Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Spa Reviews 20

I honestly cannot make even one criticism of the Mangosteen. It is always good, but somehow they manage to keep improving. It is wonderful to arrive and not worry about anything. This is a credit to the staff, many of whom have been there since I first stayed over five years ago. So much is clearly happening in the background, so that guests do not have to worry about anything. The Ayurvedic treatments are the best I have received and Dr Nezeem has performed a miracle and cured my insomnia. The Doctor and his therapists are also responsible for returning me to good health after a health crisis four years ago. This is something I will never forget and will always be grateful for.

I stay Mangosteen Resort for my holiday, very peaceful place, not busy like big hotels. Staff always smile and help, food is tasty and many healthy choice, I never try before. Villa is clean, quiet, with nice garden and good view, can see island far away. Every morning do yoga, after that massage in spa, feel strong and relax. No noisy people, no kids running. Good place for rest body and mind. If you want calm and real Thailand style, I say go here, you feel happy.

incredible trip. yoga, meditation and healthy eating. this was a life changing trip

My partner and I knew we wanted to have a healthy, relaxing, restorative vacation in a warm climate, so we began researching wellness retreats all around the world.

We considered Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Bali, India, and lots of other locations. We wanted yoga, healthy food, beaches, massage and other treatments, and we wanted this in a non-pretentious, adult-only, affordable resort.

After weeks of searching, we decided that Mangosteen had the best wellness retreats at a price that made them the best value we could find. We were not disappointed.

For the price of a single massage in most resorts in the USA, each day we enjoyed a beautiful villa with a private jacuzzi, a 24-hour gorgeous pool, a 24-hour modern fitness room, a massage or other treatment, organized activities, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a beautiful, open-air restaurant where we were served impeccably healthy and delicious meals by warm and welcoming service staff - every day.

I have visited Thailand several times, but this was my first trip to Phuket. The Thai people as just as friendly as I remembered from my earlier visits. They are just so respectful and gracious. It makes it a joy to interact with them.

We did a wellness retreat called The Burnout Prevention Retreat. I think it was also a burnout recovery retreat for us. Within 24 hours of our arrival, we had forgotten about work and were melting into our vacation schedule of yoga, great food, massages, body treatments, pool time, and beach time.

The beds are firm and comfortable. The pillows are good. The rooms are spacious with a jacuzzi tub and shower, lots of windows, and a private balcony/porch with table, chairs, and our own hammock. We enjoyed our time at the room as well as the rest of the resort.

The owners, Rose and Hajo, are highly attentive to the guests and would frequently stop by to visit with us when we were eating at the restaurant. They gave us great advice about things to do and were generally wonderful people. They treat their staff with kindness and respect, and it certainly gets paid forward to the guests.

We took advantage of various activities suggested by Mangosteen, including an early-morning hike to a nearby beach, a shopping excursion to Old Town Phuket, a visit to The Green Elephant Sanctuary where we fed and bathed the elephants (really), early-morning yoga on the beach, and a day-long speed-boat outing to Ko Phi Phi and other neighboring islands where we visited the most beautiful beaches we've ever seen. The extra-curricular activities in Thailand are really affordable as well. It made our choice to do them seem like a no-brainer.

We liked the Mangosteen so much that we are looking into hosting our own workshop retreats at the resort next year. It would be an idyllic setting for small groups (under 20) to gather, learn, and be pampered. We're so excited about this possibility. I mention it only to underscore our level of satisfaction with Mangosteen.

We are really grateful to Rose & Hajo and all of the helpful staff at The Mangosteen! Thank you for showing us how to relax again!!

Anneli & Jim - San Francisco, California

An exceptional stay with impeccable service in a truly relaxing setting. The saltwater pool, available 24/7, is a wonderful feature, and the food is absolutely delicious. Bee is an outstanding therapist—don’t hesitate to request her for your treatments! She truly made the experience unforgettable.

However, my only regret was my room. It was quite noisy due to the fridge running all night, and the soundproofing was poor, which meant I could hear conversations from neighbors in the same bungalow. Privacy was also limited, as the garden of the opposite cabin directly faced my room. Unfortunately, a room change wasn’t possible.

Despite this, the overall experience was fantastic, and I highly recommend this place for its excellent service, relaxing atmosphere, and top-tier treatments.

All the staff ar Mangosteen are friendly and we really felt at home.The accomodation and the small touches are more than we expected.

Highly recommend Mangosteen as your home away from home.

The room was beautiful with amazing interior. The hosts were very friendly and the food was amazing. Not much to complain about.

