Morning light in a one-bedroom apartment at Evolve With Us Retreat, Koh Samui

Taling Ngam, Koh Samui · Rooms open 3 January 2027

Stay on Koh Samui’s sunset coast.

Twenty calm, light-filled apartments on the quiet south-west of the island, around a heated pool and a short walk from Taling Ngam beach. Pick your dates, and we’ll do the rest.

Artist’s impression
Arrive
Nights
Guests
Apartment
From A$200a night, 2 nights minimum

Opening rates include breakfast, airport transfers and the gym, recovery spa and pool.

Taling Ngam beach at sunset, with the Ang Thong islands on the horizonIllustrative image

Why Taling Ngam

Koh Samui, without the crowds.

Chaweng and Lamai get the crowds. Taling Ngam is the other side of the island: long, quiet beaches, sunsets over the Ang Thong islands and boat days out to Pig Island, with the quiet coast mostly to yourself.

  • 45 minutes from Samui Airport
  • A walk to the beach
  • Sunsets over Ang Thong
  • Five minutes to the supermarket
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The apartments

Linen, oak and light, a step from the pool.

Twenty apartments over two storeys, all looking onto the heated pool and courtyard. One-bedrooms for one or two, and two two-bedrooms for families and friends, with daily housekeeping, air-conditioning and WiFi throughout.

One-bedroom apartment with a king bed, oak headboard, rattan pendant and sliding wardrobe

One-bedroom apartment

From A$200 a night

Artist’s impression

For one or two. Eighteen of our twenty apartments.

Sleeps
2
Beds
One king bed
  • King bed and an ensuite with a walk-in shower
  • Desk, TV, air-conditioning and WiFi
  • Mini fridge, kettle and microwave
  • Towels, pool towels and drinking water
  • Looks onto the heated pool and courtyard
  • Six on the ground floor with step-free bathrooms
Bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment, king bed in oak and linen with wall lights on

Two-bedroom apartment

From A$400 a night

Artist’s impression

For families and friends. There are only two.

Sleeps
4
Beds
A king bed in each room
  • Two bedrooms, each with a king bed
  • Two bathrooms
  • Living room with a sofa and TV
  • Air-conditioning, desks and WiFi
  • Towels, pool towels and drinking water
  • Cots available

A day here

Do as much, or as little, as you like.

Most days here start slow and finish at the long table. The gym, the boxing gym and the recovery spa are there when you want them, and easy to ignore when you don’t.

  1. 7:30am

    Fresh coconut, green smoothie and mango on the timber edge of the pool

    Breakfast by the pool

    Fresh fruit, smoothies, coconuts and proper coffee, a few steps from your door.

  2. 10:00am

    A guest swimming slow laps in the heated pool, white loungers along the deck

    The pool

    Heated, uncrowded, and every apartment looks onto it.

  3. 12:30pm

    Grilled fish, papaya salad, rice and tropical fruit shared on an oak table

    Lunch from the kitchen

    Cooked on site and built around how you like to eat. Tell us your dietary needs when you book.

  4. 3:00pm

    Oil massage in an open-air sala with sheer curtains and frangipani

    A massage

    Then the sauna, a cold plunge or the magnesium spa, open 10am to 8pm.

  5. 4:30pm

    Boxing gym with a ring, heavy bags and timber racks, pool beyond the glass

    The gym, if you want it

    An air-conditioned strength gym, or pads with Jamie in the boxing gym. Nobody has to box.

  6. 6:00pm

    Aerial view of a palm-lined beach at sunset with islands on the horizon

    Sunset on Taling Ngam

    A walk from the gate. The beach faces west, out to the Ang Thong islands.

  7. 7:30pm

    Guests sharing dinner at a long table under lanterns beside a lit pool

    Dinner at one table

    Lanterns, good food and the people you met by the pool that morning.

Artist’s impressions. The resort opens on 3 January 2027.

Strength floor and boxing gym with heavy bags and timber racks, the pool beyond the glassArtist’s impression

The gym

A proper gym, not a hotel gym.

