Aulani Villas & Views -- REVISED 07/22/2017

[VickiAtSea]

Oops, I just corrected the room # of the Island View. Sorry about that! My husband and I were in the Island View, our friends were in the Ocean View. Both rooms were wonderful. The Oceanview definitely had the better view, including sunsets, but noise was a problem, especially music from the lounge. The Island View room was quieter although several times there were activities on the lawn below, but nothing too bad.

 

[SandyinMonterey]

I was @ Aulani for the second time this past Feb 2013. It's great that the specific villas and photos are posted but with my recent trip, I don't think it guarantees you anything. As I said, this was our second time @ Aulani. When I book, I am VERY SPECIFIC as to what type of room I want. With this last reservation (as well as my first there) I booked an UNOBSTRUCTED one bedroom villa. Which was not the room I got when we arrived. As I was told, they will do their best to fulfill reservation requests that were made at the time of booking, but there is no guarantees. Which I find crazy.

 

[wdrl]

Oops, I just corrected the room # of the Island View.

I made the correction on the list in Post #1. I have to admit I couldn't tell you were actually on the 16th floor rather than the 14th floor!

 

[eandesmom]

In looking at the pictures, the Ewa Building Ocean View rooms seem to have a better sunset view than does the Waianae. Is that correct?

If so, which would have a better afternoon sun/sunset view?

Ewa Rooms xx04/xx08

are these non angled? And is non angled bigger?

or

Ewa Long Wing xx72/xx78/xx84

For both I assume higher floor is better but is there a point in the lower floors that are still classified as OV that have more view constraints?

Or, if I'm off and Waianae is better for sunset/afternoon sun, is the construction over there an issue?

Thanks!

 

[wdrl]

In looking at the pictures, the Ewa Building Ocean View rooms seem to have a better sunset view than does the Waianae. Is that correct?

Generally speaking, yes.

If so, which would have a better afternoon sun/sunset view?

Again, generally speaking, the Ewa Building Phase 1 (xx50-xx58) and the Ewa Building Long Wing (xx70-xx86) will have afternoon sun and better sunset views.

Ewa Rooms xx04/xx08

These villas are actually in the Waianae Building. Since these villas face toward the south, they will get morning and mid day sun, but no views of sunset.

are these non angled? And is non angled bigger?

In my opinion, there is no difference in the sizes of the angled versus non angled balconies.

All of Waianae's two-bedroom vacation homes have angled balconies. The Ewa Building Long Wing have angled balconies, too. The Ewa Building Phase 1 and Ewa Building Short Wing have non angled balconies.

or

Ewa Long Wing xx72/xx78/xx84

For both I assume higher floor is better but is there a point in the lower floors that are still classified as OV that have more view constraints?

Ocean View villas are no lower than the 6th floor.

Or, if I'm off and Waianae is better for sunset/afternoon sun, is the construction over there an issue?

All of Aulani's announced construction projects are scheduled to be completed by September 2013. Apparently, Aulani is not assigning guests to villas in the Waianae Building while some of the construction is going on. Depending on when you plan on visiting Aulani, the construction may not be an issue.

Thanks!

I've posted some responses in red. Hope this helps.

 

[NC State Tigger]

Do ALL dedicated 2 bedroom villas have balconies off the 2nd bedroom?

I believe 2 bedroom villas have one balcony that opens from the master bedroom and a balcony off the living area---does the balcony off the living area also open to the 2nd bedroom in the dedicated 2 bedroom villas? If so, for both the villas with angled and straight balconies?

Concerned that only the "lock-off" villas have a balcony off the 2nd bedroom.
We prefer to have the 2 beds in the second bedroom, but perhaps not if we don't have the balcony.

 

[eandesmom]

I've posted some responses in red. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much. We will be there next month so not sure what the construction status is at present or planned for next month (memorial day weekend)

 

[mithreechicks]

We are currently booked in a 2-bedroom villa for the week before Thanksgiving - YAY!! I've read through the thread a couple times, and am now on information overload .

Here's what we're wondering: how soon can we make a 'request' for a certain room/area, and what's the best way to word it?

thanks so much for all the info here, and the incredible pics!! We can't wait for November!!

thanks, too, for any and all advice we can get!

 

[cal2net]

Loving ALL this information & photos. We are headed there in July. Does anyone have pics of a 1br island garden view? From what I've read we need the Ewa tower but should we request a particular floor? This will be our first DVC vacation & not quite sure how this all works.

