8 Best Spas in Koh Samui

Amata Spa is set in the beautiful tropical gardens of the Coral Bay Resort, at the northern end of Chaweng. The experienced spa therapists have all completed over 300 hours of training, and the spa boasts exceptional facilities such as a detoxifying infrared sauna, high-pressure hydro-jets, and a herbal steam room with a plunge pool.

The spa manageress is also a qualified nurse, and you can have a consultation in order to tailor-make packages of treatments suited to your requirements.

Baan Sabai is located in a charming compound of Ayutthaya-style teak houses and salas next to the beach at Big Buddha. The houses and their well-manicured tropical gardens are dotted with Buddha images, terracotta pots and antiques. All the treatments take place with the sound of the waves lapping nearby, which enhances an already very relaxing experience.

A wide range of massages, wraps and facials is offered, the standout being the Herbal Steam Massage – a traditional Thai massage supplemented with a soothing herbal compress. The houses can be booked for a half or a full package of treatments.

The Eranda Spa is a standalone facility opposite the Nora Beach Resort, which has a good range of treatments and a spectacular hillside setting. Known as “the spa with a view”, Eranda also produces its own herbal product range and has developed some creative in-house fusion massages as well.

The Health Oasis Resort puts an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, especially regarding food, rather than a quick fix. Some fairly radical cleansing and liver flush fasts among the diet programmes are aimed at steering you in the right direction.

The Health Oasis is also known for its team of blind masseuses. They're very effective in feeling for and dealing with tense muscles. It's a simple, basic and inexpensive setup in a nice beach location.

The Dharma Healing Center of Samui is an intense fasting spa run according to strict Buddhist principles, offering 7-, 10-, 14- and 21-day courses. During the programme, participants complete an elimination fast that includes drinking various nourishing mineral drinks throughout the day, taking a Chinese herbal cleansing formula and colonic irrigation.

In addition to the fast, each person is given an iridology consultation with personal physio-nutritional, psycho-spiritual and emotional counselling. Introductory classes in meditation, yoga, qigong, Buddha Dharma, nutritional healing and conscious eating are included in the programmes. Accommodation is available at several bungalow resorts nearby and can be arranged by the spa staff.

The mountaintop Samui Ridgeway Luxury Spa is a bespoke spa and villa estate with a full range of signature treatments and indulgences. It's where you can enhance your senses through the art of relaxation, healing and pampering. 

The dedicated spa team will provide you with warm Thai hospitality with unique attention to personalised needs. Here, you can enjoy specially designed 100% natural, botanical facial, hair care, body care, sun care and spa products from Simply Samui.

The Santiburi Resort & Spa is a top destination for a spa retreat in Koh Samui. The spa resort features 4 double treatment rooms, private gardens, 2 steam saunas with the option of using infused fresh Thai herbs, and 2 outdoor jacuzzis shaded by traditional Thai salas. 

Massages available include Swedish, traditional Thai, remedial, reflexology and Tibetan energy balancing, which is unique to Santiburi on Samui. Body treatments include the Santiburi salt glow, the Thai herbal body polish, the Dead Sea thermal mud wrap and their signature treatment, the tropical enzyme wrap. Many of the massages, treatments and facials can be combined in packages.