We are a small beach resort, spa, and detox center on Koh Phangan, Thailand. Feast on healthy mouth watering vegetarian and seafood specialties. Stay in unique island style accommodations and experience our wonderful yoga and meditation offerings. Discover life at The Sanctuary...

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Situated on Koh Phangan, the next island to Koh Samui, The Sanctuary is nestled in on one of three pristine beaches with turquoise waters and lush tropical jungle. It’s paradise awaiting you.

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Allow our experienced spa team to kneed away all your stress. Leave the hectic lifestyle behind and be pampered into bliss.

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Our vegetarian and seafood menu is guaranteed to delight your senses & is one of the main reasons so many of our guests return year after year. Situated right on the beach, our restaurant will capture you with its stunning views and friendly, attentive staff.

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We have it all! Enchanting houses that have to be seen to be believed, traditional Thai-style bungalows and wallet-friendly dorms.

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Fasting is one of the oldest, most natural and powerful therapies known to humankind. Detox the body by embarking on a cleanse, clear out the years of neglect and restore your health.

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Be enticed out of that comfy hammock by our yoga classes held three times daily. Embrace the chance to stretch the body and bring peace to that wandering mind.

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Want a unique and memorable wedding day? Let us make your special day truly fantastic and consider returning for your honeymoon!

10 reasons you’ll love The Sanctuary

1. Perfect position on a secluded tropical beach
2. Delicious vegetarian, seafood & raw food menu.
3. Wines from every continent & Ice cold beers
4. Unique & indulgent Tree-house Spa
5. Detox, weight loss and men’s health programs
6. Unique & very comfortable bungalows & houses
7. Swimming, snorkeling, boat trips …. fun…
8. Beach cinema, live music, funky grooves
9. Life transforming groups and workshops
10. Attentive and friendly staff
“...The Sanctuary, a delicious haven...”
by Famous Magazine UK

Life Experiences

“I had the chance to spend two nights at the beautiful Sanctuary last weekend – I enjoyed my stay so much and didn’t really want to leave…but as my boss wouldn’t have been happy with me extending my stay in Thailand longer, I had to leave. But I’ve been spreading the word how amazing this little paradise is – the accommodation (I stayed in the Sanctuary Garden), the food (so delicious!), the people – the whole deal. I’ve decided to come back next year for longer, and enjoy the atmosphere and learn more from the amazing people I’ve had the chance to meet.”
by Arianne

Recipe of the Month

  • Seared Salmon Salad
    Guests Late? Play safe, prepare this salad of seared salmon fillets. Grilled recipes are quick and easy to cook.
    Great eaten warm or cold, this summer salmon recipe’s perfect for lunch with friends or family.
    Ingredients – Serves 4

    14oz400g Salmon Fillet, skinned
    2½ tabsp runny honey
    2½ tabsp freshly squeezed [...]

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    Special Promotion –

    Book your  accommodation for  October and November before August 30 and get a special 20 % room discount . see bookable  accommodation selection

    ABOUT THE SANCTUARY
    :- Located right on the beach The Sanctuary was established in 1991 as an alternative healing center. Since that time, our friendly refuge has blossomed into a unique resort offering [...]

    The Sanctuary Vegetarian and Seafood Restaurant

    Detox Diet

    A healthy diet is something we take seriously at The Sanctuary.  We offer a wide range of taste-tempting healthy, organic dishes. Our food is unquestionably the best on the island.
    For a small taste of our eats take a look at the current Recipe of the Month!
    A tradition at The Sanctuary is our optional communal evening [...]

    About Life @ The Sanctuary

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    Our Life center is set in the powerful healing field of nature in which The Sanctuary is located.
    This is a centre for “consciousness”: meditation, transformation, and celebration.

    What do we do?
    Life  offers a range of holistic classes within The Sanctuary, from one-hour meditations to week-long trainings and workshops. Some of the classes are specifically designed to [...]

    Fasting & Detox Programs

    Thailand Detox Center

    The Sanctuary Resort & Spa, Koh Phangan, Thailand

    Benefits of Fasting
    Fasting is one of the most natural, powerful therapies known to humankind and is used to Detox the body. Periods of abstinence from solid food, a ritual since ancient times, allow the body to “cleanse and purify,” to remove multitudes of toxins, excess weight, parasites, [...]

    Review by the Guardian

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    Apparently we had a guest from the Guardian UK newspaper.
    “… It is the kind of place you book into for a week and end up staying for a month”

    Movies Under the Stars – Im Your Man

    Every Tuesday night The Sanctuary is proud to present a beautiful and inspiring film for our guests and neighbors. This week – enlighten Up- a cynics journey into Yoga – funny and enlightening

    On clear nights (which are most of them!) we set up our screen on the beach to bring you quality cinema in one [...]

    Live at The Sanctuary

    Every Thursday night is Open Mic Night @ The Sanctuary,
    Bring your talents with you; be it singing, dancing, comedian, poetry reading .and share on our intimate stage during our Thursday night open Mic.

    We also welcome musicians and entertainers and have a perfect little stage and proper sound system to offer impromptu magic moments. If you are a musician and would like to put on a small performance please let us know and we can arrange with you.



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