We are located on the tranquil property of the Hanalei Colony Resort — steps from the ocean
Hanalei Day Spa is a boutique, holistic spa on Kauai’s North Shore offering expert massage therapy with aloha.
We value integrity, kindness, and personalized healing experiences.
Take a look at the short video below to see what makes our Kauai spa experience so unique.
Our Mission Statement
At Hanalei Day Spa, we are a holistic business dedicated to consistent, excellent customer service. We share our healing gifts in a way that’s unique, soulful, and fun.
While our spa community includes people from different lifestyles, practices, and beliefs—we are all united by a willingness to serve.
We value:
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Integrity
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Efficiency
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Compassion
All in harmony with ourselves, the earth, and one another.
We are kind and cooperative even in the rare case that we make a mistake. We show up with kindness and cooperation—even in the rare case that we make a mistake. Our viewpoint on mistakes is of acceptance and accountability. We all make them, we do our best to humbly learn
from them, put it behind us and move forward—together.
We offer a helping hand when we can, and ask for support when we need it. That’s the spirit of aloha that guides us every day.
Meet Darci Frankel
Founder/Spa Director of Hanalei Day Spa | Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner | Wellness Mentor
Darci Frankel, cleansing and rejuvenation expert
Darci Frankel is more than a seasoned Kauai massage therapist—she’s a healing arts practitioner with three decades of experience in Ayurvedic medicine, massage therapy, and spa leadership.
Darci was invited to lead the Alternative Medicine department at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami.
Instead, she chose Kauai, where she followed her heart and built a healing sanctuary.
Hanalei Day Spa, a beachfront boutique spa rooted in holistic wellness, soulful care, and consistent excellence.
Trained by world-renowned Ayurvedic expert Dr. Vasant Lad, Darci blends ancient wisdom with a grounded, no-nonsense approach to well-being. She offers more than just spa treatments—she offers transformation. Through personalized cleansing programs, Ayurvedic consultations, and rejuvenation retreats, she helps people feel lighter, clearer, and more at home in their bodies.
Her integrity and presence have earned the trust of high-profile clients like Gloria Estefan, Pierce Brosnan, and John Oates.
But Darci’s favorite clients? The ones ready to truly heal.
In addition to running Hanalei Day Spa, she mentors other spa owners and therapists—helping them build thriving, heart-centered businesses based on real healing and service.
Don’t know what you want?
Consider a 4-Hands massage, Deep tissue or Hawaiian style Lomi Lomi Massage add Hot stone massage to that all! You can combine several or stick with a basic light pressure massage. (Learn more by clicking the links above for a short video.)
