Wellness tourism is taking over, and Maui’s Grand Wailea is on the pulse of the industry, offering the best for rest.
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Maui’s Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (grandwailea.com), has ushered in a new era of rejuvenation with the opening of its highly anticipated Kilolani Spa (spa.grandwailea.com) and new accommodating Wellness Rooms this year. Complementing the debuts is a collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Robbins (@drrebeccarobbins), a renowned sleep science expert who redefines the art of wellness by providing insight on how to achieve restorative sleep while traveling—the perfect adornment to Grand Wailea’s overall wellness offerings designed to rejuvenate body and spirit.
At the heart of Kilolani Spa is the only Hammam in Hawai‘i, a multicultural sanctuary designed for communal rituals and private treatments.
This $55 million masterpiece spans 50,000 square feet, making it the largest spa in Hawai‘i. Guided by the Hawaiian moon calendar, Kilolani Spa offers a transformative journey that honors local traditions while embracing modern spa techniques.
The pool is flanked by halotherapy-infused infrared saunas
Find bliss in Hawai‘i’s only hammam, a multicultural sanctuary perfect for communal rituals and private treatments, and the hydrothermal gardens, complete with vitality pools, waterfall showers and halotherapy-infused infrared saunas. Retreat to the meditation lounge that introduces a sound healing experience blending harmonic therapy with traditional Hawaiian chants, expertly crafted to clear negative energy.
The open-air Hydrothermal Garden features a steam room, along with cleansing showers and waterfall showers.
From astrology sessions with its in-house astrologer to a diverse array of healing modalities, including private personalized soul healing sessions and breathwork classes, the spa’s holistic approach ensures each guest finds their path to rejuvenation and self-discovery.
For fitness enthusiasts, the Grand Wailea offers Hawai‘i’s first-ever biostation focusing on anti-aging and preventative healthcare, a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Peloton and Technogym equipment, and a Movement Studio hosting daily beach yoga, cycling classes and Sclpt Co enhanced fitness classes (thesclptco.com).
The cozy couples treatment suite has an ocean view.
Choose to stay in one of Grand Wailea’s new Wellness Rooms, where every detail promotes optimal sleep and relaxation with amenities including Therabody RecoveryAir compression boots and SmartGoggles, a Theragun deep muscle percussive massage tool, Alen air purifiers, white noise machines, and Sprig Aromatherapy Shower Infusions. From luxurious eucalyptus fiber sheets to strategically placed crystals, these rooms offer a perfect balance of luxury and well-being.
Outdoors, the saltwater Vitality Pool is a soothing flotation experience.
A one-of-a-kind sleep retreat featuring Dr. Robbins was held at the Grand Wailea this year, and it was a needed wake-up call. Wellness mocktails paired with lectures from Dr. Robbins, offering the latest science behind my slumber, were sprinkled throughout the weekend. Starting with a 120-minute Awa Relaxation Ritual at the spa and ending with a Traditional Awa Ceremony, I left recharged with a deeper connection to myself and the rich Hawaiian cultural practices. Stay connected for more info on wellness retreats ahead.
The spa honors the Kilolani, the stargazers of ancient Hawai‘i who looked to the skies to navigate their course, for a tranquil wellness experience.
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