Disney Aulani Resort & Spa Ko Olina

This is a great way to experience the resort for much less and with more perks. I'm an experienced Disney-goer and give this a strong recommend. Understand that there's a little more required of you with this booking -- you'll need to do another small hurdle by pre-registering at the Disney site, which has constant technical difficulties, so just keep at it until it goes through because it streamlines the check in process. The owner communicated this clearly and efficiently, and I didn't have any issues at all with our stay. I did a last-minute 1 night booking during high tourist season in August, and this listing was a godsend at about 40% off: to compare, a basic non-view hotel room booked directly through Disney with taxes and fees would have been $1K even with my AP discount, and it would not have had the mini kitchen amenities of the DVC unit, nor the included parking which is a great perk. You also get a 10% DVC discount on merchandise and dining, as long as you ask for it. I just saw another review mention something about a dining credit, which I didn't know about, so ask. The dinner buffet is the rare Disney experience that is an excellent value. Dining reservations booked up far in advance, but we went right at opening and were polite and were seated with a stress-free character photo op without incident. One night and two full days was plenty. Yes, our room was a studio with a view of the mountains (ask for a high floor) overlooking the parking lot, but the room was only a place to shower and sleep. I was concerned about the housekeeping schedule, but not to worry. Our room was spotless at check in, housekeeping was great about extra bedding for the pull out sofa bed, towels, and toiletries. We went during high tourist season in August when the resort was booked to capacity, and we were still able to do everything we wanted to do. The 'worst' thing that happened was a 1.5 hour wait to rent a paddleboard, and the temporary locker & shower room (a very generous amenity to which they give you access when you check in before your room is ready, and again after you are checked out) was uncomfortably packed. It turned out that 1 night with 2 days was plenty. There is an upscale outdoor mini mall across the street with multiple eateries and even an ABC store, so you are not hostage to Disney prices if you want to save a little on food and accessories. Strong recommend for this listing.

Our ocean view room was amazing. Our kids enjoyed the balcony. Will definitely come back.

I arranged three nights but i just slept two nights only. There was no cleaning service for two days. And room was too dark for my expectaion.

The beach area was calm which made it great for young ones. The refillable mugs were very convenient. Check in was super easy. All the cast members had the Aloha spirit.

It was a wonderful family experience. The kids at 10 and 12 were a perfect age as they could just run around and enjoy all of the water activities without us having to ollow them around. The tween club is fantastic.