We just bought an Aulani resale contract last month (stayed at Aulani in a cash, not rented points, studio villa this past summer) and out of curiosity, I watched a resort+room tour video on
Youtube of the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club.
Oh. My. Gosh.
I am SO glad we bought
DVC instead of a different timeshare. The Marriott Ko Olina room was depressing. No decor that felt tropical or Hawaii or anything like that. Compared to the amazing pool complex at Aulani, the Marriott looked just "meh."
Haven't stayed yet at Aulani w/our points, but I'm already happy with our purchase!