The
Aulani Villas and Views thread has maps and photos of views from many different villas. Post #1 of that thread has a list of different types of villas; just click on some of the villa numbers and you can compare the views from different parts of the resort.
Based on the feedback on the AV&V thread, it appears that guests who have booked Island View villas have been very pleased with the villas in the Ewa Building Phase 3. The odd numbered villas xx71-xx87 offer at least partial views of the ocean, even though they are classified as Island View.
There are only eight DVC hotel rooms and they all have Standard Views. I don't think you'll have a choice in which of the eight hotel rooms will be assigned to you, nor will it really matter.
By the way, its best that you contact Member Services directly if you want to submit a villa request. The online check-in system doesn't really take into account the variety of choices that apply to the DVC villas.
Can I ask a favor of you? Please take photos of the views from your rooms, particularly the DVC Hotel room. The AV&V thread doesn't have any photos from the DVC hotel rooms and we are anxious to see what the views are like. If you don't want to post the photos yourself, you can email them to me and I'll post them on your behalf. Just PM me and I'll send you my email address.
Have a great time at Aulani!
