I had a massage at the Bamford Wellness Spa on my recent trip to Kauai in July…read more I'll break down my rating of Bamford in more detail, separating the massage service itself from the spa amenities and experience with the rest of the staff. In terms of a massage, I'd rate it 3 stars based solely on the massage, not taking into account the price which is high due to the venue and amenities pre/post massage. I had a regular Swedish style massage which frankly felt like majority of the massages I get at higher end spas situated in luxury hotels when I travel, light to medium pressure (regardless of what I ask) that doesn't quite give the lasting relaxed feeling in my body that I get from my regular massage spot in the peninsula. The amenities and staff I'd rate a 4 out of 5 for the cozy relaxation area, cleanliness, modern and well kept locker room/shower area, and friendly service. The spa lacks a designated pool area that I tend to find in hotel spas overseas which is always a nice treat. Pros: Friendly staff, clean and modern amenities, situated in a gorgeous hotel. Cons: Nothing exceptional in terms of the massage itself, the premium paid is for the venue and amenities.

Focused on marketing and not customer experience. As a non-resort guest, I booked two massages at…read morethe same time over a month in advance. I was called 16 hours before the time of service and was told a technician was sick and they had no options at the same time for both guests. We ended up changing a service and time in order to make it work. I am definitely sympathetic to staff members being sick but thought it was interesting it was the same day as a Sephora brand trip when all influencers were posting about the spa. The spa amenities lack attention to detail. My friend was given two different sized shoes, as a non-resort guest, we could not use the pool or hot tub. There were no bags provided for wet swimwear or clothing. The showers are all rain showers which is nice but if you had a facial and are trying to avoid your face, it's very difficult. Customer service was not especially friendly or welcoming and I was disappointed with the experience for the price. Overall, I would not return or recommend.

Wanda is amazing! She's the reason I have two beautiful…read moreboys. She has decades of experience, a wide knowledge of alternative medicine, and an unmatched intuition. She prepped my body for pregnancy & supported my fertility. And after my baby was born, she applied her knowledge and skills to help his development in his first months of life when his nervous system was growing. I trust Wanda completely & value her insight. You will not find a better warm and loving healer.

I would recommend everyone come to the Saltay Botanical Spa! I came to Wanda with the most horrible…read moreback pain. As I entered her spa and met her I felt instantly more calm, seen and at ease. I have since done multiple acupuncture as well as chiropractic sessions in the Botanicalal Spa. Everytime I leave rejuvenated and more healed than before. The space itself is so relaxing and the healers are so experienced, intuitive and kind. I am so grateful to have met Wanda and Dr Kent and to have a holistic view of my injury rather than just giving me medicine as my PCP wanted to do. After months of pain I can honestly say I am finally starting to feel better in both my mind and spirit. I am so happy my friend referred me to the Saltay Botanical Spa and I will be telling all my friends to come as well .

Was there all last week & the resort was gorgeous! Favorite place to stay ever! Everything was…read moreperfect! We loved Happy Talk Restaurant overlooking the pool & all the tropical vegetation. The grounds are breathtaking including the pool & spa. We had a full kitchen & bought groceries for breakfast & lunch when we left the airport. We had a beautiful view from our condo! The resort is exceptionally quiet & peaceful even though there's a lot of people there. We loved it! Didn't have any problems! Can't wait to go back!

My husband and I stayed here for a week trip in the summer. I'm not sure how they can categorize…read morethemselves as a resort as you do have to leave the property to get basic needs such as breakfast and lunch. The two restaurants on the property open at 3pm, and are actually closed two days of the week (Wednesday and Thursday were the closed days when we were there). We had to go to the 1 Hotel Resort for breakfast and lunch, which isn't far and can be accessed through the hotels golf cart transportation system, but defeats the purpose of the resort being the destination itself. And if you plan on going anywhere, you NEED a car, there are no Ubers or Lyfts around. We felt stranded when we arrived from our flight at lunch time, starving, and learned the restaurants are closed for another 3 hours, until 3pm. It does have a coffee shop that has drinks, cold and hot homemade sandwiches and snacks for on the go, but the hours it's open depends. The flyer they hand out says it's open from 7am-4pm but we just watched them close today at 1:30pm. There's a QR code that says to scan for live hours, which tells me it doesn't follow the 7am-4pm time frame at all. How would we then know when it's open to plan for it? Thankfully we got in before they closed for a lunch snack. That said, the operating times that can be inconvenient and if you want a proper sit down meal it's not the place. I found myself confused at times, wondering who this place was for because at times I needed food or simply a place to sit, everything seemed to be closed, all the way to the detail of seating areas on a busy dinner night. It's almost as if this isn't a resort meant to be open or helpful for guests living there. Most of the staff is welcoming, I saw one review mention some animosity towards tourists which I could definitely sense at the front desk with one of the ladies, but the rest of the ladies were nice, I think it was just her. 1 Hotel definitely has better service, where they actually critically think to go above and beyond on getting you what you need, though that's expected due to the price difference. The room was clean and had what we needed, full kitchen, master bed and a separate space with a pull out bed that was useful for our family who stayed with us to help with our baby. Overall, I'd rethink calling this location a resort, it's nice but a bit misleading.

