Beachfront Wellness and Detox Retreat at Anahata, Koh Samui

Anahata is a beachfront resort on Lipa Noi Beach, on Koh Samui's quieter west coast. The property runs wellness retreats rather than one set itinerary, and you pick the programme that matches what you actually want to do: the Ultimate Juice Cleanse, the Weight Loss Detox, or the Fitness Conditioning & Nourishment Retreat. All three share the same setting — bungalows and garden rooms a few steps from the sand, the Alchemy Cafe, and a treatment team on site.

The Ultimate Juice Cleanse is the most structured of the three. It runs on a "lifestyle as medicine" approach, with a juice-based menu through the programme and a combination of detox therapies, gentle movement and rest. The Weight Loss Detox combines a metabolic reset with nutritional guidance and holistic support, aimed at people who've found weight hard to shift through diet alone. The Fitness Conditioning & Nourishment Retreat mixes movement styles — yoga, functional training, beach work — rather than repeating the same gym routine daily, and pairs it with the kitchen's seasonal cooking.

What separates this from a standard wellness hotel is that the programmes are supervised and the food is designed around them, not tacked on. The Alchemy Cafe cooks seasonal, nutrient-rich dishes and presses juices fresh, and the kitchen adjusts for the programme you're on. Therapies — massage, Reiki, restorative treatments — are booked as add-ons and built into your itinerary when you arrive.

Reiki training runs alongside the retreats through the Anahata School of Natural Healing, with Level I, Level II and Master/Teacher courses. The training is certified and set up so you can practise and integrate what you learn between sessions rather than cramming it into a single day.

Location-wise, Lipa Noi is the calm side of Koh Samui. The beach is white sand and shallow water, sunsets face the resort, and Nathon town with its shops and ferries is a short drive away. It's a good base if you want the island within reach but not the noise of Chaweng.

What's included

- Accommodation in Standard Room, Superior Bungalow or 2 Bedroom Bungalow (depending on booking) - Programme-specific meals and juices at Alchemy Cafe - Daily yoga, stretching and movement sessions - Programme consultations with the wellness team - Scheduled detox or restorative treatments (programme-dependent) - Access to Lipa Noi Beach and resort gardens - Mid-programme check-in and plan adjustments

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers (available as an add-on) - Travel insurance - Additional spa treatments, massages and Reiki sessions outside your programme - Reiki certification courses (booked separately) - Personal expenses and off-site meals - Alcohol