Resort Details
- 'AMA'AMA–Contemporary Island CookingSit back and let the ocean breeze soothe your spirit at this idyllic, beachside restaurant and bar serving modern interpretations of classic Hawaiian cuisine. The restaurant features an open-aired seating section with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.
Reservations are required! - Little Opihi’s
Chill out with a healthy treat: tangy yogurt with fresh fruit.
- Makahiki–The Bounty of the IslandsDiscover a buffet of fresh, flavorful foods including tastes from around the world served in a festive open-air dining room. Makahiki is named for the annual Hawaiian harvest festival held in O'ahu to celebrate the season of bounty and peace.
- Mama's Snack Stop
Mama's Snack Stop serves up poolside snacks like mouthwatering hot dogs, chicken tenders and more. Enjoy your choice of bread, sauce and meat—including all-beef hot dogs, local red dogs, Portuguese sausage dogs and Buffalo-ranch fried chicken tender dogs. Located next to Papalua Shave Ice in the Waikolohe Valley, this is a convenient place to enjoy a quick bite to eat.
- Off the HookAn open-air, beachside lounge that resembles a fisherman's seaside shack and serves a variety of favorite drinks and Hawaiian-inspired appetizers. The drink menu features a variety of vacation favorites. Watch the surf crash into the shore as you sip a mai tai, piña colada, Blue Hawai?i, Long Island Ice Tea, signature cocktail, wine, sangria, margarita or a Hawaiian beer. Decorated with cowry-shell lures, shark-tooth knives, fishhooks and fish-shaped ku?ulo stones once used as decoys, this relaxed beachside lounge resembles a Hawaiian fisherman's seaside shack. Look for one of the extra special touches—a colorful school of fish swims above the bar!
- Papalua Shave IceCool off poolside with fruity and refreshing shave ice. Choose from a variety of tropical flavors.
- The Lava ShackGet a quick snack Lava Shack features a refillable mug station.
- The Olelo RoomOffering tropical cocktails, mai tais, mojitos, margaritas, new twists on classic cocktails, fruit-infused sangria, Hawaiian beers, wines, lemonade and iced tea. Be sure to ask about the 'IKE MUA—our discovery drink of the day! Please call out we serve sushi and light snacks here – not just drinks
- Ulu CafeUlu Cafe is a poolside quick service restaurant that continues the celebration of the beloved trickster figure in casual-yet-elegant style. Please call out we serve Poke Bowls and Sweet Treats
- Island Gardens View
Bedding : 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed with narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed
Occupancy Limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total
Maximum of 3 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- DVD player
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Ocean View
Bedding : 2 queen sized beds or 1 king size bed with narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed
Occupancy Limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total
Maximum of 3 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- DVD player
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Poolside Gardens View
Bedding : 2 queen sized beds or 1 king size bed with narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed
Occupancy Limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total
Maximum of 3 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- DVD player
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Partial Ocean View
Bedding : 2 queen sized beds or 1 king size bed with narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed
Occupancy Limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total
Maximum of 3 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- DVD player
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Standard View
Bedding : 2 queen sized beds or 1 king size bed with narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed
Occupancy Limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total
Maximum of 3 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- DVD player
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Safe
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Ocean View Parlor Suite
Bedding : 1 king-size bed in master bedroom, narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed, and 1 pull-down bunk-size bed in parlor
1 Full and 1 half bath
764 square feetOccupancy Limits - 5 adults, 4 children, 5 total
Maximum of 4 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathrobe
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Separate Living and Sleeping Area
- Slippers
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Lei Hulu Suite
Bedding : 1 king-size bed in master bedroom, narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed in parlor and 1 sleeper chair in parlor
2 Full bathrooms
1,528 square feetOccupancy Limits - 5 adults, 4 children, 5 total
Maximum of 4 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathrobe
- Cable television
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Cordless phone
- Dishwasher
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Mini Refrigerator
- Pantry
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Separate Living and Sleeping Area
- Slippers
- Telephone
- Wireless internet connection
- Ahu Ula Suite
Bedding : 1 king-size bed in master bedroom, narrow Twin-Size pull-down bed in second bedroom and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa in second bedroom.
1,910 square feet
3 full bathroomsOccupancy Limits - 6 adults, 5 children, 6 total
Maximum of 5 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
- Bathrobe
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Cordless phone
- Dishwasher
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Pantry
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Separate Living and Sleeping Area
- Slippers
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting,Offsite*
- Baggage hold*
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services*
- Children programs*
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting, Offsite*
- Baggage hold*
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services*
- Children programs*
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym*
- Gift/News stand*
- Golf, Offsite*
- Grocery shopping service available*
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service*
- Lounges/bars*
- Parking*
- Pool
- Restaurant*
- Room service*
- Room service - limited hours*
- Safe deposit box*
- Sauna*
- Spa*
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking*
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services*
- Internet Access*
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
* Fees may apply
- Children's pool
There is 1 children's pool on site.