This is by far the best Lomi Lomi I have ever experienced, so relaxing... the pain I had in my back…read moretotally disappeared after the first session. I will definitely be getting more!

From the owner: The purpose of Sacred Temple Lomi is to bring alignment back to the individual's body, mind and…read morespirit. This art of healing touch addresses the whole person mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. The techniques focus on finding congested areas in the body and dissolving them gently, transforming old energies by clearing the body's channels through the use of moving palms, thumbs, knuckles, forearms and elbows across the body in circles and continuous infinity motions from head to toe leaving you feeling whole and refreshed.

Calming environment, with walkable trails nearby to the beach. Easy drive to many high traffic…read morespots and fun activities

We really enjoyed our stay here. Very nice and in a good location. The grounds are beautiful!…read more The egg hunt on Saturday before Easter was so much fun! The food carts are good and very convenient located on the property right outside of building 5. I would come back. My only complaint is that there are chickens everywhere and they woke me every morning between 3:30 and 5:00. Next time i will bring earplugs!!

10/29/24 Spectacular & breathtaking views of the golf course ... let's start there!…read more Hubby booked this place because they have natural (propane) gas stoves, most condos have electric stoves. I love the idea of cooking with gas. It's a bit dated but it fits our needs. Yes the walls are thin but it's fairly quiet (with the exception of insects trilling in the background & the roosters crowing at odd hours--par for the course, pardon my pun). Rooms are clean & well maintained. Beds are fairly comfortable. Most importantly, the staff are extremely attentive & provide the Aloha welcome. Waking up early to walk the periphery of the golf course... priceless! Watch out for critters/bugs, almost stepped on a millipede (Hubby freaked out & I had to capture & send it back out of the greens below our balcony)-/found it crawling in the closet. It must've hitched a ride on my slippers & shoe bag. Saw plenty of gnats even with screened doors & windows. Loving our stay in Paradise. Just BREATHE, take it ALL in, enjoy! Namaste

Pros: Short walk to get groceries and checkout some small shops, staff was friendly, room was cute…read more(but extremely outdated), kitchen was stocked enough, parking was easy, beautiful views of the golfcourse. Cons: the couch mattress is horrendous (one of the worst I've ever slept on), the water in the shower only stayed hot for 2 mins max, the blender broke, the aircon was finnicky, and the kettle was too disgusting to use. Honestly, if this place just fixed a few things here and there (namely the couch bed and the shower), it would be a really cozy and enjoyable place to stay whether it be shortterm or longterm. I hope they get this sorted.

Hurricane Lowell and Marriott Corporate almost cancelled our 12 days here--over 7 hours on the…read morephone with for, them trying to get us to cancel our reservation post Hurricane...so when they cancelled us, I called the resort itself and our reservation was still active, and the resort reopening 3 days prior to our scheduled arrival, so yay!! That said, we were one of 10-15 occupied rooms when we arrived, with more staff than vacationers, but the staff was EXCELLENT and so happy to be back at work. EVERYONE was awesome, from front desk ( Rita), concierge ( Tiffany, Holly, Boon), back room (!/ ownership?) Nolani, Nancy, Michele), to Nanea ( Cass, Shiama, Chris etc), and finally activities ( the BEST Veronica, Dawn, Mina and Micah) who put up with our long talks, bingo- bracelet making- canvas bag making- Kikui lei making etc)... and truly showed the spirit of aloha. That said, evidence of extensive tree damage but with ongoing clean up and never safety issues. Still beautiful bit with maybe a bit less moa ( chickens)..boo!! But plenty of nene.. Beautiful pools and grounds too. Absolutely cannot wait to return next year!!

