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Absolute Sanctuary

Koh Samui, Thailand

Overview

Absolute Sanctuary is a leading wellness resort with a focus on fitness, yoga, Pilates and core strength. In fact, it was the first to introduce 'core-blast' suspension workouts to Thailand. A comprehensive holistic approach to health means Absolute Sanctuary can deliver truly transformative results and long-lasting benefits. Healthy eating is very much part of the philosophy here. Delicious super-food and light detox meals are offered. Add in a team of highly qualified naturopaths, nutritionists and holistic healers and you have the perfect place to embark on a journey back to balance, rejuvenation and a healthy lifestyle.

When to go

Koh Samui weather is pleasant most of the time. The best time to travel is from December to February. The hottest time of the year is from March to May. The monsoon season is from September to November.

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What we love

The wide variety of daily, group fitness and yoga classes with every level being catered for
The Pilates Reformers and expert training providing more resistance and varied exercises
That they call their restaurant the Love Kitchen and the food is fresh, light and detoxifying.

Who should go

• Solo travellers who wish to stay in an easy going social environment

• Yoga bunnies or Reformer Pilates enthusiasts

• People who are ready to learn how to transform to a healthier lifestyle

Offers

Spring Offer:*
- 40% off room price and 10% off non-exclusive programmes
- Valid for stays until 31 July 23
- Must be booked by 30 May 23
Returning Guests Promotion:*
– 10% off room price
- Valid for stays between 1 April – 30 June 23, combinable with spring offer.
Exclusive Benefits:*
-Stay 7, Pay 6 nights with any wellness programme*
-A free spa voucher worth £75 (min stay 5 nights)*
-Free room upgrade (upon availability on arrival)
-Free unlimited access to daily group yoga and meditation classes
-Repeat guests: bonus nights (7=5 and 10=7; only if pre-booking a spa package) if you have booked with Wellbeing Escapes to Absolute Sanctuary before*

*Offers are not combinable

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Bed & Breakfast Stay

Just the hotel, no programmes

Rejuvenating Spa Holiday 3-day package

Spa program is designed to pamper and relax. Encompassing a wide range of indulgent spa treatments, healing therapies, grounding yoga classes and nourishing cuisine you will be lulled to a sublime state of relaxation. Indulge in our Absolute Welcome Ritual massage or knead out your tension spots with our Absolute Back, Neck & Shoulder bliss and Absolute Thai stretch massages.

Exclusive Healthy Cooking Holiday 5-day treatment package

Thailand is a land of delicious cuisine. Enjoy 2 private cooking classes and learn how to make mouthwatering Pad Thai or Tom Yum soup at home. Pampering spa treatments and nutritional consultation is also included.

Exclusive Flexible Fitness Holiday 5-day treatment package

Our signature flexible fitness programme gives you a choice of one daily private fitness activity for 5 day. Each class is 60 minutes long and you can mix and match the way you like. Increase your overall fitness, try something new or simply have fun!

Yoga Holidays 5-day treatment package

There is no better place to indulge in a practice than Absolute Sanctuary. With 15 years of expertise in running successful Yoga studios through ABSOLUTE YOGA , Absolute Sanctuary is well placed to help you enhance your practice with our extensive classes & world-class instructors.

Anti-stress and Burnout 5-day treatment package

Anti Stress & Burnout program caters to those who are in need to escape from their busy schedules to a haven where they can recharge themselves and rebalance their mind, body & spirit through a combination of relaxing & healing spa treatments, nourishing foods & supportive emotional therapies. It is highly recommended for those who feel overworked, fatigued and looking to renew themselves.

Pilates Bootcamp 5-day treatment package

Ideal for both Pilates beginners or aficionados alike, our Pilates Reformer Bootcamp holiday programs will get you long, lean & toned with 2 group reformer classes daily and individual one-to-one private reformer sessions. The all-inclusive package also incorporates Absolute Sanctuary’s signature offerings such as a wellness consultation, soothing massages to knead away tense muscles and scheduled group fitness classes.

