October 14th, 2006
Oahu, Hawaii’s Best Spas…
The Kahala Hotel & Resort - The Spa Suites at the Kahala Resort is an unforgettable experience focusing on providing each guest with the ultimate in privacy and rejuvenation. It begins from the moment you are personally escorted through a private, lush garden to your residential-style suite. Each suite enjoys 550 square feet and features a personal relaxation area, changing area, full equipped bathroom, spacious treatment area, and signature infinity-edged soaking bath. Nestled in a perfect curve of sandy beach on the shore of Oahu’s most prestigious residential neighborhood, the 364-room luxury resort Kahala Hotel & Resort for its gracious service, resplendent setting, dolphin lagoon and welcoming ambience -has set a new standard of spa luxury in Hawaii.
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort - Ihilani Spa Resort. This 35,000 square-foot spais an idyllic oasis for relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal. Offering services and treatments that are uniquely part of the Hawaiian tradition and lifestyle, this award-winning full-service resort spa uses products harvested from the honua (earth) and the moana (ocean) here in the islands. Spa utilizes natural ingredients from the islands in an array of services such as Green Tea Detoxifying Wraps, Island Herbal Wraps, Seaweed Body Mask, and Hawaiian Sea Salt Glow. Ihilani Spa is one of only two places in the United States to offer authentic thalasso therapy-underwater massage from rotating and pulsating jet streams utilizing warm seawater. The resort location, along one of Hawaii’s most spectacular reefs, ensures an excellent supply of the essential ingredients necessary for this treatment. In addition, guests can indulge in other hydrotherapies such as Grand Jets, Vichy showers, and Roman pools. Traditional massage therapies such as Swedish and therapeutic massage are available, as well as Hawaiian Lomi Lomi-a technique passed down by Hawaiian kupuna (elders) using kneading strokes and body manipulations. In addition, customized individual and group fitness, stress reduction, and nutritional programs may be planned to suit every need and expectation of spa guests. Exciting new changes are happening at the Ihilani Spa! The new, fresh faces of the spa industry are those of today’s teenagers, and the Ihilani Spa is welcoming them with a program that focuses on more than just manicures and facials. Hotel guests as young as 11-18 years of age are offered a series of sessions designed to educate pre-teens and teens on health and wellness in a fun and social atmosphere. The Skin Fitness Workshop (the truth about skincare), Yo Baby Yoga, Dueling Blenders, and Hip, Hop Hula are some of the activities teens say are cool and hip.
Halekulani Hotel - Spa Haleukalani. Gray’s Beach, which fronts Halekulani, was known to early Hawaiians for its healing water or Kawehewehe & the tradition continues with the creation of Spa Halekulani, inspired by the healing cultures of Hawaii and South Pacific. Spa aficionados have deemed SpaHalekulani as the quintessential destination for relaxation and discovery in Hawaii. The first spa to fully explore the healing traditions of Hawaii’s diverse cultures, especially those from Pacific Islands such as Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti, the spa also accentuates Halekulani’s rich history and reputation for impeccable service by making the spa treatments the hallmark of guests’ experience. SpaHalekulani’s signature scent was created to embody the essence of Hawaii. Historically used by royalty and today used exclusively for special occasions, the sweet fragrances of the traditional maile leaf capture the essence of SpaHalekulani. The spa offers a full menu of massages, body and facial experiences, as well as hair and nail care. Guests may experience an array of massage techniques such as Polynesian Nonu, Lomi Lomi, Pohaku, and Ton Ton Amma in any one of the seven relaxation suites, which are fully equipped with showers, therapy beds, and lockers.
