Pure Joy Day Spa

Service - 5 stars Ambiance- 5 stars…read more I visited Spa U'ilani last week for a Anti-Aging facial. I wanted to spend the entire day in here! As soon as you check in for your appointment, there are forms you will have to complete and while you do that, you are provided with a warm face towel and soothe the nerves and to begin your relaxation treatment. The staff member that greeted me was very warm and welcoming. You are offered a luxurious robe and slippers to wear during the entirety of your spa treatment. Prior to entering your treatment room, they ask you to wait in a beautifully curated and super cute room with a water dispenser and mixed nuts for you to enjoy while you wait. It was a whole vibe with low lighting , modern touches and such comfortable lounge chairs. Donna was the female who served me. She seemed very knowledgeable about how to better care for my skin and was thorough with each step she took. After your treatment, you have the option to take a nice, warm bath in their state of the art, delta showers and help yourself to the products in the bathroom. I can't wait to visit again :)

Got a gift card here from Christmas that I finally got to use. Made appointment online which was…read moresuper easy to do. When we arrived, we were brought to the locker room to get ready & were provided with robes. Once done, we went to the lounge to wait for our masseuse. I did the signature massage. It was amazing! The pressure was just right & she covered every part that needed it. She also focused on the sore areas that I told her I needed. I really enjoyed this experience and I hope to come back again soon.

Complimentary surprise birthday cupcake and hibiscus tea with macadamia rice treat

Warm, face towel

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Moana Lani Spa

4.3(244 reviews)

2.6 mi•Waikiki

My birthday gift from my husband! The best ocean front spa…read morein Hawaii The view from jacuzzi is spectacular Therapist's heavenly massage was AMAZING! We can enjoy sauna, mist sauna, and jacuzzi for prior massage and after massage. Hope to come back next my birthday!

I cannot even begin to describe what a wonderful experience I had at the Moana Lani Spa at the…read moreMoana Surfrider. It's small, but comfortable, didn't have too many people booked at the same time and has breathtaking views. My massage therapist, Ellen gave me one of the best massages I have ever had. Her technique is unique and both therapeutic and relaxing. I even fell asleep! If you visit one spa on Waikiki, go to this one.

Relaxation room

View from spa

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View from the relaxation room

Red Earth Massage & Wellness

4.8(508 reviews)

1.6 mi•Waikiki

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

I had an amazing massage with Rie at the Alana location today. She is very sweet, kind hearted, and…read moreintuitive to what your body needs. The pressure was perfect. I feel so much better!! I can feel her healing energy flowing through me. It was one of the best massages I've ever had! I plan to book with Rie again next week.

Wonderful pre-natal massage with Mayumi! She was incredibly kind, professional & highly…read moreexperienced. This was the first time I laid in a maternity massage bed with a belly bump hole, and as a stomach sleeper pre-baby bump, it felt so good ‍ I booked a 120 minute session and I left floating 10/10 recommend! Will be coming back

It is inside Eaton Square

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Makaloa Sauna

4.6(48 reviews)

1.0 mi

While working on the island these last few days, I had the opportunity to take 3 hours of my busy…read moreday 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.

The perfect spot to unwind after checking out of your hotel and waiting for a red-eye flight back…read moreto the mainland. They kindly let me store my suitcase while I was there. I will absolutely go back. Thank you Jennifer and the team for your kindness. Truly an Ohana moment.

Dry sauna with wooden pillows for relaxation.

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Nami Spa

4.3(3 reviews)

0.9 mi

What a hidden gem! Kamaaina discounts, reasonable pricing,…read moregreat massage (Tomoko I believe was my therapist name), wet and dry saunas, outdoor hot tub and lounge area, and hot/cold contrast therapy pools. I believe you need to valet for parking.. easy! Will be back!

