Aloha Sauna & Spa — Local services in Honolulu

I survived.

My friend treated me here, my first experience with a spa. Didn't look into it, didn't know what to expect.

Very welcoming and cozy environment, but, again, did not know what I was getting into. Started with a shower and a dip in the hot and cold (45° 😮🥶) tubs. Next thing I know, I'm being drenched in oil and scrubbed vigorously. (Today is the day after and I am so soft 🥺🤯🤤) My only real objection to this part of the visit, was once we got to my face, and i was laying on my back, it felt like there was way too much oil dumped on at once. Activate mild concerns about drowning on a spa table....

Exfoliation complete, I was moved to a massage room. The host had asked me at the beginning what pressure I wanted, and I said I wasn't sure. She recommended medium and I said, ok? Medium was no joke. Vice grip hands will have you questioning your life choices. There was a language barrier between myself and the masseuse, but a few minutes in, the host came back and checked on how things were going and then we got the pressure adjusted.

Full body massage completed, I went back and took my fifth shower in two hours and then sampled the three saunas. Salt sauna was exactly what I expected of a sauna. Clay sauna was hot, hot, hot! Could only stand a couple of minutes in there. Gem Stone sauna was absolutely beautiful. Not as hot as the other two, but the gem stones murals of palm trees and dolphins were stunning. One more cold shower, and then time to redress.

They did have a make up/hair station set up for customers to use. They also had a snack and drink bar.

Overall...

I was visiting the North Shore last weekend and decided to experience my first ever Korean Spa. I read reviews about several places in Honolulu and surrounding areas and really liked the positive reviews so many had written about Aloha.

I scheduled a deluxe series of treatments with Julia and she was very accommodating. I had to call back and reschedule and she was understanding. I end up getting confused on the time and showed up late. Julia welcomed me with open arms and a great attitude!

She took me on a tour of the property and cautioned me about the slippery and wet floors. I soaked for about 30 minutes and then I was introduced to Kyong! Kyong was a tiny older woman who had the force and strength of a giant! My body scrub was one of the best spa treatments I have ever received in my life!!! She was so incredibly thorough!!! My hair washing was super invigorating and my collagen facial absolutely heavenly!

Then i moved to another room for my massage and Kyong was my masseuse. Her strength is admirable and she gave me such a wonderful massage. I was asked if I had any areas to target and I said my shoulders and not only did she really get in deep with my shoulders, she provided a beautiful massage with appropriate pressure.

Julia, the owner, checked on me several times and was so gracious with me.

Stop thinking about it and just book an appointment. I can’t wait to return and in the meantime will visit a Korean spa here in San Diego.

Huge gratitude Aloha...

Aloha Special Service - Thorough and refreshing, albeit a little rough!

This past Tuesday, a visiting traveling model and I went to Aloha Sauna and Spa to treat ourselves to some salt sauna, body scrub and facial, and oil body massage time. The environment was warm and relaxing - comfortable in that it was all women. We began with the hot and cold pools and then took some time to relax in the salt sauna (which was my favorite). I might just go back here to spend time in this room again!

When the time for our "special service" as Aloha refers to it came, we were treated to a very thorough body scrub. i felt so clean and new! The facial was a blend of natural cucumbers and not some over-the-counter mix. It was fantastic. However, when it came time for the oil body massage, I felt the masseuse was a little too rough - using her knuckles on tenders spots like ribs and spine and not really focusing on the muscles. After speaking with my friend, it seems that both women were trained to give the massages this way. Tough love, I suppose, but I don't think I'll be getting a massage here again.

In all, the spa was a wonderful experience, and I plan to treat myself again. I've had girlfriends have days-out to the spa, and now, I feel like I understand what it...