Revival Spa Holiday 5-day package

Rest and Rebalance 5-day treatment package

A program designed to help you bring back balance into your life. A holistic approach to rebalancing, encompassing stress management and life balance coaching sessions, private yoga & pilates classes and pampering spa treatments. Ideal for those who are overworked, lost their focus in life and in need of some “me” time.

Exclusive Intro to Detox Holiday 7-day treatment package

Min. 5 nights, full board, detox

Mindfulness 5-day treatment package

A program focused on being in the present. Absolute Sanctuary’s therapists and wellness experts will guide you on a journey of being more present day-to-day in the things you do, say, eat, think and enjoy! Ideal for those who are stressed and want to bring their focus inwards, reconnecting with themselves and those around them.

Holistic Detox 5 day programme

Ultimate Fitness 5-day treatment package

Ultimate Fitness program has been specially designed to provide for a fitness experience like none other. It integrates Absolute Sanctuary's expertise in Yoga, Pilates Reformer, Rhythm cycling and Core Suspend with personal fitness sessions, functional training, nutritionally balanced superfood meals and muscle soothing spa therapies to produce effective results.

Body Realignment 5-day treatment package

All bodies are structurally imbalanced as one side is more dominant than the other. This program helps to realign the spine and body, bringing back balance through a prescribed private Pilates reformer program that will loosen up tense muscles and strengthen up weaker ones. Ideal for everyone especially those who suffer from office syndrome, bad posture, chronic aches and pains, and those who play racquet sports.

Sleep Well 5-day treatment package

A program dedicated to help you sleep better and improve your quality of sleep through sleep rituals, specialised massages and therapies. Ideal for those who find it difficult to sleep, suffer from insomnia or lack good quality sleep.

Yoga Holidays 7-day treatment package

Anti-stress and Burnout 7-day treatment package

Women’s Holistic Health 5-day treatment package

The women’s holistic health program is a bespoke program for women. An empowering program that not only addresses their physical and emotional health but also hormonal imbalances through a combination of cleansing therapies, physical activity, nourishing wellness cuisine, pampering body therapies and holistic hormone balancing sessions. Ideal for all women who need to rebalance, re-energise and revitalise.

Men's Vitality 5-day treatment package

The men’s vitality program caters to men who are looking to lose weight, get fit and de-stress through a dedicated program encompassing cleansing therapies, physical activity, nourishing foods, pampering treatments and stress management sessions. Ideal for men who are stressed out, fatigued in need to lose weight and take charge of their health.

Pilates Bootcamp 7-day treatment package

Harmonising Spa Holiday 7-day treatment package

Rest and Rebalance 7-day treatment package

Yoga Holidays 10-day treatment package

Ultimate Fitness 7-day treatment package

Body Realignment 7-day treatment package

Sleep Well 7-day treatment package

Anti-stress and Burnout 10-day treatment package

Min. 10 nights, full board, de-stress, massages

Men's Vitality 7-day treatment package

Women’s Holistic Health 7-day treatment package

Weight management 7-day treatment package

This programme is designed to deliver sustainable results. Our winning formula combines physical activity like yoga, pilates, cardio bootcamp and aqua aerobics with cleansing therapies, nutritional supplements and slimming body treatments to guide you on a journey of sustainable & maintainable change.

Rest & Rebalance 10 day package

Ultimate Fitness 10-day treatment package

Mindfullness 10-day treatment package

Weight management 10-day treatment package

This programme designed to deliver sustainable results. Our winning formula combines physical activity like yoga, pilates, cardio bootcamp and aqua aerobics with cleansing therapies, nutritional supplements and slimming body treatments to guide you on a journey of sustainable & maintainable change.

Lifestyle Change 30 day programme

Min stay 30 nights

The Programme

Lifestyle change programme*:

-Phase 1 - Cleanse (7 days) - Start the program by embarking on a fasting and detox journey, clearing and ridding the body of toxins and releasing old energy before you start anew with new plans and goals.

