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Spa Massage Therapist

Hawaii The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Estimated salary: Approximately $17–$25 per hour, plus service commission and tips, depending on experience and licensing
Role summary

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The Spa Massage Therapist provides professional massage and wellness treatments for resort guests, following established spa procedures and maintaining a high standard of service. Requirements typically include a current Hawaii massage therapist license, recognized massage training, strong knowledge of massage techniques, professional communication skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Candidates are expected to deliver personalized treatments, protect guest privacy, maintain a clean and safe treatment area, recommend suitable services or products, complete accurate records, and contribute to a welcoming Westin guest experience. Previous resort or luxury spa experience is preferred, along with a friendly, dependable, and polished approach.

About the employer

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali is a beachfront luxury resort located on Maui's famous Ka'anapali Beach. It is part of Westin Hotels & Resorts, a Marriott International brand focused on wellness, comfort, and restorative travel. The resort offers guest rooms, suites, pools, restaurants, meeting facilities, fitness amenities, and spa services designed around the Westin Well-being philosophy. Team members work in a busy, multicultural hospitality environment serving leisure travelers, families, groups, and wellness-focused guests. Marriott provides structured operating standards, training opportunities, employee benefits, and potential career mobility across its global hotel portfolio. The resort's spa professionals are expected to combine technical expertise with warm Hawaiian hospitality while helping guests relax and enjoy their Maui experience.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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