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
- 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
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
7255 reviews
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Apr 10, 2026Dreaming of the old days
This is our 7th trip to Aulani. We have been visiting since the grand opening in 2011. We are not DVC owners. I do regret not buying during our first visit but I didn’t really see myself coming back to the same place so frequently. That was not our traveling style back then but ko olina has been home away from home. That said, as a non-DVC owner, I feel like we are priced out of Aulani. As the main building is for DVC owners, there is only one building left for hotel guests. With limited supply, the demand is high. During this visit, we only stayed for one night, simply so we can use the resort for 2 whole days. As we have visited frequently, we have seen the changes. Gone are the days of the welcome leis, no lines for the characters, and being able to use auntys beach house for the kids. Most of the things get booked out months in advance, way before we even decide to come. The biggest change, though, is how nuts it is to get a place to sit by the pool. It’s crazy. My husband woke up early for a work call and decided to sit by the pool to take the call. He witnessed so many people being rude just to get a seat. This turned us off. There really isn’t a good system to control it either. We only saw the policing of the chairs in the afternoon, and this is when there was the most availability. We have so many fond memories here but I’m not sure we will be back.
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Apr 04, 2026
Not what it used to be.
We have been to Disney Aulani 3 previous times, this was the worst. For context, we have been to disneyland hotel, hotel Californian, disneyland, disney world, disney sea, disney tokyo, disney Paris, and multiple Disney cruises. Aulani just isn't worth it anymore. They don't put the effort in to provide an authentic Disney experience. Gone are the welcome lei's, nothing at all special to welcome you to the resort. At this price point, turn down service and daily cleaning is no longer offered, it's every other day cleaning. Be prepared to go at 5:30 am to reserve your pool.chair. The character breakfast used to be a buffet, now send $57 for 3 pancakes, a donut, and juice out of a can. There isn't any fresh pog juice or orange juice. Gone are the fresh tropical fruit. Now you spend one minute with stitch and Pluto as your "characters", they used to have more. Overall over the years the experience has been diluted and the prices have only gone up.
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Apr 04, 2026
Poor Chair Policy - Ruins the fun
The place was nice overall. But the pool seating was absolutely terrible, and it ruined a lot of the experience. They "Claim" to enforce a 1 hour chair policy, but in my entire week there I never saw it enforced. There should be no reason people can hold chairs all day and not be there. This should be more like a bar setting. The moment you get up, the chair is open. You have cubbies to store stuff. You should only be able to have a chair when you are in the chair
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Apr 01, 2026Over rated
The main issue we had was there not being any room service available through out the resort. Given the insanely high price for a room at this resort, room service should be a given. You’re on vacation with family and little kids and may not always be able to go down to get food. Also, only restaurant for seated breakfast through out resort where you can order. Everywhere else was take out. They had 10 guys waiting on cars but not enough staff to properly host breakfast. They only clean rooms once every other day. We asked for our room to be cleaned an extra day and were flat out told no. This is NOT a Disney quality resort. They may charge Disney prices but it is not worth the money you pay. Four seasons next door is 1000x better for the same if not lesser price.
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Mar 31, 2026Great Cast Members, Terrible Resort Management
Honestly, for $1,000 a night, I expected way more than this. Aulani is basically a lesson in corporate greed disguised as "magic." The service is just poor. You’re paying a premium, but they don’t even clean your room every day—only every other day. It’s ridiculous to be tripping over trash or needing fresh towels at this price point. Then there’s the activity situation. If you didn’t know you had to book everything 45 days in advance, your kids are out of luck. We tried to find things to do when we got here and there is zero availability. None. But of course, they still charge those massive resort fees for "amenities" you can’t even use. The pool deck is a total nightmare. If you aren't out there by 7:00 AM to camp out and claim a chair, you won't get one. If you leave for a second, the staff removes your stuff. By 8:00 AM, it’s game over. The whole area is so packed it feels like the pool deck of a low-budget cruise ship, not a luxury Hawaiian resort. I’m giving it two stars instead of one only because the Cast Members themselves are actually great. They’re genuinely trying to be helpful, but you can tell they’re struggling with bad policies and major understaffing. It’s a shame management is ruining what could be a good experience just to save a few bucks.
- 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