Comments & Testimonials
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“Take advantage of every class/therapy on offer and you won’t have time to draw breath. There are too many places where you can be so fruitfully occupied, from Tai Chi at dawn to the final abs, butts and thighs class of the day. The therapists are outstanding.”
Michael Gebicki - Good Health magazine, January 2010
“Another big Thank you to your staff, we had a wonderful stay with you again.
I am continually impressed by the pride your staff takes in their work. Their smallest gestures or remembrances can be very meaningful. Even Tariq mentioned no one really seems to care like the staff at Chiva Som”
Tanis Al Tayer, December 2009
“My husband and I recently spent 3 wonderful days at Chiva Som after being lucky enough to win the trip at a Business Chicks networking breakfast in Perth, Australia. The feeling of peace and tranquility was lovely and I have to commend the immaculately kept gardens and outdoor areas - beautiful. The staff were superb, giving exeptional service and attention at all times. The food, the treatments, the activities were all fabulous. I just wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to stay at Chiva Som.”
Renata Iannetta, November 2009
Elizabeth Hurley, 2009
“Boasting 58 rooms and suites with 72 spa treatment rooms, the spa offers an incredible array of treatments and holistic wellbeing. They have some of the best energy healers as well as complete medical facilities. Personally speaking, it is the best spa in the world.”
Jenni Lipa, Spa Trek Travel July 2009
“I wanted to thank [Richard Currall] again for healing my backache. I still find it unbelievable that, in a session of less than 10 mins, you were able to treat a pain that has been a major source of discomfort for more than 10 yrs. Thank you - It was worth coming to Chiva-Som.”
Eynour Boutia, 2009
“My health and wellness consultant was a reassuringly healthy and well looking Australian lady called Nadine. Nadine is a naturopath which is a medical practitioner who encourages the body to heal itself…With Nadine’s help, I chose from a weekly timetable of activities which Chiva-Som’s 74 therapists, many of whom are Thai with names as exotic as the activities they run…[But] the clearest evidence of health consciousness at Chiva-Som is not so much in what you do - or what is done to you - but what you eat. There are two top class eateries; the international Emerald Room which at breakfast boasts an astounding array of exotic fruits, cereals and spices or the beachside chic of Taste of Siam.”
John Nathan, The Jewish Chronicle, 16 April 2009
Yue Sai Kan, 2008
“Chiva-Som changed my life. In just three days. I’ve loosened up my mind and overhauled my diet (and lost a kilo or two - amazing what minimal sugar does to your weight). Above all, it’s made me realise the importance of taking time out of our crazy-busy lives to nurture our minds, bodies and spirits for the sake of our long-term health. With its accommodating staff and tranquil vibe, Chiva-Som is the perfect setting for rediscovering life’s fundamentals. Oh bless Chiva-Som, the haven of my life. I’ll be back.”
Ms. Felicity Percival, editor of Australian Women’s Health, September 2008
“Chiva-Som wins awards for its spa cuisine. It is appallingly healthy - no salt, no fat, no sugar … no taste, you would think, but it is cooked with flair and sauced with more than virtue.”
Michael Buerk, Financial Times: Weekend 9 August 2008
“Pure bliss! After our 4th time your immaculate standard has not dropped!”
Khun Umaworn and Hon. Simon Percy Windsor-Clive (UK), July 2008
“I am addicted! Just love everything - Massages, food, hospitality - everything! See you soon.”
Ms. Avanti Birla, July 2008
“There are health retreats and then there is Chiva-Som. The world’s original luxury destination spa in the seaside village of Hua Hin, Thailand, attracts big-name celebrities and Fortune 500 folk”.
Herald Sun, June 2008
“One of the best health resorts in the world, Chiva-Som, meaning “haven of life”, is renowned for its holistic philosophies and beautiful beachfront location on the Gulf of Thailand”.
Tatler: Travel Guide, January 2008
“Chiva-Som is the gold standard by which all destination spas are measured. Its name is a mantra among the spa-faithful, who have been won over by its one-to-one ratio of therapists to guests, amazing treatment list, and its peaceful setting. Whatever the motivation for dedicating yourself to a spa, Chiva-Som can fit the bill.”
Harpers Bazaar: Travel Guide 2007
Asia’s usual high standards.”
Collette Dinnigan in The Sun-Herald 2007
“[Ken Rosen] treated my husband Robert Lau for his terrible nicotine addiction and after having smoked for the past 20 years, he has stopped since receiving treatment from you in August which is AMAZING!! I’m so glad we spent time with you at Chiva-Som!”
Chinn Neo 2007
“The most enthralling part of the resort is definitely the outdoor pool with a view of Hua Hin beach… Mobile phones and laptops are not allowed in public areas and only guests aged above 16 years are welcome. Talk about escape.”
Review Asia 2007
“You can only leave Chiva-Som if you know you are coming back!”
Name withheld 2007
Elle Macpherson 2007
“International standards and Thai values deliver personalised wellness programs for lasting health”
Destination Spa Vacations Magazine 2007
“With a staff to guest ratio of five-to-one and a long-established Thai tradition of hospitality, the menu of spa services is exceptional and the spa cuisine fantastic.”
The 50 Best Spas. The Independent 2007
“As a destination spa, has two dedicated spa restaurants for its captive audiance of health-conscious in-house guest. The whole concept of Chiva-Som is to encourage a healthy and balanced long-term approach to health and weight management.”
SpaCuisine. Arabian Travel News 2007
“We wanted to thank you VERY MUCH for magical sessions we had with you in Chiva-Som. They really made a MIRACLE - no more headaches for already 2 months!”
Irina 2007
