Moana Lani Spa — Local services in Honolulu

As a guest of the Moana Lani Spa, you can use Moana Surfrider's valet parking. So after getting my car valeted, I walked towards the right of the hotel and up the escalator to the beautiful Moana Lani Spa. I was escorted to the women's changing room where I was given a locker. They ask you to remove all clothing and put on their wonderfully smooth and comfy robe. They give you spa shoes, but as a local girl my feet did not fit in there. Good thing I brought my slippahs!

My masseuse's name was Chien or something, and she was very sweet. I was given a free aromatherapy upgrade, which even if you have to pay for, I highly recommend. I would go with the plumeria. My asked for a lomi massage, and it was good. Normally, I think they go to hard but I had to ask her to use more pressure a couple of times, but she was a little thing, so she might not have had it in her. Still, she did the best that she could. Maybe next time I will use a different masseuse though. After my massage, they gave me a nice chocolate to end my massage experience. It was pretty high quality and absolutely delicious!

When you get a massage, you have access to the spa facilities for the whole day. And you will want to. The bathrooms here have everything a woman might need, just in case you forgot them (they also have razors and shaving cream in the shower; more on that later). Something that may come in handy if you plan to hit the whirlpool! After my massage, I changed into my swim suit (so don't forget to bring yours!) and hit the whirlpool/Jacuzzi. After getting my muscles worked on, it was just what they needed. The tub overlooks the ocean, so when you sit back in the tub and look out the window, all you see is blue skies and the sound of the ocean.

After the whirlpool, I hit up the relaxation area where there are some really comfy lounge chairs. They offer some water, trail mix, fruit, and tea here. I recommend the blueberry acai first and then lemon soufflé if you have time, both with those honey pearls. All the chairs face the ocean and they run A/C there so it doesn't get too hot. The relaxation room is truly peaceful. You can take a nap, read a book (bring your Kindle!), or just zone out listening to the ocean and quiet!

They also have one of those no-moisture heat rooms, the word escapes me, but it was nice. The steam room really has a lot of steam which is super awesome for opening those pores and relaxing those muscles. Outside of those rooms, they have washcloths in ice to help cool you down and a couple of chairs to relax in and enjoy the view.

After you are done relaxing you can use their shower rooms to get ready. They have nice clean soft washcloths and towels right there ready for you. They even have shower caps and Qtips for your convenience. The showers are awesome. They are individual stalls with the shower separate from the changing area. They have the handheld shower heads and the rainfall shower head above, which was nice! They have body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in the stalls ready for your use. I'm not sure what kind they are, but it seems of good quality and smells ready good!

Back at the locker rooms, they provide you with a hairdryer, hair products, and even deodorant spray in case you forgot to bring yours. I love how they also provide you with a bag to put your wet clothes into. It's those small things that really make a difference in your experience. As a note: before you check out, try to call down to the valet to have them get your car ready otherwise be prepared to wait about 10 mins.

So, just as a tip, make sure to bring these things to your visit: slippers, swimsuit, something to read, deodorant, a hairbrush, and money to tip. They told me the tip was included in the price for the massage, but if your masseuse does an exceptional job you might want to give extra. Also, please don't forget to tip your valet for running through Waikiki to...

I am lucky enough to live on this island and Moana Lani spa is truly something special. The staff appreciate and value each guest that chooses to visit them and there is wonderful attention to detail that ensures that you have a relaxing day.

Once you arrive through the glass doors you will be greeted with a warm smile and will be escorted to a seating area to fill out a short form that asks about any medical needs or requests that you might have. After this, you will be escorted through a set of two doors that lead to a very quiet changing area where you can store your personal items in a locker while you are having your treatment. (it is secure and you will set the combination for the locker)

Now that you have been given a very comfy robe and slippers you will wait in the most spectacular lounging room that overlooks the vibrant blue ocean and feel the nice breeze from the water. The lounging area is very well appointed with super comfortable chairs and sofas where you can zone out the stress of the day and allow yourself to feel worry free and relaxed. The lounge area offers complimentary water, fruit, nuts and hot tea before and after your treatment. Your technician will come and let you know when it’s time for your appointment, so enjoy the gorgeous view while you wait and take this special time to clear your mind.

This is a full service spa that offers everything from facials to massages to manicures and pedicures. I have been fortunate enough to try several of these options and each one brings a special reminder of how nice it is to focus on yourself sometimes!

I can sincerely recommend that you schedule a pedicure with Teresa, Denise or Diane and you will be very happy that you did. There is no better feeling than drifting off while sitting in their highly coveted zero gravity chair that vibrates and lulls you into relaxation while they massage your feet and legs with special oils from Hawaii. When you open your eyes you’ll be happy to see beautifully painted toes and soft feet staring back at you. Treat yourself to the BEST pedicure in Waikiki! Everyone deserves to be...

I looked up best spa in Honolulu, the name of Moana probably caught my attention. I got a Moana pedicure, Susan was quite rough to remove my gel nails, it took her most of the time to finish this part, American spas are still using this old fashion way to take off gel polish, lot of other countries have been using machines to get the job done. Also, she couldn’t even shape my nails through nail files straight, my first toe was the most obvious. Cuticle removal wasn’t even included. Nail color charts were limited, not much to choose from. 85 bucks for the pedicure, 25 bucks to remove gel nails and another 25 bucks to apply gel polish, plus 21% service charge before the tax. The solely bright sides were the vibe was comfy, no other guests behind the pedicure area and she gave me a cookie as my breakfast. With this amount and service, I could have gone to...