When I first walked in, the woman at the front desk immediately made fun of my Christmas socks and then said something to the woman next to her in another language while looking at me. It was awkward and unprofessional, and it set a bad tone right away. After I changed and put on the robe they provided, she later told me I needed to put my hair up. I didn't have a hair tie, so I asked if they had one. What made this strange is that everyone else in the spa had their hair down, and I was planning to shower anyway with shampoo and conditioner. It felt like I was being singled out. As someone with curly hair, it made me feel targeted and uncomfortable, especially since no one else was asked the same thing. She also made a comment about keeping the sauna clean, which honestly made no sense. I had just arrived and had done nothing that would make it dirty. The comment felt unnecessary and insulting. For context, I had just gotten off a 5 1/2 hour flight and couldn't check into my Airbnb yet, so I came here just to shower and kill time. Instead of feeling relaxed and welcomed, I felt judged and uncomfortable the entire time. Overall, this was not a good experience. If you're looking for a spa that's welcoming and respectful, I'd suggest going somewhere else. I personally would not return. read more

While working on the island these last few days, I had the opportunity to take 3 hours of my busy day and go for a body scrub, wrap, facial massage, and shampoo. It was totally an immersive experience and I could not have asked or more relaxing break My masseuse was named Kate. She was very friendly, very helpful and she explained every step of the way as she was proceeding through each one of the processes. I would and will definitely be going back next time I'm on Island. read more

Makaloa Sauna - Massage Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Such an amazing experience. The owner is absolutely a delight and the ladies who did our body scrub did an amazing job! You can really tell they love what they do. They have a steam room, a dry sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, and small Jade room for you to relax and lay down in. Its a small space but worth every penny. Highly recommend read more

First time here and the lady at the counter was really nice. She ended up the one who did my body scrub. My sister and I had a wonderful time there some of the clientele was fun to be with. I did the cold water bath and I did slowly get in; however the Korean ladies that was they were playful having splashing me with the cold bath. Let me get back to the scrubs. The body scrubs were excellent. She definitely scrubbed every nocks and cranny on my body. The scabs that were coming out was probably the 3 years since I got one in Seoul South Korea. I'll definitely will return since my sister said she loved it there. read more

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You can only use it for 4 hours before being kicked out. Hawaii's most expensive sauna at $10 per hour. And business hours are 8am-7pm, not 8am-8pm. オーナーが変わり夜8時までと書いてあっても実際の所7時までで追い出される。 利用可能時間は4時間のみ‼ 1時間10ドルのハワイで1番高いサウナ。 read more

Makaloa Sauna - Front - Massage Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The women working here were so nice as sweet, they even fed me lunch haha! I've never been to a KSPA, but now I want to go all the time. I would highly recommend! read more

Peaceful. Inviting. I love the dry and steam saunas. The hot and cool pools are nice as well. Secure lockers. You get slippers, a towel, wrap and washcloth. Hair dryer available. The hour long scrub was worth every penny. read more

This place is amazing! I got the body scrub and I left feeling so clean and relaxed. I love the welcoming environment. I've gone twice already and will be back again! read more

OMG I'm so melty! This was such a great experience and I will be back! I'm a big girl (about 220) and was nervous about going because I was feeling self conscious about being naked, but I'm glad I did it anyway! The spa is not super polished like a resort, but it was so comfortable! The staff is really nice and helpful! There was a bit of a language barrier between myself and the woman providing the services I booked, but the woman that checked me in speaks English and was able to help me if I couldn't mime my way through something. I booked the Makaloa Special Treatment and was absolutely not disappointed. I'd never had a body wrap before or a hair treatment or a facial treatment like that and I feel like this is what luxury feels like. I'm already a fan of a full body scrub, the wrap had me smelling like strawberry pop tarts in the best way, the face mask was interesting because it was quite cool going on like a gel and the solidified, then she pealed it off, my skin all over is so incredibly soft. It's a really good value for the price. 10/10 recommend! read more

Very small sauna - 2 rooms steam and dry. 2 pools cold and hot. 4 scrub beds. These were the only areas I was told about. There may be another jade room but the staff knew it was our first time there. Been to many jinjilbangs in korea - not comparing bc that's impossible- and was confusing. Mayne ill try this again but it was $125 plus tip for scrub and sauna (for my daughter), plus one sauna fee for me. read more

