The Sanctuary Detox and Yoga Center is located on the east coast of Koh Phangan, Thailand in a beautiful and quiet bay called the Haad Tien Bay. The beachfront resort sits between the sandy shores of Haad Tien Beach, Koh Phangan and is surrounded by a magical coconut grove, and backed onto the hillside jungle.
The Sanctuary conducts Detox programs, Weight Loss programs, Yoga Teacher Training courses, Yoga Holidays, Daily yoga classes and Pilates classes.
The founders envision Sanctuary to be a unique destination for wellbeing and self-discovery, personal growth and nature awareness. A place where people can dive deeper into self-awareness and forging new understandings of self-care through processes such as massage, detox, yoga, healing, healthy plant base food, discovering a restful time in nature while making new friends.
Sanctuary is an adult retreat by choice and they accept bitcoin and cash only.
The Sanctuary Detox and Yoga Center Koh Phangan has a diverse and exciting array of accommodations from simple dormitory beds to exotic and romantic houses inspired by traditional Thai architecture. They have divide accommodation in bookable and non-bookable as the reserve accommodation for the detox program and also offer space for private retreats.
The detox accommodation is only available for those undertaking a detox or wellness package. All bathrooms in detox rooms have been modified for colonic treatments.
Non-bookable accommodation have no guarantee of availability – simply turning up can be risky but it is part of the adventure!
By Plane:
The most direct way to get Ko Phangan is to fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui Island with Bangkok Air. Thai Air also flies to Koh Samui so check out their offers too. Note that Bangkok Air has a very flexible ‘change your ticket’ policy and they have 20 flights a day to and from the islands.
Koh Phangan island is easily accessible by boat from several places in southern Thailand. Most boats arrive on Koh Phangan at one of two towns, Thong Sala or Haad Rin. If your boat lands in Thong Sala, go to Haad Rin town via taxi truck (20 minutes, 100 baht per person), where you can get a car taxi, or boat taxi, to Haad Tien, home of the Sanctuary.
The easiest way to get to The Sanctuary, between mid April to late October, is on the Thong Nai Pan ferry boat. This ferry departs from Mae Nam town (not the pier) on Koh Samui every day at 12 noon and brings you directly to Haad Tien (get off at the second stop Haad Tien). The journey is approx one hour.
Mae Nam is about 45 minutes by taxi from Samui Airport.
Please note however that if the waves are big this boat doesn’t run. If you are unsure, you can phone our reception anytime from 8am on 081 271 3614 to find out if the boat is running that day.
There are also 4 ferry boats a day from Big Buddha Pier in Samui to Haad Rin (make sure it is the correct pier for the HAAD RIN QUEEN FERRY, as there are 2 Big Buddha Piers)
10:30 • 13:00 • 16:00 • 18:30
This ferry takes about 50 minutes, and it runs in all weathers!
Big Buddha Pier is about 15 minutes drive by taxi from Samui Airport.
When you arrive in Haad Rin on Koh Phangan, there will be taxi boat drivers waiting for customers bound for Haad Tien. Please note that if the waves are high or there are few customers, the boat drivers may charge a higher price.
If the waves are too high for boat travel, there will be a taxi jeep waiting. This journey is quite an adventure! It takes about 40 minutes over mostly rough jungle track.
Both the taxi truck and the taxi boat journeys cost around 500 bt per person – in calm seas.
If you wish to have a private charter speedboat to whiz you off to paradise this can also be organized (6,000B to 6,500B depending on weather and time). This gets you directly on to the beach less than an hour after you touch down at Koh Samui airport.
Many ferry companies offer boats directly to Koh Phangan, or via Koh Samui. The journey from Surat Thani/Donsak to Thong Sala takes around 2.5 hours. The boats land at Thong Sala town on Koh Phangan and you can to get a taxi truck to Haad Rin, where you can catch a boat taxi or taxi jeep to The Sanctuary.
The easiest way to get to us is via Haad Rin Bay by taxi boat from there. If you are already on the East Coast of the island, the Thong Nai Pan ferry boat travels between Haad Tien and Thong Nai Pan/Than Sadet twice a day from March to October.
Taxi boats leave from Sunrise beach in Haad Rin throughout the day – the taxi boat drivers will often ask you to wait for more customers to arrive.
To improve your chances of getting a boat quickly with other passengers, head to the ferry port when the boats from Koh Samui come in at 11.20am, 1.50pm, 4.50pm and 7.20pm. The ferry port is just 5 minutes walk from Sunrise Beach.
If the weather prevents the boats from running, or if you are feeling particularly energetic, we recommend the beautiful walk from Haad Rin to The Sanctuary. The walk starts at ‘Thai House Bungalow’ just up the street from ‘Yogurt Home Restaurant’ and brings you up through coconut palms and then on through secondary tropical rain-forest. Just follow the yellow/green dots on rocks and trees. Don’t forget to bring some water! Pay attention to the sights and sounds on the amazing walk.
Set high in the trees with sweeping views of the jungle and the sea lies Leela – House of Play. This very large ‘L’ shaped house has 90 degree views, open floor plan, design with kitchen, bedroom and large living space. Up the hill from the restaurant and beach and yet still very private to be quiet or play! It is located near our yoga halls. A large round bathroom with hot water shower is attached to this most beautiful house. Also with TV if you really need a distraction. Early reservations recommended. This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort.
