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

[wdrl]

So I just may have snagged the last OV studio for those 7 consecutive nights. . . .

Glad to hear you got what you wanted.

 

[RoyalCanadian]

We are DVC-SSR owners since 2004 and we're making our 1st visit to Aulani next week, arriving on the 18th and staying for a week.

We have an ocean view studio booked. Figuring out the buildings and the views makes my head spin. Could someone please help me make an informed request when we do the online check in?

with thanks,

Neil

 

[wdrl]

We are DVC-SSR owners since 2004 and we're making our 1st visit to Aulani next week, arriving on the 18th and staying for a week.

We have an ocean view studio booked. Figuring out the buildings and the views makes my head spin. Could someone please help me make an informed request when we do the online check in?

with thanks,

Neil

I'm not sure if the online check in system offers many options for villa selections. Personally, I liked the sights and sounds of Waikolohe Valley, which is the name of the area that has Aulani's main pool and lazy. Also, I prefer to be on the highest floor possible. So, to keep my request simple, I'd probably try to request a villa that overlooks Waikolhe Valley on a high floor.

Aulani is a well laid out resort and I think you can get from any point to another in no more than 5 minutes. The elevators are quick and conveniently located. For that reason, there is not much to be gained by asking to be 'near lobby' or 'near elevator.'

I'm sure you'll get a great villa. Just relax and start counting down the hours before you are in Hawaii. Besides, its 75 degrees in Aulani right now. What is it in Kitchener?

 

[RoyalCanadian]

I'm not sure if the online check in system offers many options for villa selections. Personally, I liked the sights and sounds of Waikolohe Valley, which is the name of the area that has Aulani's main pool and lazy. Also, I prefer to be on the highest floor possible. So, to keep my request simple, I'd probably try to request a villa that overlooks Waikolhe Valley on a high floor.

Aulani is a well laid out resort and I think you can get from any point to another in no more than 5 minutes. The elevators are quick and conveniently located. For that reason, there is not much to be gained by asking to be 'near lobby' or 'near elevator.'

I'm sure you'll get a great villa. Just relax and start counting down the hours before you are in Hawaii. Besides, its 75 degrees in Aulani right now. What is it in Kitchener?

Thank you for the encouragement. I took a look at some of the photos on this thread & came to the conclusion you have suggested - high floor overlooking the main pool area.

We have had the countdown going on the sliding glass door to the backyard for a couple of months now. I subtract 1 from the total because we depart for the airport at 0-silly-30 on the morning of the 18th & I rarely get to bed on Thursday nights prior to 0200h.

It's currentli -2C in Kitchener, but apparently feels like -9c. Aulani will be a welcome respite from the cold of winter.

With thanks,
Neil

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[Anal Annie]

Can a I just say that now that we're booked I can't wait to report back in here after our trip with our room # and some pics!!

NOW if I can just luck into some affordable airfare....

 

[wdrl]

Can a I just say that now that we're booked I can't wait to report back in here after our trip with our room # and some pics!!

NOW if I can just luck into some affordable airfare....

I, too, am looking forward to your photos. There hasn't been a lot of people posting their photos to this thread, so we need all the contributions we can get. Good luck on getting a decent airfare.

 

[Lisacope]

Hi All -

I have a pool view 1bdr booked for Feb 15-22, I am thinking 5th floor is the floor to request. Other than that, given the construction, which building is it better to request?

 

[ACDSNY]

Hi All -

I have a pool view 1bdr booked for Feb 15-22, I am thinking 5th floor is the floor to request. Other than that, given the construction, which building is it better to request?

We were there in Dec and requested a high floor. We couldn't of asked for a better room than what we got in the Ewa tower #552. We loved it. Right above where they have music playing in the evenings, view of the ocean in the distance and of course a view of the pool area lazy river.

 

[nicola28]

We are here right now in the Eva tower 14th for with a huge lanai. Best view ever!

 

[Lisacope]

Thanks for the replies! 5th floor, Ewa tower it is!

 

[wdrl]

We are here right now in the Eva tower 14th for with a huge lanai. Best view ever!

Wish we were at Aulani, too. Its cool and rainy here in the Houston area this morning.

Can you post some photos of the view from your villa?

