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

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 7180 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A Very Magical Spring Break in Paradise

    Was blessed to stay in a very comfortable one bedroom ocean view DVC studio villa for spring break during the first week of March 2025. The highlight was definitely a visit to their Laniwai Spa for a pedicure and massage. The incredible cast members at this resort are so happy, helpful. This was my third stay here, and it's better than ever before with more to see and do. Loved their snorkeling, lazy river, Menehune statues, 'Ōlelo Room bar, shaved ice with condensed milk, vanilla soft serve ice cream, and corn dog nuggets. The Hawaiian edutainment is everywhere on this property, and the resort has a very relaxing, calming feeling. Loved reading from the balcony while overlooking the beach or luau below me. Room and bathroom were well appointed. The bed was super comfortable with wonderful pillows. Hallways were always clean and quiet. Do recommend the Hele Hele shuttle for transportation to & from airport. If you have a Disney Visa, you get a 10% discount in their gift shop. Lots of great shops, restaurants, and little grocery store to walk to right across street.

    Mar 15, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Breath taking and in a quiet area

    I’m in love with this place as is my son. It’s in a quiet resort area away from all the chaos. The hotel is gorgeous. There are places to get food fast if you don’t want to spend the high prices of the restaurants. They have 2 gift shops. Parking cost $40 which I wasn’t expecting. I wish the hotel was more affordable as we only stayed for part of the week due to costs. The second hotel was a disappointment so much so that I wanted to go back to Aulani to get away from it. You can get a portrait session due with reservations. Otherwise, they have photo pass photographers around. They have a lot of pool options including a lazy river. The luau there is awesome. The rooms were nice. I’d say the only negative is the security of the building. Anyone can just walk in and go right to the areas where rooms are. They just can’t get into the rooms which is good.

    Mar 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A special vacation for my entire family, young and old alike.

    My whole family LOVED this place! From the family friendly room to the family friendly restaurants and every where in between! We went for the pools but loved the Luau! Done so well a great cast, good food and excellent setting. So much done perfectly for a family! A little pricey but if you want a perfect vacation in a beautiful and special location then give Disney a look. Also close enough to Honalulu and the Dole plantation to go shopping.

    Mar 11, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Everything I wished for

    Aulani was everything I wished for. First of all it’s an amazing build and themed hotel by Joe Rhode and other people. I arrived early and my ocean view room was ready. The view from my balcony ( hotel room, not dvc) couldn’t be better. Beds are high from the floor, but super comfy! Very clean and well maintained. All the cast members where so friendly and welcoming, especially the girls at Hale Manu. I was there during the end of january storm day and felt super safe with al the attentive help from cm’s ( towels to stay as dry as possible from the nook bar to inside hotel). Character interaction was very good! Food at Ama Ama, The Nook, Ulu cafe, Makahiki all up to Disney standards. Chairs near swimming pool was difficult to get one in the shade, the wristband system works. One of the best Disney hotels I’ve ever been to

    Mar 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A Magical Time In Hawaii

    We had an incredible time at this wonderful hotel. We had visited previously during Fall break and it was very crowded. This time we made sure to visit earlier and it made all the difference. The staff was very friendly and the food was great (although expensive). The kids loved the private beach and the lazy river.

    Feb 18, 2025