Chiva-Som International Health Resort

One of the best spa hotels truly earned their reputation. Client service is top notched; food is healthy with plenty of choices. It is a health conscious resort with brilliant choices of gym classes with daily spa treatment. The price worth every penny!

Chiva-Som Hua Hin redefines luxury wellness, offering a truly transformative experience. From the moment I arrived, I knew this place was different—the General Manager, Khun Vaipanya Kongkwanyuen, personally welcomed me, setting a warm, gracious tone for my stay. The hospitality of the entire staff is beyond compare, with 355 team members attending to just 54 rooms and 74 wellness treatment rooms. Every need is anticipated, every detail meticulously addressed, making you feel genuinely valued and cared for. The hyper-personalized approach began with a comprehensive wellness assessment, crafting a unique journey that blended seamlessly into my three-day retreat. My schedule included therapies like physiotherapy to release travel tension, contrast therapy in an infrared sauna and ice plunge, and Radial Shockwave Therapy for deeper healing. Each treatment was chosen to support my specific needs, from physical recovery to mental clarity. One highlight was the Seiketsu Shiraku Japanese Acupuncture, which balanced my energy and eased lingering stress, a perfect prelude to the Chiva-Som Thai Herbal Signature Massage that used heated herbal packs to release knots and refresh my muscles. Tai Chi, sunrise yoga, and floating therapy further added to the sense of profound relaxation and renewal. Dining at Chiva-Som’s beachside restaurant, overlooking tranquil waves, was another highlight. Nourishing dishes and healthful juice shots paired beautifully with moments of reflection, journaling, and savoring the beauty around me. Chiva-Som Hua Hin isn’t just a wellness retreat—it’s an ultra-luxury escape crafted with thoughtful hospitality and impeccable care, where every element inspires you to reconnect, rejuvenate, and return home transformed.

My 4 night stay was a little too short. 5 or 6 nights would have been better. On checking in I was greeted with 'Welcome back Mr Kidd'. My last visit to Chiva Som was in June 1999. That's impressive and set the tone for the few days I was there. When I visit a 6 star wellness spa and resort I expect the best and when it meets my expectations I consider that is average for the facility. Chiva Som exceeded my expectations. The hotel operations staff were exceptional all round. Nothing was a problem. The wellness team was superb and so much was inlcuded in the basic package with sensible add-ons at sensible prices. Massage, physio, stretching on-on-one plus group sessions for stretch, tai-chi etc, if you fancy it. The adherence to the times selected for a session was like clockwork and your physio or massager would be ready and waiting to greet you. The organisation was perfect - I did not come across a single hitch. In addition it is often the little things that help to make the difference: 1. Easily readable shampoo, conditioner and bath gel containers. No need to fetch ones specs and still struggle to read the small print. 2. Flat room safe in a leg height drawer - opens upwards like a box - so easy to use. 3. Contemporary light switches, aesthetically right yet easy to use. Specs or instructions not needed. 4. Practical and roomy hanging space and drawers. 5. 4 items per day laundry service within the price. 6. Good worktop desk area for laptop - although we're not supposed to be working the truth is many of us have to do some and a good worktop is a godsend.