Aloha Sauna and Spa

Omg the best morning ever! Got there at 845am and they invited us in a little before 9am. It was so clean and we were the first customers of the day. We advised the host that it was our first time and she walked us through the facility.
I haven’t done a review in months so this definitely deserved one. The other Unilocal reviews are correct, you cannot wear any clothes unlike the Waikiki spas. You will be full on balls out naked! Lady balls that is! Yes, this is a female only spa.
They have many services, today we signed up for a scrub plus massage which includes a head to toe cleaning. Our appointment time was 9am and scrub time was 930a. We had 30 minutes to enjoy the hot tub, cold tub, dry salt sauna, dry clay sauna, and a wet steam sauna. The entire room is heated so no worries about hard nipples or chicken skin.
After moseying around in the tubs and saunas, they finally called us in to the scrub room. We were each assigned to a table covered in rubbery plastic and a masseuse wearing a bra and panty. Not sure why they wear cotton underwear if they’re constantly getting wet, they should consider bathing suits.
The scrub was as expected from other reviews, rough & tough! It was very invigorating and I saw all my dead skin shed away all around me. They scrub every itty bit of skin on you and u feel polished afterwards. I felt bad because I could barely understand the commands that were being given to me to turn onto my side or my back. At first when u think it’s about to be over you are lathered some more, oiled some more and scrubbed some more! The joyful madness is never ending! At the final end of it all I was sad to leave but I could never go back to a regular spa or massage again!

I need to come back next time for an exfoliation! Today I came in just to use the saunas and hot tub. There is a hot tub and also a cold tub. There are 3 saunas in there too. It’s definitely an experience coming here because everyone who works here doesn’t speak much English but eventually you figure it out because there are signs posted on what to do. When you check in at front desk they give you a locker key with a number on it. You place your belongings in the locker number that the keys says. Afterwards you need to shower before entering into the hot or cold tubs and saunas. Everyone is naked here and it was a lil strange but it’s all females spa so it wasn’t so bad after a while. I initially walked in with my bikini and then got scoldings that I need to take it off lol before coming into the hot tub. The hot tub felt amazing! It really relaxed all my achey muscles. I went in to the clay sauna for about 10 mins and it was awesome then back in the hot tub! Great place to relax! They also sell snacks and water bottles here and some Korean meals too like cold noodles and rice drinks that will be very refreshing after being in the sauna! There’s also a dressing room here as well for equipped with blow dryers and hair brushes and mirrors for you to get ready after sauna and shower before you leave.

HANDS DOWN THE BEST PLACE EVER. My boyfriend bought me a gift certificate to this place so I got myself the Deluxe treatment which includes entry to the spa, scrub, facial, shampoo&conditioner head spa, and an hour long deep tissue massage in a separate room (140mins total treatment time). I am a massage/​spa freak and this place is seriously amazing. I thought it was the technician I got (Paula) but when I talked to my friend who also joined me after our treatment, she said in a daze, «that was the best massage I have ever gotten in my life.» I could not agree more. We sat down by the water machine drinking water while we discussed our magical moment.
I have gone to other Korean Spas and yes, the scrubs and the pools are nice, but the massage that you receive after is usually sloppy and not my favorite. This place is not like that. At least Paula and my friend’s technician was highly highly skilled. They stretched us, got on top of us, really got those knots out. I’m not talking about some cheesy soft oil massage. This is the real deal. But not the insanely painful ones where all you experience is hell. This is strong deep tissue massage but relaxing and feels amazing.
We are now sitting at the restaurant bar drinking Ice Sweet Rice Drink while waiting for the ladies to cook us some Korean food right in front of our faces.
Good job boyfriend!
Best place ever.

if you love getting scrubbed and getting knots out of your muscle this is place to go. this is women’s only spa. everyone is naked, if you’re okay with that, this is the place. don’t expect fancy day spa. place offers your own locker, various sauna rooms (jade, dry and wet). there is hot and cold tub/​jacuzzi. wet scrubbing and massaging as well as other services. Doesn’t come close to the one’s in korea or LA but it’ll do the job. friendly front desk staff and they give kama aina discount. enjoy

Meh. The «deep facial» didn’t include any steaming or extractions, which is typically my favorite and the most beneficial part of a facial, so the name was misleading. It’s more of a face and upper body massage with a cucumber face mask thrown in. I would have skipped coming here if I knew. I’ve gone to Japanese spas in the past, and the facial always include extractions, so it didn’t even occur to me to ask.

