Anara Spa

They know what they are doing in there! Feeling relaxed, pampered, soft, and in a state of sheer bliss!

Amazing spa n facilities for guests!
Only reason it’s not 5 stars is the front desk staff is a bit snobby, n not helpful. Took 15 mins to my other half a massage scheduled and then when we both showed up for him a massage and me to use the sauna, eucalyptus steam shower, hot tub, etc. they didn’t bother directing me to anything it’s back their. Lucky Mimi and another lady showed me how to get in to the women’s side, and one went above it all and gave me a full tour. Which includes facial scrub, showers, lockers (w combo locks), lava outdoors showers, shaving cream n full amenities to get ready for the night– brush, deodorant, hairspray, lotion, etc. the eucalyptus steam was to die for. Sauna was out of order, but both the private hot tub n coed hot tubs are great. Plus when I returned the next day to enjoy the tub, Mimi remembered my name. Class act, remembering clients! N nice to chat with, apparently lived in Seattle for a year where I’m from. This lady made my experience!!! She truly takes care of her clients and clearly worked hard.
The massage I was told was awesome. Worked out all the kinks from the days kayaking.
As a guest at Hyatt, I truly wanted to go back every day for my daily shower the experience in the lava showere was so relaxing.

This review is for the amazing couples massage we had at Anara Spa.
Ok to be fair, we had two couples massages. I’d say the first one was about 4 stars but the second experience was about 12 stars.
It’s a huge spa. When you walk in there’s a lap pool in the middle with two jacuzzis. Men’s and women’s locker rooms on either side of the pool. Lockers, showers, lava rock showers and a shower with 12 showerheads! There is a single sex jacuzzi in each locker room area – open air.
The normal massage rooms line the rounded hallway between the men’s and women’s locker room and the couples garden area is out the back.
Just sitting in the garden area lounge area was so peaceful. And the couples massages are done in little private huts with 2 tables inside. It’s open air and there is a fan so it’s quite peaceful to feel the breeze, and have natural light (for the few times you open your eyes). I don’t think I’ve had a massage with the outdoor feeling before.
Just by chance, we were able to get 1 female and 1 male therapist both times which worked great because my husband likes the really deep tissue massage and I like the kind-​of deep-tissue-massage-but-I’m-still-a-little-bit-of-a-wuss.
The first massage wasn’t quite as deep for either of us but it was still good and relaxing.
The second set of massages by were incredible. For me, she asked if the pressure was ok until it was perfect. So I had her go a little harder until it was juuuuuuust right. Oh it was so painful and so painfully good. She even asked if it was enough in certain spots or if I wanted her to go longer on the back before moving on to the legs. What a personalized experience!
If you want to relax, then you found your perfect spot. It’s worth the splurge, if you just let yourself go.

The best massage i ever had in my life!!! My masseuse was anna and my girlfriend has mark they were terrific. Very professional and laid back. The garden and the rock showers were also very beautiful. I would totally come all the way back to this island solely for their massages. This was perfect before our 8 hour plane ride back i fell asleep about 3x while getting my massage i highly recommend anna shes great!

I came here with me lovely wife for a couples massage but she got a facial. Anyhow I loved it and can’t wait to bring her back for one of our anniversaries. It was an incredible massage followed by a relaxing sit in a little hut while reading magazines and eating almonds and dried mangoes and drinking lots of lemon-​infused water. We didn’t take advantage of the pool nor I the lounge but we will save that for our anniversary and return trip.

This is my favorite spa anywhere, and I’ve been to lots of spas. Getting a treatment in the garden is relaxing. I got an «island pupu» treatment (scrub, massage and facial) to which I added a scalp and foot treatment and it was heaven. They have the usual hot tub, steam rooms, etc. but be sure to schedule your service in the garden because it’s really wonderful. There was a snafu with one other reservation and the spa discounted my service and sent me a gift to make up for it.

Went for a spa day with my oldest daughter and had a fabulous time with her. However, I was expecting the Anara Spa to be more grand (everyone that I’ve talked to that has been there have talked it up to be this awesome spa). In my opinion, it’s pretty basic as far as amenities. Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room, and poor selection of spa fruit & snacks. I do think the lava rock shower was nice but disappointed that it wasn’t really in an open air space like the picture may perceive it to be. However, people that are new to or visiting Kauai may think of it as a great experience since it had the Hawaiiana vibe going. My hobby had always been something to do with pampering and have been blessed to experience the Spas at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Burke Williams in Santana Row San Jose, Ayoma Life Spa, and even Korean Day Spas which I think is the best way to spend a spa day. My next Spa venture will be Anahola’s Lomi Retreat. We’ll see…

Let me start off by saying the director of the spa is extremely unaccommodating! She was actually down right rude. We are here staying at the Hyatt on a 10 day vacation. We showed up with our girls 9 & 12 and very well behaved kids to do yoga at 6 am. She told the adorable yoga instructor to inform us that we couldn’t do it, the kids were too young. The adorable yoga instructor told us sorry, the policy (and she showed us the 14 and up at the bottom of the class sheet). She was very apologetic and was trying to help us find local places to go (reason I am giving 2 stars vs 1). While I understand there are policies, we were with our kids and the sheet we got, had no mention of the age limit or we would have never got up at 5:30am for yoga! The director didn’t even have the guts to come and tell us herself and when we confronted her to ask for solutions or alternatives she was not helpful and just continued to say no, it’s 14 and up. She told us the spa was not only for BMC (which I guess is a conference going on here which I am NOT even a part of!) my voice my concern to the concierges they informed me that I could hire my own instructor and do yoga on the beach as long as it was not on the grass. Why wouldn’t the spa director let me know that? She’s rude that’s why! She’s unaccommodating.

