Hawaiian Rainforest – one of Hawaii’s largest spa operators – has opened up a new spa at the Honau Kai Resort & Spa, Maui.

The 3,000sq ft (278.7sq m) spa is a new addition to the resort, which opened in 2009 and will feature three treatment rooms, with an open-air cabana village coming in 2014.

Also included will be a Himalayan salt room, which will use halotherapy as an alternative approach to supporting relief in respiratory and skin conditions.

Hawaiian luxury brand Malie Organics will be used for spa treatments.

The spa will function as a gallery space for local Maui artists to submit for display and sell their work. Art exhibitions will also be held on a fortnightly basis.

Debbe Evans, director of spa development said: “Ho’ola Spa was inspired by the natural elements and beauty of Maui and we’re looking forward to providing the ideal setting for guests to find peace and relaxation.”

Hawaiian Rainforest owns and operates nine other spas across Hawaii. This will be the second Ho’ola-branded spa, with one already in operation at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay.

The spa was built and designed by Hawaiian Rainforest, which will also take charge of management and operations of the spa.