I visited a sauna with a cozy and quiet atmosphere, where I had a scrub and an aroma massage. It made me feel so refreshed, and I was able to sleep really well that night. Highly recommended when you're feeling tired--I'm already planning to go back in two weeks! read more

Makaloa Spa is my favorite spot in Honolulu for the best authentic Korean Bathhouse experience. I always book with Kay--she is amazing, thorough, and makes the whole experience feel so healing. The spa has everything you'd want in a Korean bathhouse: sauna, hot and cold plunge pools, jade room, and the signature service with Kay is incredible--exfoliation, oil massage, face mask, and hair wash, all in under two hours. It's not fancy, but it's authentic and truly restorative. The nude aspect feels natural and comfortable once you're there. If you're lucky, you might even be treated to delicious Korean food at the end of the day. Worth traveling from the mainland for! read more

10/10 would go back again. Went with friends and it was our first time there. They were so nice and explained the facilities to us. It was a very homely spot. We did schedule a body scrub and it was a nice relaxing experience. We definitely plan to make this a regular thing in the future. read more

Clean, nice management, friendly customer service. Small but enjoyable. This is the only spa I know that changes the water every morning. I come twice a week. I recommend this Spa to EVERYONE! BEST SPA ON THE ISLAND & THE CLEANIEST! read more

What a wonderful experience! My mother and I were first timers this past Friday. We started with hot pool to open our pores. Then received an amazing body scrub, detox wrap, facial, body, head and foot massage. Left there couple of pounds lighter due to the old dead skin that was exfoliated off. Your skin feels amazingly smooth. We will definitely be going back at least every 2-3 months. read more

They staff here is fun and so welcoming :) great amenities and great community. The sauna is perfect, steam room was awesome, jacuzzi was great, cold plunge super cool, food was tasty, environment was comfortable read more

Amazing!! This is such a fantastic experience, unlike any spa experience I've had. Lovely people and a very unique experience. Feel fantastic after the scrub/massage/shampoo. Great sauna, steam room and hot and cold pools as well. read more

These ladies worked hard for the money. It was my first time trying and I appreciate the work. My skin felt so good and smooth. I also tried a bowl of noodle afterward and it was delicious. Highly recommended and I will come back read more

I've been to many Korean spas in Honolulu, and without a doubt, Makaloa is the best. The space isn't fancy, but it's clean, peaceful, and full of aloha. What truly sets them apart is the care -- every treatment feels thoughtful and healing. You leave feeling renewed in body and spirit. read more

Job well done thank you . You can see they give the best services from their heart . I will be comeback soonest time :)

Felt rushed. Dirty- ladies in the back are rude. Too much talking. For being where it is would expect more

Cozy and authentic Korean-style bath house and sauna. Has all the basics: scrub massages, multiple saunas (dry, wet steam, jade - very nice), hot and cold baths, showers (stand and sit). New owners - a mother-daughter team. They are super nice. Delicious and healthy snacks (including house made kimchi, yum!). Highly recommend! read more

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It was my first time and I felt so amazing walking out the door. Mimi knows what she's doing and she's did a tremendously outstanding job All the staffs are spectacular fabulous also I'm trying to get my friends to join me next visit but so far, no one are willing to tryout this amazing experience. For sure, I will definitely visit once again read more

I absolutely love Korean spas and Makaloa sauna might be one of the best Korean spas I've experienced. I got the Makaloa signature which included a body scrub, massage, facial, and hair treatment. The facility is very clean and the staff is so welcoming. The owner and her daughter are so kind and generous. They have a way of making you feel right at home. They were also nice enough to see me on such short notice. I will definitely be back and plan on telling all my girlfriends about this place! Thank you Makaloa for the incredible experience! See you soon! read more

