Laniwai Spa,

92 Aliinui Drive, Kapolei, HI 96707

"What a beautiful place to come and relax! I don't know if things have changed because of covid, but I thought coming here I could have the whole day to relax and enjoy. When I made the appointment, they told me we only have 1 hour before our treatment time to use the amenities. After checking in, a tour, and changing into our robe, we now only had 45 minutes, but wait, they ask if we can make our way to the relaxation lounge to get picked up for our service at least 10 minutes before... so now I feel more stressed that I didn't get to enjoy all the amenities. We got picked up on time and headed to the couples room.... we booked the lomi lomi Massage. My therapist was great, but i wouldn't say it's a lomi lomi massage (no full body strokes).. I did love the little touches of the stone and the salt gift after, but I just wish maybe we could use the amenities an hour before and after. It would be nice!"

"Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth every penny? YES. My husband and I booked a couples Lomi Lomi (traditional Hawaiian) 50 min massage. Slightly apprehensive with sticker shock, we stuck with the shorter, cheaper option. During and after the service, I wish I would have booked the longer service. You are getting so much more than just a massage. This is an EXPERIENCE. This spa has it all! My husband and I really enjoyed the hot jacuzzi and cold plunge combo before the treatment, as well as the sauna and steam room. The light snacks and refreshments were a nice touch, as well. You are also assigned a cast member to guide you through the experience and keep track of time for you. Time and stress don’t exist here. As someone who works in this industry, I appreciated every detail Laniwai and Disney put into the spa. The atmosphere is elegant yet cozy. The staff is professional yet warm. The 50 min massage was actually a full two hour experience. I heavily debated coming back for more services after ours was over. We even ended buying the robes they give you to wear there because they are so comfortable. Thank you to the front desk for letting us try them on and helping us pick the perfect fit. As for the actual massage, it was quite comprehensive for 50 minutes. My therapist was Jamie and she was absolutely wonderful. She made sure I was comfortable and the pressure was perfect throughout the service. I have had many massages and this one was one I will never forgot. I even joked with Jamie to come back to Ohio with me :) thank you Jamie and the entire team at Laniwai! This is now a must do for us every time we visit Oahu."

"When you go on vacation do you ever think about getting your haircut? Well you should! If you are staying in Ko Olina, then I definitely recommend you book an appointment with the wonderfully talented Pascal at the Laniwai salon!! They are located on the first floor at the Disney Aulani Resort. Pascal is the most talented stylist that has ever cut my hair. It is magical what he is able to do with my fine/thin hair and he somehow gives it texture in body without thinning it out. It is amazing! It is priceless to be able to sit down in a stylist chair without worrying and that definitely happens at this salon. Talking to Pascal is like talking to a friend. He listens carefully to what you want to do and then he works his magic. He finds the best way to cut and style your hair, based on how the hair grows and the thickness of your hair. It is so reassuring and enjoyable! I know that your time on vacation is valuable, but it is absolutely worth taking an hour from your day to visit Pascal. You will be thankful that you did! He offers a variety of ladies haircuts, men’s haircuts , and beautiful braiding, as well as special occasion updos. This salon uses the Oribe luxury hair care line and my hair loved it! Whether you are visiting Ko Olina , or whether you live here, you should treat yourself and go and see Pascal. Your hair will thank you!"

"Let me start off by saying I was quite skeptical of the service I was going to receive versus what I paid. I could not be happier. Worth every penny. From your first step into the facility to the final moment prior to you leaving the area, every instance is carefully crafted to support your experience. I had booked a hot stone massage and had the pleasure of working with Laurie. I can honestly say I have never felt more relaxed in my entire life. I’m glad I didn’t have to drive after, I felt quite disoriented!"