Bamford Spa at 1 Hotel

What should you try? What’s new in 2026?

Body care is the focus here. The menu combines typical Bamford Spa services, such as a full-body massage using hot and cold stones for a rejuvenating effect, with a traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage. My favorite was the Intuitive Herbal Ritual, where the masseuse used Kauai Farms comfrey noni essence and used hot noni leaves to soothe the body.

Below the spa is a 10,000-square-foot fitness center with state-of-the-art 24/7 cardio equipment and strength training, group classes and individual performance training. I took a special private Pilates class with my instructor who had a background in body building and a personal training session with a trainer whose input guided much of the rest of the day.

There is also a new IV suite run by Vitality Kauai, offering medical interventions ranging from vitamin infusions and injections to Botox, fillers and PRF microneedling treatments for those looking to achieve more dramatic results during their week-long break.

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What else do we need to know?

Rent a car and explore the cute town of Hanalei and its surrounding areas, including Hā’ena State Park, known for Ke’e Beach and the Kalalau Trail, just 15 to 20 minutes’ drive away. Please note that the park requires a reservation at least one day in advance for entry; these can be prepared and booked quickly up to 30 days in advance.