Chiva-Som

• About Chiva-Som

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  For centuries kings came to rest and revive in Hua Hin, the beachside location of Chiva-Som, whose name means 'Haven of Life.' When Chiva-Som opened in 1995, it was one of the first destination spas in Asia. The spa, whose services and architecture merge Eastern and Western influences, has a worldwide reputation. Guests come to sample a full range of beauty, medical, and wellness treatments from the extensive spa menu. The more than l50 choices range from Ayurveda to acupressure to Thai massage and are offered by a staff of 85 estheticians, medical doctors, complementary health providers, nutritionists, and personal fitness trainers.

  The opulence of the spa menu is complemented by Chiva-Som's superb service, which reflects warm Thai hospitality, and its stunning locale. The spa is located on seven lush, tropical acres near the Gulf of Siam and is only two and a half hours south of Bangkok. With a staff-to-guest ratio of four to one, Chiva-Som attracts travelers from throughout the world who are seeking the ultimate in luxury, pampering, and healthy living.

  Location

  

  ADDRESS

  73/4 Petchkasem Road, Prachuab Khirikhan
  Hua Hin, 77110
  Thailand
  

  Phone: 14049158728

• Awards & Accolades

  2012 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. 2012 Readers Choice Awards - Cuisine
  2. 2012 Readers Choice Awards - Yoga
  3. Favorite Spa in Asia

  2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Cooking Classes
  2. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Cuisine
  3. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Medical Program

  2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Best for Mind-Body-Spirit
  2. Best Medical Program

  2008 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Best Medical Program
  2. Favorite Spa in Thailand

  2007 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  3. Best for Cuisine

Services View Treatments Menu

Chiva-Som blends an Eastern sensitivity to balance and wellness with modern, Western treatments. Every visit begins with a consultation, during which guests are given a customized health plan and are encouraged to enjoy restorative rituals in the sauna or pools to remedy jet lag. Spa-goers can then choose services a la carte from the holistic, medical, or spa menus or take part in a treatment program designed by the spa's staff. Special retreat programs are available in areas such as fitness, weight management, stress management, detox, and holistic health.

Chiva-Som has stayed true to the original notion of 'spa,' healing through water, and it has an impressive array of wet treatment areas. These include a Watsu pool and bathing pavilion with an exercise pool, plunge pool, a large hydro-Jacuzzi, Kneipp therapy foot bath, and a multilevel steam room. The spa also has separate male and female wet areas with a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and relaxation room. The fitness facilities include a gymnasium, a dance studio, and a Pilates studio. Chiva-Som has a very extensive yoga program; group classes, workshops, and consultations take place in the open-air yoga pavilion and private sessions are held in the yoga sala. The spa also offers a reflexology path and a tai chi pavilion.

Body Scrubs

Salt Scrub

Body Wraps

Algae/Seaweed

Mud

Slimming

Complimentary and Alternative

Acupuncture

Hydrotherapy

Facials

Acne/Deep Cleansing

Anti-aging

Back Facial

Men's

Oxygen

Sensitive/Calming

Facilities & Amenities

Cold Plunge Pool

Hammam

Locker Room

Restaurant

Robes Provided

Sauna

Showers

Slippers Provided

Steam Room

Swimming Pool

Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Fitness & Activities

Aerobics

Personal Training

Pilates with Reformer

Tai Chi

Yoga Classes

Hair/Nail Services

Hair Styling and Care

Manicures

Pedicures

Sunless Tanning

Waxing

Massages

Acupressure

Aromatherapy

Ayurvedic

Deep Tissue

Hand/Foot

Hot Stone

Lymph Drainage

Prenatal/Postnatal

Reflexology

Reiki

Scalp

Shiatsu

Thai

Other

Acupuncture

Colonics

Preventive

Lab Tests

Nutrition Consultation or Therapy

Sleep-Health Consultation

Water Treatments

Hydrotherapy

Watsu

Location & Hours

Facilities & Amenities

A day at Chiva-Som may begin with an energizing stretch class or a tai chi session in the open pavilion overlooking the sea and end with a power walk on the beach. Throughout the day a variety of classes is offered in the air-conditioned fitness studio, and a popular aquarobics class is held in the bathing pavilion. The spa specializes in Functional Integrated Training (FIT), which is used to create a highly personalized exercise program that is meant to correct or enhance strength, flexibility, posture, and tone in accord with a participant's occupation, recreation, lifestyle, and level of fitness.

In addition to pursuing physical activities, guests can also expand their understanding of Thai culture through art, Thai cooking, floral arranging, and fruit-carving classes.

Facilities

Steam Room

Showers

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant

Changing/Locker Rooms

Cold Plunge Pool

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Amenities

Changing/Locker Rooms

Slippers Provided

Robes Provided

Rooms & Dining

With only 57 guest accommodations, Chiva-Som maintains an intimate atmosphere. Guest pavilions, inspired by traditional Thai architecture, are located in the center of the Chiva-Som estate, where they are are surrounded by tropical gardens, lakes, and waterfalls. Additional Western-style rooms are located at the far end of the grounds and have terraces overlooking the Gulf of Siam. All rooms are furnished with wood and marble, Thai sculptures, and hand-glazed ceramics. Large windows throughout the guest rooms and common areas allow plenty of natural light. All suites at Chiva-Som are served by a private butler available 24 hours a day.

Two restaurants are on property. The Emerald Restaurant features an international menu, while the Taste of Siam Restaurant is near the beach and serves Thai spa cuisine. For their flavorful dishes, both restaurants have won numerous awards, and menus at both change daily. The selections include steaks, lamb, chicken, and fish, served with fresh vegetables and local herbs and spices. The menus list caloric and fat content, and vegetarian options are available. All dishes are simple enough to be prepared by guests when they return home, and the spa offers cooking classes and has its own cookbook, Chiva-Som Natural Way to Healthy Eating and Living.

Food Options

Vegetarian

Serves Alcohol