 

[DenLo]

Thanks for the replies! 5th floor, Ewa tower it is!

I don't think a specific building would matter. What would matter to me is that we see the Waikolohe Valley. With an OV which starts on the 5th floor and up you'd have a great view of the resort. I would miss not hearing the morning wake up music from our villa. We slept with the balcony door open and having a screen door made it even better.

 

[lesabrowning]

What an awesome thread! Thank you for all the work that has gone into it!

We recently added points at Aulani and will be making our first trip in mid May. We booked quickly, knowing very little about the property, and had no idea what to request. Now I am hoping someone can help me make a request. We will be traveling with our two youngest daughters ages 11 years and 8 months. We booked a 2 Bedroom Island Garden View. At the time a standard view sounded bad and Ocean view seemed like a zillion points. LOL I did not really think it through! LOL I hope I don't regret the category choice. After thinking more about the age of our baby and the lack of child care for kids under three, I suspect we may not return next year and I likely could have sacrificed the points after all. LOL When we bought in, our rep told us Disney offered in room babysitting for a fee, now we are told that is not the case)

So, any pros or cons on the Island Garden view 2BR villas? I am not sure we are really that picky, but advice or thoughts would be appreciated : )

 

[LisaT91403]

So, any pros or cons on the Island Garden view 2BR villas? I am not sure we are really that picky, but advice or thoughts would be appreciated : )

We loved our Island View 2BR villa! We were in 881, and you can see pictures in post #199 on this thread (or a link to them if you go to the first page of the thread). We went to the Starlit Hui on Monday, but on Thursday we watched it from our balcony. I realize everyone has different priorities, but for us, the expense of the pool or ocean view just wasn't worth it. We wanted to have lots of space...just 4 of us in a 2 BDR. Enjoy your stay!

 

[wdrl]

When we bought in, our rep told us Disney offered in room babysitting for a fee, now we are told that is not the case)

So, any pros or cons on the Island Garden view 2BR villas? I am not sure we are really that picky, but advice or thoughts would be appreciated : )

When we were at Aulani in September, the resort offered baby sitting services for a fee. I suggest you contact Aulani through Member Services to see if such services are available. Auntie's Beach House is a great place for kids, but the kids have to be ages 3 to 12.

As for a Island View villa, I'd second LisaT91403's recommendation that you consider the odd-numbered villas on the long wing of the Ewa Building (villas #xx71-xx87). You'll overlook the lawn on which the Starlit Hui show is performed, and you might get a glimpse of the ocean.

 

[lesabrowning]

Thanks so much for the suggestions.

I did contact Aulani directly about the babysitting. I was told that they are not offering babysitting services. I always knew there would be a fee involved, it is just a bit of a let down that there is no babysitting available at all. Not that we really want to stick her in child care for the trip. LOL But it sure would be nice to have the option of an adult's only meal or some spa time. I have heard from others that there are local nanny services for hire that specialize at the area resorts. I will have to give that some thought. I think our girls being a baby and a tween are just sort of not the best ages for this resort this year. But it is Hawaii! It will be an amazing trip regardless! We travel to non Disney places all the time, not sure why I am so concerned with the kids club to begin with : )

 

[salemk]

Does anybody have a link or a copy the room service menu. I heard they have Family meals you can order & was thinking about ordering one during our upcoming stay in Feb. Just want to see what they offer & costs.

 

[Psychodisney]

I don't have a copy of the menu but we had the pasta dinner for4(we have 5 people). It included a salad, grilled veggies, garlic bread, baked mostacolli and a cheesecake for desert for approx $100.
I remember seeing chicken, meatloaf and salmon.

 

[shari2137]

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee483/shari2137/Aulani 2013/Aulani-2013/IMG_1775_zps56955f6b.jpg

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee483/shari2137/Aulani 2013/Aulani-2013/IMG_1774_zpsb5acfa1a.jpg

Room 570 - Ewa Tower, 1 Bedroom Poolside Garden View

1st picture is from bedroom balcony, 2nd picture is from living room balcony

 

[shari2137]

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee483/shari2137/Aulani 2013/Aulani-2013/IMG_1289_zps116f2ca8.jpg

Ewa Tower - Room 1174, 2 bedroom ocean view