Aulani-Transient Accommodations Tax

[zimboys]

In looking on the member website I ran across the Aulani Hawaii’s Transient Accommodations Tax Chart. Apparently this is a tax that the State of Hawaii imposes daily on all stays at Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas. My question is: Is the dollar amount per day or per point multiplied per day? For example if the studio value view was around $2.80 is the total cost just $2.80 or would it be if that particular studio cost is 15 points per day the total $42.00? Thanks.

 

[frank808]

It depends on the number of points that are being used. I think $2.80 is per day for a studio in the cheapest season. And it runs around $24/daily for a grand villa in the most expensive season.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

It's a percentage based on points, etc.

There is a thread on here that breaks it down.

 

[OhioDVC]

That is totally right. When I bought Aulani in Sept I was told it was mandated by the state of Hawaii and the $$$$ are based on the points used per night

 

[robertdangelo]

This will make us think twice about going there... especially if we have to pay for parking. Any word if DVC mambers will have to pay for parking?

 

[OhioDVC]

When I took the tour I was told that members would not pay for parking. The additional room tax isn't significant enough to make a difference in staying at Aulani, the rate are really very low especially when compared to what you are paying already to stay there.

The area/beach is really beautiful. Much nicer then Waikiki. You shouldn't let the tax discourage you from staying there

 

[robertdangelo]

Since we're from New york... Ideally, we would stop off at DL for a few days either on the way to or from Aulani.

 

[frank808]

My guide said that members staying on site do not have to pay parking for up to 2 vehicles on DVC stays. Told me again when we were signing the documents. I really don't think the $3 dollars a day is unreasonable. Every timeshare in Hawaii charges you a accommodation tax so it is not DVC only.

 

[DenLo]

This thread has the formula for the Hawaii transient tax. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37760707&postcount=2

 

[erionm]

Here's a link to a pdf on the member website with all of the 2011 per night rates for all of the various room sizes/views.

http://advc.disney.go.com/media/dvc...iiaccommodationtax/HawaiiAccommodationTax.pdf