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

[Girimama33]

We are not DVC, but booked 2-2 bdr villas. The room description states a washer and dryer is included. Would that mean we would get the tokens free of charge as well?


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[poohj80]

We are not DVC, but booked 2-2 bdr villas. The room description states a washer and dryer is included. Would that mean we would get the tokens free of charge as well?


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No tokens required, it's a stacked unit like found in many apartments.

 

[Cinderpamela]

We are not DVC, but booked 2-2 bdr villas. The room description states a washer and dryer is included. Would that mean we would get the tokens free of charge as well?


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In the posts above Annie had been inquiring about the laundry facilities.... hence DVC tokens, because she is staying in a DVC Studio. The DVC one bedrooms and up have their own washer/dryer units included, so no need to worry about tokens/cash for laundry in them. You guys will love the 2 bedrooms.... and Aulani!!

 

[Cinderpamela]

Good to know…thanks.

And do you know what? My DS had a 2nd spontaneous pneumothorax on his first lung in Nov. and had to have surgery on it then he JUST had another pneumothorax on his OTHER lung on Feb 10th!?! This was his biggest lung collapse yet @ 40%. Spent another 4 nights in the hospital with that nasty chest tube and has now had surgery on his other lung. The thoracic surgeon had told us after the 1st surgery that only about 10% of the time would it happen to BOTH lungs. Kid can't get a break! Unbelievable!! Hopefully now that he's out of lungs we should be good to go!!

Oh man poor kiddo!... and stressed parents for that matter!!

You guys need a nice Hawaii vacay!

 

[ACDSNY]

Good to know…thanks.

And do you know what? My DS had a 2nd spontaneous pneumothorax on his first lung in Nov. and had to have surgery on it then he JUST had another pneumothorax on his OTHER lung on Feb 10th!?! This was his biggest lung collapse yet @ 40%. Spent another 4 nights in the hospital with that nasty chest tube and has now had surgery on his other lung. The thoracic surgeon had told us after the 1st surgery that only about 10% of the time would it happen to BOTH lungs. Kid can't get a break! Unbelievable!! Hopefully now that he's out of lungs we should be good to go!!

Oh man poor kiddo!... and stressed parents for that matter!!

You guys need a nice Hawaii vacay!

Oh man your family needs a break and stress free vacation. Praying your trip is everything you need and want.

 

[Girimama33]

No tokens required, it's a stacked unit like found in many apartments.

In the posts above Annie had been inquiring about the laundry facilities.... hence DVC tokens, because she is staying in a DVC Studio. The DVC one bedrooms and up have their own washer/dryer units included, so no need to worry about tokens/cash for laundry in them. You guys will love the 2 bedrooms.... and Aulani!!

Thank you for the clarification.

Anal Annie...hoping your DS gets to feeling better. Poor guy!

 

[lovetotraveltx]

Good to know…thanks.

And do you know what? My DS had a 2nd spontaneous pneumothorax on his first lung in Nov. and had to have surgery on it then he JUST had another pneumothorax on his OTHER lung on Feb 10th!?! This was his biggest lung collapse yet @ 40%. Spent another 4 nights in the hospital with that nasty chest tube and has now had surgery on his other lung. The thoracic surgeon had told us after the 1st surgery that only about 10% of the time would it happen to BOTH lungs. Kid can't get a break! Unbelievable!! Hopefully now that he's out of lungs we should be good to go!!

So sorry it happened again! Hope your son is recovering nicely

 

[justkeepswimmin]

We just returned from an amazing 1 week stay in Aulani. We were originally booked in a 1 bdrm OV for only 1 night and were going to have to move to an island view for the remaining 6 nights but when I saw the view from our OV room, 1482 in the Ewa Tower, I begged my dh to go downstairs and see if there was any way we could keep the room. Turns out they were able to switch us to an OV the whole week so we did not have to give up the incredible view! It cost more points per night but it was my birthday trip so it was worth it and I was grateful for the extra helping of pixie dust from the wonderful check in staff.

I will post pics of the view later today. I do not think there our photos of this 1 bedroom on this thread yet and I found this thread to be so helpful when making requests.

 

[jerseygal]

FABULOUS to hear that you were SO PLEASED!

Sounds like you had an AWESOME VACA!

Looking forward to seeing your pics!

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Here are a few pics of the view from our room:

This is slightly zoomed in so not exactly what you see when standing on the bedroom balcony but close.

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Very beautiful and expansive view of the entire property looking to the right. The hills behind the resort looked beautiful from here.

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Zoomed in view of one of the MANY beautiful sunsets we saw from our balcony. Probably the best reason to request an Ewa Tower ocen view room in my opinion.

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This pic shows room location in relation to the other tower. You actually look out onto the GV balconies of the other tower as the Ewa tower is longer. You also have the JW marriott in full, somewhat obstructive view. This may be a negative for some people as it is so different in theming from Aulani, it kind of stands out and detracts a bit from the Aulani "feel". We did not mind it though and felt we got a lot of "ocean" in our ocean view room.

I'll try to do a trip report later bc I have some feedback that might be helpful for others planning a trip soon. It was a wonderful stay, just MUCH busier than when we went a month after the resort opened so if you are going during peak season, it would help to have some strategies for dealing with the crowds.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

OMG justkeepswimming - no wonder you didn't want to move!
Those pics are just gorgeous!

 

[georgiasmom]

I'll try to do a trip report later bc I have some feedback that might be helpful for others planning a trip soon. It was a wonderful stay, just MUCH busier than when we went a month after the resort opened so if you are going during peak season, it would help to have some strategies for dealing with the crowds.

I would love your feedback. We leave in 16 days! We have a dedicated 2 bedroom pool view. Staying for 10 days so expect to spend a lot of time at the resort

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[Girimama33]

Can't wait to read your report Justkeepswimmin...I will take all the strategies I can get.

 

[poohj80]

And we leave in 22 days so am anxiously awaiting your trip report as well.

 

[wdrl]

Here are a few pics of the view from our room [1482].

I'll try to do a trip report later bc I have some feedback that might be helpful for others planning a trip soon. It was a wonderful stay, just MUCH busier than when we went a month after the resort opened so if you are going during peak season, it would help to have some strategies for dealing with the crowds.

Thanks for your photos, justkeepswimmin. I've added your villa to the list in Post #1.

Your trip report should be very interesting. Aulani has been open for 2 1/2 years and I'm sure that things at the resort are always evolving. We were last at Aulani in September 2012 and I'm sure we'll see a lot of changes when we return in October.

 

[HeddyRuth]

Has anyone eaten at House Without A Key? Supposedly amazing MaiTais. Anyone?

 

[HeddyRuth]

Has anyone eaten at House Without A Key? Supposedly amazing MaiTais. Anyone?

Sorry I just realized I put this on the wrong aulani thread..

 

[carissa1970]

Sorry I just realized I put this on the wrong aulani thread..

Either way,where is that place? Never heard of it. House Without a Key?

 

[jerseygal]

Thanks for the BEAUTIFUL PICS!

Hope that your vaca was AWESOME!

 

[Saints67]

Either way,where is that place? Never heard of it. House Without a Key?

Nice place on Waikiki beach in the Halekaluni hotel. Went their 20 years ago on honeymoon for drinks at sunset.