Most resort gyms are a treadmill and a rack of light dumbbells in a spare room. Ours is built for people who like to train: a real strength floor, a boxing gym with a coach who’s done it, and somewhere to recover afterwards. Use it every morning, or not at all.

Strength machines
26
Cardio machines
21
Dumbbells, kg
1–50
Heavy bags
15
  • Strength floor. Twenty-six plate-loaded and cable machines, a seven-station rig, ten barbell and bumper plate sets, benches, and dumbbells from 1 to 50 kg. Air-conditioned, with 24-hour access for members.
  • Conditioning. Treadmills, air bikes, ski ergs, spin bikes, ellipticals and stair climbers, plus kettlebells, wall balls, battle ropes and a 10-metre turf track for sled pushes.
  • Boxing gym. An elevated 5 × 5 m competition ring and 15 heavy bags, with coaching from head coach Jamie Speight, who has more than 140 fights behind him. Nobody has to box.
  • Recovery next door. Cold plunges, a sauna and the magnesium spa a few steps away, open 10am to 8pm.
  • Passes for everyone. Staying with us? It's included at opening rates. Visiting? Passes from ฿1,000 a day, ฿3,500 a week or ฿7,500 a month, with the recovery spa included.

Taling Ngam, Koh Samui

Everything for the stay, inside the gate.

Forty-five minutes from Samui Airport, a walk from Taling Ngam beach and five minutes from the supermarket. The rest of the island is a short drive or a boat ride away.

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The stay
Eighteen one-bedroom apartments that sleep two and two two-bedroom apartments that sleep four, across two storeys. Six ground-floor apartments have step-free bathrooms with no shower lip; there is no lift. Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 10am.
Every apartment
King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower, air-conditioning, desk and TV, mini fridge, kettle and microwave, WiFi, towels, pool towels, drinking water, daily housekeeping and a laundry service on site. Apartments look onto the heated outdoor pool and courtyard. Two-bedrooms have a king in each room, two bathrooms and a living room with sofa and TV, and cots are available.
Food and drink
Everything is cooked on site and eaten together, with menus built around each guest’s dietary needs where possible. Bar in the restaurant, plus coffee, smoothies and protein treats. Apartments are not set up for cooking.
Getting here
No direct flights from Australia: fly via Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur into Samui. Surat Thani plus the ferry is sometimes cheaper and adds four to five hours.
Recovery
Two cold plunges, traditional sauna, magnesium spa, massage and compression boots. Open 10am to 8pm.
The gym
Air-conditioned strength gym with 26 machines, 21 cardio machines and dumbbells to 50 kg, open 24 hours to members. Boxing gym with a competition ring, 15 heavy bags, fans and air circulation, run by head coach Jamie Speight, who has more than 140 fights behind him. Sparring is supervised only, mouthguard on. Towels provided.
Good to know
First aid on site, hospital 40 minutes away. Parking on site and scooter hire nearby (passport and a 5,000 baht deposit). Security on site, with staff at the front entrance. No smoking in apartments, no pets.

Beyond your apartment

A spa, a gym and a kitchen, a short walk from your door.

Most places on Samui send you out for these. Here they’re on site, for the days you want them. Tap each one for a closer look.

I. Recovery

Two cold plunges, a traditional sauna and a magnesium spa, run as a guided protocol: ten to fifteen minutes of heat, two to three minutes of cold, two or three rounds, then ten minutes in the spa. Massage and compression boots on site, open 10am to 8pm. The part most retreats forget, built into every day.

Want more than a holiday? · 3 to 10 January 2027

Seven days. Measured on the first and the last.

Our last retreat on Koh Samui ran for twelve days, and that was a little too long. So retreats now run for seven: boxing in the morning, strength in the afternoon, recovery every day and a day off out on the island. The first one finishes at our opening fight night.

