New private island destination spa and retreat being developed off the coast of Cambodia

by Aoife Dowling | 15 May 2013

Thailand-based AKARYN Hospitality Management Services is set to open a destination spa and retreat on Koh Krabeay, a private island in Cambodia.

Due to launch in Q2 2015, .AKARYN Koh Krabeay Retreat & Spa will feature anti-aging treatments, advanced meditation techniques, yoga for connoisseurs of the practice, latest thinking on harmonious living in nature and other advanced therapies.

The retreat will offer a sustainable spa retreat with 40 spacious pool villas.

It will feature a meditation cave, walking meditation practice, and a guru of meditation will be invited to teach on week-long learning retreat.

There will also be an organic garden with a wide selection of raw and healthy produce.

The retreat will specialise in weight loss, weight control and reaching your body's desired equilibrium.

AHMS owner and chair of Small Luxury Hotels of theWorld Anchalika Kijkanakorn said that she envisaged the retreat becoming the group's flagship property and a leading Asian destination for innovative health and wellness escapes.

Kijkanakorn said: “The exciting thing about this project is that it gives us an opportunity to define, refine, innovate and create the ideal destination holistic and medical spa that redefines how we live today and equips the guest with tools they can use upon returning home to incorporate these measures and wisdoms into their daily lives.”

All of the AHMS Collection properties are located on 'secret beaches', Ms Kijkanakorn said, requiring guests to take roads less travelled.

Founded in 2003, the hotel group has three fully owned resorts in Koh Samui, Phuket and Hua Hin - as well as the adults only akyra Chura Samui.

Thailand-based AKARYN Hospitality Management Services is set to open a destination spa and retreat on Koh Krabeay, a private island in Cambodia. Due to launch in Q2 2015,.AKARYN Koh Krabeay Retreat & Spa will feature anti-aging treatments, advanced meditation techniques, yoga for connoisseurs of the practice, latest thinking on harmonious living in nature and other advanced therapies. The retreat will offer a sustainable spa retreat with 40 spacious pool villas.
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