Wow! Makaloa Sauna and the kind ladies here truly are incredible. I have been fascinated with the Korean body scrubs lately and have obsessively been reading reviews / researching all the available spas in my area. I decided on Makaloa Sauna for my first time and OMG - changed my life. Mimi was so amazing!!! The spa was clean and had great energy, everyone was kind and welcoming. I was instructed to shower and then use the pools, steam room, sauna to soften my skin before the scrub. Being my first time, I was nervous about the nudity aspect, but it felt so natural and comfortable. I chose the "Makaloa Signature" package. Mimi scrubbed me absolutely everywhere, it was shocking to see what came off of my body. She really took her time and was thorough. I have had massages all over the island at some of the best resorts and NONE of them compare to the way she massaged me after the scrub. I mean wow. I feel better than ever. She also applied a face mask and shampooed my hair. Everything was top notch and I left feeling happy, uplifted, super soft & very satisfied with the experience. I will absolutely be back. Thank you ladies! read more

This was my first time visiting a Korean Spa, and I was a little nervous. Jennifer greeted us warmly at the entrance and escorted us to the lockers / changing area. The facility is very tidy and immaculately clean. I had a body scrub and massage. It was an AMAZING experience! My skin is so soft and smooth, and the massage was wonderful. The therapist was very sweet and SO STRONG! The entire visit was very relaxing and I am excited to return next January! Thank you so much! read more

Wonderful service very clean. Owner is very nice and workers are very professional. I love this place.......Wish I can give 8 stars.

5 stars !!!! I have lived in Hawaii for 30 years. I didn't know about this place. Today I tried the first time. Very reasonable price and very good service. I had Body Scrub today. Yuri san did really good service on my whole body, plus massage too ( I didn't even pay for it. She did extra service for me ) Sauna, Steam bath, jacuzzi and Jade room are including. I love Jade room. I highly recommended!!! Thank you so much. I will come back very soon and will try Makaloa Signature. read more

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Clean enough, convenient location just look for back of Main Street . Owner was very very sweet / nice welcomed me . Scrub personal " Ms.Sonny " gave great scrub and massages ! Love to keep coming back . When you want use steam let owner know they will turn on for you . Nice and hot steamy bath ! Loved it ! I feel refresh clean skin again ! Mahalo for great service ! Highly recommended!! read more

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My friend and I did a walk-in and the front desk was very nice and accommodating! It's a small and cozy spot, and the fermented rice tea we had was yummy and has so many health benefits. We did the Makaloa Signature scrub and it was excellent!!! This is so much better than any Swedish or other massages I've ever gotten. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm visiting Oahu. I'm feeling relaxed and refreshed for my flight back to New York. read more

I got the Makaloa Special Treatment. When I first arrived I was a little confused even though I did read what to expect. But they were so nice and very helpful. I came early so I could get settled. I enjoyed soaking, sitting in the steam room, and sauna. My special treatment was totally that! I feel amazing! I kept thinking I want to do this everyday ! Great people, great service, and just an awesome experience! read more

So if you have never been to a Korean spa this probably shouldn't be your first. There was very little explanation of process and if you don't speak Korean it can be frustrating. The reason I scored as high as I did is because the staff are all extremely nice and my exfoliation was excellent! Having said that I'm not sure I'll return. The photos are a bit deceptive because overall the place is pretty small. The changing area is continuous with the sitting area and check in area so there is no privacy. Granted, no privacy is kind of the hallmark of these spas but it is nice to at least undress out of view of random people walking in. I got a massage too which I would not recommend, more of a serial pressing down hard along body rather than an actual massage and it mostly hurt and unfortunately the nice lady working on me didn't understand when I asked her to press less. The crushed cucumber on face was quite pleasant. Also, during time in saunas I was given ice cold cucumber water which was lovely. read more

This would be the 3rd Korean spa I have tried so far. It's on the smaller side but I can still appreciate it. It has a hot & cold pool, wet & dry sauna. The dry sauna has Himalayan salt inside as well. I got the body scrub & massage combo. It also came with a fresh cucumber facial and hair wash. Loved it! Definitely worth the $120! The woman who did my massage was very good! I enjoy a hard massage and I definitely got it. It was a good painful. If you're not into that just let them know & I'm sure they will accommodate. I was so excited they had the famous Korean sauna eggs. I've been binge watching kdrama & been wanting to try them. It was a good snack before dinner time. Paired so well with the corn silk tea. I think I'm getting addicted to these Korean spas. Definitely would return again. It's somewhat across from Walmart on Keeaumoku. There is a parking lot as well but make sure you get validated, unless your leave after 5pm when the parking guy is gone. read more

Makaloa Sauna - Korean sauna eggs - Massage Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Clean, nice and quiet to relax, traditional Korean style scrub, and massage. This place is a hidden treasure, the owner and staff are nice.