 

[wdrl]

Loving ALL this information & photos. We are headed there in July. Does anyone have pics of a 1br island garden view? From what I've read we need the Ewa tower but should we request a particular floor? This will be our first DVC vacation & not quite sure how this all works.

Since all studios are attached to one-bedroom villas to form lock-off two-bedroom villas, just look at the list in Post #1 for any Island View Studio or lock-off two-bedroom. The photos posted for those villas will give you a good idea of what to expect for the one-bedroom villa.

Most people seem to want a higher floor. But keep in mind that a requests cannot be guaranteed.

Have fun at Aulani!

 

[carissa1970]

FWIW, we stayed in a one bedroom pool view, and LOVED it. Room 406. We plan to request it again when we go next time. High enough up there wasn't much pool noise, but close enough we could watch the pool activity. Grew up in San Diego, so ocean view was not a priority for us. We would sit by the fire pit each night for the sunset view. But our balcony was perfect for listening to the morning chant, which we loved, and our son could wander around near the pools and we could see him and he could check in with us. I can't say enough about that room.

If someone will tell me how to link a photo, I will post a couple. Using my iPad and can't figure out how to include a photo.

 

[carissa1970]

Okay, I saw photobucket was best. Try this...

http://s1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Carissa_Carrera/?action=view&current=photo_zpsfc0ac5f7.jpg

http://s1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Carissa_Carrera/?action=view&current=photo_zps6bb1be34.jpg

 

[JonLouisB]

Poolside Garden View Studio

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/jonlouisb/photo1-1_zps6e96c217.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/jonlouisb/photo2-1_zps48f564f3.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k269/jonlouisb/photo3-1_zpsa034eeea.jpg

 

[cal2net]

Thank you, this gives me an idea. Oh I understand about no guarantees, we'll be happy with whatever we get, hey we'll be in paradise and that's all that really matters.

 

[wdrl]

Okay, I saw photobucket was best. Try this...

Thanks for sharing your photos. For our trip last September, we were almost right below you in Villa #304. Like you, we loved listening to the morning chant. When we go back to Aulani, I'd definitely want a villa that overlooks Waikolohe Valley so we can enjoy the sights and sounds.

Poolside Garden View Studio

I'm glad you made it back to Aulani. Hopefully, you didn't have to check out the emergency medical services on this trip!

What did you think of your view from villa #278? Did you see enough of the pool area? When we walked around Aulani, I thought that the Ewa Building Pool View villas just below you might have most of their views blocked by the extensive landscaping.

 

[nemofans]

FWIW, we stayed in a one bedroom pool view, and LOVED it. Room 406. We plan to request it again when we go next time. High enough up there wasn't much pool noise, but close enough we could watch the pool activity. Grew up in San Diego, so ocean view was not a priority for us. We would sit by the fire pit each night for the sunset view. But our balcony was perfect for listening to the morning chant, which we loved, and our son could wander around near the pools and we could see him and he could check in with us. I can't say enough about that room.

Sounds like a great location! THx for the pics!

 

[cal2net]

What's the best way to make a request? Is it best to call MS or is there a location online? Also, how soon should we do this if we haven't already, our vacation is in July. TIA

 

[DenLo]

What's the best way to make a request? Is it best to call MS or is there a location online? Also, how soon should we do this if we haven't already, our vacation is in July. TIA

Call MS. I think they assign the rooms at least 30 days before, but I would call when you are thinking about it, like now.

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

We just returned from our Aulani stay We were in a one bedroom pool view villa in the Ewa wing, room #676

Here is the view looking to the right:


And the view looking straight ahead:


And the view looking to the left to the ocean:



I also took a video on the living room balcony- looking all around and down.
http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mo...lla view/20130414_100651_zpsd5bdee0e.mp4.html

We loved this room and are going to request it for our Feb trip!

 

[NC State Tigger]

Do ALL dedicated 2 bedroom villas have balconies off the 2nd bedroom?

I believe 2 bedroom villas have one balcony that opens from the master bedroom and a balcony off the living area---does the balcony off the living area also open to the 2nd bedroom in the dedicated 2 bedroom villas? If so, for both the villas with angled and straight balconies?

Concerned that only the "lock-off" villas have a balcony off the 2nd bedroom.
We prefer to have the 2 beds in the second bedroom, but perhaps not if we don't have the balcony.

Still trying to get information about the balconies for 2 bedroom villas.