Aulani, A Disney Hotel & Resort

Honolulu, Oahu

Virgin rating

Waikolohe Valley
Partial Ocean View Room
Standard Room
Waikolohe Stream
Wailana Pool
Wailana Pool Bar
Standard Room
Waikolohe Valley
Partial Ocean View Room
Standard Room
Waikolohe Stream
Wailana Pool
Wailana Pool Bar
Standard Room

The hotel

The magic of Disney meets the splendour of Hawaii at the Aulani. Relaxed yet regal, highlights include a white sandy beach, tropical gardens, luxurious lagoons and sparkling waterfalls. There’s also the most incredible water complex on-site with winding paths to explore, twisting through misty caverns and lava rocks, thrilling water slides, an interactive play area and 4 whirlpool spas, 2 of which are placed to capture perfectly the Hawaiian sunset! There are water sports in abundance on the beach as well as your own private snorkelling lagoon – Rainbow Reef – offering you close encounters with Angel Fish, Butterfly Fish, Tangs and many, many more. Aunty’s Beach House is a uniquely themed kids’ club with a whole range of exciting activities including traditional wildlife and nature excursions, Hawaiian games, video games, arts and crafts and, of course, Disney movies galore! Whilst younger members of the family are busy, treat yourself to a spa visit, soaking up the serene atmosphere that prevails and waving any lingering cares goodbye. There’s also a state-of-the-art health club with cardio equipment to keep you trim, yoga and tai chi classes. Four restaurants incorporate a fusion of flavours from round the world, using the finest local ingredients to tantalise your taste buds. Whether it’s an intimate sit-down dinner that appeals at the end of the day or a more casual form of dining, Aulani caters for all!

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa

Where is it

At Ko Olina, overlooking a perfect stretch of sandy bay with shallow beach and calm waters. Transfer time from Honolulu Airport: Approximately 30 minutes.

Hotel information

246 hotel rooms, all with air-conditioning, private porch or balcony, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board. 

Standard View Rooms with 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Garden View Rooms offer at least a partial view of the mountains, spa or landscaping from the room or balcony, with 2 queen-size beds or one king-size bed and one queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Partial Ocean View rooms with 2 queen-size beds or one king-size bed and one queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ocean View Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, or one king-size bed and one queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

‘AMA‘AMA (open-air dining, temporarily closed), Makahiki (International cuisine open for breakfast and dinner, Disney character breakfast available), Off the Hook (Poolside bar serving casual meals and drinks), The Olelo Room (Upscale lounge serving appetizers and cocktails, with live music on the patio), Wailana Pool Bar (coffee bar from 6.30-10.30am), poolside bar serving drinks and casual fare from 11am-5pm), Mama's Snack Stop (quick-service poolside eatery), Ulu Cafe (Poolside cafe open all day for light meals and grab and go selections), Papalua Shave Ice, Little Opihi's (beachside kiosk serving snacks and drinks). 

Daily activity schedule. Live evening entertainment. ‘Ohana Disney Movie Nights (select nights, weather permitting). 

Pool complex including Waikolohe Stream featuring waterslides, lazy river, and rapids, Waikolohe (main pool with waterslide and pool parties), Wailana Pool, Ka Maka Grotto (family infinity pool), Keiki Cove (interactive splash zone), Menehune Bridge (interactive splash zone), and 4 whirlpool spas. Poolside cabanas*. Beach with toddler activity area and teen zone. Fitness centre. Laniwai Salon and Spa* with 15 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy garden. Aunty’s Beach House (kids’ club, temporarily closed)*. Snorkelling*. Paddle boarding*. Sailing Canoe experience*. 18-hole championship golf course* across from the resort with complimentary shuttle. Menehune Adventure trail. Guided walking tours. HI Style studio for kids. Community hall featuring games, arts and crafts, and movies. Sunrise yoga*. Scuba diving lessons*. Ukelele lessons.

Complimentary WiFi access. Gift shop. Babysitting service*. 24-hour room service*. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Concierge service. Self-parking and valet parking $37 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

100% non-smoking hotel.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pool was fun for kids, but way too busy and expensive.