The Royal Hawaiian - Abhasa Waikiki Spa utilizes Hawaii’s natural healing environment, promoting the ultimate in beauty and rejuvenation. The luxury resort spa occupies a 10,000 square-foot space in the right wing of the hotel and includes eight outdoor treatment cabanas. The Abhasa Spa features natural, organic treatments to relax and heal the body, mind and spirit. From thalassotherapy with seaweed and aromatherapy to shiatsu and body wraps, Abhasa pampers and soothes every individual’s need with traditional Hawaiian, Japanese, Swedish, and other forms of treatments from around the world. Abhasa Spa experts come from and are specially trained in the mainland, Europe, Bali, and Japan. Abhasa also offers salon services such as hair care, color and highlighting, make-up applications and lessons, waxing, and manicures and pedicures. Abhasa’s special treatments are Anti-Stress Color Light Therapy, Body Cocoons, Cold Laser-Anti-Aging Treatment, Facial Treatments, Balneotherapy, Body Massages, Body Scrubs, Body Treatments, and Ayurvedic Treatments.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki - Na Ho’ola Spa. This two-story 10,000 square-foot oceanfront spa offers a luxurious array of specialty hotel services. The spa features 19 treatment rooms for facials, massages, body treatments, body wraps, hair treatments, waxing, specialty treatments and bridal services, perpetuating health and wellness through the practice of Hawaiian culture and values. Signature spa treatments include the Ná Hóola Body Polish, and the Polynesian Bodyscrub. Na Ho’ola’s public facilities include a fitness area, a two-level relaxation area with complimentary health teas, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dry saunas, a retail shop and a nail salon. The spa was created not only as an additional guest amenity, but also as a vehicle to share Hawaiian culture, values and beliefs. The "aloha" that guests receive through the service, treatments and products is an experience they will carry home and hopefully practice in their daily lives. The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa provides the perfect setting for a Hawaiian dream vacation in paradise. Ideally located on world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Hyatt offers 1,230 oversized guest rooms, the world-class Na Ho’ola Spa, award-winning restaurants, more than 60 tempting Hyatt Shops, a swimming pool and Jacuzzis, and free live entertainment.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort - Mandara Spa. Relaxation is raised to new levels at the world-renowned Mandara Spa. This full-service facility is one of Hawaii’s most beautiful and complete spas. Once you enter the Spa you will be transported into a world of relaxation and rejuvenation that incorporates Hawaiian, Asian, Western, European, and Polynesian beauty and relaxation concepts: exquisite Balinese-style service; Asian spices and oils for masques, scrubs, wraps, and other treatments; massage styles from Swedish to Hawaiian Lomilomi; and Mandara’s trademark: Mandara Massage with two therapists working in unison for the ultimate experience. Mandara Spa facilities include: State-of-the-art cardiovascular fitness center, 25 wet and dry spa treatment rooms, several with outdoor lanais and spa suites for twin massages, body wraps, and other treatments, Locker rooms with Luana Relaxation Lounge, Western and Japanese-style showers, Sauna, Full-service salon offering hair styling, manicures, pedicures, and a range of other beauty treatments
A dramatic infinity pool with a mosaic-tiled maile lei intertwined with ilima and pikake flowers, a whirlpool with a Hawaiian ginger flower mosaic and a sundeck, Indoor/outdoor Ola Pono Spa Cafe featuring spa cuisine
Turtle Bay Resort - Spa Luana. Pono in Hawaiian means ‘the true condition of nature.’ In terms of well-being, Pono is when the entire person–body, mind and spirit are in harmony. True health as nature intended. The first step in achieving this harmony is to relax. Our name, Spa Luana, takes its meaning from this spirit of relaxation. Pineapple pedicures and coconut hair washes if it sounds a little too Ginger and Mary Ann, think again. At Spa Luana, these are called Island Rituals. Just steps from the ocean, six water-view indoor rooms and four outdoor cabanas serve as the setting for treatments such as a Hawaii Coffee Bean & Macadamia Nut Scrub, Hawaiian Ti-Leave Bod Wrap and Kukui Nut Massage. Along with its yummy sounding therapies, the spa includes a sun-drenched whirlpool, steam rooms, a full-service salon, personal training and nutritional counseling. Offering both day and destination getaways, Spa Luana is one of Oahu’s finest retreats.