Wow! Gorgeous grounds. I didn't expect there to be a nice parking garage and a fantastic pool area…read more They also had a cafe with refrigerators stalled with frozen burritos and pizza. I could foresee this coming in handy when staying in a suite with a kitchen. They had activities planned everyday like water aerobics. Lei making, etc. I loved the variety of pools and the cove they made for kids. It was sometimes hard to get a spot next to the pool due to the demand, but it was relatively safe to leave your things unattended. I never felt like I needed to keep an eye on my items. On the beach, they had options to rent cabanas and shaded beach lounge chairs. That was nice as it would get so hot during the day.

Our family members stayed at this hotel in the Ko'Olina Resort area located on lagoon 3…read more They had a two bedroom with living room and kitchen between it. Three bathrooms. We live 10 minutes away and often visit the lagoon but did not realize how nice the grounds are. Multiple water features for all age levels, including quiet area for adults. Waterslides, slash pad for your littles, all of this is throughout property with beautiful tropical landscaping. We went to visit with them each day in pool areas or on the beach. We were allowed on property with wrist band. Staff were all very friendly, the hotel grounds inside and out were all kept clean. Highly recommend as a place to stay and recommend to family if you live in Kapolei or Makakilo area. We felt like we were on vacation too.

This review is based only on the Disney store in Aulani and the little snack shop out by the pool…read more We have never stayed here and most likely never will. We are Marriott members and this is not a Marriott property. We always enjoy shopping at the Disney store here. On this trip I bought a cute dress for me, T-shirt for my grandson, and a few other little things. After shopping we walked out to the snack shop to pick up $80 in snacks to take out to the lagoon: fruit, chips, cookies, etc. There are so many choices for snacks and nothing is inexpensive.

100% recommend and would return without a doubt if we ever find our way back to Hawaii. This was by…read morefar the best part of our trip. We stayed in Waikiki for part of our trip but then came here for our last part to celebrate our daughters birthday. Best choice of the whole trip. This area was a completely different look and feel to the island. It was so much more calming and relaxing. The hotel staff were phenomenal, the check in process was amazing and went so smoothly. We were told our room wouldn't be ready until 4PM, but Disney magic it was ready at 12pm. Which was amazing with toddlers. The attractions, there are so many pools to choose from, the lazy river is amazing, the slides were so fun! The attention to detail everywhere is so Disney but with a Hawaiian feel. It was great to be able to get towel service anywhere, there are beach toys, life vests available all free. We didn't have a hard time finding chairs. Theres some good quick food service options near the pool. We ordered a bit of everything and it was all good for pool service food. The kids loved the Disney Mickey ears shaved ice. We did a paddle board rental and the bay was so calm, clear and amazing, it was beautiful to see the bay from the kind of view and experience. We did the Character breakfast dining and that was so fun for the kids to see all the Characters come through, the food was plenty. They have photos with Mickey before and you can buy all the photos and a print out for a packaged price. The characters came by and visited with the kids it was so adorable. The servers were so sweet and amazing like a true Auntie. The kids had so much fun at all the meet and greets with the Characters. Moana and Stitch were of course the island favorite and highlight. We took advantage and took lots of photos with the photo passes and had to buy the packages because what sweet memories. Self parking was very close and in a garage so it was great for us with the car rental that we had. The valet/car staff were amazing as well, they were accommodating and helped with all the bags. Bell hop was exceptional here as well, so helpful and friendly. The room itself was cute, there was a kitchenette but we didn't take advantage of it. The bathroom was a good size and had everything you needed including liquid hand soap. The room was a decent size, but the bed was a bit smaller than we are used to, it was a full rather than a queen or king. The kids pull out sofa was much bigger, but we didn't spend much time in the room. The attention to detail was great, there was room to store your bags under the bed. We had a wonderful view of the garden/pool. Great for pictures. Mickey and friends called to tell my daughter happy birthday. Overall the experience was so memorable for our family. I was tempted to sign up to be a DVC member but we don't go to Hawaii often enough to make it worth it. But by far the most beautiful Disney resort we have been too. We love DisneyWorld but this was a different Island feel. Of course we went to the gift shop too because it was a must and had special Disney Aulani items only! The lounge they had for guest use on the day of check out was amazing feature on our last day when we were flying home. We were able to use the pool and all the amenities and then shower and refresh before out 8 hour flight home.

