MICHELIN-Listed Banyan Tree Samui Elevates Luxury Wellness with Enhanced Spa Experience

Banyan Tree Samui

Set against the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui has unveiled a newly enhanced spa and wellbeing offering that further cements its status as one of Thailand’s most luxurious wellness destinations. Recently awarded Two Keys in the MICHELIN Guide 2025 hotel selection, the beachfront resort continues to redefine holistic indulgence with an elevated spa journey designed to restore, rebalance and rejuvenate.

MICHELIN Recognition Meets Holistic Wellbeing

Banyan Tree Samui is among a select group of just 27 hotels nationwide to receive either a Two-Key or Three-Key distinction in the MICHELIN Guide 2025. The rating reflects excellence in architecture and design, quality of service, distinctive character, value for money and meaningful engagement with the local community.

This marks the second consecutive year the resort has earned Two Keys, following its inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural hotel awards in 2024. The recognition highlights Banyan Tree Samui’s commitment to refined luxury, privacy and immersive wellness experiences.

A Personalised Spa Journey from Arrival to Departure

Banyan Tree Samui

At the heart of the resort’s new offering is an enhanced guest journey at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Samui. From the moment guests arrive, every detail is curated to encourage deep relaxation and mindful presence.

Each spa experience now begins with a newly elevated purifying ritual featuring locally inspired healthy drinks, nourishing snacks, essential oils and cedarwood-scented towels. Guests are invited to soak their feet in warm water infused with revitalising herbs and Himalayan salts, setting the tone for a deeply calming treatment.

Bespoke Massage Oils Crafted for Every Guest

Following a personal consultation, therapists create a customised massage oil blended on the spot to suit each guest’s physical condition and emotional needs. This rare level of personalisation includes natural ingredients such as lavender, geranium, thyme, sandalwood, rose, cedar and bergamot.

The healing properties of these oils are guided by Banyan Tree’s holistic Eight Pillars wellbeing philosophy, which focuses on Rest, Nourishment, Connection, Movement, Mindfulness, Growth, Groundedness and Practice. The result is a treatment that aligns body, mind and spirit in a highly individualised way.

Signature Treatments Inspired by Thai and Global Traditions

Banyan Tree Samui

Banyan Tree Spa Samui offers an extensive menu of treatments that blend Eastern and Western techniques. The 150-minute Royal Banyan massage is a signature experience, designed to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension through a carefully choreographed sequence of movements.

The Sukhothai Heritage massage draws deeply from Thai tradition, incorporating fresh coconut, jasmine rice, turmeric and tamarind for a sensory journey rooted in local culture. Another highlight is the Tropical Rainmist, a distinctive Banyan Tree innovation where guests are gently showered in warm rain before enjoying an invigorating body scrub to purify and revitalise the skin.

Treatments conclude with the soft resonance of Koshi chimes and Tibetan bells, allowing guests to transition slowly back to awareness.

Expert Therapists and Post-Treatment Care

Most of the spa’s therapists have completed intensive training at the Banyan Tree Spa Wellbeing Academy in Phuket. Beyond delivering treatments, they offer thoughtful post-treatment guidance and wellness recommendations to help guests extend the benefits long after leaving the spa.

The Rainforest: A MICHELIN-Praised Hydrotherapy Experience

Banyan Tree Spa Samui is also home to one of Thailand’s most distinctive wellness facilities, The Rainforest. This immersive hydrotherapy journey guides guests through a bamboo-themed circuit of steam rooms, saunas, ice baths and jet pools.

The Rainforest was described by the MICHELIN Guide as a place where tropical serenity meets holistic wellness, offering a restorative experience that complements the resort’s massage therapies.

A Luxury All-Pool Villa Resort in Natural Surroundings

Banyan Tree Samui

Opened in 2010, the 88-key Banyan Tree Samui is an all-pool villa resort spread across 38 acres of lush tropical landscape. Each villa features a private infinity pool, with rates starting from approximately US$585 per night.

The resort’s private beach is fringed by coral reefs, while on-site facilities include three restaurants, a fitness centre, a kids’ club, a meetings and events venue and a library. Rich plant life throughout the property enhances the sense of seclusion and connection with nature.

Banyan Tree Samui Contact Details

Website: https://www.banyantree.com/thailand/samui
Location: Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand

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