This is a review about the nail service at Anara Spa at the Hyatt in Poipu, Kauai. The service I received for my nails was outstanding. Tai was wonderful and my gel nails and manicure have lasted 2 weeks and are still perfect.
I only give them 4 stars because the price for gel nails and a pedicure was ridiculously high for just the nail service. In their defense, the price included full use of all spa services for the entire day. Had I had time to use all of their wonderful facilities I would have been very satisfied, but I only had 2 hours for my nails. As a visitor to Poipu, I had looked for other nail shops nearby, but the only other 2 I found did not answer their phones. And I had severely broken a thumb nail, which wouldn’t have lasted the 2 weeks until I returned home to DC. So Tai and Anara it was.
Tai was very lovely and did a great job on my nails, and 2 weeks later, the gel is still perfect. I think it will last a third week. One issue that was beautifully resolved – the next morning the gel on my thumb nail wasn’t sticking to the nail. The spa fit me in at the last minute and Melissa did a great job of redoing my thumbnail. They were great! And at least the polish is giving me much of my money’s worth!

This is the most gorgeous beautiful spa you could go to. My husband and I did the lovers escape package and it was the most romantic, gorgeous setting where it feels like you are secluded in the jungle. Every moment of it was just pure bliss.
The body scrub and mask was the most fun part outside in your own private outdoor shower. Our skin felt so amazing after like butter.
The body massage was so relaxing in the outdoor hut. But what I absolutely loved the most of the whole experience was the facial. I was going in and out of sleep and I neverrrr fall asleep in public. Ever. Especially from massages and spas. My husband even fell asleep too because our estheticians were THAT good! I felt like I was melting into the bed, like my mind was being uplifted into a heavenly dream. It was the most relaxing, mind numbing (in a good way), pampering experience by far. It was so good we both thought the facial itself would have been more than enough alone to have been 110% satisfied.
Even the waiting room/​hut was a gorgeous view and setting to relax at.
It’s pricey but it was so worth it.
This spa is no joke.

I had both my wedding make up and hair style done at the Anara Spa Salon by Chica for our beach wedding and she was AMAZING! i showed her one photo of an idea of what I wanted my hair to look like and she worked her magic. She created the look if not better than what I showed her. I also showed her a photo of the type of make up look I was wanting and again she did a fantastic job! It took the exact amount of time that was listed which was perfect for our wedding that started at 4:30pm. I had plenty of time to walk back to our room, relax a little more and then put my wedding dress on. I walked into the salon feeling very «naked» without any make up and/​or having my hair done but I walked out of there feeling like a PRINCESS! I was also concerned about having my hair blow around in the wind, since we were having our wedding on Shipwreck Beach, but she pinned it and sprayed it perfectly and nothing moved for the entire ceremony, all of our wedding photos as well as our lovely dinner afterwards. She was very friendly and I felt at ease the entire time. She made my wedding ensemble complete.
The Anara Spa employees that greeted me upon check in and check out were also very friendly and helped me in a timely manner.

The Lovers escape was a one of a kind experience. Beautiful outdoor setting, friendly staff, best smelling and soothing products. The couples outdoor lava rock shower was great but the bath was perfectly located in a private setting. Yes it’s expensive but the prices are listed there before you go so there is no surprise. The package was worth every penny. The only thing I would think to improve is the coed lounge area. It’s very blandly decorated compared to the rest of this place.

My boyfriend and I did the lover’s package with an hour (each) bath, massage and facial. First the bath starts with rubbing in a sugar cane exfoliate, showering off, applying a mud-​like paste and showering. From there you lay in the bath for about 20 minutes. The pre-​bath part was fun and romantic. The bath wasn’t warm enough and hard to lay in given the angle of the tub. It was still nice and relaxing.
After the bath we had couple massages. I had Bev and M had Greg. Seriously the best massage I’ve ever gotten. Highly recommended.
Lastly we had our facials. I had Larla (sp?) and M had Chantal. I enjoyed it but I don’t think it was worth the cost. I wish she would have done more extractions. Our faces were a mess from the sun, sunscreen, makeup, ocean (and repeat).
Overall a great experience!