Menehune Bridge
Little ones will love this interactive play area that features 3 slides, a play structure and more! Here, kids will discover Menehune, the legendary "little people" responsible for mysterious happenings on the Islands.
- Children's program, onsite *
Aunty’s Beach House
Reservation are Required!
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site *Stay fit in our 2,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art health club. Pump some iron, take a spin on our cardio equipment or treat your body to a yoga class.
From energizing group exercises to intense one-on-one training, you'll discover a variety of options to fit your unique fitness needs. - Hot tub3 Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Motorized Water Sports *
- Non-Motorized Water Sports *
- Pool
Ka Maka Pool and Ulu Cafe are the centerpieces of a stunning new expansion of Aulani’s popular Waikolohe Valley water play area. The new enhancement features a spectacular infinity pool with a realistic grotto, a dynamic fun splash zone for smaller kids, and a new dining location for poolside and beachside dining.
Waikolohe Stream
Enjoy 2 tubing adventures from atop Pu‘u Kilo: one extreme, the other serene. The rapids twist through caverns, while the lazy river glides gently along the Hawaiian landscape.Waikolohe Pool
This 8,200-square-foot, zero-entry pool with tunnel body slide—the Volcanic Vertical—offers fun for every age and interest. It's also home to pool parties where you might spot some popular Disney Characters!Wailana Pool
Separated from the excitement of the main pool, Wailana Pool is a relaxing retreat for Guests ages 18 and up. This adult-exclusive pool area also features a pool bar. - Sauna *
- Snorkeling *
Rainbow Reef
The only private snorkeling lagoon on O‘ahu, Rainbow Reef offers an up-close look at aquatic life. Snorkel amongst hundreds of fish or view the beautiful aquaculture through glass. Snorkel equipment is included in the entrance fee. - Spa *
- Whirlpool *4 whirlpool spas
- Golf *Golf Course located within 5 Miles of Property.
- KA WA‘A, a Lu‘auKA WA‘A, a Lu‘au at Aulani Resort:Set under the stars on the beautiful Halawai Lawn, KA WA‘A immerses you in the live music, traditional dance, and ancient stories of Hawai‘i through Disney’s signature entertainment. Prior to the show, Guests are encouraged to participate in family activities that are now enjoyed from the comfort of their own table. The activity demonstrations include flower arranging and poi pounding, a process in which Taro root is ground to create poi -- a food that is a staple of the ancient Hawaiian diet.The lu‘au features a three-course plated meal that includes mouth-watering island favorites such as ahi poke and lomilomi salmon salad, imu-style braised pork, island fish, teriyaki chicken, local seasonal vegetables, and a dessert trio. To accompany the meal, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included in the event price.After dinner, Guests are treated to an enchanting journey through Hawaiian history and discover its deep cultural roots in canoe (wa‘a) exploration, which brought the first explorers to the shores of Ko Olina. Throughout the evening, lively music and traditional Hawaiian dance vividly bring the show’s story to life.The lu‘au is offered three nights per week, weather permitting. Reservations can be made online, or by calling (844) 284-7644.
* Fees may apply
Aloha. You’ve arrived at a magical place-a first-of-its-kind Disney creation, inspired by shared family stories. Here you can celebrate the elegance and history of the Hawaiian culture, and embrace a whole new world of possibilities. In the Ko Olina area on the leeward side of Oahu, the Resort is perfectly placed—close to Hawaiian favorites but just far enough away to be an enchanting escape. The soaring architecture of the lobby offers stunning mountain and ocean views, while throughout the Resort you’ll discover luxurious details and flawless Disney magic in harmony with the natural world.
KA WA‘A, a Lu‘au at Aulani Resort:
Aloha ‘Auinala! As the sun dips into the ocean to end the day, a conch shell is blown in the distance and a Hawaiian oli chant begins. This is the tradition of welcoming our Guests to KA WA‘A, a Lu‘au at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa which Guests will soon be able to experience once again!
Set under the stars on the beautiful Halawai Lawn, KA WA‘A immerses you in the live music, traditional dance, and ancient stories of Hawai‘i through Disney’s signature entertainment. Prior to the show, Guests are encouraged to participate in family activities that are now enjoyed from the comfort of their own table. The activity demonstrations include flower arranging and poi pounding, a process in which Taro root is ground to create poi -- a food that is a staple of the ancient Hawaiian diet.
The lu‘au features a three-course plated meal that includes mouth-watering island favorites such as ahi poke and lomilomi salmon salad, imu-style braised pork, island fish, teriyaki chicken, local seasonal vegetables, and a dessert trio. To accompany the meal, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included in the event price.
After dinner, Guests are treated to an enchanting journey through Hawaiian history and discover its deep cultural roots in canoe (wa‘a) exploration, which brought the first explorers to the shores of Ko Olina. Throughout the evening, lively music and traditional Hawaiian dance vividly bring the show’s story to life.