If you've got money to burn and aren't looking for real luxury and pampering, then this place might…read morework for you. For me, I expect more if I'm paying a total of $187 for a 60-minute massage. FACILITY: There's a utilitarian wet sauna (e.g., no aromatherapy), dry sauna, and hot & cold pools inside; a small lounge area is outside with what appears to be a jacuzzi. I say "appears" because I just happened to notice the jets. There was no sign identifying it or explaining how to turn it on. The wet sauna was off and there was no sign explaining how to turn that on, either. PERSONAL AMENITIES: You're given a nice robe and one towel. I was only told to bring a bathing suit, so I was expecting disposal spa slippers. Nope. I had to walk everywhere barefooted, including the locker area where people (naturally) had walked in their outside shoes. Ugh. You could pick up a small tube of hand/body lotion, a small shaving kit (disposable razor & tube of generic shaving cream) and/or a small vanity kit (tiny nail file, cotton swabs & cotton pad) at the sinks. There were no snacks or even drinking water available unless you had a massage -- then you were given a bottle of water when it was over. MASSAGE: This is the first time I thought to myself, while getting a massage, "This woman could easily kill me with her bare hands!" Her hands were that strong. She'd asked me if I wanted my massage "hard" or "soft," and I replied, "medium, and we'll see how that goes." Well, it went very painfully at times -- I had to tell her repeatedly to go softer. It's a week later and my shoulders still hurt with certain movements. SERVICE: The receptionist (the only person always onsite; the masseusses and such are called in when needed) was not very gracious when I asked her how to turn on the wet sauna and only reluctantly went back and did it ... so I didn't bother to request her help to use the jacuzzi. Clear communication, in general, was lacking. For one, I was told on the phone that a bathing suit was necessary for the saunas, but once I got there, was told I could choose to just wear a towel. I've read the other reviews, and I see that they offer a kamaaina discount. No one told me that, even though I said at multiple points (on the phone and onsite) that I lived in the neighborhood. BOTTOM LINE: I'll try some other day spa next time I want to pamper myself.

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Loess Spa

4.7(239 reviews)

2.0 mi•Kalihi

If you want a personalized... gracious Hostesses with a touch of class and good eats. you should…read morecheck out this hidden Gem I came here for my 57th Birthday and spent most of the morning into the afternoon. I began with the Hot Sauna, Hot bath to soften up the muscles bef my scrub. and massage. My massage was done by " Moon" who has an technique for knowing what is needing to be worked on in between my beauty treatments. Next, I had my facial done by "Mindy" exceptional detail in her work on my face and neck. Yet, another Gem! Mindy too was very kind and professional. lastly, I sat and had my complimentary fruit bowl along with some Mandoo ( chicken) and Lemon Jung. Thank You Loess Spa for celebrating my 57th Birthday! 6 Aug, 2026. I was so relaxed after my treatment that I came home, drank a bottle of water and knocked out! till next time... Mahalo Nui Loa, Marie Spotkaeff

My friends and I had a very good quality time here. It was our first time in a Korean spa and…read moreexperiencing the body scrub. We had the Platinum Body Scrub (#5), and one had the facials only. My technician was Mina. She performed my service package. At other spas I've been to, different people performed different tasks in the spa package. Mina was excellent at everything, from scrubs and massages to facials. She was professional, friendly, and thorough with her work. She also provided instructions after each item session (my package included facility use, scrub, massage, and facials). I got to the facility ~30 mins before my appointment. An employee walked me through the facility and provided instructions. I used the hot tub and plunge pool before the scrub. After my session was done with Mina, I had lunch with friends. After that, I used the dry and charcoal rooms. The business was clean and organized. They had lockers for us to store our things in. The posted signs on the wall were a little confusing, but you can always ask the staff if you are unclear. They were friendly. In the beginning, I was a little nervous about booking for my group after reading the negative reviews and responses, as I wanted the day to go smoothly since we were there to celebrate birthdays. Anyway, I'm glad it went well :).

Loess spa brochure

Brochure/Menu (7/25/23)

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Waikiki Beach

4.4(36 reviews)

2.1 mi•Waikiki

Massage was 5 stars. The service staff was very welcoming. The facilities are not worthy of the…read morebrand. One shower-was out of order; a very small dry sauna, one singular steam shower, and very small ladies locker room without hampers. The relaxation room had snacks and beverages-was okay but nothing special. Highly recommend the massage services!

The receptionists were very accommodating and kind, I will give them 5-stars for that! They took…read morethe time to explain the different treatments, along with the different products that will be used within the treatments. I have a nut allergy, so they researched if there was any kukui nuts inside of their local products. As for the women's locker room, it's very clean. Though the reason I gave this review a 4, is because there's absolutely no electrical outlet near the hair dryer section. We literally brought our hair dryers to the wall outlet, unplugged the humidifier or air purifier, in order blow dry our hair near the door, very awkward experience. Not to mention, the massage therapist was very nice but for some reason I just could not relax at all during the massage. It didn't help that the therapist kept saying out loud, "relax, you need to relax, you're so tense." And just something about the energy of the room and vibe was off for me.

Lovely view

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Treatment room

Nā Ho'ōla Spa

4.3(67 reviews)

2.6 mi•Waikiki

This was a great treat. The ladies were so nice and patient with me. The spa also has a beautiful…read moreview while you lay down and relax. Money well spent.

Excellent products. Very friendly staff. Clean and organized facility. Located in Hyatt Regency…read moreHotel in Oahu Hawaii.

