Voted in 2004 as "The Best Overseas Destination Spa" by readers of Conde Nast Traveller (UK), Chiva-Som is a world-renowned, luxury, health resort located on the beach of Hua Hin some 220 Kilometers south of Bangkok. Chiva-Som, meaning 'Haven of Life' is a beautiful secluded world of its own hidden within seven acres of lush tropical gardens. The resort offers individualised programmes and teatments for everyone from weight loss and stress reduction to total relaxation and pure pampering.

Dedicated to helping guests revitalize mind, body and spirit, Chiva-Som provides extensive fitness, spa and holistic health facilities to assist guests to achieve greater well-being and vitality. Whether you wish to detox or destress our world-class practitioners, fitness professionals, chefs and therapists will ensure you reach your goal.

Chiva-Som rooms offer luxury and comfort with fittings and features providing a perfect balance between Thai beauty and Western standards. From marble bathrooms to Thai sculptures and individual DVD players in each room, your creature comforts are taken care of.

All Ocean View rooms in the main building, renovated in 2005, face the Gulf of Thailand and Chiva-Som's outside pool. They offer private balconies or terraces for drinking in the fresh air and relaxing atmosphere, and listening to the softly lapping sea.

Experience a different tranquility in one of Chiva-Som Thai Pavilions. Built around the lake, they offer a calm, peaceful atmosphere close to beautifully kept gardens. Watch carp glide in the lake from your sala and enjoy that sense of peace that comes from being close to nature. Larger than the ocean view rooms these are ideal if you prefer more space.

Chiva-Som's seven suites are in the main building and all look out to the Gulf of Thailand. Choose from Herbal, Fragrance, or Rain Forest Suites. The Herbal and Fragrance Suites, each with separate living rooms, feature much larger outdoor terraces overlooking the sea. These newly renovated suites offer a larger lounge area, larger outdoor terrace, and feature a bathroom with two basin areas, ideal for couples traveling together. The bathroom also features separate bath and shower areas, which allows guests to take advantage of Chiva-Som bath treatments in their room. Included in these suites is an adjoining dressing and changing area. These suites can be made into two bedroom suites by combining them with an Ocean View Room.

Chiva-Som's top suite is The Golden Bo Suite. Located in the main building, it has views of the Gulf of Thailand from both the bedroom and living areas. The suite has an extensive entrance lobby which features Thai artifacts and materials. This leads into the lounge area which features an ample sitting area for 4 people, a state of the art stereo system, DVD and television. Double doors lead into the master bedroom where all walls are covered with traditional Thai Silk giving a truly luxurious feel to the furnishings and bedroom. A private bathroom including a Jacuzzi, changing area and dressing table are located off the main bedroom area.

All Chiva-Som suites come with a private butler service throughout your stay.

2 restaurants, 2 pools, fully-equipped gym, and indoor pavilion comprising Jacuzzi, steam room, plunge pools. Separate male to female wet areas which include Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, over 52 treatments rooms, and over 100 different types o

Hua Hin, a 35 minute flight or 2 hours and 45 minute car transfer from Bangkok Airport.