The new Mantra Samui Resort and Spa, which has taken three-and-a-half-years to develop, has opened its doors to guests for the first time in Koh Samui, Thailand.

A member of the Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection, the privately-owned resort was unveiled on 10 October and includes the 150sq m (1,615sq ft) Splendid Spa. The spa area is due for completion later this month.

Three treatment rooms and an additional room for hot herbal baths are among the facilities at the spa, which also features a steamroom, a sauna and a Himalayan salt relaxation room.

According to resort general manager Robert Mayer, the Splendid Spa's design is based on "our experience in spas around the world". Products are supplied by PanPuri.

Mantra Samui Resort and Spa facilities also include a Life Fitness-equipped gym; a movie theatre; and a Salt Yoga Studio, which has been constructed using Himalayan salt bricks.

Mayer said: "We have built a unique team to create a unique hotel where we can share our passion for hospitality with friends. Our goal is to make every guest feel better than they do in their own home."

Details: www.mantrasamui.com