Relax in the heart of Honolulu

Enjoy a variety of natural products in our treatments

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Honolulu Spa & Wellness

4.8(452 reviews)

1.0 mi•Ala Moana

The HydraFacial was a superb birthday gift! Thanking my Sweetie for this pampering which was gentle…read moreskin care that felt really good. We arrived before our appointment time and filled out their forms. We each had our own room/skin care specialist. The comfortable spa table is prepped with a little steamer to get your face ready for treatment. The HydraFacial machine was explained to me. She also stated that if the process felt uncomfortable, I could alert her to adjust the pressure. The procedure helped to clean, exfoliate, and remove impurities from my skin. She then applied a serum of antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. The final application was sunscreen. While the untrained eye, probably couldn't SEE a difference after the HydraFacial, I could certainly FEEL the difference. Clean, fresh, and super rejuvenated! As a follow up, I came in for the Scultural Face Lift with Buccal Massage. This included lymphatic drainage (behind your ears) and microcirculation of my shoulders, neck, and jaw area. If you've never had a massage inside your mouth, try it! This helps to relax jaw muscles and many TMJ patients use this. Honey, you are worth it! Whether a special occasion or just because. They have many options in their menu of services. They also sell products to compliment all your skin care needs. God blessed you with the skin you're in, this is a great way to maintain it :)

Unfortunately was persuaded by the amazing reviews, however my experience was far from that. It was…read moremy first facial in a while and I'm still very new to this facial thing and she made me feel very uneasy. The procedure itself was very rough at times, the sensation became unbearable. The results made me wish I hadn't had a facial done at all because I left with skin that felt worse and breakouts on my face I usually do not get.

Waiting area- Honolulu Spa and Wellness

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One of the treatment rooms- Honolulu Spa and Wellness

Aloha Sauna and Spa

4.6(242 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$$$

Best Korean body scrub place! Better that the places I've gone to in San Diego!! I 100% recommend…read moreand will be back for sure!

My friend asked if I wanted to get my entire body scrubbed squeaky clean at a Korean spa on our…read morelast day in Hawaii, and of course, I said yes. We made an appointment in advance, and admission plus the 45-minute body scrub came out to $100. I've only been to two Korean spas, and both times they were incredibly large, with at least four different hot and cold tubs, multiple steam rooms, a large alcove with a cafeteria, and different clay, granite, marble, salt, *insert any mineral you can think of* dry sauna rooms. However, this spa was much smaller and intimate, with one hot tub one cold tub, and three dry saunas/steam rooms. We were hoping to spend most of the day here, but with so little to do, we moved our body scrub appointment up. I think I spent less than two hours at the spa, but my friend enjoyed some nap time on one of the two pool chairs while I ate some food at the snack area. The lady who scrubbed my back did a great job because I was smooth and fresh like a baby afterwards. She also gave me a nice scalp massage while washing my hair. I definitely felt very refreshed after that. Overall, I personally wouldn't come back to this spa since it was much too small for my liking. We interacted with two different receptionists during our visit. The one who we spoke to in the beginning was nice, friendly, and accommodating, but the one we saw at the end was pretty unpleasant. My friend didn't realize tip wasn't included in the total since this was her first time, and the receptionist barked at her and insisted that she leave a 20% tip. I get it, leaving a tip is highly encouraged, but the tone and wording could've been a lot kinder. I also don't think a customer should be told that they have to leave a certain amount for a tip.

Before we had our amazing experiences!

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Carol T.

7 years ago

My husband and I are seniors, enjoying retirement. Given a gift card about 3 years ago, my husband has used services from Rowena during all this time and would not have any other massage therapist. He likes her firmness and smooth transitions while doing massage. Jan has worked on me for several years, always inquiring whether special areas need more attention than others and her treatment tends to alleviate troublesome areas as she hits the right spots. We have treatments at least 3 times a year; we have tried elsewhere but these two ladies are hard to compare, that's why we are still with Pure Joy. read more

B A.

4 years ago

A wonderful experience. Professional and clean facility with friendly receptionist. I received the Platinum Hydrafacial from Tanya. She has the hands of an angel. There was a lymphatic drainage followed by exfoliation with infusion of an antioxidant serum. It was relaxing and my skin felt refreshed and was glowing at the end. I highly recommend this place and will be returning again. read more

Xiong M.

2 years ago

I had an amazing facial with Jessy! She made me feel completely relaxed and customized the treatment to my skin's needs. My face felt hydrated, refreshed, and glowing afterward. She is knowledgeable, kind, and truly skilled-she even shared great skincare tips. I'll definitely be back! read more

Miya N.

9 years ago

This spa gives the best facials ever!!! It made my skin 100% clearer. Also being a student, the massages are a great way to de-stress.

Suzanne C.

14 years ago

that was the best facial i ever had love this place

Chief G.

148

334

15 years ago

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