Join Sam + Dan for an incredible 7-night luxurious Phuket wellness retreat.
After such a special retreat in 2026, we are delighted to be returning to Amatara Welleisure Resort in 2027.
Set on Phuket’s peaceful southern tip, Amatara is a beautiful coastal sanctuary where lush tropical gardens meet the Andaman Sea. Located away from the island’s busier tourist areas, it offers a wonderful sense of calm, space and understated luxury.
It is a setting our group loved and one we are very happy to return to — with sweeping ocean views, tranquil surroundings and plenty of space to slow down, practise yoga, rest, connect and enjoy the gentle rhythm of island life.
The following is INCLUDED in your 2027 Wellness Retreat
→ 7 Nights luxury accommodation
Three accommodation options to suit your budget.
Bay View Suite / Sea View Suite / Pool Pavilion
→ Welcome Drink + Light bites
Enjoy a relaxed first evening together to settle in, connect and ease into the week ahead.
→ 7 Buffet Breakfast at the resort
A five-star breakfast experience, with an abundant selection of beautifully prepared Thai and Western favourites.
→ 5 Group Dinners at the resort / specially selected restaurant off-site
Fresh, beautifully prepared cuisine showcasing vibrant Thai flavors alongside refined Western dishes
→ 1 Group Lunch
Lunch together, featuring fresh local cuisine and an easy start to the retreat.
→ Group excursion of Old Phuket Town
A cultural afternoon exploring colourful heritage streets, local history and the famous Sunday Market.
→ Breath Work + Yoga classes each day
Enjoy Flow, Slow Flow, Yin + Restore yoga. Suitable for all levels. All props + mats provided. The resort studio offers breathtaking panoramic views over the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea.
→ Soundbath Experience
Be prepared to be immersed in soothing, resonant vibrations from crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other harmonic instruments, which help release tension, quiet the mind, and promote profound relaxation.
→ Massage
What would a retreat be without a signature massage?!
→ Thai Cooking Class + Lunch
Guests can learn to prepare Thai dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a focus on nourishing, balanced meals that support wellbeing. The classes combine hands-on learning with insights into local culinary traditions.
→ Airport Transfers
Let us organise the getting there and back with no stress.
→ Access to 55‑metre infinity pool with panoramic sea views, tennis court, bikes for hire as well as on‑site personal training and wellness classes
There are plenty of options to enjoy your free time.
~ You’ll also have plenty of free time to relax and explore the island or book yourself more massages or spa treatments
~ Private beach access, kayaking, paddle‑boarding, tours such as a day trip to Big Buddha & Wat Chalong in Phuket and visits to night markets.
Amatara Resort & Wellness Sanctuary, perched on the tranquil southern tip of Phuket at Cape Panwa, is a luxurious retreat destination where wellness, nature, and refined comfort converge. Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, the resort offers a serene sanctuary far from the island’s bustling tourist hubs, making it an ideal setting for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-discovery.
The resort is a perfect retreat location, with amenities including a world-class spa, fitness centre, and delicious dining options that enhance the experience and make it a true getaway.
Every meal is an experience in nourishment and indulgence. Begin your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast, featuring fresh tropical fruits, wholesome wellness options. As evening falls, unwind with a beautifully curated set-menu dinner that celebrates vibrant flavours and seasonal ingredients. All dietary requirements can be thoughtfully accommodated.
The resort studio is bathed in natural light and framed by lush tropical greenery providing our retreat a serene and inspiring space for yoga, breath work and meditation. All mats and props are provided by the resort.
Enjoy a massage included in your retreat package. Feeling more pampering? The spa at Amatara Resort is a luxurious haven of relaxation and rejuvenation, designed to restore balance to body, mind, and spirit. Set within a serene, sea-view environment, it offers a comprehensive range of treatments including signature massages, body scrubs, facials, and holistic therapies. The spa features private treatment rooms, couple’s suites, an infrared sauna, steam rooms, and a unique Thai Hammam experience that blends traditional Thai techniques with Turkish and Moroccan bathing rituals.
We offer 3 accommodation options to suit your needs, as detailed below. Each option combines sophisticated design, modern comforts, and immersive natural beauty—ensuring a restful, inspiring stay that complements the resort’s holistic wellness offerings. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required when booking to secure your spot.