so… my first experience with a Korean spa… yup.
it’s pretty much just like everyone describes. lots of nekkid-​ness (and i went on a weekday! can you imagine if i’d gone on a weekend?). just let loose, and have no shame, ladies! be proud of the body you have! it took me a little while to ease into it, but 15 minutes in the hot tub, and i was starting to get more comfortable with all the nudity. the trick is to not look anybody in the eye… or other places…*ahem* you know what i mean.
after i hung out in the hot tub for the recommended 15 minutes, and plunged into the cold (so cold!) pool for 30 seconds, i sat in the sauna for a bit. when i came out, they were ready for me and i headed into the famed communal room for my scrub down. i was kind of concerned after having read all the reviews about the harsh scrubbing, but it really wasn’t so bad. it was a very exuberant exfoliation. the one part about the scrub that was uncomfortable, was — *TMI warning!* — when they scrubbed my boobies. i seriously thought they were about to scrub my nipples right off! other than that, the scrub was good. i was soooo soft afterward.
it was the massage that got me. it sounds like other reviewers really enjoyed their massages, so maybe i was just got a «rough» masseuse, or maybe i’m just a wimp? the masseuse i got was seriously not taking prisoners — she went full throttle! i can usually take a decent amount of pressure, but man, did she sure dig in with her knuckles! i can’t handle the sharp, jabby knuckles.
i was crying on the inside, and lifted my head up to look for my masseuse to ask her to be a little more gentle. bad idea. i turned my head to look for her, and instead i got an eyeful of another masseuse’s butt staring me right in the face! ack! so i put my head back down and toughed it out. i thought it would all be worth it in the end. i figured «no pain, no gain.» i wanted my muscles to be knot-​free and jelly-​like when we were done. toward the end, i had to ask her to be more gentle though. she eased back on the pressure… a little. i should have spoken up sooner, because i was NOT like jelly after the massage. i felt kind of beaten up. i felt bruised all over for a couple of days afterward (i didn’t actually bruise though, thank goodness). it was kind of my fault for not saying something sooner, but even so… i think i’ll skip the massage if i decide to go back.

I really enjoy coming here. Usually, I just come to use the saunas. They recently raised the entrance fee so it’s now $ 27 and the kamaaina rate is $ 22. Service is usually friendly and they’re really accommodating to first timers. Inside there’s a hot and cold pools and the saunas. They have 3 saunas — salt, clay, and steam. The clay sauna is the hottest. My favorite one is the salt sauna, it’s so nice to lie down and listen to the relaxing music playing! Remember to shower off before using any of the pools or saunas!

This was an unique experience to say the least.
I booked an appointment for the aloha special — body scrub, facial & massage for $ 120. I arrived to my appointment and the Korean woman at the counter was very sweet and allowed me to practice my few Korean phrases on her before she took me back, no shoes allowed. As she took me to my locker we passed a counter with bar stools and a menu with both Korean and Hawaiian meals, coffees, teas, cold water. We continued to the locker room and she opened my locker for me and told me to remove all my clothes and handed me a small towel and a large towel. She waited for me to come out and then she walked me into the spa. It was a small area with showers, a hot tub, a cold tub and three saunas. Beyond that was the treatment room with four tables. The receptionists instructed me to shower, then soak in the hot tub to soak for 10 – 15 mins, then to the sauna for at least 5 – 10 mins. When I finished, a small Korean lady came to get me and walked me to the treatment room. Unlike any other spa I’ve been to, everyone is naked sharing the same treatment room and the esthetician’s are only wearing see-​through bra’s and panties. Although she was tiny, she was strong and she scrubbed all of the dead skin from my entire body, every nook and cranny. The facial and massage were very enjoyable, I was completely at ease and calm. It felt so good to listen to the soothing music and go of all my thoughts and just focus on relaxation.
Towards the end of my treatment, two American women walked into the spa ascended on us like a flock of myna birds. There were many Asian guests in there that would occasionally speak to each other but it was short phrases and they spoke softly, they were there to relax. These newcomers selfishly ruined the tranquility so I don’t mind telling you that one of them had an acne problem on her butt.

Scrub is very nice, but receptionist’s attitude is so bad, trying to cheat the price.

This place is absolutely amazing! They offer 3 different saunas, hot tub and a cold tub. I got the Aloha special which included a scrub and a massage with a facial mask! My skin feels so smooth. I left there feeling extremely relaxed! It is a must try plus the prices are reasonable!

It is completely unfair that men are not offered the same service as women. As a man I should be able to get a scrub/​sauna that all the women rave about. It is borderline criminal…

This spa is a traditional Korean Bathhouse. If this is your first Korean spa, I would suggest you watch the experience from the Conan O’brien show so you know what may happen to you before coming!
Called at 9 am and got an appt at 11 am. I received the «aloha special service» for $ 120 which includes scrub, oil body massage, facial — great value for the 2 hr experience. I gave myself 1 hr to use the sauna and hot pool/​cold pool which was slightly more time than needed. The bath house has 1 hot pool, 1 cold pool, 3 saunas and a relaxation room. I’ve been to the jimjilbang in South Korea called dragon spa which was huge compared to this place and had a coed space.
Women are in their own area separated from men. The place for your scrub/​massage/​facial may be in the same room with 4 – 5 other ladies. After the aloha special service my skin felt like a baby. My lower back pain and tense neck pain was relieved. The oil body massage was sufficient for the pain I could handle for massage. If I were to go back, I would get the same thing but come about 45 mins earlier vs 1 hr earlier from my appt. Excellent value and the front desk showed me around the facilities as it was my first time.

