CHIVA-SOM CONCLUDES 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH AN ARRAY OF GLOBAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Having just concluded a landmark 30th anniversary year, Chiva-Som continues to stand proudly at the forefront of global wellness and is honoured to be recognised with an array of distinguished awards that reaffirm its position as the world’s pioneer of transformative wellness.

In accolades by leading global institutions throughout 2025, both Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som have been celebrated for their unique approach to wellness, commitment to excellence and heartfelt care, constantly delivering beyond expectations.

These distinguished awards are an affirmation of the Chiva-Som ethos, recognising excellence not only in personal transformation but also in its pioneering commitment to corporate responsibility, environmental wellness, and strong local community engagement.

2025 Chiva-Som Hua Hin Awards & Recognitions

• Condé Nast Traveller Germany Wellness & Spa Awards 2025 – Winner, Traditional Healing

• Tatler Best Thailand 2025 – Winner, Best-in-Class and Best Wellness Retreat

• Tatler Best Asia Pacific 2025 – Listed in the Best 100 Hotels in Asia Pacific

• Responsible Thailand Awards 2025 – Winner, Responsible Tourism Accommodation Award

• Robb Report Awards 2025 – Winner, Serene Coastal Wellness Resort in Hua Hin

• HELLO! Beauty & Wellness 2025 – Winner, The Most Loved Wellness Destination

• TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – Winner, Wellness Resort of the Year

• Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2025, UK – #7 in The Best Destination Spas in the Rest of the World

• Compare Retreats’ Luxury Wellness Travel Awards 2025 – Winner, Spa Retreat of the Year

• Thailand Tourism Awards 2025 - Sustainability Award in Health & Wellness Tourism and Outstanding Award in Destination Spa & Wellness

• NOW Travel Asia Global Awards 2025 – Winner, Asia Pacific’s Top Wellness Spa

• Hip & Healthy Awards 2025 – Winner, Best Wellness Destination

2025 Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som Awards & Recognitions

• The Luxury Spa Edit Awards 2025 – Winner, Best Spa Retreat, Middle East

• Ohlala Spa & Wellness Awards 2025 (Bahrain) – Winner, Favourite Regional Retreat

• FACT Dining Awards 2025 – Winner, Dining Delights: Green & Clean (Al-Sidr Restaurant)

• FACT Dining Awards 2025 – Winner, Global Cuisines: Middle Eastern (Acacia Restaurant)

• Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2025 – Winner, Best Luxury Sustainable Resort Development

• Destination Deluxe Awards 2025 – Winner, Wellness Cuisine of the Year

• World Spa Awards 2025 – Winner, Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat

• Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 – #12 in Top Spas Worldwide

• Tatler Best Awards 2025 – Winner, Best-in-Class and Best Wellness Resort, Middle East

• World Culinary Awards 2025 – Winner, World’s Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant (Al-Sidr Restaurant)

• World Travel Awards 2025 - Winner, Middle East's Leading Retreat and World's Leading Retreat 2025

• Bocuse d’Or Competition 2025 by Qatar Hospitality – Winner, Silver Medal Winners in one of the world’s most prestigious international culinary competitions

• Salon Culinaire 2025 by Qatar Hospitality – Winner, Gold Winner for Four Plates Desserts, Gold Winner for Finger Food Canapés, Gold Winner for Healthy Signature Dish, Silver Winner for Global Ethnic Flavors

• Ohlala Spa & Wellness Awards 2025 (Qatar) – Winner, Spa of The Year

• Qatar Tourism Awards 2025 – Winner, Community Leadership, Hotelier of the Year

• Great Place to Work’s 2025 - Best Workplaces™ in Qatar List

  
  

Now firmly established as one of the world’s leading wellness brands, and celebrating its 30th milestone, these awards are a testament to Chiva-Som’s excellence in delivering meaningful transformation for its guests. Looking ahead, the brand remains dedicated to constant evolution and innovation, ensuring its wellness practices are based on the latest research and development to best aid guests on their journeys. For the team, 30 years is not the end, but merely the beginning of a new chapter, with the best yet to come.

