From the moment you step foot onto Kamalaya’s grounds in Koh Samui, you will embark upon a journey of health, restoration and relaxation. The area surrounding the resort has a rich cultural history, as it has been a favourite for meditation among Buddhist monks for several centuries, who believed it to be a place of spiritual enlightenment. Their influence has lasted to present day; the resort is built around an ancient cave once used by the monks, which is a popular space for guests to discover inner spirituality through meditation and contemplation.

With the indigenous fauna providing a tranquil landscape, hillside rooms are beautifully appointed amid magnificent boulders and trees. Suites and villas with sea vistas incorporate the seascape into their layout; open plan and with large outdoor decks, guests can bathe under a canopy of stars with a sea breeze. The design showcases a contemporary aesthetic, decorated in soothing creams with wooden floors and carefully chosen artwork.

The embodiment of healthy living, the resort’s award winning holistic spa and wellness sanctuary is a serene haven set amidst tropical vegetation with stunning sea views. Committed to introducing a greater sense of self, Kamalaya focuses on every element of wellness, from health-enhancing treatments to aesthetic therapies. Attentive therapists work to deliver tailored programmes such as ‘Optimal Fitness’ and ‘Ideal Weight’. Detoxes and Stress & Burnout programmes can be as comprehensive or basic as guests would like; guest preference is a priority always and programmes are tailored for every guest. Nutritionally dense fare – delivered through natural whole food menus – is a priority at Kamalaya; choose the energy salad, a delicious medley of wakame and goji berries. Guests emerge from their wellness retreat feeling completely revitalised, exemplifying a wealth of benefits such as increased energy and fitness, a reawakened perspective, improved skin, weight loss, and the harmonious alignment of mind, body and spirit.