I am so excited to be writing a review about Mangosteen Ayurveda and Wellness Resort. I went with 10 other women for 5 days of wellness at Mangosteen. We wanted to rest, rejuvenate and reinvigorate our lives and we got much more than that! We got peace, new friends, new healthy habits and the best care in the world. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the most caring and competent front desk staff. The resort is beautiful and serene - you can hear the birds and the bugs and the sound of the water. The view (especially from the Yoga room) is breathtaking. The staff at the Spa are amazing - each of the people there will remain special to us (I can't name them all for fear of missing a name). The hike we did with Sagar (thank you for your energy and flexibility Sagar!) was memorable and I would highly recommend it! One thing I have carried with me is the health eating. Now the food!! I cannot thank Peter and all the staff in the kitchen for taking care of such an important aspect of our stay with EXCELLENCE!! We interacted with them so much - morning, lunch and dinner and they were GREAT. So patient and so caring. The cleaning crew got to know our habits and just made us feel special and cared for. I also loved that the owners of the resort took time to get to know us and make sure we were cared for. They even made sure we had a cake for my mothers 75th birthday! Thank you to all the wonderful people at Mangosteen. I want to go back!!

I loved the attention to the smallest details. In your room they provide a yoga mat, bag to take your belongings to the pool, daily water is provided with a copper water bottle.
Staff are very friendly & they provide a great fresh juicing station at breakfast.

Simply divine. Just did 9 nights here and it was perfect. Did the Ayurvedic Program with 2 x 55 min treatments a day. Yoga twice a day and a mix of meditation and breathing classes. I arrived burnt out and leaving calm, refreshed and happy. Definitely will be back yearly now I’ve found you!

I recently had the pleasure of attending a 3-nights retreats here and it was an incredible experience from start to finish.

The attention to detail and level of care taken by the owners and staff was truly exceptional, and I felt like every aspect of my stay was perfectly planned and executed.

The resort itself is a hidden gem, nestled in a beautiful location with stunning sea views. The facilities were top-notch, with a seaview sauna, spa treatments, and a variety of other amenities that made my stay feel like a true luxury experience.

One of the highlights of the program was the sound healing session, which was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. The session was led by a skilled practitioner who used sound vibrations to promote relaxation and healing, and I left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

But what really set this wellness retreat program apart was the home-like atmosphere that was created by the owners and staff. They were incredibly warm and welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure that every guest felt comfortable and cared for.

I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and transformative experience!

Already planning my next return! 😇

I absolutely loved my stay at Mangosteen. If you are looking for calm, peace, and nourishment this is the place. The hotel is beautiful, the facilities are amazing, a beautiful pool, spacious rooms, gorgeous yoga studio, functional gym. The team are welcoming and always helpful. I had the most amazing stay and it was everything I hoped it would be. Thank you Mangosteen.

I loved the resort itself and views. Good was lovely but got boring sometimes. There’s so much one can do with vegan food to spice it up. Also the spa booking system wasn’t well organized for my 3 day stay. By the time I arrived I had to book things in at which stage everything was mostly booked (little flexibility). I should’ve been contracted before arrival to book them in. On the last day I missed my session by accident but the opportunity to rebook was limited u fortunately.

What a magical place...from the moment you arrive at the Mangosteen you feel so welcome and an instant sense of calm. The resort is located on a picturesque hillside location with amazing views from the pool and restaurant area. I stayed in a superior jacuzzi villa which had beautiful decor and was cleaned immaculately everyday. When I arrived there were fresh flowers throughout my room and a fresh fruit platter that was topped up everyday. Toiletries are also topped up on a daily basis. The resort is very eco-friendly, refraining from using any plastic and recycling its own water. As part of my stay I booked a Wellness Escape package, which was excellent value for money and so enjoyable. I had 3 healthy meals cooked for me and a treatment at the spa everyday, as well as access to yoga and meditation classes. Yoga on the beach was a beautiful morning :) There is also a free shuttle from the hotel to the beach every hour which was super convenient. However, the absolute best thing about this resort is the staff who are all phenomenal. Thank you to Kat and Jooky on reception who made me feel so welcome and were so helpful in helping me to book my day trips from the resort. Thank you to all the amazing spa team who looked after me so well and to Dr. Nezeem for his really helpful Ayurvedic consultation with lots of health guidance. I highly recommend booking some treatments at the spa- green tea wrap, mud wrap, and the coconut oil massage were my favourites. Also, the view from the sauna is incredible! Thank you to all the restaurant staff for their delicious food and brilliant service. This resort is perfect if you're wanting to recharge and find some peace. I can't wait for my next trip :)

I went to this resort for a solo trip leaving my family behind and my experience was very good. Staff was very attentive and kind to me and the owner of the resort himself reached out to make sure everything was taken care very well.

Joined the yoga retreat program in early September 2022. We were fascinated by the resort’s green space and environmental concepts e.g., water recycling and room design. Yoga classes were enjoyable as teachers were mindful and provides variations to different poses. Vegan and vegetarian meal plans are available - tasty and healthy. We went for a morning hike to Cape Phrom Thep with Hajo, Rose, and other guests. And, big thanks to the friendly and helpful Mangosteen staffs who provided us local travel guides, allowing us to enjoy the times within and outside the resort. The massage was great too!

