Around the World in 80 Spa Treatments at Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii

Around the World in 80 Spa Treatments at Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii

As travelers continue to book reliable yet bucket list-worthy domestic getaways, and Mauna Kea Resort on the rugged Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii is transporting guests around the world with its “Journeys” spa treatments inspired by international wellness practices and ancient healing traditions.

The iconic resort boasts two world-class spas—The Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and the Hapuna Spa by Mandara at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort—both of which offer international-inspired treatments and immersive experiences that take key elements of ancient wisdom to restore personal balance. Each one is curated and customizable with the intention of transporting the mind, body, and spirit to destinations around the globe. Treatments and experiences include:

The Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara:

  • Asian Journey (Air/Enliven): Includes a Balinese Massage, Mandara Signature Facial, Mandara Coffee and Coconut Milk Body Polish, Wellness Wonder: Breathing Release, Asian Bathing Ritual, and a Mandara Ritual for the hands and feet.
  • Indian Journey (Fire/Replenish): Fire & Ice Massage, Biotec Skin surfacer Facial, Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Grow, Wellness Wonder: Myofascial Release, Indian Bathing Ritual, Fire & Ice Manicure and Pedicure.   
  • Mediterranean Journey (Water/Release): Mandara Customized Massage, Biotec Line Eraser Facial, Citrus Body Gloss, Wellness Wonder: Sound Wave Therapy, Mediterranean Bathing Ritual, Classic Spa Manicure and Pedicure.
  • New World Journey (Earth/Embrace): Coconut Poultice Massage, Biotec Firm-a-Lift Facial, Exotic Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow, Wellness Wonder: Accupressure, New World Bathing Ritual, CND Shellac Manicure and Pedicure

Hapuna Spa by Mandara:

  • Balinese Massage: Utilized for centuries to strengthen and heal the body, this traditional therapy combines stretching, long strokes, and palm and thumb pressure techniques. Flowing and graceful, the Balinese massage relieves tension, improves blood flow, eases stress, and encourages harmony.
  • Tropical Hawaiian Body Scrub: For a more local experience, enjoy the exfoliating benefits of Hawaii’s natural resources complete with an application of tropical body lotion, foot and scalp massage. Guests may choose from Pa’akai (Salt) Glow, Island Coffee, Chocolate Macadamia Nut, or Coconut.
  • Sound Wave Therapy: Drawing from traditional European and ancient Indian healing techniques, lull the mind and body to a meditative state. The treatment begins and ends with a beautiful shower of peaceful sound wave vibrations to promote total relaxation and realign your chakras.