Chiva-Som

Hotel review

Join a jet-setting crowd at Chiva-Som, an internationally acclaimed wellness resort that allows the world’s super rich to check in and check out of life. Voted by Condé Nast Traveller as the world’s best destination spa, this sprawling seven-acre beachfront property offers a dazzling range of treatments, classes and therapies in its wellness packages, which start at three days and go upwards from there. From the complimentary health and wellness consultation upon arrival, to the daily rotating schedule of yoga, pilates and bootcamp-style classes, Chiva-Som’s phenomenal level of expertise and care encourages guests to transform unhealthy lifestyle habits. Alongside the physical exercise classes sit an impressive range of holistic treatments while a roster of visiting big-name specialists offer one-on-one therapy sessions. Nudge yourself out of introspection during meal times, where a ‘talk’ table encourages guests to forge friendships over a glass of wine. In this spectacular yet surprisingly low-key place, the only downside is that eventually you’ll have to leave.

Pip Usher Review published: 25/02/2024