Aulani

[margot31]

My husband is going to Hawaii next month for work and I will be meeting him later on. We will spend a chunk over in Kbay and explore the island but we will have 3 days where we need a place to stay. We thought we would take a look at Aulani. It is short notice I know since we had to wait to make sure there was money available for his trip.

2 adults there for 3 nights? Worth it or stay somewhere else on the island?

 

[dansdad]

My husband is going to Hawaii next month for work and I will be meeting him later on. We will spend a chunk over in Kbay and explore the island but we will have 3 days where we need a place to stay. We thought we would take a look at Aulani. It is short notice I know since we had to wait to make sure there was money available for his trip.

2 adults there for 3 nights? Worth it or stay somewhere else on the island?

Since Aulani is a DVC Resort you might get more replies on one of the Aulani Threads on the DVC Board.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/aulani-owners-thread-aloha.2592238/
http://www.disboards.com/threads/dv...-room-info-floor-plans.3434753/#post-54156400
http://www.disboards.com/threads/aulani-villas-views-updated-02-07-2016.2907389/

 

[margot31]

Thanks....It is such short notice I am working quickly to get the information.

 

[dansdad]

Thanks....It is such short notice I am working quickly to get the information.

Have a great trip!

 

[Lynne M]

Actually, we have a board that's dedicated to Aulani...I'll move this there.

 

[Gorechick]

Aulani is absolutely spectacular! Yes they are a DVC resort but you can book standard rooms like any other hotel. It is pricey, but I think totally worth it.

 

[blondietink]

Sometimes they have specials , like stay 3 nights and get resort credit. Check out their Facebook page for specials.

 

[BobNed]

Since Aulani is a DVC Resort you might get more replies on one of the Aulani Threads on the DVC Board.

Aulani is absolutely spectacular! Yes they are a DVC resort but you can book standard rooms like any other hotel. It is pricey, but I think totally worth it.

This seems to be a common misunderstanding. Yes, Aulani has a large DVC component, but it is absolutely not just a DVC resort. Aulani has a total of 481 two-bedroom-equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas and 359 hotel rooms. The hotel rooms have several view categories just like the DVC villas, including:

• Ocean View: Includes at least a partial view of the ocean from the room or balcony
• Partial Ocean View: Offers only a partial view of the ocean from the room or balcony
• Poolside Gardens View: Includes at least a partial view of the pool, courtyards, water features or landscaping from the room or balcony
• Island Gardens View: Includes at least a partial view of the mountains, spa or landscaping from the room or balcony
• Standard View: Includes either a view of the conference center, parking lot or parking garage from the room or balcony

There are also a few 1 and 2 bedroom suites. And you can also book the DVC villas as well.

 

[Regan117]

This seems to be a common misunderstanding. Yes, Aulani has a large DVC component, but it is absolutely not just a DVC resort. Aulani has a total of 481 two-bedroom-equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas and 359 hotel rooms. The hotel rooms have several view categories just like the DVC villas, including:

• Ocean View: Includes at least a partial view of the ocean from the room or balcony
• Partial Ocean View: Offers only a partial view of the ocean from the room or balcony
• Poolside Gardens View: Includes at least a partial view of the pool, courtyards, water features or landscaping from the room or balcony
• Island Gardens View: Includes at least a partial view of the mountains, spa or landscaping from the room or balcony
• Standard View: Includes either a view of the conference center, parking lot or parking garage from the room or balcony

There are also a few 1 and 2 bedroom suites. And you can also book the DVC villas as well.

Also, non-DVC members can reserve the villas of they prefer, for cash. You don't have to get a standard hotel room if that isn't what you want.

 

[BobNed]

Also, non-DVC members can reserve the villas of they prefer, for cash. You don't have to get a standard hotel room if that isn't what you want.

There are also a few 1 and 2 bedroom suites. And you can also book the DVC villas as well.

Exactly what I said...

 

[Regan117]

Exactly what I said...

But the studio and grand villas can be booked by anyone as well. Some people don't realize that. Since it is just her and her husband, maybe they would want a studio!

 

[BobNed]

But the studio and grand villas can be booked by anyone as well. Some people don't realize that. Since it is just her and her husband, maybe they would want a studio!

Still exactly what I said. Studios are considered villas in the DVC world. When I said "DVC villas" it meant studios, 1 BR, 2 BR, and Grand Villas.

 

[Regan117]

Still exactly what I said. Studios are considered villas in the DVC world. When I said "DVC villas" it meant studios, 1 BR, 2 BR, and Grand Villas.

LOL ok.