Communal areas at Aulani to enjoy the view?

[amystevekai&bump]

Hi all

For those of you that have visited Aulani, are there plenty of public areas where you are able to sit and enjoy the views? Or are these more confined to the restaurants?

We have currently booked a standard DVC hotel room (was all I could get at 7 months) and I do like the idea of taking my breakfast pastry and morning coffee to sit and see the ocean - are there places to do that, without the need for an ocean view room?

(I'm debating whether to wait list an ocean view, but that will mean spending a further 48 points and spending $360 in one time use points - so can't decide if it's worth it, especially if there are plenty of places around the resort to enjoy a morning or late night drink with that amazing view!)

 

[dreaming4disney]

We went last summer. The resort is beautiful and there are many places to sit and enjoy the ocean views without sitting at a restaurant.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

We went last summer. The resort is beautiful and there are many places to sit and enjoy the ocean views without sitting at a restaurant.

Thank you

Are they happy for you to take drinks/food outside with you? (Thinking breakfast pastries and evening drinks)

 

[dreaming4disney]

Absolutely. There is a "grab n go" type of restaurant for snacks and light meals
The whole area between the resort and ocean has several bars and restaurants as well as the pool area and snack stations. They are open air and there is a tremendous amount of seating. So, you could sit at Ama Ama and have a more formal dinner while viewing the ocean or you could grab a bagel and coffee and take it to a chair and also view the ocean.

The resort is beautiful with a casual atmosphere. The views are breathtaking.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

Absolutely. There is a "grab n go" type of restaurant for snacks and light meals
The whole area between the resort and ocean has several bars and restaurants as well as the pool area and snack stations. They are open air and there is a tremendous amount of seating. So, you could sit at Ama Ama and have a more formal dinner while viewing the ocean or you could grab a bagel and coffee and take it to a chair and also view the ocean.

The resort is beautiful with a casual atmosphere. The views are breathtaking.

Sounds wonderful thanks so much for replying