Spa Profile: Spa Without Walls at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii offers the ultimate Big Island vacation experience on the Kohala Coast.

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is a luxury resort located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. The stunning property is surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. In addition to a 10,000 square-foot oceanfront pool, the resort also has a Hui Holokai Beach Club offering ocean and cultural activities, golf, a fitness center and tennis pavilion, and an award-winning spa.

The resort’s Spa Without Walls blends the essence of Aloha with Hawaii’s relaxed, tropical spirit. Guests can opt to receive their treatments in a private outdoor waterfall hale (hut), an oceanfront cabana, or an indoor treatment room. The spa services integrate the natural therapeutic environment, ancient Hawaiian healing arts, and locally-sourced products into each experience.

We spoke with Spa Director Roselia Flandes, who provided insider tips, recommended spa treatments, and more.

The resort’s amenities include a 10,000 square-foot oceanfront pool.

Why You’ll Love It: We incorporate the essence of Hawaii Island into our spa treatments, which makes them special. Guests have the option of experiencing a spa treatment outdoors in their own private hale (hut) surrounded by waterfalls or at the ocean so they can hear the sound of splashing waves on the lava rocks. We combine indigenous elements with traditional techniques to provide unique experiences for our guests.

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is also home to the award-winning Spa Without Walls.

Key Features: We offer steam rooms and a sauna in the ladies and gentlemen’s areas, plus a Technogym-equipped fitness center.

The spa includes indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces for guests surrounded by lush gardens.

Insider’s Tip: Arrive early to decompress and get into the “spa mood.” Keep communication open with your therapist and share any questions so that you can have the best experience. Combine local-inspired treatments to fall in love with this beautiful island.

Snacks Served: Selection of LOT 35 teas, iced tea, scented water, fresh fruit, and antioxidant granola.

The spa offers fresh fruit and an array of wellness beverages.

Insider’s Favorite: The Big Island Foot Ritual (50 min/$179). Let the elements of the Hawaiian Islands soothe and revitalize the feet. Hawaiian cane sugar will gently exfoliate the skin, followed by a mask with healing herbs and volcanic nutrients to rejuvenate your feet. During the treatment, enjoy a neck, shoulder, arm, and hand massage using our luscious coconut and lemongrass body butter. We then massage the feet with point-specific massage techniques using warm lava rocks to release tension, restore mana, and impart a sense of well-being.

The spa has 6 oceanfront cabanas where guests can enjoy their treatments.

Splurge Treatment: Fairmont Orchid Ali’i Royal Experience (110 min/$349 Indoor; $359 Waterfall; $369 Oceanfront). Let us treat you like ali‘i (Hawaiian royalty) as you surrender to the synergized energies of our two most popular Polynesian pleasures: ‘Awa Earth & Fire, a detoxifying body treatment, and the Kahinu, which incorporates warm coconut oil on the forehead and scalp with a neck and shoulder massage. The two flow together in this package for the ultimate indulgence in our Hawaiian body experiences.

The spa’s treatments integrate the natural therapeutic environment, ancient Hawaiian healing arts, and locally-sourced products into every experience.

Unique Treatment: Papaya Pleasure (80 min/$249). Enliven the senses with this tropical delight for the face and full body. Dry-brush exfoliation begins this island scent-sation, followed by a massage-style application of a papaya-enzyme body mask to soften and rejuvenate the skin. A nourishing facial massage tops off this Polynesian pampering pleasure.