Two of the major trends in tourism in recent years have been glamping and wellness retreats – both of them substantial content and cost upgrades from traditional camping and hotel spas.
That’s probably why, just five months after its launch, the Twinpalms Tented Camp in Phuket, is unveiling new wellness experiences that tap into the resort’s stunning surroundings.
As the island’s first luxury tented retreat, its management say this exclusive adults-only hideaway is quickly establishing itself as a one-of-a-kind destination in Phuket.
Featuring just 28 luxurious tented 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites, the Tented Camp is set against the backdrop of the Andaman Sea on Bangtao’s white sand beach, and nestled within lagoon waterways.
Also, as of this month (May 2025) the resort sports a brand-new fitness studio with premium fitness equipment from NOHrD—a German brand celebrated for its sustainable materials, precision engineering and contemporary design.
The resort’s managers say the space is flooded with natural light which allows guests to enjoy their fitness routines surrounded by greenery.
Just outside the gym, there’s a cool-down zone with an outdoor shower and an ice bath carved from a boulder sourced in Bali.
Soon, a tropical swimming pool will be opened, offering a “secluded and meditative setting” for relaxation overlooking the lagoon. However, guests in search of more traditional holiday relaxations currently have access to the nearby Catch and The Lazy Coconut beach clubs
Wellbeing activities on the resorts program include sunrise meditation and yoga as well treatments at as the existing Spa Tent, where traditional Thai healing techniques are blended with contemporary therapies.
“When I first looked at the Bangtao site I thought it was an opportunity for a rare blend of rural Thai landscape and modern beachside convenience,” says Martin Palleros, the landscape architect behind the resort’s design.
“The presence of water channels, large trees and buffalos creates a setting that feels immersive and natural—something you’d expect in the remote Thai countryside rather than near a popular beach destination.”
Olivier Gibaud, General Manager of Twinpalms Hotels & Resorts, agrees.
“At Twinpalms, we believe true luxury lies in offering guests both emotional connection and physical wellbeing.
“With the launch of our new fitness and wellness enhancements at the Tented Camp, we continue to evolve, offering a sanctuary where guests can reconnect with nature, themselves, and their sense of vitality. I am incredibly proud to see our third resort embody the spirit of our brand, standing out as a destination unlike any other in Phuket.”
Since opening, Twin Palms Tented Camp Phukethas become one of Phuket’s most sought-after stays, praised for its atmosphere, service and setting, say its operators.
With the addition of wellness-focused amenities, the resort reaffirms its commitment to providing sophisticated travellers with not only luxury and style, but also balance and rejuvenation.
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