2 x Detox Drinks per day
2 x Good Green Stuff shots per day (depending on program)
2 x Detox meals a day
2 x Liver flush drinks per day(1 before & 1 after program)
1x Coconut Juice per day
Unlimited broth soups per day
4 x Colon hydrotherapy session
1 x 60 min Lifestyle coaching session
3 x 30 min Far Infrared Sauna Treatment
1 x 90 min Inner Reset Detox Ritual Treatment
1 x 60 min Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage therapy
1 x 45 min Core Release Massage
3 x 30 min Inner Reset Foot Soak
2 x 60 min Absolute Thai Stretch massage
1 x 60 min Oil massage (Swedish or Aroma)
1 x 60 min Absolute Foot Sanctuary
2 x Group Pilates Reformer/Core Suspend classes

-Phase 2 - Transform (14 days) - Phase of transformation helps to create and learn new healthy habits for life. This phase has a stronger emphasis in bridging the mind and body connection.

Initial Fitness Assessment
3 x Wellness Cuisine Meals a day
1 x Power Blast shake per day
2 x 60 min Lifestyle coaching sessions
1 x 60 min Nutritional Coaching Session
1 x 60 min Stress Management Session
13 x 60 min Personalized Fitness Sessions
2 x 60 min Private Yoga
2 x 60 min Private Pilates Reformer Classes
2 x 30 min Private Stretching Session
6 x Group Pilates Reformer Classes
4 x Group Core Suspend Class
7 x 30 min FAR Infrared Sauna Session
1 x 60 min Fit Body Massage
2 x 60 min Deep Calm Body Massage
2 x 45 min Upper Body Flow and Head Massage
2 x 60 min Absolute Foot Sanctuary
1 x 60 min Indian Head Massage
2 x 90 min Absolute Thai Stretch massage with Herbal Heat Compress
1 x 45 min Target Area Body Sculpting Treatment
1 x 45 min Body Fit Wrap Treatment
1 x Half Day Island tour (4 hours)
1 x Cooking Class

-Phase 3 -Anew (7 days) - Third phase helps to realise the benefits of all the trainings and treatments you have done, feeling positively charged, empowered and transformed.

3 x Wellness Cuisine meals a day
Departure celebratory dinner
2 x fresh Juices & smoothies a day
Exit wellness consultation with take-home guidelines
1 x temple visit & monk blessing session
1 x Krathong releasing session
Final lifestyle coaching session
2 x Group Pilates Reformer classes
1 x 60 min Deep Calm Body Massage
3 x 60 min Absolute Foot Sanctuary
3 x 15 min Deep Calm Foot Soak
1 x 45 min Facial Yoga treatment
1 x 60 min Absolute Thai Stretch massage
1 x 75 min Face Jade Radiance Facial Treatment
1 x 45 min Renewing Body Polish Scrub
1 x 45 min Deep Calm body wrap
Final fitness & consultation with take home workout plan
Final Pilates & exit Pilates with take home workout plan
Final Yoga & consultation with take home workout plan

Additional inclusions throughout the programme:

Initial in-depths wellness consultant with bio impedance analysis
Unlimited group fitness, yoga & meditation classes
10% discount on all spa, detox, a la carte treatments and yoga, Pilates classes
Complimentary airport transfers
Spa cuisine full board for 30 days

Wellness

Absolute Sanctuary offers a wide range of programmes with the potential to truly transform your life. Their holistic approach to wellness focuses around guest’s needs so individual goals can be achieved. No matter if you want to focus on mental or physical detox, lose weight, de-stress or change your lifestyle for good, Absolute Sanctuary is a great place to start. Absolute Sanctuary is big on Pilates with Reformer Pilates studio and programmes on offer.

