Located on exclusive Kapalua Beach in Maui, Montage Kapalua Bay is a 24-acre tropical getaway where the spirit of Hawaii merges with your own to create “pono”—a true sense of balance and harmony. The beachfront resort includes lagoon-style pools, a golf course, world-class dining, luxurious accommodations, and offers an array of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Guests are welcomed by the genuine island hospitality and authentic culture of the property, which makes for the ultimate vacation in paradise.

Montage Kapalua Bay’s award-winning Spa Montage Kapalua Bay has luxurious amenities including bamboo rainfall showers, a state-of-the-art fitness center and movement studio, and an infinity pool with views of the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by the West Maui mountains and turquoise waters of Kapalua Bay, the spa’s plantation-style treatment suites offer a soothing setting for indulgent pampering and spiritual connection. Every treatment and service is inspired by and utilizes the finest local ingredients to offer an authentic spa experience.

We interviewed Jennifer Holzworth, Director of Spa and Retail at Montage Kapalua Bay, who shared insider tips, favorite spa treatments, and more.

Why You’ll Love It: Spa Montage honors the island lifestyle and customizes treatments with local ingredients harvested in the West Maui mountains. Guests love this connection to local culture, not to mention the private outdoor treatment rooms that provide a true tropical oasis. 

Key Features: Amenities include an eucalyptus steam room, cedar wood sauna, cascading whirlpool, relaxation room, bamboo rainfall showers, and an outdoor infinity pool featuring views of the Pacific. 

Additionally, Spa Montage features a movement studio and state-of-the-art fitness center with circuit training machines, Kinesis System, free weights, and a full range of cardio equipment. New programming and equipment includes Technogym Strength & Cardio, Peloton, and TRX 101 classes.

Snacks Served: In the past we have offered a locally-inspired tasty treat from our culinary team of assorted flavors of mocha mini muffins, along with locally sourced Mamaki Tea, which is known for its antioxidant properties and helps promote cardiovascular health and decrease stress levels.  As we continue to work toward the reopening of our resort and Spa Montage, we are brainstorming ways to safely continue to offer our luxury experience.

Bonus: We pride ourselves on providing personalized service to each guest with small touches that have a big “wow” factor. For example, an offering of our wellness drink of guava nectar and Awa before beginning your service to help you relax. We source our Awa from the Big Island, but this root can be found all over Polynesia and is known for its relaxing effects on the mind and body. 

Unique Treatment: Something that makes many treatments unique at Spa Montage is the partnership with Pohala, founded by Hawaiian native, Ke’oni Hanalei, and inspired by his Maui grandmother, a powerful medicine woman. This partnership has allowed Spa Montage to adopt biodynamic principles. 

If I had to choose just one, the Blissful Bath Ritual body therapy is a 90-minute treatment in the relaxation of your own private hale. Guests experience weightlessness floating in a stone-carved tub with a choice of ocean-inspired botanicals (either a chamomile bubble bath to release stress or a mineral salt bath to sooth aches and boost immunity), followed by a completely customized massage. 

Splurge Treatment: The Masterpiece Facial Therapy is the ultimate splurge-worthy treatment. This 90-minute treatment is pure bliss for anti-aging perfection and cellular renewal. Exclusively designed for Spa Montage, The Masterpiece is complete with six masks including a collagen treatment, and provides brightening elements with Vortex suction, and a combination of salicylic and glycolic acid peels to remove impurities and fight age acceleration. This treatment includes a luxurious hand and foot treatment, and can be further elevated to include a Hydrafacial Infusion for an extra 30 minutes of pampering. ($650 for 90 min, $825 for 120 min)

Insider’s Favorite: For the ultimate body and mind reset, my go-to relaxing treatment is the Maui Maluhia. This 120-minute experience has it all, beginning with reflexology massage to calm your mind and body, followed by a full-body dry brush and sea salt foot scrub to exfoliate and enhance circulation. Then a cozy cocoon with a custom-blended algae mask utilizing red, white, and green algae mixed specifically for what your body needs. It ends with a customized massage with Laminaria algae oil to soothe, moisturize, and restore skin.  ($405 for 120 min)

Featured Products: At Spa Montage Kapalua Bay, all massage treatments feature Pohala Botanic Oils, which are produced using indigenous plants from each island (Big Island, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Lanai). The plants are foraged during specific timed phases of the moon to ensure plants are harvested at the most opportune time to showcase their medicinal qualities.

The spa also features products from Lola’s Apothecary, Valmont for facial services, and Laki Naturals body line. Featured local retail product partners include Aloha Nectar custom jewelry, Nani Shells custom jewelry, JAXSEA swimwear and ready-to-wear apparel, Maui Jim sunglasses, and more.

For more information, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @montagekapalua

[Images courtesy of Montage Kapalua Bay]

Montage Kapalua Bay

1 Bay Drive

Lahaina, HI 96761

808-662-6600