Mauna Kea Beach Hotel unveils new luxury spa rooted in Hawaiian healing traditions

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel announced the opening of a new 22,000-square-foot spa that is rooted in Hawaiian healing traditions and cultural practices.

It is part of the Big Island resort’s more than $180 million renovation project.

Hotel officials said the spa is designed around the Hawaiian concept of Ho‘ōla i Loko, or the belief that healing begins within. It will feature immersive treatments incorporating traditional oli chants, paʻakai, lāʻau lapaʻau and tī leaf infusions alongside lomilomi-inspired therapies using locally sourced botanicals, lava stones and mineral-rich salts.

“Spa at Mauna Kea marks a defining moment in our resort’s evolution,” said Craig Anderson, the resort’s vice president of operations.

“A distinctive destination spa unlike any other on the island, it’s a sanctuary where healing traditions and thoughtful design come together to create a deeper sense of connection to Hawai‘i and its culture.”

The indoor-outdoor spa includes 11 open-air treatment rooms, couples suites with private lanais, outdoor showers and soaking tubs, as well as purification gardens, steam and sauna areas, plunge pools, a co-ed wellness deck, movement pavilion and full-service salon.

Spa Director Psalm Quinn, who has more than 25 years of luxury wellness experience in Hawai‘i, said the spa was designed to blend authentic Hawaiian traditions with modern wellness offerings, including advanced skincare and muscle-recovery treatments.

“We are seeking to create an experience that is both authentic to Hawaiian traditions and deeply transformative for our guests,” Quinn said.

To celebrate the opening, the hotel is offering a limited-time Art of Renewal package that includes a $200 daily spa credit for guests booking a minimum three-night stay.

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