Bay View Suites offer comfortable, elegant spaces with stunning views over Panwa Bay, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
For a more expansive perspective, Sea View Suites provide sweeping ocean vistas and serene balconies ideal for mindful moments.
Those seeking ultimate privacy and indulgence can opt for a Pool Pavilion, featuring spacious living areas, private pools, and terraces overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Please note that booking conditions apply. Refer to our Terms & Conditions page for full details. Payment plans are available upon request. Please contact us directly for teenager pricing.
Retreat Price Excludes:
→ Return airfares and visas
→ Health and travel insurance
→ Lunches and dinner not listed, snacks and beverages
→ Optional treatments (e.g., massages) not included in the package
→ Optional excursions
Sam is an experienced yoga teacher from Adelaide who is passionate about all things yoga. She doesn’t just practice yoga; she embodies it and makes it relevant to daily life. Her focus is on cultivating a greater sense of individual and collective well-being and mindfulness, with the intention of students feeling both relaxed and energised.
Retreats with Sam are a reset from the demands of modern life. She enjoys teaching both beginners and regular students, with options for all to enjoy. Students are drawn to her style and approach to yoga, which is filled with moments of laughter, movement, reflection, and stillness. The aim of a retreat with Sam is for students of all abilities to nourish their mind, body, and soul in a tropical paradise.
Dan will be joining us again in 2027, bringing his relaxed and grounded approach to yoga, movement and life. His teaching has a strong focus on breath, moving with ease and finding ways to make yoga feel natural and sustainable in the body.
He believes the real benefits come from regular practice – building strength and mobility, creating more space in the body and learning to move through life with a little more awareness and ease. And, as always with Dan, there’s plenty of humour and no need to take it all too seriously.
The rooms are spacious, 70 sqm in size, a king-size bed, and an adjoining living room with a private sea view balcony. Limited Hollywood Twin beds available.
Twin Share Bay View Suite: $2,750 AUD per person
Single Bay View Suite: $3,350 AUD per person
Graciously designed, Sea View Suites are spacious in size of 70 sqm. Each room comprises of an individual bedroom with a king-size bed and an adjoining living room with a balcony overlooking the spectacular seascape. Limited Hollywood Twin beds available.
Twin Share Sea View Suite: $3,050 AUD per person
Single Sea View Suite: $3,950 AUD per person
The Pool Pavilion, 78-87 sqm in size, set amidst the tropical surroundings, this unique individual pavilion comprises of a bedroom with a king size bed, a spacious bathroom and its own balcony with a dining lounge to enjoy the cool sea breezes. The room also offers an ensuite outdoor pool for utmost relaxation of your stay.
Twin Share Pool Pavilion : $3,550 AUD per person
Single Pool Pavilion: $4,750 AUD per person
** please note only King Bed option available for Pool Pavilion **
RETREAT VISION FOR YOU
Imagine giving yourself permission to slow down and fully immerse yourself in daily yoga, meditation, nourishing food, nature and time simply for you.
Our vision is to create the space for you to explore movement and mindfulness, reconnect with yourself and perhaps establish a few simple, healthy habits that continue well beyond the retreat.
Step away from the demands of everyday life, breathe a little deeper and return home feeling rested, recharged and with a renewed sense of calm and clarity.
Consider this week a gift to yourself — time to move, rest, connect and enjoy the simple luxury of having nowhere else you need to be.
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The opportunity to truely relax with friendly people. The daily ritual of yoga, breakfast, swim, massage, happy hour and dinner was personally ideal for me. – Susi
ALL OF IT!! Being a non-yoga person, I felt incredibly comfortable and supported to go at my own pace – This was something I was a little nervous about but even as a complete novice Sam and Dan were brilliant with their classes allowing everyone to do what they could with no pressure. The Sound bath was also an incredible experience. – Katherine
I loved our group dinners and meeting some lovely new people. – Kate
The Quiz night was SO much fun! I can’t stop at one memory though…. I also loved the great balance of breathwork and energizing yoga flow in the mornings followed by the 4pm daily relaxing yin class. Food diversity, pool, rooms, Day Spa, people – all amazing! – Martha
The afternoon yoga followed by the happy hour drinks. I will never forget the sound bath experience. – Tamara
Went of the yoga retreat this year in Phuket and it was just what my body and soul needed. Thanks Sam and Dan. – Christy
The cooking experience with the head chef and working as a team with the other girls and being able to eat what we had made afterwards. It was amazing. – Elizabeth
