Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Kapolei
Condé Nast Traveler
“This $800-million, family-friendly Disney beach resort opened in 2011 on the leeward side of Oahu.”
Vibe
Oceanfront lawns and a sprawling water park border Ko Olina Lagoon, where nightly fire-pit storytelling and live Hawaiian music anchor the evening scene.
“Coastal lagoon outpost”
A 900-foot lazy river, four waterslides, and the 3,800-square-foot Rainbow Reef saltwater snorkeling lagoon.
Laniwai Spa features Hawaiian Lomilomi bodywork and the outdoor Kula Wai hydrotherapy garden vitality pools.
Nightly fire-pit storytelling, Hawaiian language lounges, and commissioned murals celebrate island traditions across the property.
On Ko Olina Kohola Lagoon along Oahu western coast, surrounded by oceanfront grounds and walking paths.
Rooms
Accommodations range from ocean-facing hotel rooms to multi-bedroom villas, outfitted with private lanais, island-inspired textiles, and views across the lagoon.
Wellness
Beyond the outdoor hydrotherapy garden at Laniwai Spa, guests can snorkel with native fish inside the 3,800-square-foot Rainbow Reef saltwater lagoon.
Backstory
Opened in 2011 on 21 beachfront acres along Kohola Lagoon, the property integrates commissioned murals, cultural workshops, and Hawaiian language programs throughout.
Eat & drink
Open-air fine dining at ʻAMAʻAMA overlooks the water, while The ʻŌlelo Room serves sushi, craft cocktails, and nightly live Hawaiian music.
The neighborhood
Paved oceanfront paths trace the calm waters of Kohola Lagoon, connecting the grounds to neighboring coves along the leeward coast of Oahu.
The app
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