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

[BobNed]

Kyton..Thanks for posting!

Hope that you had an AWESOME VACA! Did you have a great experience at Aulani?

For the life of me, cannot find 1581 in the first page of this thread..

I know that it is early and maybe I am just missing it...
Was your villa a 2 BR LOCK OFF ISLAND VIEW OR DEDICATED??

We have a 2 BR island view LOCK OFF for our May vaca!!! CANNOT WAT! Cannot believe that it is coming up SOON..YAY!

1581 is a dedicated 2 BR Island view in Ewa, phase 3.

 

[wdrl]

We left Aulani this morning and this view from room 1581 - a 2 bedroom island view.

I've added your villa to the list in Post #1, kyton. Thanks for posting your photo!

 

[kyton]

I've added your villa to the list in Post #1, kyton. Thanks for posting your photo!

I have photos of the room however they are (a) on my camera (b) exactly the same as every other photo of a dedicated 2 bedroom and (c) we are still on holidays, now in Waikiki.

This was stay number 4 at Aulani with our kids aged 8, 6 and 4. I only ever book a 2 bedroom island view and so far have been lucky enough to have nice views.

Trips 1 and 3 were in the Wai'anae Tower - 1st trip was a ground floor, 3rd trip was 3rd floor, both times looking out to / over the spa area.

Trips 2 and 4 were in the Ewa Tower - funnily enough exactly the same villa just level 8 last year and this year level 15. Overlooked both Aunties and the lawn of the Starlit Hui. These villas both had gorgeous ocean views considering they were island view.

I must actually say I prefer the Wai'anae Tower, I tend to feel a little claustrophobic in the Ewa's long corridors.

 

[jerseygal]

Wainaie might be better for us since my older sons will be using the workout facilities a lot and I understand that the fitness facility is in Wainaie tower?

Also, coffee "refill" in the early morning is a MUST FOR ME! I get up quite early much before the family and NEED my coffee very early...

HAVE TO HAVE MY DIS AND MY COFFEE DAILY!

Isn't the refillable mug station right outside Wainaie??????

THANKS for the info in advance!

CANNOT WAIT FOR AULANI IN MAY!

 

[poohj80]

Also, coffee "refill" in the early morning is a MUST FOR ME! I get up quite early much before the family and NEED my coffee very early...

HAVE TO HAVE MY DIS AND MY COFFEE DAILY!

Isn't the refillable mug station right outside Wainaie??????

The only refillable mug station with coffee is at the Ulu Café which is at the ocean end of the Wainaie tower, but it's a short walk from anywhere.

Here's a tip - the line waiting for breakfast at the Ulu Café was LONG every morning we were there. If you walk around to the opposite side (by the adult pool) you can get your mugs filled without waiting in the food line (which will be blocking some coffee containers).

 

[shortypots]

Is there a toaster in the studios? I cannot remember.

 

[jerseygal]

COFFEE tip was GREAT!

Having morning coffee in such a BEAUTIFUL PLACE will be a TREAT!

 

[lovetotraveltx]

COFFEE tip was GREAT!

Having morning coffee in such a BEAUTIFUL PLACE will be a TREAT!

You don't like to make it in your villa? I'm bringing filters and I'll buy local hawaiian coffee when I arrive!

 

[carissa1970]

The only refillable mug station with coffee is at the Ulu Café which is at the ocean end of the Wainaie tower, but it's a short walk from anywhere. Here's a tip - the line waiting for breakfast at the Ulu Café was LONG every morning we were there. If you walk around to the opposite side (by the adult pool) you can get your mugs filled without waiting in the food line (which will be blocking some coffee containers).

I could swear there was coffee at the refill station in the gift shop. Is it not there anymore?

 

[poohj80]

I could swear there was coffee at the refill station in the gift shop. Is it not there anymore?

There's no refill station in the gift shop anymore.

 

[carejo5]

Is there a toaster in the studios? I cannot remember.

Yes there is a toaster , 4 cup coffee maker, micro and rice cooker. We brought extra filters and bought Hawaiian coffee to brew . We thought about grilling meat and veggies and using rice cooker, but never got to it. We did see quite a few people walking to grills with their meats and utensils . Looked inviting

 

[Noliboli]

I'll post views of rm 986, a 2bd villa in Ewa tower when I return. I can't figure out how to post them from the app. Oops.

 

[jerseygal]

Room 986..This is a dedicated 2 Br correct? Are you please with the Ewa Tower and your room?

ENJOY your vaca!!!! Hope that the weather is GREAT!

