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

[wdrl]

Sharing a few photos from the balcony of our room.
Beautiful!

Yes, I agree. You had a beautiful view. Thanks for posting your photos.

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

I have not read the entire thread, but just wondering if there are any pictures form the DVC Hotel Standard room?

 

[Cinderpamela]

I have not read the entire thread, but just wondering if there are any pictures form the DVC Hotel Standard room?

No need to read the entire thread, all the pictures posted are linked on the front page/first post list.

So far no one that I can recall has posted any view pics of the newly minted DVC standard hotel room category, but double check that list to be sure.

There are a few hotel room views linked down on the bottom of the front page list, but they are the "ocean view" and "pool view category".... where for the DVC Hotel Room category they all fall under the standard view.

 

[Anal Annie]

Down to about 6 weeks and counting….I was just looking over the room amenities on the DVC website and I didn't see a toaster listed for the studios! As a seasoned studio user I really rely on having those for breakfasts (bagels & english muffins) and for toasted sandwiches (gotta have my tuna salad on toast). Can anybody confirm whether or not the studios at Aulani have toasters before I plan out our grocery list?! TIA

 

[wdrl]

Down to about 6 weeks and counting….I was just looking over the room amenities on the DVC website and I didn't see a toaster listed for the studios! As a seasoned studio user I really rely on having those for breakfasts (bagels & english muffins) and for toasted sandwiches (gotta have my tuna salad on toast). Can anybody confirm whether or not the studios at Aulani have toasters before I plan out our grocery list?! TIA

I've looked at our photos from our Aulani trip in September 2012 and I don't see a toaster in our studio. I know we didn't use a toaster, so I'm almost positive there wasn't a toaster in our studio.

Even if there isn't a toaster included in the studio, you can probably ask the front desk to loan you one for your stay. I suggest you call Aulani directly and ask them if you can get a toaster for your studio.

 

[islandtimect]

Down to about 6 weeks and counting….I was just looking over the room amenities on the DVC website and I didn't see a toaster listed for the studios! As a seasoned studio user I really rely on having those for breakfasts (bagels & english muffins) and for toasted sandwiches (gotta have my tuna salad on toast). Can anybody confirm whether or not the studios at Aulani have toasters before I plan out our grocery list?! TIA

Yes, studios have them! We were there last week and used it. They are stored with the hot water pot in an upper cabinet above the mini kitchen.

 

[Anal Annie]

I've looked at our photos from our Aulani trip in September 2012 and I don't see a toaster in our studio. I know we didn't use a toaster, so I'm almost positive there wasn't a toaster in our studio.

Even if there isn't a toaster included in the studio, you can probably ask the front desk to loan you one for your stay. I suggest you call Aulani directly and ask them if you can get a toaster for your studio.

Yes, studios have them! We were there last week and used it. They are stored with the hot water pot in an upper cabinet above the mini kitchen.

AWESOME!! Thank you!! "Cooking" in a studio is a throwback to my college dorm room days!! Let's see just how creative we can get!!

 

[lovetotraveltx]

AWESOME!! Thank you!! "Cooking" in a studio is a throwback to my college dorm room days!! Let's see just how creative we can get!!

I was thinking, Annie. If you order that family meal in to the studio, I'm sure they would send up real silverware with it. Or, you can just borrow some from one of the restaurants or from room service??

 

[Anal Annie]

I was thinking, Annie. If you order that family meal in to the studio, I'm sure they would send up real silverware with it. Or, you can just borrow some from one of the restaurants or from room service??

I was already thinking about bringing a "real" knife & fork for each of us from home in case I decide to use the grills for a meal. We have an old spare set of silverware that I could "borrow" from. I'm wondering if anybody else has bought some Mahi Mahi from the Safeway to grill?! I was thinking I could also bring some small pre-cut sheets of foil from home to wrap potatoes in to make baked potatoes with it. That way I wouldn't need to buy a whole lot of one-time use stuff at the store. Just thinking it could be an option. I have already started my packing list (my name ain't Anal Annie for nuthin') and I put the silverware & foil on it anyway. We'll see how the packing goes. I really only want to bring ONE large duffle per person plus our carry-ons although I may pack a spare empty duffle to use for the trip home bcuz nothing ever goes back into the suitcase the same way it went in. But I don't want to pay any more than I have to for checked luggage. The luggage fees are really going to add up (by my calculations for all of our flights we're up to $275 in checked bag fees with just checking the 1 bag pp).

