Reformer Pilates & Wellness Escape at a Private Villa on Koh Samui

The retreat is based in Bophut on Koh Samui's quieter north-east coast. You stay in a private five-star villa studio on the Villa Sasipimon estate, with sea views from the bedroom and terrace. Morning Reformer classes happen at Isla Pilates, the team's own studio about a 12-minute drive away, and transport is included.

The week is structured but unhurried. Day 1 is arrival and a welcome consultation to tailor the week. Days 2 to 5 each start with a Reformer class at the studio, gradually moving from foundational work to more technical practice, with a full rest day and two in-room massages built in. Lunches happen at Isla Café, which designs fresh, nutrient-dense menus around the retreat. Evenings are mostly free, with one sound healing session scheduled.

What makes Isla different is that it's not a pop-up. The studio runs classes for the local community all year, the café is their own kitchen, and the villa is part of their estate. The same certified instructors who teach every day guide you through the week, so the teaching is consistent and experienced rather than a few weeks a year.

The founder, May, built Isla from a single Reformer studio into the full wellness brand it is now. She and her team look after each guest personally from first enquiry to the final morning. Guest reviews consistently mention the quality of the teaching, the small class sizes, and the good coffee at the café.

Koh Samui is a year-round destination with warm weather and calm seas, and the retreat runs in any season — the studio, café, and spa are all indoors or sheltered. January to August is generally the brightest and driest, while September to November is greener with short afternoon showers. The island is easy to reach, with Samui Airport about 10 minutes from the villa and direct flights from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 5 nights accommodation in a private 5-star villa studio - Daily breakfast - Daily lunch at Isla Café - 6 Reformer Pilates classes in the certified Isla studio - 1 private 1:1 Reformer session - 2 spa treatments (in-room massage) - 1 sound healing session - Isla welcome kit (canvas tote, leggings, grip socks, reusable bottle) - Personalized take-home movement plan - Personal arrival and closing consultations - All ground transport (airport, studio, café, villa) - Parking and wifi

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Alcoholic drinks - Dinners (except curated evenings) - Additional spa treatments beyond the two included - Additional private 1:1 Pilates sessions - Personal expenses and gratuities