5 Ways to Treat Mom this Mother’s Day in Hawaiʻi

While every day we should be thankful, Mother’s Day is a beautiful reason to celebrate and show even more appreciation to all the mothers, tūtū, aunties, big sisters and mother figures in our lives.

There are plenty of ways to treat the important wāhine in your life this Mother’s Day.

1. Take mom to brunch

Along with many restaurants across Hawaiʻi, Alaia at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay, is hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch. Here, brunch is paired with stunning ocean views.
*Photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay*

Across the Islands, many restaurants will be hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 10. Alaia, the signature restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay, welcomes all to enjoy a buffet, live music and stunning ocean views of the island’s North Shore. Moms also receive a complimentary beverage. Reservations can be made here.

On Maui’s verdant and serene East Side, Hāna-Maui Resort has created a thoughtfully curated, locally inspired brunch this Mother’s Day. From breakfast options like an omelet station and coconut French toast to island favorites, including lomi lomi salmon and mochiko chicken, the resort is throwing a feast for the moms and mother figures in our lives. To make a reservation, call (808) 400-1234.

With refreshing alfresco seating, you can take in sweeping ocean views while enjoying brunch with mom at the ʻIlima Terrace at Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa this Sunday. The special event includes a breakfast buffet along with à la carte breakfast and lunch options. Reservations can be made here.

Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island on Hawaiʻi Island has an elegant brunch planned, which includes a spread of fresh seafood, sushi and poke, along with beautifully prepared entrées. For a sweet treat, there will also be island-inspired desserts by Nona Sampson. Keiki can also stop by the Mother’s Day Flower Market to create a one-of-a-kind bouquet for mom. Reservations can be made here.

2. Treat mom to a spa day

Ho‘omana Spa is in the heart of Olinda, which features a serene outdoor space.
*Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino*

Whether it’s treating mom to a spa day or wellness retreat, she definitely deserves to feel relaxed and pampered. SpaHalekūlani offers a vibroacoustic experience that its team says helps the brain and body find deep relaxation, stress relief and enhance quality of sleep. The experience can be offered as an individual service or paired with a massage. Hoʻomana Spa in Olinda, Maui, provides healing through lomilomi, a traditional Hawaiian massage. It also creates rituals that are intentionally designed for each guest. The Bamford Wellness Spa at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is the ultimate getaway for any wellness-focused mom. Along with restorative massages and facials, the spa offers unique treatments like cryotherapy and an “ocean float room.” Here, mom can experience a zero-gravity environment free of external stimuli. At the Hualālai Spa at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, mom can embark on a wellness journey with healing treatments like acupuncture, reiki and massages.

3. Make lei with mom or for her

Leimakinghta — Lei Making Workshop.
*Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)/Ben Ono*

With the Islands’ lovely flora, stringing a lei for mom is an endearing act of aloha and a lovely gift. Whether you forage for plumeria or pua kenikeni in the backyard or take a lei making class together, making mom a lei is something she will cherish.

4. Hang 10 with mom or just hang out

Familyweekendoahu — Paddle out with mom.
Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)/Ben Ono

Paddle out with mom at her favorite break or spend May 10 lounging on one of the Islands’ beautiful beaches. Either way, treat her to a day by the ocean.

5. Gift mom something local

Whether mom is a jetsetter or loves to bake, there are so many uniquely Hawaiʻi gifts that make perfect Mother’s Day presents. From reusable tote bags and packing cubes to hand-painted aprons, you can find a list of 15 ideas here.