(Pictured from l-r): South Indian Pampering Treatment at Chiva-Som Hua Hin; Hijama Treatment at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som

A legacy of excellence

Founded 30 years ago with the launch of its flagship resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, the Chiva-Som brand has since then pioneered a holistic, all-encompassing and highly personalised approach to wellness that balances mind, body and spirit. Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar followed in 2022, built on the ethos of grounding modern wellness practices in the healing traditions of the destination to provide long-term transformation. Based on the founder’s belief that personal wellness goes hand in hand with community and environmental wellness, each resort also pioneers the highest standards of corporate responsibility and sustainability.

“As the flagship resort, we take great pride in imbuing the spirit of Chiva-Som”, says Vaipanya Kongkwanyuen, General Manager of Chiva-Som Hua Hin. “Over 30 years, we have built a community of friends and family who return time and again, drawn to the peace, expertise and heartfelt service that define us. These awards are a tribute to the team’s dedication, and to every guest who has trusted us to guide them on their journey, and I thank each and every one of them”.

“It is an honour to be part of the Chiva-Som family and carry forward its legacy in the Middle East”, adds Ammar Samad, General Manager of Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som. “Every member of our team is devoted to creating deeply personal and inspiring wellness experiences that nurture mind, body and spirit. These recognitions encourage us to continue to innovate and create lasting transformation for every guest”.

Journeys of transformation begin at Chiva-Som, whether on the tranquil beachfront of Hua Hin or the windswept northern coast of Qatar. Guests embark on highly personalised journeys, guided by experts and enveloped in heartfelt hospitality. For further information, visit www.chivasom.com.

Guests can book with reservations@chivasom.com or call +66 32 536 536 or WhatsApp +66 82 796 7689. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @chivasominternational

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ABOUT CHIVA-SOM 

Inspired by the founder Mr. Boonchu Rojanastien's motto "Above All, Enjoy Your Life," Chiva-Som translates to "Haven of Life" in Thai, reflecting its commitment to revitalising the mind, body, and spirit. Where enrichment thrives and lives are transformed, Chiva-Som is a sanctuary of holistic wellness for a transformative lifestyle. This ethos, deeply ingrained since its inception in 1995, has propelled Chiva-Som to the forefront of global wellness. Our flagship Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand, and the recent addition of Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar, exemplify our unwavering commitment to providing guests with the tools to achieve optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. Guided by our knowledgeable and compassionate staff, guests embark on a transformative journey tailored to their individual needs. Our innovative approach seamlessly integrates mind, body, and spirit, fostering a sense of balance and tranquillity. Beyond our resort experiences, Chiva-Som’s approach to wellness extends to the wider community, with educational opportunities and global sustainability initiatives at the core of everything we do.

• ‘The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026’ – Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller

• ‘Serene Coastal Wellness Resort in Hua Hin’ – Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of the Best 2026

• ‘Traditional Healing’ – Condé Nast Traveller Germany Wellness & Spa Awards 2025

• ‘The Most Loved Wellness Destination’ – Hello Thailand Beauty & Wellness 2025

• ‘Outstanding Award’ – Health and Wellness – Thailand Tourism Awards 2025

• ‘Sustainability Award- Health & Wellness Tourism’ - Thailand Tourism Awards 2025

• ‘Spa Retreat of the Year’ – Compare Retreats Luxury Wellness Travel Awards 2025

• ‘Best 100 Hotels in Asia-Pacific’ – Tatler Best Asia 2025

• ‘Best Wellness Retreat’ - Tatler Best Thailand 2025

• Best 100 Hotels in Asia - Tatler Best Asia 2024

• ‘Travel & Leisure/Spa’ - Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2024

• ‘Wellness & Spa Retreat’ – Thailand Tourism Gold Awards 2023

• 'Best Destination Spa in the World' - Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2022

• 'Fighting Fit' - Tatler Spa Awards 2022

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