Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • 'AMA'AMA–Contemporary Island Cooking
    Sit 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 Islands
    Discover 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 Hook
    An 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 Ice
    Cool off poolside with fruity and refreshing shave ice. Choose from a variety of tropical flavors.
  • The Lava Shack
    Get a quick snack Lava Shack features a refillable mug station.
  • The Olelo Room
    Offering 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 Cafe
    Ulu 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
On-Site Amenities
  • 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
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the hotel for additional information.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • 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 tub
    3 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
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    Golf Course located within 5 Miles of Property.
On-Site Attraction
  • KA WA‘A, a Lu‘au
    KA 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

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 7189 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Magical Anniversary Trip!

    I cannot say enough about how wonderful and magical this resort was! The ambience is amazing and every restaurant has a wonderful view! The best part of the resort was by far the cast members! They all went out of their way to make our anniversary trip special! There is an amazing amount of activities to do on the resort and I would highly recommend the rainbow reef snorkeling! The resort even has special characters that are hard to find in the Disney parks which made this trip unique! We are definitely coming back after having one of the best trips of our life here! Thank you Disney for a magical stay!😄

    May 18, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Overpriced

    Over priced nothing is included with your room everything needs to be reserved at a very high price before hand even pictures with Disney Characters, the website says no resort fees. They only charge for room. But you do get charged extra even if your room sleeps four people. The first 2 are no extra charge but the other 2 there is a fee so just be aware because the site does say they charge by the room and not by the person.. Staff is amazing. 20 min wait to go down a slide and there is no seating unless you get up at 7am to save a seat for your family or you book a privet cabana for 500$ a day.. While we were there an elevator broke fell down 12 story's with guests in the elevator..

    May 17, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Disney Magic is Alive at Aulani!

    My husband and I just returned from a trip to Maui and Oahu. During our Oahu stay, we stayed at Disney's Aulani resort. We had a Deluxe Ocean View Studio. The room was small, but clean and authentic Hawaii. It was pretty and with an awesome view of the ocean, while overlooking the pool area. The staff was "Disney quality" by day one. We were only able to stay for 3 nights, but I felt like I knew half of the staff members by the time we left and they all looked so excited to see us every time we walked by. Everyone from the front desk to the gift shops to the DVC cast members were outstanding. The food at Off the Hook was really good. The poolside food was great, the Mickey shaved ice was HUGE and so good! The beach and pool were not crowded at all. I highly recommend going the first week of May. The luau was amazing! We went to a luau in both Maui and Oahu and the Disney one blew the other one away! It was very entertaining and the talent much surpassed the other. We really enjoyed our stay and are already looking forward to returning one day. If there is anything that could be improved it would be that the drink stations are FAR from the rooms! And the premium luau package stated "upgrade lei's" which was not the case. I wish the lei's for the ladies would be the flower leis. But those are little wishes. Honestly, the experience was as magical as ever.

    May 13, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Aulani

    This is a lovely Disney resort. It’s part water park, part Disney character meeting, part beach and a lot Hawaiian. It’s an expensive resort, but Hawaii is expensive and interestingly you get value here for the expense. Other Hawaiian resorts are just as expensive or more and don’t have the activities offered. It seems that Disney has taken a lot of time to research and add Hawaiian culture and art. That is really a nice part of the resort. Also, the staff is friendly and helpful. They are well trained and it makes for a pleasant stay. We had a good time here. In fact I can’t complain. I just can’t offer 5 stars as it’s not a luxury property. The rooms are clean and the couple of things we needed( conditioner refill, remote battery) were handled immediately. The spa is really wonderful. The restaurants are fine, not spectacular. Even AMA AMA their high end restaurant was slightly above average. The tasting menu was good- some things were delicious. One of our party has the plant based meal that was almost inedible. The pools, lazy river and water slides are fun. Lots of chlorine! Hot tub is tepid. The little ocean cove is cloudy and very mild waves. Wonderful for children. I don’t know that we will go back, but we had a good time. One other note: you are a little isolated in Ko’olina if you don’t rent a car. But if you are enjoying the resort it doesn’t matter.

    May 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Service in the Bar stinks !

    The Mahaki Resturant service stinks . It took ten minutes of arguing to stop at the high chair bar table for our family . Hundreds of questions . Very rude. It looks like they don’t really give a damn - may be too much demand because of Disney brand ( that is already dicining ) . Sad state of affairs manage By is oblivious to !

    May 04, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • 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.
General Policy
  • 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

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