Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Thanyapura is one of the world’s most unique wellness resorts, famous for world class training facilities and an award winning restaurant. This extraordinary destination resort is the perfect place for couples or friends seeking a healthy holiday, and the chance to transform their health and fitness.

• Location: 15 minutes from Phuket Airport on the west coast of the island.
• Accommodations: This one-of-a-kind sports and fitness resort features a Pool Wing, which has 77 modern rooms spread across two floors ranging from standard to superior, and situated around a large 25-metre pool. For guests on a cleanse program who prefer something more tranquil, there is also a 37-room Garden Wing, with accommodations featuring an outdoor terrace. This wing backs on to a tropical courtyard, and has a beautiful library in the middle of the complex.
• Dining options: More than just a wellness resort, Thanyapura is a hub of culinary activity, with the award winning DiVine restaurant serving sumptuous healthy organic dishes and international cuisine based on locally sourced ingredients. All the food is carefully crafted by a team of chefs to cater for all diets. The Booster Bar café overlooking the Olympic pool has nourishing fresh juices and healthy snacks, and it is a great place to relax after a workout. Guests on a vegan diet can enjoy a delicious buffet where everything from spicy soups, vibrant salads and an assortment of innovative raw desserts are available. There is something for everyone here that is sure to thrill your tastebuds and satisfy even the most discerning traveller.
• What else is there: There is a Health Clinic run by a group of esteemed doctors to help you recover and repair from chronic injuries and improve your wellbeing. You can have a complete analysis of your blood done, or have vitamin infusion therapies or chiropractic treatments. The resort also offers two Olympic-sized pools, a running track, tennis courts, a huge fitness centre, and it offers more than 80 fitness classes each week including Pilates and Muay Thai.
• Wellness programs: The Wellness Centre and Spa offers guests lineup of all-inclusive wellness programs including Detox, Weight Loss or the invigorating Vitality Program which features massage and Ayurveda treatments incorporating yoga and meditation daily. Thanyapura takes a comprehensive approach to nutrition, mindset, movement, strength and performance to suit your individual needs offering a chance to completely replenish and elevate your health to help you achieve personal goals in an uplifting community environment.
• What’s nearby: Guests can take a taxi to the buzzing tourist hub of Patong Beach, just a 30-40 minute drive away, to explore the noodle stalls, vibrant nightlife and entertainment. 
• Why go: Health seeking couples will enjoy the comfortable rooms, the delicious food, the warm and welcoming staff, and the wellness and sports facilities. Everything is taken care of so you can commit to and focus on improving your health, wellbeing and fitness.  

The Space 

Scattered across 23 hectares of beautifully manicured gardens, Thanyapura has been designed to take advantage of the glorious mountain views with an abundance of palm trees and a large cycling track that runs around the entire property. It’s a place where you can immerse yourself into boosting your vitality while communing in nature, and ideal for couples seeking a healthy getaway. The hotel rooms complement the natural setting with plenty of floor to ceiling glass to take in the desirable views, interiors are tastefully decorated with natural wood and bright green or blue hues.

Where We Stayed

My accommodation was in the Pool Wing located closest to the sports and wellness facilities. The rooms are newer with his and hers sinks in the bathroom with spacious showers. All rooms are furnished with bathrobes and slippers, bar fridge, desk and LED TV. The décor is modern, paired with brightly coloured furnishings and art. Large windows or balcony doors supply an abundance of natural light and offer picturesque views of the hotels enviable gardens.

UltimateTravelMagazine.com Loves 

• The impressive range of fitness classes offered daily.
• The variety of delicious cuisine, fresh juices and smoothies.
• The sauna, steam room and ice bath for muscle recovery. 

Insider Tips  

• Enjoy a private cooking class with the chef.
• Try the Netra Tarpan Eye treatment with the Signature Massage to feel completely renewed.
• Experience the Myers Cocktail Infusion to replenish your body’s vitamins 

The Details

Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort is located at 120/1 Moo 7 Thepkasattri road, Thepkasattri, Thalang - Phuket 83110, Thailand, www.thanyapura.com.

To read part one of the On Location blog at Thanyapura, click here.

To read part two of the On Location blog at Thanyapura, click here.

For more information on writer and photographer, Gaye Gerard, visit www.gayegerard.com.