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Everything You Need to Know About Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary

Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is a multi award-winning retreat that has a strong focus on providing the most authentic holistic approach to wellness. Kamalaya prides itself on having a truly extensive and complementary approach to providing not just wellness but comfort and luxury as well. Visiting this retreat will provide you with a true sense of calm as you surround yourself with beautiful views, meditation and yoga classes and a spa to awaken your senses. Kamalaya reflects this in its name with kamal meaning ‘lotus’ and alaya meaning ‘realm‘ which is a symbol for the unfolding of the human spirit and the ancient symbol of growth.


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Where is Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary

Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is situated towards the south of the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand. This idyllic getaway was built around a cave that as once used by Buddhist monks, so this resort really does have wellness and serenity at its core.


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How to get to Kamalaya Sanctuary

The nearest airport is the Koh Samui airport, and transfers from here to the resort only take 40 minutes by car. Flights to this airport are approximately every hour from Bangkok, with other direct flights also coming in from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. To make sure you have a smooth of a transfer as possible, Kamalaya provide airport transfers to and from the resort as part of their programme inclusions.


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What is there to do at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary?

At Kamalaya there really is something for everyone, with the retreat focusing on mind, body and spirit. This resort hosts over 70 therapists that include nutritionists, naturopaths, yoga teachers, nurses and massage therapists, we are confident you will find exactly what you are looking for. All at your fingertips, this host of therapists are there to help you with a multitude of issues across 25 general treatment rooms, 7 BIA and consultation rooms, 7 TCM rooms, 4 plunge pools, 4 foot massage stations, 3 infrared saunas, 2 Ayurvedic rooms, 2 steam caverns and a 25 metre outdoor pool.

One of the absolute musts when visiting, is taking a trip to the spa at Kamalaya. This spa appreciates the beauty and natural calming nature of its gorgeous surroundings, and to fully utilise this, the spa offers open-air treatment rooms for you to take in what Thailand has to offer, all whilst pampering your body. Treatments include a Lotus scrub and wrap, Traditional Asisan hand massage, Vital essence oil massage and Sodashi thermal infusing facial to name a few, we are sure there is something that will tingle your senses.

If you are looking for something to awaken your body and mind, Kamalaya also provide a wide range of fitness and activities. Within the resort you can turn your hand to cooking classes, movie nights, the on-site library, swimming, kayaking, pilates, meditation, yoga and stand up paddling.

If you really want to experience Thailand, the surrounding area also offers a wealth of activities such as swimming in waterfalls, Elephant Trekking, shopping at the night market, Muay Thai Boxing matches and the Secret Bhudda Garden.


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What is on the menu at Kamalaya?

To fuel your activities and to improve your wellness on the inside as well as the outside, Kamalaya has a menu to spoil your taste buds. With all the ingredients of the highest quality, and organic and fresh produce wherever possible, you will feel energised and inspired by what is on offer. The dishes at Kamalaya are a fusion of Western and Eastern tradditions, with a mixture of poultry, lamb, seafood and vegetarian. Additionally, there is also a detox menu to choose from if you really want to immerse yourself, or a ‘normal’ one to ensure everyone leaves feeling full and satisfied!

If any of this sounds tempting to you, click here to find out more about our availability and offers and book your retreat today!


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