We had not been to Ko Olina vacation club in Hawaii for about 15 years and the property self is…read morestill beautiful however, starting to show its age the people are wonderful and we truly enjoy Hawaii. However, the resort pricing overall food value was disappointing. At check-in guest are giving a discount card for 10% of Off at the Market and certain resort locations, which is appreciated. However, if you forget the card in your room while heading to the pool or Beach, you were simply out of luck since purchases can be charged directly to the room, it seems like the discount should automatically apply to the guest account instead of requiring a physical card. The 10% discount definitely helps because Hawaii is already expensive but the price is at the market and eateries felt excessive. For example we had 6 drinks and two orders of fish and chips at Long boards and the bill was $171. Unfortunately food felt like it mediocre pub food, which made the cost even harder to justify. Overall, we love the beauty of Ko Olina and the warmth of the people, but the resort pricing felt comparable to Disney without the food quality or value to match.

Super special place with amazing and kind staff! Koolina beachvillas is such a wonderful location…read more The place is modern and spacious with multiple bedrooms. There's a bar with lots of food and drinks and great music. The pools and spas are amazing and of course the few of the lagoons. Highly recommend for families that want to get out of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.

About a 45 min drive from Honolulu and on the west side of the island. Definitely slower pace and…read moremore family friendly as there are lagoons so calmer waters and the Disney resort Aulani. There are a few restaurants but not too many within the main area.

Absolute worst. Avoid if you can. They don't allow any fun by the beach unless you rent from…read more"authorized vendors." Go to another location and have fun.

Location: Great! Nearby to Foodland & Costco for groceries, Coffee Bean is across the street, lots…read moreof restaurants within a 5 min drive. Customer Service: Friendly- front desk was helpful and the staff for the breakfast were observant and efficient also. Love that they have QR codes to tip them individually. Please tip them for their great service! Breakfast options were awesome! Especially the made to order omelet. Cleanliness- Very clean room, spacious bathroom and sink, strong A/C. Free street parking available. Nice pool area and hot tub. I recommend staying here.

My husband and I are big fans of Embassy Suites, and have visited many different ones. This one in…read moreOahu has been by far the best one. This was our first time in Hawaii, so we figured if our hotel wasn't the best it would be ok, since we were not planning on spending much time in the hotel. It was such an amazing place and we got a great deal on it which made it even more amazing. As soon as you walk in, the front desk welcomed you, and you can tell they upkeep this hotel very well and take pride in their property. They do offer parking on the premises, however they do charge $40.00 a day, which i thought was pretty pricey but didn't have a choice we had rented a car. The girl at the front desk told us the area was safe and there is usually parking outside the hotel for free, we didnt pay for parking our whole stay! Our room was super clean , updated and super spacious! We got a call daily asking if we needed anything, you can get beach towels daily without issues as many as you like. The cook-to-order breakfast was simply AMAZING!! The food was great and the cooks are super nice and welcoming. The pool is a little on the smaller side but we didnt have the need to use it but its really nice. over all i would 100 percent stay here again. It was a wonderful experience and wonderful value! Mahalo!

Had a fun, relaxing experience. Parking was easy - open lot. Checkin was simple - helped by…read morechecking person, followed by filling out Waiver Form via Kiosk. Had lots of fun on the obstacle course, followed by lunch and relaxing on the lawn chairs, which were open to all. I don't recommend the fish and chips, if you're a fan of fish and chips. I prefer them to be crispy and juicy, so they fell short. A friend got the kalbi plate, which he was very happy with - came with rice, mac salad, and kim chee. I would return. Had a great time overcoming my fear of jumping off from high places.

I have tried to come to Wai Kai 3 times in the last two months…read more Reserved a 5pm surf session with a friend and got a call a few hours prior saying that we were the only people who are scheduled and canceling our session because we didn't have a minimum of 5 people. My daughter wanted to come to the obstacle course with her friends. We showed up at 4pm on a Friday, they said the girls can't swim because they close at 430pm. We decided to come back at 1:30pm the next day to arrive and be told the entire place is booked for a private event. Don't waste your time. Go beach.

What a great experience learning to play the Ukulele (in one lesson - can it be?). We've got two so…read morewe will surely leave experts at the craft! Friendly and helpful and fun folks who are very talented and engaging with kids and adults alike! The programming here is top shelf and the break afforded to mom and dad is cool too!

Ukulele Lesson! Play along to some popular songs as you learn how to play too! This was so much…read moreFUN and I loved it!