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Wealth without health is meaningless. Chiva-Som International Health Resort provides members and guests with the opportunity to enjoy life more fully, and very likely longer, by taking what it has to offer.
The secluded world of Chiva-Som -- which means "Haven of Life" -- is private, luxurious and exclusive. Whether it is pampering or weight loss, stress reduction or relaxation, every facet is catered for here. In fact, our tri-part logo represents the body, mind and spirit, the combined health of which is vital for a good quality of life.
A dedicated health resort such as Chiva-Som, the first in this part of the world, differ from hotels with spa or health facilities in that it provides a controlled environment so that actual health benefits can be gained from a stay here. Yet no expense has been spared to ensure that this environment is one of exquisite luxury.
By combining the best of traditional Thai hospitality and the very best international health facilities, treatment and services, Chiva-Som evokes the comfort of days past, yet can challenge or pamper with state-of-the-art facilities. Whatever you wish of a holiday at Chiva-Som, our experts will help you to achieve maximum results.
In the past 7 years, Chiva-Som is the only destination spa to have consistently appeared in the top three of Conde Nast Traveller Reader's travel award.Runner up the Best Overseas Destination Spa Retreat, Conde Nast Traveller Reader's Spa Award 2005.Best Spa Cuisine, Spa Finder Magazine Reader's Choice Awards, USA 2005
Winner of Four SpaAsia Crystal Awards, 2005.
Chiva-Som is the only spa and fitness resort of world-class standard in Souteast Asia. Devoted to a fun, healthy lifestyle, this modern, purpose-built facility is dedicated to bringing you the best and bringing out your best.
From the white-sanded beach, past the swimming pool and into the spa and treatment buildings, life at Chiva-Som revolves around pursuing a balance of good health, peace of mind and, most enticingly, pleasure and comfort.
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Lobby
On an exclusive beach side setting in Thailand's royal resort of Hua Hin, the philosophy of Chiva-Som is embodied in the hospitable Thais who, in line with Buddhist teaching, value reflective social grace and understand the merits of a more relaxed approach to life.
To describe Chiva-Som as simply a 'health resort' would rather be like defining Thailand as a country in Southeast Asia. While both are technically correct, neither gives any idea of the extraordinary kaleidoscope of culture, lifestyle, colour and cuisine that are available there.
For many, the concept of a health resort is limited by a narrow view of what constitutes well-being. At Chiva-Som the philosophy is to develop a wider spectrum where mind and body work in unison. The aims are threefold : to achieve some immediate, tangible benefits; to learn how to extend these into a lifestyle; and to have fun. The accent is always on the positive aspects of health prevention rather than cure, innovation rather than accepted practice, the application of wisdom rather than the passive acceptance of aging.
Chiva-Som, is one of the first health resorts worldwide to practise a revolutionary spa philosophy. In this new, comprehensive and holistic approach, spa treatments are complemented by medical wellness programmes. The nature of these programmes are biological and non-toxic, and although developed and practised in Europe for many years, they are related in many aspects to some forms of traditional chinese medicine. The main goal of the new spa philosophy is the prevention of illness complemented by the idea, when illness is present, of allowing the body to heal itself.
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Room and Accommodation
In the center of the Chiva-Som estate lies a cluster of guest pavilions inspired by traditional Thai architecture surrounded by tropical gardens, lakes and waterfalls. Western-style guest rooms are located at the far end of the grounds, with the spacious terrace of each room overlooking the Gulf of Siam. With only 57 rooms and suites, Chiva-Som is an exclusive retreat.
There is a compelling simplicity in the style of the architecture together with a sophistication of detail, which owes much to the use of natural materials such as wood, marble and hand-glazed ceramics. Images of the East and West prevail throughout, and although the atmosphere is elegant, open lounges with soft-running fans give guests a feeling of comfort and relaxation. Large windows allow natural lighting everywhere and beautiful views of the beach and sea.
And unlike any spa in the world, Chiva-Som's individual, Thai-style pavilions allow private, intimate spaces to stay while other guest rooms all have a view of the sunrise over the Gulf of Thailand. No stone has been left unturned nor any flowers left out of place to create an ideal environment.
Room Facilities
- Air Condition
- Hairdryer
- In-room Movies
- International IDD Phone
- Minibar
- Non Smoking Guestrooms
- Refrigerator
- Telephone / Direct Dial Television
- Voltage 220/240
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Health and Activities
Indoor Jacuzzi |
Thai massage |
Health wllness
Outstanding facilities include indoor and outdoor slas, a bathing pavillion for aqua aerobics, outdoor pool for relaxing and sunbathind, multilevel steam rooms, plunge pools, hydro pools, a high - tech airconditioned gym, Watsu Pool and more. The medical and complementary therapies and facilities offered allow full attention to be given to the mind, body and spirit to help you achieve overall health and wllness
Shiatsu |
Relaxation area + cold plunge |
Activities
Relax with our extensive range of treatments such as Thai massage, Body Wraps, cleansing, firming and relaxing facials and Oriental foot rituals. lmprove your fitness with Tai Chi, Qi Kong, Pilates, personal training classes or in the fully equipped gym. Calm and heal your mind and body with complementary therapies and medical services such as Che Nei Tsang, Mind Training, Shiatsu, Watsu, Reiki and many others
Fitness activities |
Hot stone massage |
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Cuisine
Contrary to popular belief, healthy eating need not to be boring. A meal of Chiva-Som's acclaimed spa cuisine of Asian and Western specialties proves that low-calorie, nutritious food can be a gourmet experience. To ensure the quality of the food, our fruits and vegetables are grown at our own organic garden.
