Lamai Beach
129/1 Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
+66 82 848 1909
Customer Support
129/1 Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
Customer Support
Founded in 2012 as a cozy retreat near Lamai Beach, Visit Natural Detox Resort began as a simple getaway with a small Thai restaurant and a focus on island hospitality. Over the years, our passion for wellness led us to evolve. We recognized a growing need for an authentic, sustainable approach to health—one that moves away from “quick-fix” trends and focuses on building long-term healthy lifestyle habits.
As our programming matured into a premier holistic fitness and yoga retreat, we made the intentional choice to keep our resort footprint small. With just 17 rooms, we ensure that our boutique atmosphere remains intact, allowing a genuine sense of community to flourish. This intimate setting enables us to treat every guest as an individual, providing a fully integrated environment for health, wellness, and lifelong connections.
By combining functional training and yoga with guided meditations, breathwork, and the vibrant, plant-based nutrition of our Wild Tribe Superfood Café, we offer a complete path to total vitality. Our story is one of steady growth and a deepening commitment to helping our global community disconnect from stress and reconnect with their own potential—all within the tropical sanctuary of Koh Samui, Thailand.
Our holistic style replaces “quick-fix” diets with a focus on your body’s natural ability to reset. We support this process through daily movement and organic, plant-based nutrition at our Wild Tribe Superfood Café, balancing physical challenge with the downtime needed to regenerate at your own pace.
We believe environment is a catalyst for change. By trading the noise of daily life for our tropical setting on Koh Samui, you gain the mental clarity needed to break old habits. Whether you’re exploring local trails or finding reflection on the nearby shores of Lamai Beach, our location serves as a natural extension of your recovery.
Ultimately, we provide the tools, community, and landscape to help you disconnect from stress and return home with a sustainable foundation for lasting wellness.
Cardio session according to your fitness level (hiking, cycling, aqua-gym, Muay Thai boxing, beach HIIT)
Healthy breakfast
Yoga class (Mon-Fri)
Raw, vegan or vegetarian lunch
Relaxing how you see fit, or lean into wellness with breathwork and nutrition workshops.
Strength and conditioning class (1 hour class, Mon-Fri)
Raw, vegan or vegetarian dinner
You've earned the downtime. Unwind from the day’s activities with a blissful Thai massage.
Lander embarked on his career in the vibrant world of tourism more than 20 years ago, starting as a tour operator representative in the Mediterranean and swiftly moving into the role of a tour leader and travel agent across Asia and Africa. Throughout his journey, Lander cultivated a deep-rooted passion for health and fitness, which became a guiding force in his life. His extensive experience in Thailand's tourism and hospitality sector, particularly on the picturesque island of Koh Samui, left an indelible mark on him. Driven by a desire to blend his expertise in tourism with his love for wellness, Lander envisioned and realized his dream: opening his own resort on the enchanting shores of Koh Samui. Through dedication and perseverance, he created a haven where travelers could rejuvenate their bodies and souls amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Since 2017, Lander's resort stands as a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to holistic well-being. He believes strongly in the mantra that all people in his down-to-earth wellness resort arrive as guests, but leave as friends.
Sila’s journey into wellness started as a personal challenge to see how far he could push his own physical limits. That passion for fitness soon became a real calling, leading him to get certified as a Personal Trainer and a Nutrition Specialist. For Sila, healthy living isn't a secret. He believes it’s simply about moving your body and being mindful of what you eat. Now, as our Retreat Manager, Sila works alongside the team to ensure every guest has a seamless experience. While he stays focused behind the scenes on keeping our daily operations in top shape, he’s still a total nerd when it comes to the science of feeling good. If you see him around, don’t be shy to say hello. Just a heads-up: he loves talking about nutrition so much that a quick chat might turn into a full-on conversation. His energy is hard to miss, and he’s always happy to help you dive into your health goals. At the end of the day, Sila just wants you to feel the same joy in progress that he does. He brings the same fire to the resort that he brings to his own workouts. He’s here to make sure your stay is more than just a break. It’s where you start becoming the best version of yourself.
Meet our fitness coach, Netta, whose passion for fitness, deep health, and helping others is truly inspiring. Netta's journey into fitness began at age 7 when she started playing football, and her love for staying active has only grown since. Throughout her life, she has explored a variety of sports, including pole sport, CrossFit, and martial arts. In her teens, she discovered a love for strength training that has remained a cornerstone of her routine. Eventually, Netta competed in bodybuilding, where she learned the life-changing impact of dedicated training, nutrition, and mindset. However, this experience also highlighted the detrimental effects of extreme fitness approaches. Today, Netta's interests have expanded to include calisthenics and handstands, continuously challenging herself and her clients with new forms of movement. As a coach, she leverages her extensive knowledge and compassion to help others achieve their fitness goals sustainably. She emphasizes lifelong habits that promote health and wellbeing, empowering individuals to celebrate their unique abilities and bodies. Netta is a certified personal trainer, women's coaching specialist, movement and mobility coach, and nutrition coach. She offers private sessions at the resort, and personalized 1:1 online coaching and training plans to support your fitness journey beyond the retreat.
Maeve Downey, a native of the state of Maine, brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge, somatic exploration, and deep mindfulness practice to her role as a breathwork facilitator. Growing up surrounded by nature, Maeve developed a lifelong connection to the outdoors and a fascination with movement in all forms. Her curiosity about how the mind and body influence one another led her to study Biochemistry at university. Seeking a new way of living after graduation, Maeve moved to Thailand and was completely captivated by its vibrant culture, language, and breathtaking landscapes. Immersing herself in Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and mindfulness practices, she later discovered breathwork and somatic experiencing—modalities that felt like the perfect synthesis of her passions. Today, Maeve is dedicated to guiding others toward transformation and alignment through these powerful practices. Offering private and group sessions, both in-person and online, Maeve supports individuals on their journey to a powerfully vibrant and fully embodied version of themselves.
Meet Diego, a Breathwork Facilitator and Freediving Instructor who has called Koh Samui home for over a decade. With a profound passion for the sea and the transformative power of breath, Diego has taught thousands of students worldwide, sharing his expertise and love for these practices. Diego’s journey into breathwork began with his fascination for the ocean and its calming effects. Over the years, he has become a sought-after instructor known for his compassionate and effective teaching style. His approach integrates breathwork with elements of freediving and ice baths, providing a holistic experience that promotes both physical and mental well-being. Through breathwork, Diego guides his students in harnessing the power of their breath to conquer fear, overcome challenges, and heal from past traumas. His sessions are designed to empower individuals, helping them to build resilience, enhance their mental clarity, and achieve a deeper sense of inner peace. Diego’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of breath as a tool for transformation and healing. He believes that everyone has the potential to unlock their true capabilities through mindful breathing and conscious connection with their environment.