alohamom
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- Joined
- Oct 31, 2003
Gorgeous pics @littlestar
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On our first “trip” to Aulani we were actually staying at the Marriott. We got the cheapest hotel room possible, which overlapped our Marriott stay (where we had a 2-bedroom ocean view). We actually got a room for two different nights at Aulani - Monday and Wednesday I think. We then got four days access to the Aulani pools, etc. (check in and check out days for both stays - so Monday-Thursday). we didn’t think we’d be back to Hawaii, so this allowed us to still experience Aulani while still having a full 2-bedroom unit (which we couldn’t afford at Aulani). It is a bit crazy to get a hotel room just to use some pools, but if you really want Aulani, at least it would give you a taste of it while possibly paying less at the Marriott. Getting the room on two different days was a little overkill, and if we ever did it again we’d only do it one day. I don’t think we’ll ever do it again, though.
But, the Marriott property is really great, and we don’t feel like we’re missing anything when we don’t do Aulani.
Wow....@littlestar and @SevenWonkas....those are great pics!! I’ve said I could probably never justify staying at Aulani again but would really like to do Oahu again. The Marriott might be an option for us, with maybe a meal or spa day over at Aulani!! THANKS for sharing!
That. Is. BRILLIANT!!!! Wow. So I could do a Redweek cheap deal for a huge place, experience Hawaii, and maybe grab a studio at Aulani for a night and take advantage of their awesome lazy river and slides for 2 days. And the other days, I could still mozie over for a dole whip or shave ice, or for even a character meal. And THAT is why this thread exists: to find the perfect plan. DisBoards rule!