Facilities include detox centre (with colon hydrotherapy machine), indoor and outdoor spa treatment rooms, 2 yoga studios, Reformer Pilates studio, private Pilates studio, fitness centre, core suspend stations and FAR infrared sauna and steam room. There is also an outdoor swimming pool with the infinity edge. Everyone has access to the daily group fitness and aqua sessions (schedule changes on a weekly basis). There is a yoga mat in your room if you fancy some stretches in the comfort of your room.

Example treatments at Absolute Sanctuary

Thai Massage with Herbal Heat Compress
Indian Head Massage
Aromatherapy Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reiki
Thai Stretch Massage
Colon Hydrotherapy

Activities

Activities available at resort

Cookery Classes
Shuttle to the beach
Temple visits
Watch a film in the movie room

Activities available at the surrounding area

Visit An Thong National Marine Park
Visit the secret Bhudda garden
Go to a Muay Thai Boxing match
Kitesurfing
Sea kayaking
Elephant trekking
Shopping at night markets
Swimming at waterfalls

Typical Group Classes

Yoga (Vinyasa, restorative, yin, hot yoga, beginners hatha)
Pranayama (breathwork) and meditation
Reformer Pilates
Mat Pilates
Core Suspend
Acqua Fitness
Kick boxing
Sunrise Walk
Free holistic health workshops

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

Rooms

All 38 rooms are spread across five two-storey buildings and are nestled on a hill amidst thick, lush vegetation. Upper floor rooms have lovely ocean views. There are 3 rooms types from cosy Superior rooms to spacious Suites to match anyone's taste and budget. Room were renovated in 2020 and are bright, airy and modern.

Sanctuary Superior

There are 24 Superior rooms all with the surface of 30m2.

Located on the ground floors, they have choice of either queen-size bed or twin beds.

They all have an en-suite shower.

Facilities include air-conditioning, phone, kettle, fan, safe, satellite TV, wi-fi, mini-bar, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, beach bag and yoga mat.

Sanctuary Deluxe

The Deluxe rooms (37 m2) feature king-size beds, and a private terrace.

Bathroom has a bathtub.

Facilities include air-conditioning, phone, kettle, fan, safe, satellite TV, wi-fi, mini-bar, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, beach bag and yoga mat.

Sanctuary Deluxe Seaview

The Deluxe rooms (37 m2) feature king-size beds.

These deluxe rooms offer sea views and have balconies.

Bathroom has a bathtub.

Facilities include air-conditioning, phone, kettle, fan, safe, satellite TV, wi-fi, mini-bar, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, beach bag and yoga mat.

Sanctuary Suite

There are 4 suites at the resort, each is 46 SqM.

These suites emanate tranquility and a sense of luxury, featuring a king-size, four-poster canopy bed and cosy lounge area.

There are large windows and a balcony to soap up those exotic views.

Bathroom has a bathtub and a shower.

Facilities include air-conditioning, phone, kettle, fan, safe, satellite TV, wi-fi, mini-bar, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, beach bag and yoga mat.

What’s on the menu

Food is prepared using natural, organic ingredients (local and imported) and blends traditional Thai cuisine with western dishes. Absolute Sanctuary’s menus supports guests on a detox programme, vegetarians, but also those who want a healthy non-vegetarian meal. Meals are high in nutrient value and low in calories, enriched with superfoods and wholefoods, with no trans fats and free of chemicals, additives and refined sugars. The restaurant offers freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and "smart drinks" which are boosted with the highest-quality supplements. There is also a 'broth corner' mainly for those clients who are on detox.

The Love Kitchen

This is the only restaurant at the resort. Depending on occupancy, there is usually a sharing dining table to join if you feel sociable. You will find a detox corner here where broths and soups are served daily. Cooking classes take place here.

The Vitamin Bar

Located just by the pool, the bar serves fresh juices and cold drinks through out the day to keep you hydrated and energised.

Location

This boutique wellness resort is on the tropical island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand and situated north east of the island in Cheong Mon. Cheong Mon beach is a ten minute walk away and the popular tourist centre of Chaweng beach is a five minute drive away.

