Banyan Tree Spa Samui has been named “Best Spa Resort – Thailand” at the Global Spa Awards 2026, presented by UK-based wellness publication The Luxury Spa Edit.
The awards were determined by a panel of international spa and wellness experts, travel journalists and sustainability specialists, combined with more than 85,000 public votes.
Spa & Gallery Manager Naphasawan Badklang said the recognition reflected the work of the spa’s therapists, many of whom trained at the Banyan Spa & Wellbeing Academy in Phuket.
“We are honored to win this award,” she said, noting that the team’s training and the Banyan Tree brand’s holistic wellness philosophy were central to the spa’s success.
The resort’s wellness program is guided by Banyan Tree’s “8 Pillars of Wellbeing”, which include Rest, Nourishment, Connection, Movement, Mindfulness, Growth, Groundedness and Practice. The brand also promotes its “Wellbeing Sanctuary” concept, encouraging guests to focus on health, relaxation and mindful experiences during their stay.
A standout feature of the Samui spa is The Rainforest, a signature hydrotherapy circuit combining water jets, saunas, steam rooms, ice fountains and whirlpools designed to deliver a full-body therapeutic journey.
The award comes as Banyan Tree rolls out its updated Spa 2.0 concept, which integrates traditional Asian healing practices with nature-inspired therapies. Treatments now begin with a personalized consultation, after which guests receive a custom-blended herbal massage oil tailored to their wellbeing goals.
The enhanced treatment experience also incorporates ritual elements including Palm Touch, Sound Healing, and Breathwork, with Koshi chimes and Tibetan Tingsha bells used to open and close each therapy. Sessions conclude with herbal tea and a cleansing foot ritual using Himalayan salt, lemon powder and herbs.
Among the spa’s most popular treatments is the Sense of Place – Sukhothai Heritage Massage, combining bodywork with a scrub and wrap made from coconut, jasmine rice, turmeric and tamarind. Another signature therapy, the Royal Banyan, blends Eastern and Western massage techniques to relieve tension and stimulate circulation.
Guests can also opt for the Rainforest Indulgence, which combines the hydrotherapy circuit with a massage treatment.
Lisa Brown, founder and CEO of The Luxury Spa Edit, said Banyan Tree Samui stood out for its setting and wellness offering.
“From the hillside views over Lamai Bay to the extensive spa facilities, the resort creates a calm and immersive wellness environment,” she said, adding that the Rainforest hydrotherapy experience was among the best she had encountered.
For reservations and more information, contact samui@banyantree.com or tel: +66 077 915 333.
Villas at Banyan Tree Samui, each with a private infinity pool, start from US$585 per night.
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