What room requests should I make?

[DVC'96]

In 53 days we will be heading to Aulani! We have booked a DVC 1 bedroom ocean view room. Is it possible to request a room that has an ocean view and a luau view? I am trying to find a map that has the locations of the different types of rooms like I have done with the WDW resorts and I haven't found one yet. I see people referring to building names but I don't see any names on the map on the Aulani website. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you!

 

[htguy]

There is a map of room types located here: https://www.dvcfieldguide.com/aulani-resort-tour
You have to scroll to the bottom of the page to see it.

 

[htguy]

In the Ewa Tower on the short wing there are some ocean view rooms that also face the Luau (on Halawai Lawn).

 

[DVC'96]

That map is very helpful! Thanks!

 

[bbn1122]

There is a map of room types located here: https://www.dvcfieldguide.com/aulani-resort-tour
You have to scroll to the bottom of the page to see it.

This is a great reference for Aulani.

I requested EWA Tower high floor for my 2 bedroom Villa Island/Garden View for this Saturday!

So Excited!
Aloha!

 

[Babygusgus]

This is a great reference for Aulani.

I requested EWA Tower high floor for my 2 bedroom Villa Island/Garden View for this Saturday!

So Excited!
Aloha!

Hi!! How was your view for the luau?! Would you happen to have photos you could share?

 

[bbn1122]

Hi!! How was your view for the luau?! Would you happen to have photos you could share?

We were right above the Luau.

I noticed they did a Character stage show too with singing and dancing.

 

[mary_jones]

Thank you all for the info, I don't know much about this, so I think it will come in handy.

 

[bbn1122]

I have a Trip Report under the DVC TR. I have tons of photos and information.

I am not sure how to post it here too.

 

[bbn1122]

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[dizneedoll]

I’m confused about the hotel room category. When I called to book I was using Disney Visa discount and the CM told me the only room type available for the discount for my dates was a hotel room with an Island Garden View, I was good with that and booked it. But every map or room chart I see online only shows hotel rooms as standard rooms? Am I missing something? Are there hotel rooms with the Island Garden view? I really do not want a DVC studio room and will be disappointed if that is what got booked instead of a hotel room.

And lastly, we have someone in our party who is claustrophobic and would prefer to avoid elevators. What would be the best floor to request? Thank you!

 

[jimmymc]

I’m confused about the hotel room category. When I called to book I was using Disney Visa discount and the CM told me the only room type available for the discount for my dates was a hotel room with an Island Garden View, I was good with that and booked it. But every map or room chart I see online only shows hotel rooms as standard rooms? Am I missing something? Are there hotel rooms with the Island Garden view? I really do not want a DVC studio room and will be disappointed if that is what got booked instead of a hotel room.

And lastly, we have someone in our party who is claustrophobic and would prefer to avoid elevators. What would be the best floor to request? Thank you!

You are probably looking at a DVC room location chart. DVC owners can book a limited number of standard view hotel rooms with points. If you're booking with cash, you can get a hotel room in any view category. You will get a normal hotel room unless you specifically booked a DVC studio.

The pools, restaurants, and most activities are on the first floor. The main lobby and a few shops are on the 3rd floor. I forget which floor has access to the parking deck, but it's one of the lowest ones.

 

[dizneedoll]

You are probably looking at a DVC room location chart. DVC owners can book a limited number of standard view hotel rooms with points. If you're booking with cash, you can get a hotel room in any view category. You will get a normal hotel room unless you specifically booked a DVC studio.

The pools, restaurants, and most activities are on the first floor. The main lobby and a few shops are on the 3rd floor. I forget which floor has access to the parking deck, but it's one of the lowest ones.

Ok, thank you for clarifying!

 

[CastAStone]

You are probably looking at a DVC room location chart. DVC owners can book a limited number of standard view hotel rooms with points. If you're booking with cash, you can get a hotel room in any view category. You will get a normal hotel room unless you specifically booked a DVC studio.

The pools, restaurants, and most activities are on the first floor. The main lobby and a few shops are on the 3rd floor. I forget which floor has access to the parking deck, but it's one of the lowest ones.

3rd floor is also parking access.

What would be the best floor to request?

I’m not sure which floors have hotel rooms, but I would *strongly* suggest 1st floor for your friend.

 

[dizneedoll]

3rd floor is also parking access.


I’m not sure which floors have hotel rooms, but I would *strongly* suggest 1st floor for your friend.

Thank you. Is it easy to take stairs to the lobby level from 1st floor?

 

[CastAStone]

Thank you. Is it easy to take stairs to the lobby level from 1st floor?

Yes. There’s a stairwell at the end of each hallway and in each elevator bank, and a staircase from the entry area to the restaurant on the first floor to the area by the shops on the 3rd floor.

First floor walks out to the pool/ beach area and is where all of the dining is, which is why I suggest it’s the better option.

On (most of) the side of the building that faces the mountain, the 3rd floor walks out rather than the first, but you can’t get from a room patio to the pool area without going inside.