  1. Day 1Sun 3 Jan

    ArriveAirport transfer, check-in, first measurements and a welcome dinner
  2. Day 2Mon 4 Jan

    AMBoxing
    PMStrength and recovery
  3. Day 3Tue 5 Jan

    AMBoxing
    PMStrength and recovery
  4. Day 4Wed 6 Jan

    AMBoxing
    PMStrength and recovery
  5. Day 5Thu 7 Jan

    Island dayNo training. Pig Island and island hopping with the group
  6. Day 6Fri 8 Jan

    AMBoxing
    PMStrength and recovery
  7. Day 7Sat 9 Jan

    AMLast session, final measurements and your results
    NightCelebration dinner at our opening fight night
  8. ThenSun 10 Jan

    Fly homeBreakfast, then the airport transfer

A training day, start to finish

  1. First thingCheck-in: meditation, breathwork and a gratitude list
  2. MorningBoxing, or the day's training
  3. Late morningMindset session with Nick
  4. MiddayLunch together
  5. AfternoonStrength, then recovery, breathwork or downtime
  6. EveningDinner, journaling and time to yourself

Measured on day one and day seven

  • BioSignature skinfold assessment
  • Weight and body composition
  • Front, side and back progress photos
  • A one-to-one goal and progress review

You fly home with

  • Your before and after numbers and photos
  • Your BioSignature results
  • Calorie and macro targets set for you
  • A training plan written for you
  • Clear goals and a plan to keep going at home
Coaching
Boxing with Jamie and Nick, strength and fitness with Lucy, mindset with Nick. Coaching ratios stay small so everyone gets proper attention.
Food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, arrival and departure days included. Fresh whole food cooked on site and built around your own nutrition plan.
Recovery
Full use of the cold plunges, sauna and magnesium spa all week, and one massage included. Extra massages and one-to-one coaching are add-ons.
On arrival
A welcome pack waiting for you: hat, towel, drink bottle, notepad and pen.
After you leave
Keep going with Evolve With Us coaching in the app: training, nutrition and weekly check-ins, at a retreat-guest rate of A$90 a week.
Who it suits
Men and women of any age and any fitness level who want a reset with structure and support. If a medical condition or injury could make training unsafe, we need medical clearance before you come.
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Ways to stay

Come for a goal, on your own dates.

Flow Motion, Restore, Reconnect and Realign, or Fight Camp: stays with a focus, on your own dates. Or join a group week, or bring your own group.

Flow Motion

Move better, get fitter, get stronger.

Training-led stays: boxing fitness in the morning, strength in the afternoon, mobility and recovery every day. For beginners and regular trainers alike.

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Restore

Eat well, sleep well, feel like yourself again.

Meals cooked to your goal, the cold plunges, sauna and magnesium spa every day, and training at a pace that suits you. The stay for losing weight properly and building habits you keep.

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Reconnect and Realign

Step away from the noise and reset your head.

A daily mindset session with Nick, breathwork and journaling, with training and recovery fitting around them. For burnout, hard stretches and big decisions.

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Fight Camp

Six weeks to fight night.

For boxers with a fight coming up, before each Evolve With Us promotion: two sessions a day with Jamie and Nick, sparring, and food and recovery built around making weight.

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Build your stay →
Nick Midgley and Lucy Keily, founders of Evolve With Us Retreat

With Nick Midgley & Lucy Keily

Your hosts, Nick and Lucy.

Nick and Lucy have spent sixteen years coaching people through real change, with no gatekeeping and no fitness elitism, and this is the place they always wanted to send people to. They live on site. Want a hand with your training, your food or your head? Ask.

“We wanted to build a place where people can step away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling stronger, healthier and more aligned than when they arrived.”Nick
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“Nick gave me hope when I was in a very dark place. He gave me a light to walk towards. Real, honest, present and always available at every step.”

Marty Morgan
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“When I first met Nick, I had hit rock bottom. He gave me the framework to learn how to love myself again. Now I'm in the best place I've ever been.”

Aaron Tziolis
Evolve client

“It's real, it's honest, and it actually challenges you. He helps you see what you need to see. That's the difference.”

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The people

Small team. You will know everyone by day two.