 

[wooclan]

Has anyone stayed at one of the 8 hotel rooms we can now book with DVC points? I'm curious to find out what amenities are offered, if housekeeping is accidentally included, is there balcony and how are the views?

 

[Cinderpamela]

Has anyone stayed at one of the 8 hotel rooms we can now book with DVC points? I'm curious to find out what amenities are offered, if housekeeping is accidentally included, is there balcony and how are the views?

They are in the standard view category and do have balconies or if on first floor a patio.... so views of the parking lot, gardens, and island.... housekeeping is the same as the other DVC rooms.
So that is:

Trash and Towel service is included in all stays of more than four days. If your stay is for less than eight nights, you will receive Trash & Towel service on day four. If your stay is for eight nights or longer, you will receive a full cleaning service on day four, and Trash & Towel service on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day twelve. Day one is check-in day. Daily housekeeping can be arranged and paid for at time of check-in.

 

[CynthiaC925]

Hello. Just a quick update on my Aulani visit which started Easter 2014. I flew over on alaska airlines from Oakland ca. Even though I used miles to book the flight Alaska let me upgrade to first class for $100. Free baggage and non stop Mai tais! Happy flight! Rented a car from thrifty via carrentals.com. $135 for 8 days.
I spent one night in 266, which is islands garden. I was on the floor under the lobby. It was nice to sit on my lanai and watch the Starlit Hui. Today I switched to studio ocean view, room 1554. I love my room. I won't post a picture since you have 1454's view. Ocean and pool views plus live music at night! I was able to take advantage of the stay 5 nights get 2 free once I arrived. Dvc website showed no availability for the last two nights but once I arrived I was told there was availability by the desk clerk so I called this morning and after 40 minutes on hold dvc figured it out!

It's been overcast and windy so today I went to Costco, Target etc. all set for the week. I love all the new areas at aulani. Last year was construction so glad to have that behind us. I saw a mongoose tonight. Very cool. Tomorrow I will try the spa for the first time. Three treatments-exfoliation, massage and something else. Who cares? I will never leave!

Shopping fails. Silk shirt with Minnie on back playing the ukelele. I paid $135 plus tax. On sale for $63. Ugh. Bunch of other stuff I paid full price for now at least 30%off! Bummer! That's all for now. I need to listen to ocean and music!

 

[jerseygal]

CynthiaC925...Hope that you ENJOY your vaca!

Is this a crowded week after Easter? Would imagine that as the week progresses, it will be become less crowded as most schools I believe are in session the week after Easter. I would imagine that LAST WEEK WAS VERY CROWDED!!!

Have you eaten OFF PROPERTY? WE are planning most if not all of our dinners OFF PROPERTY! Have one ADR at Ama Ama...Haven't yet decided if we will dine there or not!

CANNOT WAIT FOR OUR MAY TRIP! COMING SOON!

 

[wdrl]

I spent one night in 266, which is islands garden. I was on the floor under the lobby. It was nice to sit on my lanai and watch the Starlit Hui. Today I switched to studio ocean view, room 1554. I love my room. I won't post a picture since you have 1454's view.

We'll take any photos you'd like to post, even if you think it might be a duplicate or similar to another villa. Over time we've lost some photos because the links to Photobucket, Flickr, etc., have been lost or corrupted. When that happens, its nice to have backup photos.

Enjoy your time at Aulani!

 

[CynthiaC925]

Hello Jerseygal-I'm glad you have a trip planned to Aulani - you will have a fabulous time. I was here last year in May and had perfect weather every day - not too crowded either. It didn't seem that crowded this week so far. It is busy but I'm here on my own so am not concerned about where my pool lounger is - I hang out at the adults pool or the beach so haven't had any problem. If you are with a group and very concerned about the spot you enjoy the pool from then maybe it is busy for that situation. There have been no long lines at the snack bars, shave ice, etc - I think the extra facilities have really helped spread the crowds out through the resort. I have eaten at Roys off site but it is expensive also although good. I just usually have food in my room and eat there - but again, I'm on my own so no big deal. I will post pictures of the view from my rooms when I get home. Oh, I really enjoyed the spa today - very relaxing. Had the exfoliation with mango scrub/body butter and a lomi lomi massage - under this warm water spray. I love #1554 since it's right over the open air bar/live Hawaiian music act-perfect view of the pool area and the ocean. Love it here!

 

[CynthiaC925]

Forgot to mention that we had a birthday dinner at Ama Ama last year as well as a lunch there. Fabulous! Wonderful service too - and we had two kids 4 and 2 who were kind of rowdy - they were too young to be there for a dinner but lunch was fine.