14 and over, is an award-winning wellness and health resort offering holistic relaxation at the highest level. Set in a tropical oasis beside the sea, the resort combines traditional Asian healing methods with contemporary wellness and fitness concepts. Tailored programmes across 16 different areas, including detox, regeneration, yoga, weight management and anti-ageing, support lasting wellbeing. Guests enjoy luxurious accommodation, exceptional spa treatments and healthy, delicious cuisine. With a team of experienced therapists, nutritionists and fitness experts, every stay is tailored to individual needs and goals, inspiring a healthy lifestyle. Condé Nast Traveller presented the “Wellness and Spa Awards 2025” and named Chiva-Som the winner in the “Traditional Healing” category.

Chiva-Som is set on the coast of Hua Hin, a historic destination and exclusive seaside resort on the Gulf of Thailand, south of Bangkok. Directly beside a peaceful sandy beach, the resort offers a relaxing atmosphere, gentle sea breezes and spectacular sunsets. The surrounding area is characterised by lush gardens, traditional temples and lively markets, offering an authentic taste of Thailand. Hua Hin is also known for its royal residences, world-class golf courses and impressive national parks. With its beachfront setting and proximity to cultural attractions, Hua Hin is an ideal destination for those seeking both relaxation and discovery.

Chiva-Som’s award-winning food and drink offering is based on the principle that “good food means a good life”. Delicious, balanced meals provide the foundation for good health. Every morning, lunchtime and evening, the chefs serve guests a mix of Thai and Western dishes suitable for a range of dietary requirements and allergies. Made with fresh, seasonal produce grown in the resort’s organic gardens, every meal is healthy, nourishing and delicious. Dietary plans are varied and created individually with the nutritionists, tailored to guests’ preferences. The Emerald Room restaurant serves contemporary haute wellness cuisine in an elegant setting, both indoors and outdoors. Lunch is a pescatarian buffet, while dinner is either Siam Steamboat (a hotpot featuring soup, fish, seafood, meat and vegetables) or a pescatarian menu. The Taste of Siam restaurant has a more relaxed, open-air setting overlooking the beach and serves wellness cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The open kitchen makes for an interactive experience. On Saturday evenings, there is a barbecue buffet. Surrounded by the sound of gently flowing water, the open-air Orchid Lounge is an ideal place to relax between treatments and activities over afternoon tea and healthy snacks. In-room dining is also available. The resort has its own seven-hectare garden, where fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown. Halal certified.

Enjoy the outdoor pool right by the sea. The health and wellness centre (open from 07:30 to 21:00), the heart of the resort, is a serene, multi-level sanctuary with 70 treatment rooms and a relaxation area with day beds and wet rooms. Unwind with a hydrotherapy treatment in a flotation tub or in the Watsu pool. The bathing pavilion features a large whirlpool, sauna, steam room, plunge pool and Kneipp reflexology footpath, as well as an indoor pool and Thai Chi pavilion. The spa is separated by gender. The Niralanda Medi-Spa offers guests the latest developments in cosmetic treatments and longevity, including PressureWave, CoolSculpting and oxygen therapy. Every guest has a personal health and wellness consultant. Each evening, guests receive their personalised schedule for the following day in their room. Chiva-Som is proud to bring together an international team of experienced doctors, specialists and therapists, whose diverse language skills enable them to provide personalised care to guests from around the world.

The fitness room is equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art equipment, with space for stretching, personal training, Pilates Reformer and yoga. A range of physiotherapy facilities is also available. Up to nine classes are offered each day, from gentle yoga and pranayama to energising Thai boxing, aqua aerobics, HIIT and TRX (some classes incur an additional charge). Many classes take place in the open-air salas dotted around the peaceful grounds. Yoga classes are suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. Several golf courses are nearby.

Chiva-Som Hua Hin offers guests a stylish library on site. Find culinary inspiration in cooking classes focused on light Thai cuisine, while workshops on making wellness products offer valuable insights into natural skincare. A shuttle bus takes you to the resort’s organic garden or into the centre of Hua Hin. Local tours are also available.