This place deserves 1 star from me. Going to try and keep this review short and not go into too much detail.
On THREE separate occasions, by THREE separate front desk girls, my sister and I were treated like CRAP. They have some serious attitude problems here. When you go to a spa you expect nothing less than to be treated like a princess and feel pampered from the SECOND you walk in until the SECOND you leave.
The amenities/​facilities are small and not very nice. It’s an outdoor facility. Steam room sauna and jacuzzi are all outside.
As far as our massages go, they were wonderful and our therapists were very sweet. But all of this was forgotten once we were checking out and had to deal with a VERY unhappy woman working the front desk. We both left our «spa day» with a BAD taste in our mouth. Once I left I already felt like I needed a massage again… I spoke to the manager about our experience. He seemed glad to hear our feedback, but did nothing to help resolve the issue or make it up to us.
If you’re trying to decide which spa to go to on the island, go to the St Regis in Princeville. That is how a spa is supposed to run, look, and feel. You will be treated like a princess from beginning until end!

Luxury spa experience. Pretty garden private soaking grotto theme pool with premium soaps, shampoo, lotion. Quintessential couples experience, romantic.
Tiki hut couples massage. Therapists are well skilled, friendly & effective. Choose swedish mild relaxing massage or my preferred deep tissue session.
Locker rooms have steam cabin & dry sauna. Outdoor swimming pool in the enclosed courtyard is peaceful. Water temp is perfect for refreshment.
Boutique sells the typical potions, lotions & girlie casual resort wear.
Gracious staff. Friendly & ultra-​chill.
Expensive. 3 hour session = $ 275 per person.

I don’t know if I was simply in blissful vacation mode but I was elated the whole time I was here. I was so grateful to have been able to visit for a massage. I would love to come back someday.
The amenities were great. A lap pool, sauna rooms, jacuzzis, clean locker rooms, private outdoor showers with everything you need. 100% a full service spa experience.
My massage was great. I elected the Lomi Lomi which incorporates longer strokes (the masseuse uses more of his/​her forearms), much like a head to toe «weaving» technique. The pressure was medium — perfection. I wish it could have gone on for hours! I felt very fluid and relaxed afterwards. Just what I wanted.
If you have a couple hours and monies to spare, Anara Spa is definitely worth checking out!

The grounds here are impeccable and this is the ultimate way to perfect your stay at the Grand Hyatt on Kauai. Be sure to arrive well before your appointment time so you can take advantage of the luxurious amenities — dry or wet private sauna, steam room, outdoor rainfall showers, beautiful Grecian tiled jacuzzi and lounge chairs galore. There is also a lap pool should you want to take a cold, refreshing dip before or after. They provide cushy bathrobes, massaging slippers (I bought a pair afterwards for $ 12), a private locker for storing your things, and all the toiletries you could possibly need to get ready afterwards.
I had a 50 minute lomilomi massage with Diana, who has the hands of a goddess and came highly recommended by the reception desk. Everything about the massage purred «luxury» — from the silk sheets on the massage bed to the real-​life rainfall and ocean breeze just outside the private room. There were hot towels, hand massages and a scalp rubdown. I felt so incredibly blissed out after my session that I drank about a gallon of water and had to ask my husband to come pick me up because I was weak in the knees with relaxation. This indulgence comes highly recommended by this massage enthusiast!

For years I have had this idea in the back of my mind about the most amazing massage. It would be outside, open air, under a roof with long white sheers blowing, the sound of birds singing in the trees and the ocean waves rhythmically strumming the shoreline and occasional deep throated chimes tinkling in the light warm breeze.
After preparing and changing into my robe, I was led outside to the waiting lanai. There were teas, cucumber water, fruit, recliners and magazines to greet me while I was waiting for my masseuse. It may have been the stress I had been under or just being overwhelmed by how close this was to the ideal garden massage I had been thinking about. But the funniest thing was I just was uncharacteristicly overcome by emotion and I began to cry. It was that it was all so very elegant and the setting just instantly resonated with my soul. So I was bit embarassed when my masseuse came up to me and I am wiping away tears. I had to explain it was a lot to take in.
He led me down a tropical path among the private garden hales, pointing out the orchids tucked into the trees and describing the beautiful flowers in the garden. I booked a Lokahai 80 minute massage for deep relaxation and profound harmony.
I had a private garden hale. It was built out of natural materials such as bamboo and reeds and wood floor. It was three sided with the open side facing a private lava rock open air shower and garden. It was very private and I felt completely safe and comfortable there. I had the most relaxing massage ever and I have had quite a few massages. It was almost a spiritual moment for me.
If we go back I will definitely arrange for a couple’s massage there. It’s an experience you will remember the rest of your life.

Hands down, I believe that everyone should experience Anara Spa at least once. I love to come here to relax and do nothing. The services are quite pricey, but being that it comes with a day pass at the spa, I don’t mind the cost. My favorite place to be is next to the eucalyptus steam room, in the outdoor shower and lazing by the lap pool.
My disappointment is with their recent renovations, they decided to remove the 12 headed shower. Also, if the spa want to keep more people on location, then perhaps, a full service mini restaurant would be great.
Patty-​masseuse is fantastic! Let her know what you need worked on and her hands are like magic!

I love how easy Anara Spa makes it to order Coco Mango supplies for delivery to my home in AZ. My husband and I love the products and I’m thankful they have an online ordering option. The bath/​shower gel is AWESOME!!!