Kamalaya is a Spa Resort and wellness sanctuary that opened in November 2005 on the Thai island of Koh Samui lauded by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. Centered in a cave temple that once served Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and spiritual retreat Kamalaya means Lotus Realm an enduring image of the growth and enhancement of the human spirit. Built at the edge of an idyllic lagoon, Kamalayas white sand beach, cascading streams, and lush tropical gardens evoke remembered wellness and provide a setting where life's full potential can be rediscovered and health in all dimensions cultivated and enhanced. Kamalayas Holistic Spa and Wellness Sanctuary unfolds amidst waterfalls and towering boulders and offers customized treatment programs that address each guests physical, emotional, and spiritual goals, inviting one on a journey towards sustained creativity and joyous wellbeing. A world-class conference center, the Yantra Hall, will host speakers and seminars leaders throughout the year in a wide range of inspiring topics. Kamalayas Soma Restaurant and Amrita Cafe feature sumptuous cuisine with sweeping views of ocean, sky, and outlying islands. The adjoining Alchemy Bar serves ambrosial tonics based on ancient Taoist, Thai, and Ayurvedic recipes. Other facilities at Kamalaya include lap, leisure, and plunge pools; a wood-floored Yoga Pavilion, the Shakti Fitness Center, a Library and Study Center; and an Art - Antiques Gallery. Recreational activities range from sailing and sea kayaking to hiking, elephant trekking, and golf. Whether you visit Kamalaya for its educational seminars and retreats, or simply to enjoy the invigorating energies of nature, art, healthful cuisine, and community spirit, Kamalaya offers a realm of unbounded possibilities in which to discover new levels of vitality, adventure, creativity, and joy.