Nearest airport

Koh Samui Airport is a 15 minute drive from the resort. Flights to Koh Samui from Bangkok are very frequent and take approximately an hour. There are also direct flights to Koh Samui from Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Absolute Sanctuary provides return airport transfers as part of their programme inclusions.

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Families, Children & Infants

Absolute Sanctuary is not recommended for children and therefore does not accept children below the age of 12. Minimum age to attend a yoga class is 13, to do a detox programme 18, any other programmes min age is 16.

Reviews

This is my second time here and I can say that it was actually better experience than the first it is a top rated resort with helpful friendly professional staff

Vicky Ballantyne

Food is amazing and the pilates teachers were brilliant.

Karen Holtge

Comparable to other companies

Jennifer Pover

Whilst the treatments, food and staff tearm were exceptional, the accommodation is really very poor and need of updating, I understand the 'Moroccan sparse' style but you need basics like reliable warm running water and good lighting and plugs near your bed.

Rosalind Barker

Loved this resort, beautiful spot, lovely staff as a fantastic timetable of classes etc

Anonymous

Wonderful resort. Professional. Excellent facilities. Amazing cuisine.

Karen Sutherland

Staff super friendly remembered your name & used it too!

Claire Kelly

Everything exceeded my expectations, staff were flexible, treatments were great and food was delicious

Saba Gondal

Absolute is clean but a little soulless. A small complex, the yoga choice was extensive, Pilates less so ( only 6 Reformers for the whole hotel). The Spa treatments are excellent as are the therapists. The other options, namely fitness instructor ( male) just couldn't be bothered. No extensive other sessions - towel folding ( really ?). The principle complaint from virtually every guest there was that they were very 'money grabbing' - absolutely everything had to be signed for, bills were incorrect and took time to resolve, extras not that well explained. A 'Good ' rating - as value for money, when booked via Wellbeing escapes, was well worth it.

Anonymous

The staff were all very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I have nothing else but praise for the whole operation. Food was wonderful. I was on the weight loss program, and had a lot of treatments and exercise included. I was also able to add more from the additional program, which were provided free. Wonderful. I loved it and would love to go back.....as soon as possible!

Frances Birkestein

Fabulous place but very badly organised

Anonymous

Great staff, excellent spa with highly trained people and very professional yoga pilates fitness instructors. Food good though a bit boring if you are staying over a week as there are no specials. But all healthy and fresh:)

Agnieszka

Superb resort, will be back.

Anonymous

A very peaceful and well organised resort. Perfect for detoxing and clearing your mind!

Anonymous

The treatments were lovely but the spa reception/hotel reception staff were very unhelpful and rude spa times and bookings were awful Generally hotel needs a revamp on decor

Anonymous

Lovely location. Great yoga classes. Very nice staff and services. Only disavantage would be there was nothing to do at the sanctuary with no entertainment. Became very bored after a few days.

Anonymous

Amazing experience ...I would definitely be recommending

Anonymous

It wasn't really what I expected but it was a good experience. When I got there, it was a better, cleaner and well maintained place than I expected. I didn't know much about the programme I was on, and changed it when I got there. That probably would have been done before the trip, had the coordinator been more enthusiastic, I think.

Anonymous

Absolute Sanctuary did not meet my expectations. Massages were poor, and the resort facilities are below avarage - outside guests are allowed at the resort, and the swimming pool and the steam room became quite crowded and noisy. Detox juices sometimes were served out of the fridge. When I remarked that, the waiter said that he was very busy! Not acceptable at all.

Anonymous

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.

Value added benefits and discounts

As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.

Award winning service

With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.

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Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Package pp	Total

£142	1	£142	+	N/A	= £142 for 2 adults

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Programme price pp	Total

£426	3	£142	+	£593	= £1,612 for 2 adults

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Programme price pp	Total

£710	5	£142	+	£743	= £2,196 for 2 adults

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Programme price pp	Total

£710	5	£142	+	£774	= £2,258 for 2 adults

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