From ti leaf wraps and macadamia body scrubs to Pohaku Wela (hot lava stone) massages, the top spas in the Hawaiian Islands boast some of the most creative and tranquility-inducing treatments in the world. The best among them blend ancient Hawaiian healing therapies, organic products, and sophisticated techniques. Throw in a little Aloha spirit and stunning views of the ocean or tropical gardens, and you may be sorry you’ve already booked your return flight home.

For privacy and utter indulgence, the Spa Suites at the plush Kahala Hotel and Resort on Oahu more than fit the bill. Five former guest suites have been converted into large treatment rooms, each with infinity-edged, jetted bathtubs and secluded garden terraces. Most treatments begin with a traditional foot ritual; you’ll soak your feet in a Koa wood bowl filled with warm, herb-infused water, whilst the therapist rings Tibetan bells “to clear the energy and bring harmony into the room.” Afterward, indulge in one of the luxe treatments on offer, such as the Kua Lani back, face, and scalp massage or the volcanic mud envelopment. Be sure to book a post-treatment, 15-minute relaxation time to soak in your private tub and enjoy a cup of jasmine flower and lemon grass tea.

The warm and soothing spa at Oahu’s celebrity-studded Halekulani Hotel, one of the top-rated hotels in the world, is blissfully understated and instantly calming. The minimalist design, created by renowned spa designer Sylvia Sepielli, tosses in Pacific cultural touches like tropical grass window coverings and tumbled Thai stone pebbles. The enviable Waikiki beach location adds to the appeal; private terraces adjoining each treatment room front a swath of ocean and sandy beach. Treatments are luxuriously long, starting at 75 minutes. Try the Polynesian Nonu; this Samoan inspired treatment uses hot stones and nonu (a fruit known for its healing powers) for a deep, tissue-healing, mind-settling massage.

Visitors to the Honua Spa at the Hotel Hana-Maui have body treatment options such as the Pacific Rim Volcanic Body Scrub & Wrap, and the Hawaiian Ginger Body Scrub & Honua Wrap to choose from, along with a noteworthy array of massage treatments. In addition to familiar options such as shiatsu and traditional Thai, the Honua Spa’s massage offerings include a Tropical Hot Stone Massage and perhaps the ultimate relaxation experience: the Lokahi Four-Handed Massage, a nurturing bodywork programme facilitating “unity, harmony, and transformation.”

And if your ideal massage is administered outdoors, visit Spa Without Walls at the Fairmont Orchid resort on the Big Island. Guests may enjoy lomilomi massage and other spa treatments in a hale—an open-air cabana—surrounded by waterfalls and tropical gardens. Before your massage, try the Kona coffee exfoliation, an aromatic scrub that mixes organic, locally grown coffee beans with an orange-crème lotion.

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