Thank you for choosing Sumalee, Phuket’s #1 Muay Thai, Yoga, and Health Food retreat.
The following information provides information, advice, and guidance for your stay with us in Phuket.
This blog post tells you everything you need to know to get started with training at Sumalee. There are many other blogs on our website, which you will find useful, including this introduction to our area of Phuket.
Sumalee is SHA+ (Thailand’s Safety and Health Administration) accredited. Our aim is to protect your health and safety during your stay, as well as that of your fellow guests. We are also a registered hotel, meeting the required safety standards.
The training schedule runs from Monday to Saturday. We have Muay Thai group training at 7.30-9.00 am and again at 4-6 pm.
The yoga schedule varies according to the needs of our guests. For more information, please send an enquiry.
Thai and Oil Massage is available by appointment throughout the week. Please make your appointment in the office.
Our restaurant, The Nutrition Station, is open Monday to Saturday from 8.30 am until 8 pm (late opening until 8 pm starting Oct 22). Those not on a package or plan can use the service or join a plan at any time.
An upgrade to a Premium Package or a Meal Plan (menus designed by our in-house sports nutritionist) is possible at any time during your stay. Please ask at the office for more details.
Depending on availability, on arrival it may be possible to upgrade your room at a favourable price. Please check when you arrive.
For hygiene reasons, it is preferable that you use your own equipment such as gloves, shin pads, hand wraps etc. We have an extensive range of Muay Thai equipment for sale in the Sumalee Shop. Used equipment is available to borrow if you prefer not to buy.
Providing a deposit has been paid, outstanding payment can be paid on arrival at Sumalee.
Items purchased outside your package should be paid for at the time of purchase. Payment by Visa/Mastercard is subject to a 3% surcharge.
On arrival, we request a deposit of 1000 thb for the room key. This should be paid in cash and will be refunded when the key is returned to the office on departure.
The departure checkout time is 12 noon. If a later checkout time is required, please ask at the office. We will always oblige if it is possible to do so.
Private lessons give students the opportunity to have extended one to one training with their favourite trainer/yoga teacher. These 1 hour coaching sessions allow students the time and space to hone their skills. It is possible to purchase one to one private lessons with trainers/teachers outside of group training times. These lessons last one hour and the focus is exclusively on your needs.
The cost of purchasing one private lesson if you are staying at Sumalee is 800 thb (unless already pre-purchased)). A package of ten lessons can be purchased at a special price of 7000 thb. A private lesson package is not interchangeable between students.
If you fail to turn up or you cancel a private lesson less than 24 hours in advance, full payment is required.
You can book Thai or oil massage at reception with our on-site masseuse for 450/500THB, respectively, per hour.
For information about local fight shows, please ask at the office. We have up to date knowledge of what’s on where. You can also buy tickets for fight shows at the office.
We have motorbikes available for hire. The cost is: 250 baht per day; 1500 baht a week; and 5000 baht for a month. Please remember it is a legal requirement in Thailand to carry your license with you and to wear a helmet. If you do not do this, you will could be fined.
If you rent from elsewhere you will be required to show your passport and driver’s license. You may even be required to leave your passport as security.
In Thailand motorbike insurance is third party. If you hit someone or damage another vehicle, it is covered. However, if your motorbike is damaged, lost or stolen you are responsible. Additionally, injuries sustained to the rider are not covered.
As the hirer, your are ultimately responsible for the motorbike. It is therefore not advisable to let others use it.
Sumalee hires only our residents.
More information on riding the motorbike in Thailand can be found here.
For information about local health services, tours/activities and sightseeing, please ask at the office There is always an English speaking available. In an emergency call Sun (for a Thai speaker) – +66 (0) 89-970-5297 or Lynne – +66 (0) 880173020.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Emergency/Accident
Local public transport information
ï482 Phuket Road, A Muang Phuket, 8300, Thailand
Phone: 076 212 108 (Check opening hours before visiting as Thailand has many public holidays)
It is very important that you report any symptoms of illness to the office immediately. If you think you may have symptoms of Covid-19, please stay in your room and contact Lynne (+66 (0) 880173020 or Sun (+66 (0)89 970 5297.
Phuket Hospitals
Our rooms are cleaned daily, except Sundays. Cleaning takes place in the morning so please allow access to your room before 11 am. Failure to provide access may result in the room not being cleaned on that day.
Towels are changed twice a week and bed linen once a week (unless you are on a premium package). Daily towel change can be arranged at 50 thb a day.
A laundry service is available. Please ask at the office.
Please do not flush toilet paper and other items as it leads to problems with the drainage. Please use the bins provided.
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Password: Muaythainet
We try to keep our prices competitive. To assist with this, please be mindful of the running costs of the retreat. Please turn off air conditioning when not in the room.
We can highly recommend Khru Praya restaurant behind Sumalee (5 min walk. Ask at office for directions) for authentic local Thai food. If considering using local pop-up stalls, please be aware that food safety standards may be below par and what you are used to.
