Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa, Honolulu and Oahu

Address 92-1185 Ali'inui Drive, Kapolei, HI 96707 Map, Tel (714) 520-7001 Call, Website

Disney's new Aulani resort is meant to be a playground for the entire family. In addition to luxuriously appointed rooms, there are pools, water play areas, lazy river, an absolutely beautiful spa, and several restaurants. Aulani's protected lagoon provides a wave-free beach for splashing, swimming and even snorkeling. Childcare is included at Auntie's beach house, a huge facility that accommodates children aged 3 and up.

Our room at the Aulani Resort in Oahu
Our room at the Aulani Resort in Oahu
Eilan checks out Menehune Bridge - Aulani resort's splash zone for kids
Eilan checks out Menehune Bridge - Aulani resort's splash zone for kids
Lazy River winding through the Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii
Lazy River winding through the Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii

If you stay for 3 days or fewer, you likely won't leave the property, but Aulani does offer excursions for families or adults at extra cost. Alternatively, you can rent a car for the day on property (which avoids both the airport rental surcharges and parking charges at Aulani) and create your own excursion.

Beach at Aulani Resort on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu
Beach at Aulani Resort on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu
Display for a craft class at Aulani Resort on Oahu
Display for a craft class at Aulani Resort on Oahu
Micky and Minne at Aulani's 'AMA'AMA restaurant
Micky and Minne at Aulani's 'AMA'AMA restaurant
Time to check in on Twitter (there's free WiFi on the Aulani Resort grounds and in guest rooms)
Time to check in on Twitter (there's free WiFi on the Aulani Resort grounds and in guest rooms)