 

[kelly622]

Hello can someone summarize the best one bedroom island garden view? Is it higher floor, EWA building? Should I ask for specific rooms ending in xx77 or xx83? Anything else? Overlooking Starlight Hui? 20th anniversary trip of a lifetime, want to get it right, thx!

Also, do I call hotel directly to make request? Thx

 

[Girimama33]

Hello can someone summarize the best one bedroom island garden view? Is it higher floor, EWA building? Should I ask for specific rooms ending in xx77 or xx83? Anything else? Overlooking Starlight Hui? 20th anniversary trip of a lifetime, want to get it right, thx!

Also, do I call hotel directly to make request? Thx

Yes. Call directly to make the request and I do suggest stating Ewa Building, High Floor, room ending in xx77 or xx73. The more specific you are, the better...I think.

 

[lovetotraveltx]

I was already thinking about bringing a "real" knife & fork for each of us from home in case I decide to use the grills for a meal. We have an old spare set of silverware that I could "borrow" from. I'm wondering if anybody else has bought some Mahi Mahi from the Safeway to grill?! I was thinking I could also bring some small pre-cut sheets of foil from home to wrap potatoes in to make baked potatoes with it. That way I wouldn't need to buy a whole lot of one-time use stuff at the store. Just thinking it could be an option. I have already started my packing list (my name ain't Anal Annie for nuthin') and I put the silverware & foil on it anyway. We'll see how the packing goes. I really only want to bring ONE large duffle per person plus our carry-ons although I may pack a spare empty duffle to use for the trip home bcuz nothing ever goes back into the suitcase the same way it went in. But I don't want to pay any more than I have to for checked luggage. The luggage fees are really going to add up (by my calculations for all of our flights we're up to $275 in checked bag fees with just checking the 1 bag pp).

I know bummer! Do you know what Hawaiian Air charges per checked bag? We'll have 4 checked and 4 carryons.

 

[poohj80]

But I don't want to pay any more than I have to for checked luggage. The luggage fees are really going to add up (by my calculations for all of our flights we're up to $275 in checked bag fees with just checking the 1 bag pp).

What airline are you flying? You might want to see if they offer a credit card which includes one free checked bag per person. That's how we got all our checked bags free on our recent trip. Most cards offer the first year free so you can cancel before the first annual fee is due.

 

[Girimama33]

I know bummer! Do you know what Hawaiian Air charges per checked bag? We'll have 4 checked and 4 carryons.

For Hawaiian Airlines..It is $25 for the first checked bag, $35 for the second, and then it would be $100/each for the third and the fourth.
I hope I can get our family of three in one checked bag and then pack up three carry ons. Since we will have a washer and dryer, I am planning on using it to save on luggage space.

 

[dreaming4disney]

Hello can someone summarize the best one bedroom island garden view? Is it higher floor, EWA building? Should I ask for specific rooms ending in xx77 or xx83? Anything else? Overlooking Starlight Hui? 20th anniversary trip of a lifetime, want to get it right, thx!

Also, do I call hotel directly to make request? Thx

This is what I requested:
Reservation Request for room: High floor ending in xx87, xx81, or xx75
in the long Ewa building- facing the Starlight Hui

We were in room 1475- Top floor, angled view of ocean and starlight Hui-I called MS to put my request in and verified right before we left. This trip was for our 20th also- only we were a year late.(life got in the way) We just got back last week. We had a 2 bedroom.

The resort is beautiful. Hope you have a nice trip.

 

[jerseygal]

LOVED 1077,1079 2br L.O.! GORGEOUS view, island view room, but view of ocean,wedding chapel, and starlit hui! Posted pics with link under this thread as well as trip report!
So INCREDIBLE to sit out early on balcony and ENJOY!
A bonus for us was NO NOISE from any surrounding rooms...Good soundproofing imo!

I did not call Aulani directly. I had noted request on reservation about 6 months before trip. Have a GREAT trip!

 

[DenLo]

Checked in yesterday, Room 312, which is already on here. The views have changed due to the shrubbery and trees growing! You cannot see nearly as much of the lazy river, and cannot see the kids' area at all. Totally behind the trees. Still pretty, though!

Would you consider adding your view photos for a comparison?

 

[carissa1970]

Would you consider adding your view photos for a comparison?

Definitely, if I can remember how to do it!

 

[phyllis1966]

Checked in yesterday! Already in love!

Thanks to you guys, we requested our ocean view room overlooking the Waikolohe Valley...here's the view from (regular hotel) room 840:

 

[carissa1970]

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Carissa_Carrera/imagejpg4_zps93c3e22e.jpg

These are a couple of the view photos currently in Room 312.