Fiery volcanoes, fragrant flowers, and ukulele nights - Hawaii is the epitome of breezy South Pacific romance. With its private plunge pool, butler service, and tropical fishpond, the luxurious two-steam-shower bungalow at Mauna Lani (on the Big Island) is hedonistic as is – but add a Lomi Lomi Hula (lomilomi strokes choreographed to Hawaiian music) for two and you're talking over the top.

Massage and Relaxation

Dedicated to the cultural traditions of Hawaii, every aspect of Mauna Lani Spa has been designed in accordance with Hawaiian methods and healing practices. Indigenous plants and materials are used both in the landscape and architecture, which reflect the look and feel of Old Hawaii.

The elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water influence the treatments and experiences, such as mud wraps using volcanic ash, hot stone therapies and Thalassotherapy with seaweed wraps and baths.

The 15,000 square feet of outdoor treatment space at the Mauna Lani Spa contains nine thatched hales, lush tropical landscaping and a fragrance garden. A lava rock aromatherapy sauna provides a stark, moon-like context to the lush tranquility of the spa grounds. Inside, the spa has nine treatment rooms - including four wet rooms, one a deluxe suite for couples with steam bath and whirlpool - one massage room, one manicure and pedicure room and three facial rooms, a fitness area, men's and women's lockers/saunas/steam rooms, an aerobics room, reception area and gift shop await your satisfaction.

The Grounds

There is 15,000 square feet of outdoor treatment space at the Mauna Lani Spa. Nine thatched hales (huts) -- two of them large enough for a couples massage and all with outdoor showers - are surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and a fragrance garden scented by gardenia, ginger, pikake, pakalana and a variety of others beautifully scented flowers. Two hales have lava rock soaking tubs for specialty treatments and one features a Vichy shower. A lava rock sauna (enhanced with aromatherapy), a fragrant herb garden and a relaxation pavillion dot the landscape. Surrounding it all is a simulation of the 16th Century Kaniku lava flow, which provides a stark, moon-like context to the lush tranquility of the spa grounds.

The Spa Interior

In close harmony with the outdoor area is the beautiful inner spa with it its 25,000 square feet. Nine treatment rooms - including four wet rooms, one a deluxe suite for couples with steam bath and whirlpool - one massage room, one manicure and pedicure room and three facial rooms, a fitness area, men's and women's lockers/saunas/steam rooms, an aerobics room, reception area and gift shop await your satisfaction. Nearby is an outdoor whirlpool, a 25-meter lap pool and lighted tennis courts.

The Experience

The Mauna Lani Spa is a full-cycle experience, meaning that every aspect of your treatment is geared to enhance every other aspect. From the landscaping to the therapists to the therapies, everything is carefully constructed to emulate Hawaiian tradition in methods and healing practices. You'll find volcanic ash mud wraps, hot stone therapies, Thalassotherapy with seaweed wraps, authentic Lomi-Lomi with Hawaiian chant.

Treatment Types

Mauna Lani Facial - Designed to produce a fundamental improvement in the heath of your skin while providing the most advanced and effective anti-aging system available. Regardless of your skin type, you will see and feel a difference in your skin with the very first treatment.

Hula Facial - Inspired by the rhythmic movements of the hula, your Esthetician will perform a massage created by our Kahu. Our unique approach combined with imported organic Hungarian skin care products will leave your skin radiant and refreshed.

Flowering Chakra - Recommended following a Flowering Chakra Bath, this treatment combines the power of life energy with the vibrations of color waves created by tropical flowers as your therapist encourages balance in the body's energy centers, or chakras.

Lomi-Lomi Massage - LomiLomi is a spiritual, ancient Hawaiian massage technique passed on through family generations by either the kupuna (elders) or kahuna (keepers of the secret). This treatment begins with a pule (prayer) in the Hawaiian language and employs the use of forearms and elbows to create a rhythmical and vigorous euporia.

Pu'olo Pa'akai Massage - Heated pu'olo (bundles) of pa'akai (Hawaiian rock salt) frictioned along kou kino (your body) release ke kui (the aches) and ka eha (the pain). Warm pohaku (stones) are pressed into the muscles then soothed with cool leho (shells). Great for tight muscles, knots and lactic acid build up.

Stone Therapy - Heated rocks open energy pathways while warm massage oil relieves stress and tension.

Thai Herbal Massage - A traditional Thai massage incorporating a steamed herbal treatment using herb-filled pouches.

Seaside Massage - Enjoy any of the Mauna Lani Spa massages on the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows beach.

Synchronized Massage - Two therapists perform a synchronized massage in tandem.

Couples Massage - Enjoy any of our massages side-by-side in the outdoor hale.

Aquatic Body Work - Experience the feeling of weightlessness in a warm private pool. Your therapist will provide support while floating, stretching and massaging your body into a deep state of relaxation and well-being.