Chiva-Som's rates include three meals of spa cuisine, served at the Emerald dining room with an air-conditioned area and an outdoor terrace.
For those who can do with extra calories during the day, the waves seafront restaurant serves healthy snacks and beverages, while fresh fruit juices and coffee and tea are available all day at the Orchid Lounge.
Diet and Nutrition
No attempt to improve oneself is complete without proper attention to diet and nutrition. The first rule at Chiva-Som is to forget the notion that diet and nutrition equate uninspiring food. Here the daily fare of inventive menus uses fresh and wholesome produce from the health resort's own organic garden where herbs, vegetables and fruits are grown. These are prepared and presented by a team of Thai and international master chefs. If the intention is to lose weight, a dietitian will provide a realistic and effective programme to help attain the desired target. All dishes on the menu have calories and fat grammes listed. A nutritional analysis is available for those wishing to improve their eating habits.
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Facilities & Services
Traditional Thai hospitality and health facilities built to international standards are the hallmarks of a visit to Chiva-Som. From the start, your wishes are taken into consideration and a programme of activities is prepared to suit your desires. You can have either the most rigorous or relaxing of holidays.
Tone up or limber up muscles. Learn to manage stress. Learn to control your weight. Everything is discussed with a counsellor and together you will realistically set targets for your stay and beyond. But Chiva-Som's goal is not only to teach, it is also, as importantly, to indulge.
The spa cuisine is not only delectable but healthy. Fitness classes vary in difficulty and are unlimited. There is health education, but there are also therapeutic seaweed wraps, oriental massage and a alternative treatments. Chiva-Som offers it all along with preventative therapy, meditation classes and both indoor and outdoor massage. Swimming laps in the outdoor pool can be alternated with aromatherapy in the treatment rooms.
Water aerobics in the indoor pool can be offset by lessons in the seaside Tai Chi pavilion. A floatation chamber ensures true respite from the stress and strain of a hectic life. Nowhere else are you as perfectly motivated to start on a new, balanced lifestyle with sun, sand and sea for inspiration.
An initial Health and Wellness consultation with a dedicated professional will help you to select and design a personalised treatments programme to compliment your general health objectives and assist you in achieving your goals.
Your journey begins in our dedicated Male or Female Water Therapy Suite, which provides cleansing and restorative heat treatments such as sauna, steam room and jacuzzi or relaxation on a heated waterbed as you sip mineral water or iced Lemongrass Tea.
Hotel Facilities
- Business Centre
- Disabled Facilities
- Fitness Centre / Health Club Gymnasium
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Laundry Cleaning Service
- Parking / Car Park
- Sauna
- Solarium / Tanning Salon
- Tennis Court(s)
- Wakeup Service
- Make-up Bay
- Boutique
- Piano Lounge
- Library
- Arts and Crafts Room
- Watersports including Water Volley Ball and Sea Kayaking
- Organic Vegetable and Fruit Garden
- The Emerald Fine Dining Restaurant
- Waves Seaside Restaurant
- Room Service
- Airport Transfer
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- 33 Ocean View Rooms and 7 Suites
- 17 Thai-style Pavilion Rooms
- Yoga and Tai Chi Pavilions
- 3 Outdoor Massage Pavilions
- Bathing Pavilion with Ozonated Indoor Swimming Pool, Multilevel Steam Room, Cold Plunge Pool, Kneipp Therapy Foot Bath and Large Hydro Jacuzzi
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Gymnasium equipped with Cybex Strength Training Machines, Free Weights, Treadmills, Electronic Bikes, Stairmasters, Rowing Machines and Cross-trainer
- 1 Exercise and Dance Studio
- 1 Pilates Studio
- Separate Male and Female Heat and Wet Areas
- 18 Treatment Rooms for Body, Face and Beauty Care
- 3 Thai Massage Rooms
- Hydro Therapy Suite with 6 Treatment Rooms, 1 Hydro Jet Room and 1 Floatation Room
- 5 Medical Consultation Rooms
- Unisex Hairdressing Salon
- Manicure / Pedicure Room
- 2 Open-style Lounges
- Meeting Room for Corporate Planning Sessions and Executive Retreats
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Spa Menu:
- Facial Therapy
- Body Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Hydro Therapy
- Hand & Foot Therapy
- Grooming
- Ayurveda Therapy
- Hair Therapy
- In Room Bathing
- Spa Lifestyle
- Pure Source Therapy
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Location
Chiva-Som lies on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand at the old royal resort of Hua Hin. Short trips of no more than three hours by land, half an hour by air or forty-five minutes by sea will bring you to our heaven of life.
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