Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Rooms and suites

The hotel side of Aulani has 359 rooms and suites with garden, partial ocean or ocean views. Disney Vacation Club villas are also part of the resort.

Rooms come in a standard or a comfort category, with suites for families who need more space.

• Comfort rooms
• Garden View rooms
• Partial Ocean View rooms
• Ocean View rooms
• Partial Ocean View and Ocean View suites
• One-bedroom suites
• Disney Vacation Club villas

Restaurants and bars

Dining options range from a sit-down restaurant to a beach bar, poolside bar, cafe and snack bar. Hawaiian dishes and kids’ meals are offered throughout.

Guests often mention the character breakfast, which is popular, so book it early in your stay.

• AMA AMA
• Makahiki
• Off the Hook
• The ʻŌlelo Room
• Ulu Cafe
• Beach bar, poolside bar and snack bar

Beach, pools and spa

Aulani is on the beach, with Kohola Lagoon a short walk away and Paradise Cove Beach nearby. The lagoons are protected by rock breakwaters, so the water is usually calm for children.

The pool area includes three outdoor pools and a children’s pool, a lazy river, a waterslide and four hot tubs. Cabanas can be rented. Laniwai, A Disney Spa, has 15 treatment rooms along with a sauna and steam room.

Activities and entertainment

Aulani’s free kids club keeps children busy with supervised activities. Families can also join beach yoga, snorkeling, sailing, surfing and bodyboarding, and there is a playground and shopping on site.

Ko Olina has a marina and a coastal walking path that links the lagoons. Nearby attractions include Wet’n’Wild Hawaii and the Hawaiian Railway Society.

• Free kids club
• Lazy river and waterslide
• Snorkeling and sailing
• Beach yoga
• Character breakfast
• Laniwai spa

Who it’s best for

• Best for: families with children who want a resort with pools, slides and a kids club, and Disney fans.
• Consider another resort if: you want to walk to Waikiki’s shops and nightlife, or prefer an adults-only setting.

Getting there from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Ko Olina is on Oahu’s west coast, west of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The drive takes you along the H-1 freeway away from Honolulu, and traffic is usually lighter than going into Waikiki.

Because Ko Olina is away from the city, a rental car or pre-booked transfer is useful. Self-parking and valet parking carry a nightly fee.

Good to know

• Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM
• Free Wi-Fi in public areas
• Parking has a nightly fee
• Late check-out available for a fee
• Cabanas cost extra
• Not all-inclusive