Hawaii 5-Ohm: Best spa vacations in the islands

Bring the outdoors in a private hale during a Lohaki Garden Massage at the Grand Hyatt Kauai.

By Nancy LaFever

What could be better than treating yourself to luxurious pampering at one of Hawaii’s fabulous spas? You’re in paradise, right? Make it a spa vacation to remember. The following amazing Hawaiian hotels and resorts have world-class spas that will have you saying “Ohm.”

Grand Hyatt Kauai
A 20,000-square-foot expansion in 2007 gave the Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai gives you the spa experience outdoors in the Lokahi Gardens. Hide away in your thatched-roof hale and enjoy your own private lava rock shower.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Oahu
Soak in some of ancient Hawaii’s calming wisdom and spiritual “mana” at this beautiful Oahu spot, The Kahala Hotel and Resort while you soak your tired feet in fragrant sea salts. Using healing plants from the region, the spa treatments will have you relaxed in minutes and wondering which luxurious option to choose next.

Grand Wailea, Maui
The Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea in Maui offers the expected Waldorf Astoria attention to every detail. Voted one of the “Top 10 Spas in the United States” by Traveler magazine, this 50,000-square-foot facility is dedicated to your wellness and tranquility. Try the water therapies with five aromatic baths. Ahhhh!

Halekulani in Honolulu
Right on the beach at Waikiki, The famed Halekulani hotel boasts the SpaHalekulani. Recognized as the “first spa to fully explore the healing cultures of the Pacific Islands,” the spa offers a total pampering menu. Enjoy one of seven relaxation suites, including tandem suites for couples.

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
On thebig island, The Spa at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel is a purely Hawaiian experience. Travel & Leisure magazine gave it a ranking of one of the “World’s Best Spas.” Built to resemble a Hawaiian village with thatched hales, the meditation pavilion is the perfect place to submerge yourself in serenity.

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Nancy LaFever writes from the middle of landlocked Ohio, where she has convinced herself that the decking around her neighbor’s pool qualifies as “the beach.”

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