I wanted to check out our old stomping ground. I used to own the Princeville Westin, transferred it…read moreto Maui. We haven't been here since 2012 so it has been a while. They have valet parking and parking for guest staying here. It's even great that they have a parking lot just outside the front entrance for the public access to the beach. So I was able to park and walk into the facility without paying anything. They have updated their facility and remodeled a lot of the units. The lobby area was nice and downstairs. I remember from before that all of the food and restaurants are downstairs. The pool area was really clean and that they also had redone some of that surfacing. It wasn't too crowded, which was nice and we walked around all of the different building areas. They have added a lot more units and it was very big compared to long ago. There wasn't any beach access like before I think you had to go around to the other area to enter that area to access the beach. Facility is clean and very nice. It was so much fun to reminisce and go back to the old complex.

If you want the perfect stay in Kauai, come here! Went with family, and honestly you can just do so…read moremuch at this hotel and surrounding areas. You have multiple pools, multiple hot tubs, pickleball courts, recreation rooms(loaded with interesting books,puzzles,games). There are food trucks a 5 min walk away too. The condos were so spacious and clean, we had a wonderful view of the ocean from our balcony. Condos come with beach chairs you can use when out and about exploring the island. Alanne was incredibly helpful. She is so sweet, and let us know the great beaches and great food places to visit while we were there. Very well maintained and overall so pleased with our stay, would recommend to anyone!

Not overjoyed with our stay here. 1. The lack of a/c…read morecombined with 90% humidity meant that everything felt wet all the time. Our damp laundry or shoes wouldn't dry. The carpet felt damp. The bathrooms smelled moldy. So damp. 2. Master shower would not heat up at all. Sink would get hot. Guest bathroom would get hot. Not the master shower no matter how it was adjusted or how long it ran. 3. Wasn't dirty but also wasn't the most clean. 4. Super dated. And not in a darling, historic way. The ceiling fan blades were yellow and droopy. No pull chains to adjust. Carpet in the master. Showers felt really dated. It felt safe and we appreciated the ability to do laundry, dishes, etc. Didn't use the pool but it was cute. Probably wouldn't stay here again.

There are few hotels in the United States that are this breathtaking in a variety of respects…read moreincluding the location, ambience, view, and the price. But it is not unexpected that a location this majestic carries a high price premium. Right from the very first steps into the entrance, you know this place is very special. This modest sized, largely open-air luxury hotel sits on the hillside with a spectacular panoramic view of Hanalei Bay and the surrounding mountains. The hotel has a very laid-back atmosphere with an emphasis on holistic health with lots of free (and paid) activities. The 10,000 sq ft gym is impressive for not that large of a property. There is an Adult Only section with infinity pool which seems to attract a younger demographic with upbeat music constantly playing in contrast to the more traditional expansive resort pool area down at the beach level. Our suite was spectacular with amazing decor and comfortable bed, although we missed not having a deck to sit on. The windows that slide open are large enough in the sitting area that you could still easily enjoy the view and sound of the ocean. The food is excellent although very expensive due to the location. I'd try to dine before dark in the evenng otherwise you're paying a premium for the view without the view. The Breakfast buffet has one of the largest varieties of dishes I've ever seen but very little seafood which might be different for Sunday Brunch.. Of interesting note, the alcoholic seltzer selection here is fantastic. Service is warm, friendly and attentive in most cases. The beach is nice but fairly modest compared to what you might see in Maui or the Kohala Coast on the Big Island. Keep in mind, this is a rainy area of Hawaii. It would be a major crap shoot for sun worshipers. Although the off and on rain and fog is quite majestic and the temperatures remain in the upper 70's making it quite comfortable for lying at the pool while not having to worry about sunscreen on the cloudy days. Our bathroom door in our suite was sticky trying to slide open and close which seemed odd for this level of resort, but it was a minor nuisance. For those with a relaxed budget looking for a truly spectacular location in Hawaii, rain or shine at Mother Nature's whim, this should go on your bucket list. Especially if you are into the "fitness / clean" lifestyle but you can also get your fulfillment of things like pizza, burgers, and great drinks if you so desire.

views, aesthetics, ambiance, all of that is amazing. you're paying for the views…read more got to stop by the bar and the bartenders were so nice! Bill was great. infinity pool & jacuzzi with amazing views. a couple of day beds, first come first serve.

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I am 73 and had many dark sun spots on my face. When I looked in a mirror or at photos it was all I…read morecould see! Kelly used her magical laser and now my complexion is even and it makes me feel better about myself.