Jul 13, 2024 AusinNam Hanoi, Vietnam

Kids had fun, but it was so so so busy. Line ups for slides meant kids over two days only had approx 6 rides each. They close the “slower” slide (the only one my kids would ride) at 6pm and leave the fast one open. All the additional experiences were all booked out so didn’t get to experience any of those. Everything was crazy experience. The room… Read more
Kids had fun, but it was so so so busy. Line ups for slides meant kids over two days only had approx 6 rides each. They close the “slower” slide (the only one my kids would ride) at 6pm and leave the fast one open. All the additional experiences were all booked out so didn’t get to experience any of those. Everything was crazy experience. The room was nice, however our bed was broken - it sunk in the middle and very uncomfortable. This hotel was a complete disappointment for the price. I would t stay again - I’d book another resort with a nice pool for the kids. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Stay with subtle Disney Magic

Jul 13, 2024 Anglkelly Los Angeles, California

We loved our stay here. The resort was clean and family friendly. The kids loved the water park and it was the highlight of their trip. If you are going to pay for an activity, I would recommend the make your own ears. My son and daughter enjoyed it and continue to wear them. The food on property was all very good. The staff was… Read more
We loved our stay here. The resort was clean and family friendly. The kids loved the water park and it was the highlight of their trip. If you are going to pay for an activity, I would recommend the make your own ears. My son and daughter enjoyed it and continue to wear them. The food on property was all very good. The staff was friendly and if I looked like I had a question they jumped in to help and answer. They all seemed genuinely happy to be working there. My only suggestion is booking early and making reservations for kids club and activities early. We didn't know and missed out on kids club as well as some of the other activities because they were booked. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome Trip

Jul 9, 2024 David R

We enjoyed and loved this place. Good for all families, I have a family of 4 older aged kids and we enjoyed our stay. Everyday we ended the night at the beach or pools. Good at Off the Hook is good, Ulu cafe is good, ABC stores are nearby to buy groceries for the week. All souvenirs get them at Aloha Stadium Swap Meet on Saturday. The hotel is… Read more
We enjoyed and loved this place. Good for all families, I have a family of 4 older aged kids and we enjoyed our stay. Everyday we ended the night at the beach or pools. Good at Off the Hook is good, Ulu cafe is good, ABC stores are nearby to buy groceries for the week. All souvenirs get them at Aloha Stadium Swap Meet on Saturday. The hotel is very good except for the one rude lady at the Mickey Shaved Ice. She was rude with everyone waiting for their Mickey ice. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not as Magical as I remember.

Jul 6, 2024 catet2 Montreal, Canada

I’m a DVC member and stayed in this hotel 2x. The first visit was 7 years ago, we stayed in 1BR villa for a week and 3BR villa for another week total of 2weeks. The resort was so magical at that time, plenty of activities to do, food was amazing in all dining restaurants. The 2nd time we visited was last month I didn’t find it as magical as it… Read more
I’m a DVC member and stayed in this hotel 2x. The first visit was 7 years ago, we stayed in 1BR villa for a week and 3BR villa for another week total of 2weeks. The resort was so magical at that time, plenty of activities to do, food was amazing in all dining restaurants. The 2nd time we visited was last month I didn’t find it as magical as it was, they took off the adults only pool and left the bi level infinity hot tub for adults only. Everywhere else are children’s water park, so if you want that serenity, relaxing pool for adults only it’s gone! The food is mediocre for the amount you paying it’s not worth it. Makihiki buffet is gone, honestly you are just paying for the character experience and not the food. Ama Ama for 175$ really is not worth it as well anymore. Ulu Cafe and Off the Hook is still a very nice experience for us. Olelo lounge/bar how I wish they bring back how it was before where you sit comfortably in a nice chairs listening to the band and strictly adults only bar. It was so cozy and if you feel like dancing with your partner you can do so coz the floor is wide open. Now it’s not the same anymore, table everywhere in front of you family with young children of all ages in strollers some of them tired and grumpy at 9pm blocking your view of the band. While you sip on your cocktail and what’s supposed to be a romantic lounge/bar where you drink peacefully is now taken by families having dinner with small kids. I wish they will bring the old Olelo back. Everything else check in/out was very fast and efficient CM were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Bell service, Valet parking are great! DVC MS are all fantastic, rooms were nice and clean we stayed again in 1BR villa the magic are still there. Will we come back? We might, if they will bring back the buffet again, the adults only pool and the Olelo strictly for adults only. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A big splash, with a splash of Disney.

Jul 5, 2024 Pound P Sydney, Australia

Amazing! You’re paying for the resort, so don’t expect any more than a three star room. Arrive expecting a few queues and some very high prices and you’ll have a great time. Don’t worry about it being “too Disney”, it’s not. Two or three days would probably be enough, four or five even better.