Arriving at Mangosteen and Phuket after a long 11 hours flight from Stockholm, it felt like arriving in paradise. Yes, it sound like a cliché but in this case a valid one. We had left a Stockholm in snow storm with the ambition to reboot both our mind and body. And we immediately felt we had come to the right place.
The beauty of the premises and lusciousness of the garden really hit us as something extraordinary. We were welcomed by the friendly staff and served a refreshing coconut upon arrival. Our rooms were available immediately.
Every villa had a small patio with a hammock. This hammock was one of my favorite places to hang out in between yoga and treatments. So very, very nice! And having your own outdoor jacuzzi is something special. Several magnesium baths for my aching body was very appreciated.
The restaurant is placed by the pool and always open. During the week we had the Ayurveda, vegan menu so plenty of vegetables, fruit and tea. There is of course a complete menu with anything you’d like should you not be interested in vegan food. But we stayed on the vegan menus because it was so good. Lots of variation with soups, salads, stews and plenty of fruit drinks. Love these fruit drinks! They showed us that nutritious food is anything but boring.
One evening we were served tofu with satay sauce. Honestly, the best tofu dish I have ever had. They made excellent curries as well with true Thai flavors.
We had two one-hour long yoga sessions every day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The outdoor yoga sala is located in the beautiful garden, making every yoga session extra special. In all we had six different yoga instructors during the week, all teaching in their own personal way and with different yoga styles. And they were all really good.
They were also open to any particular requests of ours. As an example we asked for a more meditative session. So the last day we met Kirstin who introduced us to meditation by sharing her personal journey in a very honest and inspiring way. This session I think I will remember for life. It made me realize the immense potential of mediation on our well-being. Very inspired to continue this journey at home.
We had booked a treatment program when we bought our stay. Arriving here we realized we liked it so much we bought extra. So we had two treatments per day. Mangosteen offer basically anything you’d like. We had plenty of different massages, the four-hand massage was a particular favorite. But also various mud wraps combined with steam sauna. During the week we basically only left the premises twice, once to take a PCR test and the other time to do beach yoga. We really never felt the need to. Mangosteen had everything we wanted so we wanted to enjoy it as much as possible.
The owner, Hajo and Rose von Keller have been operating Mangosteen since before the tsunami which by now is well over 20 years. They both are very friendly and accessible, small talking to all guest ensuring that everyone is happy. You can tell that Mangosteen’s management has been excellent and stable over time because there is quality in everything you see; premises, staff, services, food. A very well-kept resort

It is not when you are at the Mangosteen that you really understand the paradise moment it offers you. It is when you leave it and compare it with other experiences. Everything is so well thought about that harmony is the best word (at its true value) to qualify it: from the quality of the treatment (the doctors as the practitioners), the quality of food and fresh juices at every meal (with a warm thank to the kindness of the smiling staff), the quality of the yoga lessons, of the beds to rest peacefully... Thank you so much for your individual welcome, for your kindness and care. We will definitively come back and send our friends

I felt a little nostalgic when I left the Mangosteen Resort. I was there for 10 days, and wished I would’ve stayed for an entire month. I’m ready to come back again in the future. This gorgeous place is a piece of paradise with a stunning view. I adore the pool and all of the surroundings.
And the most I love was the wonderful hospitality of the owners, Hajo and Rose. They will make you feel as a special friend that came to visit them.
I couldn’t have made this trip happened if it wasn’t for Mr. Hajo. He assisted me to get to Phuket With the proper documentations. Mr. Hajo went above and beyond to make sure everything was in place.

All the Villas look beautiful surrounded by pure nature, my Villa was a dream inside and out. I felt beyond spoiled! Fresh fruits and water everyday in a super clean room. The bed and pillows are very very good, I slept wonderful. Hot water and great air conditioner and TV.

I did the Panchakarma wellness program/retreat for 7 days out of my 10 day stay. Doctor Shanbhag is outstanding. He will sit down with you to come up with a customized program for you, based on your needs. I highly recommend people to come here to do one of their wellness retreat. You’ll feel more healthy at the end and with good knowledge of how to continue when you go back to your home.

I spoke with three other guests that were doing the Ayurveda program, and we talked how divine it is and how good the detox has made them feel. We saw a huge different. One of the couples told me they were thinking they might extend their stay for one more week. That’s how good it is!
My therapist, Bee, is such a sweet and gentle lady. Her hands are magic with her wonderful massages and treatments. She always made me feel so welcomed and comfortable to enjoy and relax the therapy of the day.

I recommend guests to join the two daily Yoga sessions. I had the opportunity to meet a few of the teachers. Each will have a special, gentle and meaningful class that will make you feel in the clouds, so relax.

One day, a small group of guests went with the owners for a wonderful morning walk/soft hike with stunning views outside the resort. We all truly enjoyed it and it gave us the opportunity to talk and learn a bit about us.
The resort have shuttle that take you to a nice beach near by.

The food at the restaurant is delicious: breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have a regular menu, delicious, but also have a special menu for the wellness (Ayurveda and Panchakarma, etc.) programs which is beyond what I expected, clean/organic and full with flavors. The staff at the restaurant: Chefs/Cooks and waiters are a great team that make you feel welcomed and taken care to feed you well.

Thank you all for making me feel so special and well taken care of.