Set, overlooking the ocean with stunning view of the beach and the early morning sunrise. This 30 foot circular house is ideal for those wanting privacy yet being less than 5 minutes walk from the restaurant, beach & Spa. Fully equipped with 30 + channel Satellite TV, fridge, bar area and including a huge bathroom with hot water shower and bath tub. It’s stunning. The round air conditioned master bedroom offers sunrise views from bed. This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable houses receive 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily. This is our ideal honeymoon house, but the recent addition of a stunning mezzanine balcony with 2 single fan-cooled beds makes it an ideal family house too.
Perched high on the rocks with fantastic view of the sea, beach, jungle and stars lays the Star House. Less then five minutes walk from the beach, yet totally private the perfect house for a couple. Star house, built on 5 levels, has a large open planned kitchenette/living area, & a beautiful Air Conditioned bedroom with large glass windows where you can watch the sunrise from bed without getting up. It has a Western type round attached bathroom with hot water shower, built into the rocks. This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable houses receive 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily. Lastly perhaps its biggest attraction is the private sun deck for lounging with the new addition of a spacious bath tub to relax in, cold water in the day, hot at night under the stars. Total pampering. Other amenities include 54 channel satellite TV & CD player etc…
Sunshine cottage has a large open planned living area with lovely mezzanine bed deck. Gaze out through French doors and private deck to spectacular views of the surrounding valley. The beautiful rock bathroom with hot water shower has to be seen to be believed. The second bed room with bunk beds (can be separated to make 2 singles) has turned this house into an excellent family or friends house. Tea and coffee making facilities. This cottage also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable accommodation receive free 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily.
This house has the added advantage of two double bedrooms & a single bed room, huge open-plan living, with the main section being built between two rocks, allowing a cool, spacious feel. A short walk up the hill Rainbow is situated within easy reach of restaurant and our Yoga hall . Includes cooking facilities and hot water shower in its sunken shower room & has 8 channel satellite TV for your distraction. It has a beautiful private sunbathing deck.. This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable houses receive free 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily.
Tucked away in a private garden. This house offers a unique space for those wanting seclusion. Wake to the sunrise from your bed, enjoy a tantalising view of the bay’s azure waters in the daytime and the radiant stars at night from your balcony. The Garden House has a king size bed and large single bed. Ample size bathroom with hot water shower. It has 8 channel Satellite TV. This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable houses receive free 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily.
Our ‘Weemarn bungalows offer you more than just a bungalow! The beach room has air-con while the fan cooled room is only a short walk away from the beach. Both offer spacious interiors and the French doors to tyhe balcony allows cooling breezes as you slumber on the deluxe high quality king sized bed with white cotton sheets for your comfort. The Balcony is huge and tastefully furnished with a rattan lounge and hammock to offer you elegance and comfort. The bathroom with its rock features has a hot shower. A well stocked bar fridge ensures that you won’t have to move too much to get refreshments as you relax in your hammock.
Sanctuary Gardens are situated on flat land a short 3 mins walk from the beach. A very spacious room with a king size bed set in the main air conditioned room. Sliding doors open onto the large garden view balcony. Tastefully furnished and comfortable & has satellite TV.This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable houses receive free 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily. This room is suitable for fasters.
Sanctuary Gardens are situated on flat land a short 3 mins walk from the beach. With an air conditioned main bedroom offering Twin Beds ( can be combined into a big comfortable King bed ) & a large fan cooled lounge room with a Queen size day bed & sofa all tastefully furnished & with satellite TV. Sliding doors open on to the big balcony. Hot water shower in the spacious bathroom. This house also has high quality mattress & white cotton sheets for your comfort. All our bookable houses receive free 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily.
Situated a short walk and half way between the beach and our yoga halls, these deluxe bungalows with king size bed offer french doors onto the spacious balcony with hammock and lovely garden and sea views. With the addition of a hot water shower, these fan cooled rooms are the latest addition to our bookable accommodation range. All our bookable houses receive free 500 Mb Wifi bandwidth daily.the
This dorm has 4 beds available and offers comfortable, stylish bedding and privacy with our tasteful, secure storage partitions in air-con comfort with hot water showers. This room is designed with the needs of the faster in mind and offers a mid-range price addition for our fasters.
This is a spacious Thai-style bungalow built up high on stilts for privacy, designed with the faster in mind. Just one minute walk to the beachfront. It has French doors on to a lovely balcony with a relaxing hammock waiting to welcome you. 24-Hour electricity. Now with new ensuite bathroom and hot shower with private bathroom for colonics.
Our ever popular Villa-style rooms. Just one minute walk to the Beachfront and restaurant. These rooms have private amenities. It is split level with comfy lounge, DVD & Air Con, 24-hour electricity and hot shower. It shares a central courtyard, ideal for quiet relaxation.
The best room at our Detox Centre is our Deluxe Air-Con fasting room. Spacious room with nice terrace, bathroom with hot shower (for colonics also), and TV for DVD, plus 24-hour electricity.