Mid July/ Early August 2015 Aulani 2 bedroom

[kris10399]

I saw another thread on August 2015 and likelihood of inventory being available for studio and maybe 1 bedrooms at Aulani but we are interested in 2 bedrooms. Anyone have experience or knowledge of how available 2 bedrooms are at the 7 month mark? We are only thinking of a 4 day mid-week or a 7 day Friday to Friday stay. I noticed many people seem to stay for 10 days and longer. We don't want to have to move rooms like btwn a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom. Preferring an ocean view to a standard.

 

[Mduff]

We are also planning an Aulani trip next August and are hoping there is availability at the 7 month mark. I'm the type who likes to plan way in advance and it'll kill me that I won't be able to book airfare early (using miles and companion ticket) until I book a room. I'm hoping for a 1-bedroom but not sure I'll have enough points for ocean view so wondering what rooms go first

 

[DenLo]

At Aulani the Standard and Island view rooms go first for every villa type. The standard view is often booked before the 7 month opens especially for weekends when the locals do long weekends. I think the 1BRs are available the longest since they cost so much more per night than a studio. Grand villas still book the quickest simply because there are only 20, and only two are standard view.

I think most DVC members stay on average at Aulani 4 to 7 nights but there are some that are lucky enough to stay longer. The shorter number of nights is often because the member is island hopping and Aulani is basically used a stopping point either coming from or going to the airport in Honolulu. I cannot even imagine only staying 4 nights at Aulani. You barely begin to relax at 4 nights. BTW another reason weekends are more crowded because guests that are taking late flights still hang around the resort even after they check out. We did that, we had a 7 PM flight back to the mainland and just hung around the pool all day. We checked out of the room early so housekeeping could get it ready for the next guest and checked our luggage in with Bell services. There are safes at the front desk as well for your valuables. It seemed strange having to pay for food and drinks that day instead of charging it to the room.

Per wdrl (my DH) there are 438 two bedrooms at Aulani, 245 are lock offs and 193 are dedicated. We still do not know the percentage of rooms available for DVC members to book as we have not seen the declarations. The are not available for viewing online like they are in Florida.

Good luck to you all.

 

[disneypoor]

We are owners at Aulani and initially booked at the 11 month mark. Then, a few days before the seven month mark we decided to switch to a 2 bedroom dedicated. There was no standard view but was an island garden view. That was on December 29th, and our 7 month mark would have been January 2nd. Not sure if this helps at all but thought I'd share.

We are waiting at the airport and are en route to Aulani today. Can't wait!!!!

Susan

 

[lovetotraveltx]

I saw another thread on August 2015 and likelihood of inventory being available for studio and maybe 1 bedrooms at Aulani but we are interested in 2 bedrooms. Anyone have experience or knowledge of how available 2 bedrooms are at the 7 month mark? We are only thinking of a 4 day mid-week or a 7 day Friday to Friday stay. I noticed many people seem to stay for 10 days and longer. We don't want to have to move rooms like btwn a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom. Preferring an ocean view to a standard.

We booked a dedicated 2-bedroom for tomorrow right at 7 months without a problem. Get online right at 8:00 am eastern time. Standard was gone but others were there. We were looking for pool view.

 

[jerseygal]

Wanted Dedicated 2 BR Standard, but for end of May, right at 7 months could only book 2 BR pool view Dedicated...Jumped on it because airfare for our dates was lowest of the summer. Felt at that point, oh well, just use the extra points on poolview..

After about 3 weeks, waitlist came through for Island View, but 2 BR lockoff!
Really wanted the dedicated so both of our older sons would have a queen bed..

Anyway, 2 BR lockoff Island worked out BEAUTIFULLY!!

Aulani met our requests of High Floor Long Wing Ewa Building, certain section..
Was in 1077, 1079! WOW, could not have had a BETTER rooms for Island View Category...View of Ocean, using Island View Points!

Be prepared to book RIGHT at 7 months and be prepared to book a category other than standard!

ENJOY beautiful Aulani!

 

[kris10399]

Thanks! I am also a compulsive planner/ booker, right as things are released so you've all made me feel pretty confident that we'll get what we'd want!