The Anara Spa is located adjacent to the fitness center, and offers all the amenities in its 45,000 sq. ft.

The fitness center is spacious with lots of equipment scattered among a few connected rooms. Flat screen TV’s, the latest in cardio and strength-training equipment and available to hotel guests 24 hours a day. They offer treadmills, cross trainers, upright and recumbent bikes, free weights, strength machines, stability balls, stretching mats, resistance tubing, jump ropes and weighted bars.

In the spa ancient healing traditions combine with island botanical essences to inspire lokahi—balance and harmony of body and spirit. Massages, body treatments and facials are offered in elegantly appointed treatment rooms, each opening onto its own tropical garden. Unwind in the dry sauna, steam showers, or relaxation room. Swim in the lap pool, or soothe those gnarly muscles in the Jacuzzi. Water, tea, fruit and nuts are freely available. You may also order a light lunch from a menu.

Following your treatment, shower in the secluded outdoor lava showers then enjoy a full compliment of toiletries, including sunscreen, body lotion, and deodorant. There are blow driers and hairbrushes (each one sealed in plastic) as well as styling gel. With any purchase of a spa treatment, you have full use of the spa for that day.

I had a 50 minute massage followed by a 50 minute facial. The masseuse and the esthetician were both very professional and experienced. They graciously personalized their treatments to address my requests and the result was one contented wet noodle.

Bev Klingborg