5 Weekend Retreats In Thailand That Won’t Break The Bank

The phrase “wellness retreat” often conjures up images of spending fortunes on a month-long retreat in Bali. While we’re certainly not slamming lengthy or expensive retreats, if you’re strapped for time and cash you may be seeking out something altogether simpler and more accessible—and luckily there are plenty of cheaper weekend retreats to pick from.

Thailand’s wellness industry is thriving, and its well-connected international airports make it an easy flight from most countries around Southeast Asia. With plenty of retreats to suit every style and a variety under US$2,000, that wellness mini-break is within grasps in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and spend a weekend at one of these incredible budget retreats in Thailand.

The Spa Koh Samui: Detox Semi-Fast

For three and a half days, Koh Samui’s The Spa offers a cleansing experience like no other. The company has two properties on the island: one beach front, and a newer resort surrounded by dense tropical forestry. As this cleanse is short, it’s better suited for those who are new to the detox experience.

A range of cleansing juices and nutritional supplements will aid your fast, before reintroducing your body to healthy, balanced meals specially prepared for you on-site. Daily yoga and morning meditative practice keep the positive energy flowing throughout the weekend, making this an experience you won’t want to miss. Prices start around US$280.

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Amatara Resort & Wellness: Amatara Active

With a jam-packed weekend full of Muay Thai, yoga and pilates, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the Amatara Active package. For three nights in this Phuket retreat, guests can healthily indulge in a nutritionally balanced meal programme that promotes slow and sustained weight loss you can continue beyond the weekend. Ensuring the focus isn’t entirely physical, with your Active package you’ll also be able to engage in life coaching and mindfulness sessions, pausing for that moment of self-reflection that is so often hard to come by. Prices start from around US$142 per night.

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Unit-27: Standard Package

Founded by former British military personnel Rob Hallam, Unit-27 is Phuket’s only certified CrossFit gym. Situated in Chalong Bay, the team of highly trained and skilled professionals take the bootcamp experience to a whole new level: with the fitness classes equal parts terrifying and rewarding, this strength and conditioning centre will have you fighting fit in record timing. The standard package includes 12 fitness sessions for you to use and when you please. Personal training sessions are also on offer, should you be looking for a more tailored approach for your weekend wellness getaway. Prices start around US$127.

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See also: Mac McCulloch on Unit-27’s Fitness Revolution

Kamalaya: Intro to Detox

From the brilliant blue waters of Surat Thani, the Kamalaya Resort offers a true beginner’s body M.O.T. For three nights in luxurious accommodation in Koh Samui, you’ll be treated to a series of hand, foot, and body massages while undergoing a guided detoxification. With a nutritional consultation upon arrival as well as a follow-up consultation after your stay is complete, guests will feel safe and assured that they are in safe hands. Throughout your stay, you will also have access to regularly scheduled fitness classes and holistic programmes to stay active while your body rejuvenates and regenerates. Prices start around US$1,740 per programme.

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Samahita: De-stress

Is there anywhere better to get away from it all than a tropical island? On the south coast of Koh Samui lies Samahita, a blissful wellness retreat that offers three-day programmes in yoga, detoxing and de-stressing. Promising a refuge from the ‘sensory overload’ of modern life, the De-Stress programme offers a blend of fitness and integrated yoga classes, nutritious buffet meals, and plenty of time for you to relax and reset. The flexi-programme is also available for a fast Detox retreat or the energising YogaCore programme. Prices start around US$800 per programme.

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Amanda Sheppard

The former Art & Culture editor at Time Out Hong Kong magazine, Amanda is a freelance lifestyle writer based in Asia’s world city. Amanda grew up in Asia, loves hiking, stand up paddle boarding, and a day well spent outdoors. Her last holiday sunrise trekking along Indonesian volcanic landscapes gave her a taste of the healthy holiday bug, and she’s been on the lookout for her next great adventure ever since.