If you're scanning reviews, then here's the bottom...

If you're scanning reviews, then here's the bottom-line. The Aulani is a truly enjoyable resort to stay at - even if you don't have kids - or they're all grown up. You'll love the place, and you'll be telling your friends about it...

Be sure to check-out my photos and videos because you'll discover the true beauty of this special resort.

The Aulani, and it's one of my favorite places on earth.

One of the reasons I like The Aulani so much is that it is far away from the congested & overly commercialized Waikiki area.

The service from The Aulani "cast members" (basically, everyone working there) is polite, courteous, and second-to-none.

When you arrive at The Aulani, they always greet you by saying "Welcome Home!" Treating you like family ('Ohana in Hawaiian) is core to their customer service. Upon arrival, women get a flower lei. Men get a kukui nut lei. And, children get Menehune necklaces.

Tip: After you've received your leis, ask a cast member snap a photo of your group in the lobby.

The open-air lobby is a thing of beauty - that gives way to a panoramic view of the grounds, including their well-done water park feature.

The resort has a hotel side and a timeshare side. Being a 4-Star hotel, it's pricey, well-appointed, clean, & comfortable.

But, the timeshare side is where the accommodations really shine. On this side, you get access to one, two, and three room villas. And, the villas come with a washer & dryer, as well as a kitchen.

TIP: To save a lot of money related to food, consider getting groceries at an area grocery store or make use of the nearby Country Island Market (see my review).

Depending on your arrival time, you can count on your room not being ready until about 3 to 4 PM. When arriving before that, you'll likely be given a pass to get into the 'Ohana room (often crowded in early afternoon).

Speaking of restaurants, there are a several places to eat on the property. Just keep in mind that, to me, they are all pricey for what you get.

Besides the 'Ama 'Ama restaurant (my favorite), there is a buffet-style restaurant called The Makahiki set below the lobby and next to a beautiful Koi pond.

The Ulu Cafe is small convenience-style cafe featuring pricey, pre-packaged sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc. They have a small hot deli area, as well as a selection of expensive cookies, muffins, etc.

There are also close area restaurants.

Attractions - By far, the most notable attraction onsite is the Water Park, featuring a lazy river and volcano splash-mountain. These are meant for kids of all ages. There's also two swimming pools.

The Aulani shares the absolutely beautiful Kohola Lagoon with other resorts. You can rent paddle boards, canoes, a ping-pong table, and even take a ride on The Aulani outrigger boat.

There are numerous organized things to do at The Aulani. There's a Kids Club, as well as a calendar of daily activities for kids. You can sign-up for morning workouts on the beach area, a lu'au, even star-gazing.

TIP - The Aulani offers car rentals so that you can take a drive around the island, head over to Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, or Diamond Head. You can also drive over to the Northshore to check-out some ziplining excitement (see my review of Climbworks Keana Farms zipline attraction).

TIP - If you'll be traveling by cab to The Aulani from the Honolulu International Airport, I recommend calling ahead to Chalie's Taxi before your fly in so you can schedule your pick-up and get the $50 flat rate charge. Otherwise, you'll pay more.

TIP - Treat yourself to a spa treatment or two. You'll be glad you did.

Give The Aulani a try. It will be a wonderful memory for your family, and you'll likely want to go back again.

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