Anantara Layan Phuket’s Layan Life wins top Spa & Wellness honour at AHEAD Asia 2025
(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has secured international recognition as its wellness retreat, Layan Life by Anantara, was named the winner in the Spa & Wellness category at the AHEAD Awards Asia 2025 in Singapore. Organised by Sleeper Magazine, the awards celebrate exceptional design and guest experiences in the hospitality sector across Asia. Layan Life impressed the judges with its innovative approach that blends modern medical science with Thailand’s traditional healing practices, creating a biophilic sanctuary designed to restore balance to body, mind, and spirit.
The retreat was conceptualised by Martin Palleros, Tierra Design, and P49 Design Co. Ltd, and embodies the “Whole of Life” philosophy alongside the four elements of Thai medicine. Guests are offered a variety of tailored journeys, including Mindfulness for Life, Beauty for Life, and Active for Life, complemented by personalised treatments and exclusive memberships. According to Frederic Varnier, Vice President Operations, Thailand South for Minor Hotels, the recognition underscores Anantara’s dedication to building meaningful spaces that connect guests with nature while supporting sustainable wellbeing.
At the heart of Layan Life is its Life Method, an integrative wellness system that combines diagnostics, physiotherapy, energy healing, and Thai Traditional Medicine. State-of-the-art facilities include cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and customised herbal treatments, blending luxury with holistic care. The award further cements Anantara’s standing as a pioneer in wellness hospitality and reflects the growing global appetite for transformative travel experiences that prioritise health and wellbeing.
Launched on October 2024, Layan Life by Anantara has quickly established itself as a leader in integrated wellness experiences. The retreat offers three- to ten-day programs that combine advanced medical technologies with Thailand’s ancient healing traditions, all set within a 1,767-square-meter biophilic sanctuary surrounded by nature.
Beyond Anantara, other leaders in wellness hospitality have also been recognised for their innovative offerings. In Mexico, La Casa de la Playa by Grupo Xcaret and its acclaimed Muluk Spa were awarded the prestigious 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star distinction, cementing their place among the finest luxury retreats in the region. Meanwhile, in the Maldives, ELE|NA Elements of Nature at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI earned the title of Global Winner at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2022 in the Luxury Holistic Spa category, voted on by over 250,000 international travellers. These accolades highlight a growing global movement in wellness travel, where nature-inspired sanctuaries and integrative therapies are increasingly valued by discerning guests. Together with such international pioneers, Layan Life by Anantara reinforces the trend toward holistic, transformative retreats that merge traditional wisdom with contemporary luxury.