Nick MidgleyFounder, director and mindset coach
Lucy KeilyHead PT and health coach
Maurizio PiazzaGeneral manager
Jamie SpeightHead boxing coach, 140+ fights
Josh FrederiksenBreathwork

Before you ask

The questions everyone asks.

Straight answers. If yours is not here, WhatsApp us.

Can I stay without doing a retreat?

Yes. The apartments open on 3 January 2027 for anyone, with a two-night minimum. Use the gym, the recovery spa and the pool as much or as little as you like, and eat from the kitchen on site.

What do the opening rates include?

Breakfast, airport transfers and full use of the gym, recovery spa and heated pool. Gym and recovery access is normally A$50 a person a night.

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. Ask us about an earlier arrival or a later departure and we'll help where we can.

How do I pay for a room?

Pick your dates in the booking bar and pay by card through Stripe. Rooms are paid in full when you book, and your receipt and booking details arrive by email straight away.

Can I bring my partner or family?

Yes. One-bedroom apartments have a king bed and sleep two. Two-bedrooms have a king in each room and sleep four, and cots are available. There is no lift, but six ground-floor apartments have step-free bathrooms with no shower lip; ask for one of those when you book.

How do I get to Koh Samui?

There are no direct flights from Australia. The usual routes go through Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur into Samui Airport, then 45 minutes by road to us. Flying into Surat Thani and taking the ferry is sometimes cheaper and adds four to five hours.

When is the best time to come?

Koh Samui is on the Gulf side of Thailand, so its seasons run differently from Phuket and Bali. Most of the year is dry and hot; the wettest weeks fall in late October and November.

How hot is it, and how do you train in it?

Koh Samui sits around 28 degrees all year, with days of 29 to 33 and humidity near 80 percent, so it feels hotter. December and January are the coolest months. The strength gym is air-conditioned, the boxing gym runs fans and air circulation, and sessions are built around the heat rather than against it.

Can I get around without a scooter?

Taling Ngam beach is on foot. The supermarket is five minutes away, the nearest 7-Eleven is a short scooter ride, and hire is nearby for a passport and a 5,000 baht deposit. Nobody has to ride; taxis and drivers are easy to arrange, and there is parking on site.

Can I cook in my apartment?

Not really. Each apartment has a mini fridge, kettle and microwave. Meals are cooked on site and eaten together, and the kitchen works around dietary needs where possible, so tell us yours when you book.

Is alcohol served?

Yes. There is a bar in the restaurant, alongside coffee, smoothies and protein treats.

Can I work remotely while I am here?

Yes. Every apartment has WiFi and a desk, and the cafe has WiFi too.

Do I need a visa?

Most guests enter Thailand on the tourist visa exemption. Check the rules for your passport before you fly. Guidance for longer stays is coming once the current rule changes settle.

What if something goes wrong?

First aid is on site and the nearest hospital is 40 minutes away. Security is on site, with staff at the front entrance.

Are massage and private coaching included?

One massage is included, and every guest has full use of the recovery zone: cold plunges, sauna and magnesium spa. Extra massages and one-to-one coaching are add-ons you can book while you are here.

Can locals and expats train here?

Absolutely. Passes are ฿1,000 a day, ฿3,500 a week or ฿7,500 a month, with 3, 6 and 12-month memberships too, and every pass includes the boxing gym and the recovery spa. Month passes and memberships get 24-hour gym access; the recovery spa is open 10am to 8pm.

Do I have to box?

No. Boxing is the flagship, not a requirement. If you do want to, sparring is supervised by a coach and a mouthguard is compulsory.

How long is a retreat, and when is the first one?

Seven days. The first starts on Sunday 3 January 2027 and ends on Saturday 9 January with a celebration dinner at our opening fight night, then you fly home after breakfast on Sunday 10 January. Our last retreat ran for twelve days and we found that a little long, so seven is now the standard.

What results can I expect?

Better daily habits, strength, fitness, nutrition and recovery. We measure your weight, body composition and skinfolds and take progress photos on day one and day seven, so you see the change for yourself. We will not promise a weight-loss number, because every body responds differently. The aim is habits you keep once you are home.

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