The lu‘au is offered three nights per week, weather permitting. Reservations can be made online, or by calling (844) 284-7644.
Property Information
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
7289 reviews
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Nov 10, 2026Insanely expensive
We have been DVC members for 18 years and are well-acquainted with the Disney Vacation Club Experience. In addition, we stayed at Aulani before, in 2019. We use our points and were able to get a nice two bedroom ocean view without breaking the bank. That being said-wow! This resort has become ridiculously expensive!!! The otherwise excellent facilities, staff, beach and restaurants simply can not be enjoyed when you know you are being ripped off at this level. Chicken strips $23.00! Bottle of water $6.00! Mickey bar is $8.00! Refillable resort mug now $30! In addition, since our last stay, some of the magic seems to have worn off. No lei greeting anymore! Very little in the way of entertainment. Not many characters, unless you book the pricey character breakfast. Everyone expects a Hawaiian resort to be expensive. Everyone expects Disney to be expensive, but in the past, there has been some value, some Disney magic in exchange. This just feels like a money making machine and it detracts from an otherwise lively resort.
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Oct 16, 2026Fall break vacation
We recently stayed at Aulani for 3 nights to start off fall break. We had room 1167 in the Ewa tower. For the 3 of us it was perfect. Loved the mountain views. Room was spacious. There was SO much to do on the property. My daughter did the galactic games with Stitch. We did ukulele lessons. Ate at Makahiki for breakfast. Got the Mickey shave ice and stitch dole whip which were amazing. I highly recommend snorkeling at Rainbow reef. We stayed on the beach and never had trouble finding chairs there. The pool does fill up by about 830 but they monitor closely. We never had trouble finding chairs at the pool in the afternoons when people would start clearing out. While it is expensive to stay, I’d 100% stay again. Absolutely loved Aulani
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Oct 07, 2026
Sitting on the Pacific Ocean
So much Hawaii. I have been wanting to go to this resort since it opened many years ago, but knew it probably would never happen however low and behold while planning our Hawaii vacation we rolled the dice and said we’re going. The reviews for this resort were so much better than anything we were looking at on Waikiki. This is a beautiful resort, sitting on a stunning lagoon with a great walking path. Everyone was so incredibly friendly. Our Spa experience was incredible and we have both been to a lot of resort spas. Vicki was such a great masseuse. I wish I could afford to fly there a couple times a year just to get a massage. I spent almost every evening and every morning sitting on the balcony, listening to the Pacific, hit the shore and the rocks it was an unbelievable sound. watching the sunset - pictures could do it no justice. it’s an incredibly clean resort. The lazy river was a lot of fun. And a little reef they have on property was fun because I knew I would not get eaten by a shark. The hard thing about staying there is there are so many activities at that resort along with it is such a beautiful place you don’t go explore very much. I will say logistics is a bad thing because most everything we did was back toward Waikiki such as hiking Diamondhead, Pearl Harbor eating at Dukes. It was all painful drives in horrific traffic. But my cousin and I both said yeah, we go do it again. There is a Starbucks and a little shopping area not even a quarter of a mile off property. Very walkable.
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Oct 04, 2026Struck in the head by a kayak
We stayed at Aulani soon after it opened. The property itself is very nice, and our daughter loved the water slides. While swimming in the resort's lagoon, a guest in a sea kayak rammed me directly in the head. The impact knocked me under, and I struggled to resurface and get myself back to shore. The on-duty lifeguards failed to engage. Paramedics evaluated me and told my wife I was lucky to have survived. They advised me not to fly or travel for a few days. We paid to extend our stay so I could lay in bed recovering before the long flight. In hindsight we are incredibly grateful we didn't allow our daughter to swim/snorkel in the lagoon. As a former Disney executive, I was very disappointed in how the staff handled all of this.
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Oct 01, 2026
An Appaling Experience
The Ko Olina location was great. Out of the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. The hotel was awful: - There was dried vomit on the toilet seat in one of our bathrooms. - It was ridiculously crowded. We could never find chairs at the pools and the pools themselves were as crowded as a town swimming pool on a hot day. - At $3000/night there was no complimentary water in the room - My grandson was unable to enjoy the volcano water slide because the line was always too long - I tried to make a Luau reservation one month before our trip and they were sold out - We couldn’t watch a Disney Movie in the room without signing up for 12.99/month subscription - We ate one meal at the hotel. It was expensive and mediocre. - Overall an appalling experience, especially at $3000/night
- AdvisoryHotel is smoke-free. There are designated outdoor smoking locations available.
- AdvisoryA minimum parking fee of $37.00 per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
Walt Disney World reservations must be booked with the correct guest names. A complete name change to the lead name is considered a cancellation and will require a new reservation.
A major credit card is required upon check-in to cover phone or incidental charges.Convention attendees cannot book this property for their convention stay, they must book through the proper convention source. Convention attendees that violate this policy will be responsible for paying any higher rates and may not be eligible for any promotional offerings.
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Room requests are not guaranteed and are based upon availability upon check-in.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed