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

[Cinderpamela]

For Pearl Harbor, when you get there an hour early is there much to do for the hour waiting?

Yes, there is a whole museum area to tour while waiting for your boat time. We also rented the audio headset to go through the museum.... way more informative that just doing the walkthrough without the headset.

 

[wdrl]

Thanks to BowlingAriel, there are several photos of the poolside cabanas at Aulani. Click here to see the photos and read about the new locations for some of the cabanas.

 

[luv2boys]

Just booked a 2 BR ocean view. What are the favorite room #s?

 

[wendypooh]

I admit, I haven't read through the entire thread, I WILL, but, if anyone can help real quick, I'd really appreciate it. I just booked a 1br, island garden view - I'd love some input on what room # to request to get the best view. Thanks Everyone!!!

 

[Cinderpamela]

I admit, I haven't read through the entire thread, I WILL, but, if anyone can help real quick, I'd really appreciate it. I just booked a 1br, island garden view - I'd love some input on what room # to request to get the best view. Thanks Everyone!!!

There is really no need to read through the whole thread, just look at the first posts that wdrl put together , there is a diagram of all the rooms and their category.... and then you can check out the pictures that have been posted that are in your category. From there you should get an idea of what you would like to put in for a request.

 

[lovetotraveltx]

Thoughts on dedicated 2-bedroom vs. lock off??

Thank you!

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

Thoughts on dedicated 2-bedroom vs. lock off?? Thank you!

We went with a dedicated for the extra toilet, us having 2 queens in the bedroom instead of a queen and sofa bed (just for comforts sake).

I'm sure there are pros and cons to each though!

 

[lovetotraveltx]

Thank you!

 

[amym2]

I admit, I haven't read through the entire thread, I WILL, but, if anyone can help real quick, I'd really appreciate it. I just booked a 1br, island garden view - I'd love some input on what room # to request to get the best view. Thanks Everyone!!!

If you want an ocean view for the island view points, request a high floor room in the long wing of the Ewa tower. We were in 1575, but that's a 2bdrm. It would be the 1bdrms in the same area.

 

[amym2]

Thoughts on dedicated 2-bedroom vs. lock off??

Thank you!

We also went with the dedicated for the 3rd bathroom (toilet) and the two queens in the 2nd bedroom. DD was a little bummed because the dedicated have the sleeper chair instead of the pull-down bed under the TV, but she slept on the sofabed anyway. We didn't need the separate entrance or the kitchenette part in the studio, so we were happy with the dedicated.

 

[wdrl]

Does anyone have an updated resort map for Aulani that shows the Ka Maka Landing and other new additions at the resort? I'd like to update the maps I have in Post #1 because the ones I have are all pre-November 2012 and they don't show all the enhancements to Aulani.

If anyone has an updated map, please PM me and we can exchange emails/mailing addresses.

Thanks!

 

[mjankow1]

Can someone tell me if it is possible to request a room if you have rented DVC points? I called member services and they would not let me request a room unless I was the owner of the points. I rented through David's rental so I do not know who the owner is associated with the points.

 

[mcgregml]

mjankow1 - You cannot make the request directly, but if you contact David's they will get in touch with the owner and have them make the request. I know because I have rented my points out through David's several times and have made those requests before. In fact, I made some today!

 

[BobNed]

Does anyone have an updated resort map for Aulani that shows the Ka Maka Landing and other new additions at the resort? I'd like to update the maps I have in Post #1 because the ones I have are all pre-November 2012 and they don't show all the enhancements to Aulani.

If anyone has an updated map, please PM me and we can exchange emails/mailing addresses.

Thanks!

I have one. Just sent you a PM.

 

[luv2boys]

How far in advance do you put in a room request?

 

[wdrl]

I have one. Just sent you a PM.

Thanks, BobNed! I just responded to you via PM.

Hope you are having a great time at Aulani. How are the crowds and the weather?

 

[BobNed]

Thanks, BobNed! I just responded to you via PM.

Hope you are having a great time at Aulani. How are the crowds and the weather?

Surprisingly, the crowds are minimal. The weather has bee great with the exception of Sunday (yesterday) when in rained all day with thunder and lightening. They closed the pools and lazy river for about 4 hours. Temps have been around 80 every day. Usually a nice breeze from the trade winds so the humidity hasn't been bad either.

we ate at Ama-Ama Saturday for dinner. We were disappointed. Lots of little things that added up to a not-so-great experience and we all rated the food as "OK". We ate there last year and it was fantastic. I talked to one of the cast members who said they still get complaints about how hit or miss it is. With the average price for dinner at $100 per person they simply need to do better. We ate at Chuck's Steak and Seafood at the Marriott timeshares at lagoon 4 and the prices averaged $40 per person and the food and service were excellent.

Other than Ama-Ama (for us anyway) everything here is superb, just like our last visit a year ago. The new additions are great. And I can confirm both the leisure pool and the double-deck hot tub are adults only (18 and up). And they do enforce it.

 

[jerseygal]

I put my room requests in as soon as I make the reservation or as soon as I gather enough info to make an "informed" room request!

Happy Travels!

 

[CailinFig]

You are welcome, although I should be thanking you and whoever figured out to ask for a room ending in xx75 or xx81. I requested that and got it.

Heidi

So just to make sure...any rooms ending in xx75 or xx81 are in the Ewa building overlooking Starlit Hui? The higher up the better to possibly see the ocean? TIA!

 

[CailinFig]

And are there any 1 bedrooms or suites that would have similar views?