Aulani Villas & Views -- REVISED 07/22/2017

[4DisneyAddicts]

I noticed you could watch the Disney Movies from your balcony. Nice view!

Yes, one night the kids did watch part of one of the movies.

I was surprised how so few people used their balconies. I hardly ever saw anyone sitting out on theirs. I love to sit outside on A balcony with a nice view but I rarely did as well. Too much to do and see!

 

[wdrl]

Just back from a stay in room 660. Dedicated ocean view 2 bedroom villa.

Thanks, 4DisneyAddicts! Your contribution is quite timely. Just a few days ago someone was asking for photos of a dedicated two-bedroom with the non-angled balcony.

 

[XMom]

Can I ask what the pros vs cons are for a dedicated 2BR vs a 2BR lock-off? We have a party of 6. My husband and I (Master BR) and grandma and 3 kids (12, 10 & 8). We don't expect Grandma to share a bed with one of the kids, so what is our best option? Thanks!

 

[wanderlust7]

This is from unit 1250. from the balcony, facing slight left. It's a dedicated 2-bedroom ocean view with the non-angled balcony. Ewa building, phase 1, end unit. You can also see mountains and a different beach area further away facing right.

From inside the master bedroom, you see the Waianae Building, you have to turn quite a bit to see the ocean. The view is better from the second bedroom. From the living room, you can see ocean from the couch, but not if you look straight out. If you look straight down from the balcony, you can see koi and Mickey doing the photos at Makahiki.

This location is the furthest from the ocean, but I enjoyed seeing all of Waikolohe Valley and having no neighbors to the right. It was also convenient to the elevator without noise of people passing by.

 

[wdrl]

This is from unit 1250. from the balcony, facing slight left. It's a dedicated 2-bedroom ocean view with the non-angled balcony. Ewa building, phase 1, end unit. You can also see mountains and a different beach area further away facing right.

Mahalo, wanderlust7! I've added your villa to the list in Post #1.

 

[drujaz]

Is there a room map of the floors and where the GVs are located? Trying to figure out where the GV rooms would be.

 

[wdrl]

Is there a room map of the floors and where the GVs are located? Trying to figure out where the GV rooms would be.

The Aulani Grand Villas are located on the endcaps of the Waianae Building and the Long Wing of the Ewa Building. All Grand Villas face the ocean. If you look at the charts in Post #1 of this thread, they have villa numbers ending in **01 or **89.

Here is a photo taken from the far side of the lagoon looking back at Aulani. The Grand Villas take up the entire width of the endcap on both the Waianae Building (on the left) and the Ewa Building (on the right). Note: This photo was taken in September 2012 before the Ewa Building was opened for occupancy. That is why you can see some tan colored construction covers on some of the balconies of the Ewa Grand Villas.

 

[drujaz]

The Aulani Grand Villas are located on the endcaps of the Waianae Building and the Long Wing of the Ewa Building. All Grand Villas face the ocean. If you look at the charts in Post #1 of this thread, they have villa numbers ending in **01 or **89.

Here is a photo taken from the far side of the lagoon looking back at Aulani. The Grand Villas take up the entire width of the endcap on both the Waianae Building (on the left) and the Ewa Building (on the right). Note: This photo was taken in September 2012 before the Ewa Building was opened for occupancy. That is why you can see some tan colored construction covers on some of the balconies of the Ewa Grand Villas.

Thanks! This helps.

 

[wdrl]

Thanks to some tips I received from DVC Mike and my wife, I have enlarged the charts that appear in Post #1 of this thread. They improved quality should make them easier to read.

 

[BobNed]

Thanks to some tips I received from DVC Mike and my wife, I have enlarged the charts that appear in Post #1 of this thread. They improved quality should make them easier to read.

They look great Wil, much better!

 

[jtkboston]

Here's an attempt at annotating the room locations on the building, based on the charts in post #1 and various unit photos. If there are errors, let me know. Glad to contribute to top of thread if desired (contact me for higher resolution image).

 

[Meemoo]

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a better view of standard view 1 bedroom villa? Should I just request a higher floor?

 

[Girimama33]

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a better view of standard view 1 bedroom villa? Should I just request a higher floor?

That is about all you can do when you opt for Standard View. I wouldn't get my hopes up for a "better" view though.

 

[dmetcalfrn]

One bedroom ocean view - Room 1670

 

[wdrl]

One bedroom ocean view - Room 1670

Thanks, dmetcalfrn! How did you like being on the top floor at Aulani?

 

[dmetcalfrn]

Thanks, dmetcalfrn! How did you like being on the top floor at Aulani?

Loved it!! Great views from both balconies and very quiet. Elevators were very fast and hardly had to wait at all. Room was next to elevators and when you went to 1st floor it was at pool exit near community hall.

 

[NancyDVC]

I love this thread. I have a question about the HA (handicapped accessible) villas. The pictures of 870 a 1 BR HA villa shows the HA bathtub instead of the whirlpool tub but no shower. Is there a shower in the HA 1BR villas?

 

[wdrl]

I love this thread. I have a question about the HA (handicapped accessible) villas. The pictures of 870 a 1 BR HA villa shows the HA bathtub instead of the whirlpool tub but no shower. Is there a shower in the HA 1BR villas?

Some HA one-bedroom villas at Aulani have accessible tubs, some have roll-in showers. Near the bottom of Post #1 is a list of the HA villas and whether they have tubs or showers. Hope this helps!

 

[NancyDVC]

Thanks. We don't need the roll in shower but that is better than lower tub. I presume the toilets are all higher than standard. Off to do more planning.

 

[DenLo]

Thanks. We don't need the roll in shower but that is better than lower tub. I presume the toilets are all higher than standard. Off to do more planning.

The member website as the details below for Aulani's handicap villas, sorry it does not show if they have raised toilets. I would expect the rooms with roll in showers would. You could call Aulani direct and ask them.

Accessible Disney Vacation Club Villas

Common Room Amenities

• Alarm clock with radio

• Coffeemaker
• Flat panel TV
• DVD player
• High-speed Internet access
• Iron and ironing board
• Hair dryer
• In-room safe
• Voicemail
• Portable crib
• For Guests with Hearing Disabilities, optional communications features include:
• Visual alarm
• Visual door knock/doorbell alert
• Visual telephone call alert
• Telephone with volume control
• Electrical outlet near telephone jack
• TTY available at check-in

Wheelchair Accessible with Tub and Option for Hearing Accessibility

• Wheelchair-accessible route in room
• Grab bars for toilet and bathtub
• Hearing accessible options available (see common amenities)

Wheelchair Accessible with Roll-in Shower and Option for Hearing Accessibility

• Wheelchair-accessible route in room
• Grab bars for toilet and bathtub
• Hearing accessible options available (see common amenities)


Hearing Accessible with Visual Alarms and Notifications

• Visual alarm
• Visual door knock/doorbell alert
• Visual telephone call alert
• Telephone with volume control
• Electrical outlet near telephone jack
• TTY available at check-in