Aulani Spa with a 9yo

[amym2]

Going to Aulani with DH, DS11, DD9, and FIL this October. My DD and I would like to do something in the spa, but I am not sure what would be best. She has had a couple of pedicures and really enjoys those. She mentioned wanting to do a massage, but I'm not sure if that would be weird for a 9yo. I see that they offer a family massage, but it is for 3 or more people, and I don't think I could talk any of the guys into doing it with us. Could we do a couples massage even though we're a mom and daughter? Has anyone been to the spa with a tween DD? Any suggestions? Worth the money?

Also, I know that I've read about an "upgrade" for DVC members. Which service is that for?

 

[amym2]

Nobody? Anyone been to the Aulani spa with a kid of any age? Guess I must be the only crazy one!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Is she old enough for the teen spa? If not, I think you can do a family massage with her and you if you choose to.

 

[amym2]

Is she old enough for the teen spa? If not, I think you can do a family massage with her and you if you choose to.

No, she's only 9. The family massages I've read about are for 3+ people and are charged as such. Hopefully they'll have an option for the two of us. I'll give the spa a call when we're closer to our trip. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with kids in the spa.

 

[mdsd8700]

Well my daughter was 15 last summer while we were at Aulani so a bit older than 9. However she wanted a massage and neither of us wanted her to be in a room on her own so we were able to be together in the same room without any issues. I just mentioned it when I made the reservations and there was no problem at all. We had a fantastic time together. The pools outside, the steam room and sauna were all wonderful. I would highly recommend a spa day.

 

[rpcvpanama]

I took my niece for her first massage when she was 13. We did a couples massage for the same reason, didn't want her in the room by herself the first time. I would call the Spa at Aulani and ask if they can do a massage for a 9 year old. I know most spas have an age limit for massage services. Otherwise, if that isn't an issue I would book the couples massage.

The Spa at Aulani is wonderful and be sure to spend extra time in the outside reflection area and definitely take a dip in the cold plunge pool. If she can't do a massage maybe there is a service in the "teen" spa area that would allow her to join you in the reflection area. That would be nice as well.