This was an awful experience altogether and the only reason I gave a 1 was because they took me in today. First off, I chose the $140 plan which included an oil massage, body scrub, shampoo and face mask. The hot pool was way too hot and burned my leg when I stepped in. The nice lady who I think is the owner tried to convince me that the temperature was good I just needed to get used to the temperature. Yeah I don't think so cause another worker came by to feel the water and told her in Korean that it was too hot along with another customer that tried to step in the hot pool. I asked why it wasn't bubbling a d she said the equipment wasn't working so she told me to go I to the wet sauna room to wait while she dumps out some hot water and replace it with cold water. After I felt it was safe to enter the hot pool without the risk of getting 2nd or 3rd degree burns I entered the hot pool, then proceeded to the cold pool which wasn't ice cold. The scrub was ok but it was the massage that took the cake. I've been having upper back pain between my shoulder blades for 3 days now and I thought she could knead some knots out. NO, she used some device to massage me. It wasn't her hands because it felt and sounded like a roller, she never hit any of the major points that even a mediocre masseuse would, as a matter of fact, felt more pain from the roller. I asked her of she knew how to massage stomachs which she said, yes. But she didn't know how as she also used the roller on my stomach. I had a remarkable stomach , deep tissue massage when I went to Loess Spa. Anyway,a coworker referred me to this place and what a disappointment this was. I gave her a $30 tip for her efforts. I'll just stick to Loess spa from now on. read more

Omg we had such an amazing experience here. It was my first time going to a Korean spa. I took my two best friends to celebrate their birthdays! They were very accommodating to have us three at the same time. We did the scrub and massage combo. It was SO GOOD. My person was Mimi and she was amazing!! My skin is so smooth, she scrubbed everywhere!! And the massage was phenomenal. I could tell they were massaging the meridians. I like deep pressure and it was perfect! Thank you so much! We can't wait to come back! read more

Horrible experience Dirty sauna very loud rude customers Not a relaxing environment Not many rooms available read more

Ladies, this is relaxation and loving yourself the best way possible. My girlfriend and I are very active with surfing, gym, etc. and we both just needed to melt some stress away. So, we decided to check out Makaloa Sauna. We thought we would get turned away bc we arrived so close to closing time. But, they legit stayed open well after that time and never made us feel unwelcome or rushed. We had some awkward funny interactions when we put our little towel wrap on wrong. Wearing it like a long dress with our breasts out when it should have been worn like a dress. We felt a little weird getting naked in front of each other at first, but that quickly subsided when the lady said flatly that we're all naked, nothing to be shy about. She was right and the vibe was chill and uncrowded. We soaked in all the lovely sauna heat, switching back and forth from the hot tub. We were thrilled and surprised to also find a cold bath there and a steam room. We just kept letting out sighs of yassss, we are so loving ourselves rn! We will definitely be back and will book a massage next time. ‍ read more

I went to the Korean spa down the street from this one multiple times for scrub&massage but tried this place a few days ago bc a friend recommended it and wow, GO TO THIS SPA. Even if you just want a massage, I will never again go anywhere else on the island. The format and look of the place is similar to other k spas on island but the skill level of the masseuses here is insane. My two friends and I got the 1hr &40min scrub + massage (includes facial mask and soaking in the tubs and sauna& steam rooms) and we were all blown away at how amazing and detailed the massages were. One of my friends is a massage therapist herself so it is hard to find someone she recommends but she was blown away. My friends and I agreed we will come here to celebrate any future occasions lol. Truly amazing, I had Lee/Li (?), she was so strong and detailed, literally spent so long working this knot I've had for a month, she was working so hard, I almost felt bad! Long detailed best massage ever. Just the most random, fun, relaxing experience ever!!! I wish I knew about this place sooner. read more

Best scrub from my experiences in Hawaii and South Korea. Gentle, yet very effective sloughing. Friendly service and clean. There is a cozy steam room that I appreciate and mother gets the scrub regularly. read more