We are 20 kms from Phuket International Airport. When you get to the airport collect your luggage and exit the terminal building. There are various taxi desks outside. The cost should be no more than 600 thb. In the event of a problem, call Khun Sun on +66 (0) 89-970-5297.
We request that guests show consideration to others at all times. Socialising with other guests after 10 p.m. should take place in the communal area and not in or immediately outside the rooms.
In twin shared twin rooms, no guests overnight please. The room is not exclusively yours. Please use only the bed allocated and refrain from using the other bed to store items etc. It may be needed for another guest.
Electrical appliances, including AC units, should be switched off when the room is unoccupied. When unoccupied, it is advised that you lock your room.
The penalty in Thailand for being caught in possession of illegal substances is high. Please do not bring them on to our grounds.
If guests notice any problems or faults in the rooms, please report them at the office so we can attend to the problem.
Guests like to invite our Thai staff to eat at local restaurants. Please be advised in Thai culture, you will be expected to pay.
For information about local fight shows, ask at the office. We have up to date information about what’s on where. You can also purchase tickets for the shows from the office.
We request guests not to smoke in their rooms or in the immediate vicinity of the rooms including the terrace area.
We also request guests not to smoke in public spaces including the gym area, yoga shala and swimming pool.
Despite recent changes to the law, it is still illegal to smoke marijuana in public and offenders can be fined $700USD or sentenced to 3 months in prison. It is for this reason that cannabis (or any other scheduled substance) use is not permitted on site.
An area at the entrance to Sumalee is reserved for smoking.
Only registered guests are allowed on the premises after 10.00 pm. Overnight stays by unregistered guests will be charged at the nightly rate. We aim for all of our guests to feel comfortable and safe so refrain from bringing ‘bar girls’ to the rooms. Transfer of rooms must be pre-authorised.
Guests are held responsible for any damage to the furniture/decoration. Guests will be charged for any damage caused.
Snakes and scorpions have been found in the grounds, particularly in rainy season. Care should be taken when walking around, especially in under growth. Footwear is recommended at all times when outdoors.
Please wash Muay Thai oil off before retiring or lying on the bed. It leaves indelible stains on the bed clothes.
Please do not feed or pet animals roaming the site to prevent them becoming a nuisance to other guests.
We aspire to give you the best possible stay and training experience. A review on TripAdvisor or Google is the best possible thank you we can receive.
If arranging a tour with an outside company, it is advisable to speak to staff in the office first. We have a number of ‘tried and tested’ tour operators with whom we are able to negotiate preferential rates.
In the middle of the island, just fifteen minutes drive from the airport; Sumalee Phuket is set in an old banana and coconut plantation. The countryside behind Sumalee is undeveloped and unspoilt. it is possible to take a number of running routes directly from Sumalee.
The gym’s central location means it is within easy reach of all the main tourist attractions and three of the island’s most famous west coast beaches: Surin Beach (well known for surfing in monsoon season); Bang Tao Beach (with its upscale hotels and 8 km stretch); and Nai Yang Beach (perfect for the Kite Surfing enthusiast). At these beaches please observe the Red Flag warnings as drowning is one of the biggest causes of tourist deaths on the island, especially during the monsoon. For those looking for a quieter spot, on the east coast it is possible to find completely deserted beaches within easy reach of Sumalee.
There is a wide selection of restaurants, bars and nightlife in the surrounding area, particularly in the Bang Tao, Cherng Talay and Laguna areas. In the immediate vicinity of Sumalee there are many local Thai restaurants and bars offering extremely good value for money. We encourage our guests to use these as much as possible to support the local Thai economy. We particularly recommend Krua Praya which is immediately behind Sumalee and has been awarded a Michelin Plate. Recently a Robinson’s Lifestyle Mall has opened within 10 minutes walk of the gym. The Mall contains many food concessions and a variety of stores including a well respected supermarket named Topps.
Slightly further away is Paeng-Prai Restaurant outside Bang Pae waterfall. It is one of Phuket’s hidden culinary gems. Bang Pae Seafood is a waterfront restaurant and is also very near the waterfall. At the Boat Lagoon there is a variety of restaurants including Italian and Indian. There are a number of cafés too such as The Hardstand and De Lucca. Within 5 kms there is one of the best fusion Thai restaurants on the island, Suay. Please ask Lynne or Sam for more details on the different options.
Cherng Talay and the Laguna area, approximately 8 kms away, have a wide selection of coffee shops, restaurants and bars designed to appeal to western tastes. We particularly recommend, Wine Connection (bistro style), Black Cat (mixture of Thai and French influenced international food), Sunset (value for money and tasty Thai and international food), Luca Cini (Italian); Levantine (middle eastern food) and Tatonka (fusion cuisine).
There is so much to see and do in the local area. The following gives a flavour of the variety available. Please ask Lynne for more information.