I absolutely love this place! Very friendly staff! If you’re not comfortable being naked around other women, this isn’t the place for you. I however do not mind. Most of these services are for women only BUT men have their own rooms for massages and other various services. They also offer couples massages.
Get there 30 – 45 minutes early so you can enjoy the Snack Bar serving ramen and other various Asian cuisines/​beverages & to enjoy the different types of saunas (Salt, Clay & Steam) and time to relax in the jacuzzi pool and cold pool. I got the package for $ 140 and I got a full body scrub (1 hour) then the body massage and facial (1 hr) Full body OIL massage. Amazing! The facial I recommend saying YES to the cucumber mask. Actual pieces of cucumbers and it’s super cold but very relaxing. They even wash your hair at the end (who doesn’t love that?)

Amazing place!!! So much like The actual Korean spas in Korea! The last that did my scrub, facial and massage was great! The different sauna rooms and pools are so clean and nice. I am definitely coming back!

Hannah at the front desk was extremely helpful and showed me the ropes since it was my first visit.
Park, had hands like a ninja! I was in shock to see the layers of skin falling off-​but was squeaky clean after.
I’m a fan, will be back to treat myself every now and then

This place was better than I had expected. The only reason I’m giving it four stars is because the storefront isn’t the most pleasing, and the ambiance could be better.
That being said, of the massages I’ve had, this has been the best. The scrub and cucumber facial was refreshing and I feel quite renewed. My massage therapist took her time. I’m used to the massage ending as soon as I’m getting into it, but whenever I thought she would finish, she kept going.
The pool/​sauna area was nice, but I’m personally not into that, so I didn’t use it much. However, it was good for those who want to use it.
Overall, I would recommend this place to people who want an affordable massage that goes beyond expectations.

I came here with two friends and it was the first time for all of us to go to a Korean sauna. We all got the aloha special and were pleased. We spent an hour trying the various saunas and soaking in the hot tub before our massage and scrub. The scrub wasn’t as scary as most people say Korean scrubs are. Although the scrubber was firm, it was still enjoyable. It was shocking to see how much dead skin I produced! The lady at the front desk was very helpful and funny, showing us what to do. She kept saying that the sauna was a «women’s playground.»

AMAZING!
I’m in Honolulu for a conference and wanted to do a quick spa treatment — didn’t want to spend an exorbitant amount of $ at the luxury hotel-​affiliated spas and was encouraged by the positive reviews on Unilocal. Aloha certainly delivered from start to finish. First — the cost is excellent…$ 125 via the Aloha Special for use of the three saunas, hot pool, cold pool, exfoliating scrub, massage, cucumber facial, and scalp massage/​hair wash. I was there for over two blissful hours of treatments.
I had never before been to a Korean spa and (from reading web summaries and a totally hilarious video from Conan O’Brian’s show) was a little worried prior. No worries though. Yes — lots of female communal nudity (though no one there — including myself — seemed to care) and a utilitarian feel (four massage tables in one room and the practitioners intermittently talking to each other in Korean and stopping sometimes to change over the laundry in the adjoining room). However, for the cost, it is NOT TO BE MISSED!
The woman at the front desk was kind and, once she realized I was new to the spa, gave me a gentle tour. I found the facilities very VERY clean (essential for a good spa and sauna!!). You may want to bring your own toiletries for after your treatment (so you don’t have to use their combs and/​or brushes) but other than that, I just walked in by myself and had a great time. The exfoliating scrub doesn’t hurt (actually felt good to me)…kind of think of it as a rough towel or a worn down Brillo on your skin. The massage was strong (and I don’t particularly like deep massages) but I’m not sore the next day and I was certainly relaxed after. The facial and hair wash were wonderful icing on the cake. And my skin felt SO SO good after — soft, new, and fresh.
So — all-​in-​all, I totally recommend it! Great, GREAT value for the money. Be sure to arrive at least 30 min (optimally about 60 min) before your treatment so that you can enjoy the saunas and pools prior. Located just across the street from the convention center so easy for tourists (like me). When I’m in town again for another conference, I am totally coming back.

GREAT! Treat yourself! The best massage and scrub on the island. Worth every penny
Be careful to choose a massage therapist which you can work well with as some talk LOUD through the session

Let’s just say WOW! I came here with 3 other gal pals for one of our birthday pampering sessions on a recommendation from a friend and it was just as good as she described. This scrub is no joke, all the dead skin and pollutants over the years (my first scrub ever!) were scoured off, a bit gross but I felt like I had baby butt skin all over.
We didn’t have much time to soak before our appointments, so we will make more time for that next time. We mimicked what other «regulars» were doing, rotating between soaking and sauna.
If you are self conscious being naked like me going in… you won’t after this experience.
Service was great… the Korean ladies were very friendly and explained what to do being it was our first time. There is even a Kamaaina discount… the Aloha Spa package for $ 120+tax+tip…so worth it! We are making this a birthday ritual for each one of us in our group.