:: DESIGN

Paul Brown conceptualized and designed the 6,000 square-foot facility featuring faux lava rock with petroglyphs (primitive rock carvings), water features and marble. Honolulu-based architect Brian Fujiwara worked with Brown to bring this project to fruition.

Paul Brown痴 Spa Olakino * Salon has 10 treatment rooms: six are massage treatment rooms; two wet and dry treatment rooms--one of which is the couple痴 room with a Japanese furo soaking bath-- and two facial rooms. There are also three hair dressing stations, one makeup station, two manicure and pedicure stations, a women痴 and men痴 locker room, and five steam showers. A 24-hour fitness and exercise room with state-of-the-art equipment is located next to the spa. With glass windows all along the 75-foot-long lounging area, Paul Brown痴 Spa Olakino * Salon patrons delight in breathtaking views of Waikiki Beach and the blue Pacific.

:: UNIQUE SPA TREATMENTS

In keeping with the Hawaiian concept of olakino, or general wellness, fresh Hawaiian plants and fruits are used abundantly in the spa. Hawaii-grown papaya, Kona coffee beans, and aloe vera are but a few of the items available to mix and apply for body scrubs, masks or skin treatments. The signature spa treatment is the Olakino Experience. It is an all-day affair starting with a foot wash using warm mineral water, Hawaiian salt and peppermint oil. Next is the signature Magic Island massage, a fusion of Thai massage, lomi lomi, shiatsu and reflexology, using an infusion of grape seed oil and Awapuhi Kauiwi (wild ginger). A pineapple and papaya enzyme body scrub follows the massage. The Aloe and Hawaiian spirulina (sea kelp) wrap ends the body treatment, leaving a relaxing aromatherapy facial to complete the Olakino Experience. A healthy lunch is included.