Aulani DVC Resale

Aulani Annual Dues (2026)

Aulani carries the highest per-point dues in the DVC system, which reflects the cost of operating a resort in Hawaii. Property taxes, insurance, staffing, and import costs for supplies all run higher on Oahu than they do in Central Florida. The upside is that these higher dues contribute to a lower resale price per point, so the total cost of ownership often balances out over time. Dues are billed once per year in January.

Location & Transportation

Aulani sits on 21 oceanfront acres in the Ko Olina resort community on Oahu's leeward (western) coast. Ko Olina is known for its four protected man-made lagoons that create calm, sandy-bottom swimming areas that are ideal for families with young children. The resort faces one of these lagoons, and guests also have access to the natural beach that stretches between them.

Getting to Aulani: The resort is about 30 minutes west of Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) by car. Most guests rent a car or book a shuttle transfer. Ride-share services operate throughout Oahu and are another convenient option. The drive from Waikiki to Aulani is approximately 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic on the H-1 freeway.

Getting around Oahu: A rental car is strongly recommended. While Aulani is a self-contained resort with plenty to do on property, many families want to explore the North Shore (about 1 hour drive), visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial (25 minutes), hike Diamond Head (45 minutes), or spend a day in Waikiki (40 minutes). The resort does offer a limited shuttle to select Ko Olina shops and restaurants.

Important note: Aulani is not connected to any Disney theme park. It is a standalone beach resort. If your primary goal is visiting Disney parks, you will want to look at resorts in Florida or California. But if you want a Hawaiian beach vacation with Disney's level of service and theming, Aulani delivers that experience in a way no other resort in Hawaii can match.

Aulani DVC Room Types

Aulani's DVC villas are located in the Ewa Tower of the resort. Every villa includes a kitchenette or full kitchen, a private lanai (balcony), and Hawaiian-inspired decor with natural wood accents and earth-tone fabrics. View categories include Standard (parking, landscaping), Island Gardens View, Poolside Gardens View, and Ocean View.

The one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas include a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a separate living space. The Grand Villa is a stunning three-bedroom suite with ocean views, a full kitchen, and a large dining table that seats 8. Aulani's rooms tend to require more points per night than comparable Florida DVC resorts, which reflects the Hawaii location premium.

Aulani DVC Resale: Pros & Cons

Recreation & Amenities at Aulani

Aulani packs more activities per square foot than any other DVC resort. The Hawaiian setting allows for outdoor recreation year-round, and Disney's programming team runs cultural experiences you will not find at any other resort in the state.

Waikolohe Pool & Water Features

The Waikolohe Pool is the centerpiece of Aulani's outdoor experience. It is a multi-level, zero-entry pool built into a volcanic rock landscape with two waterslides, a lazy river (the Waikolohe Stream) that winds through gardens and caves, a whirlpool spa tucked into a private grotto, and an interactive splash zone for toddlers. The pool area also includes the Wailana Pool, which is a quieter adults-preferred pool with ocean views and poolside food and beverage service.

Rainbow Reef

Rainbow Reef is Aulani's private saltwater snorkeling lagoon stocked with over 1,000 tropical fish representing dozens of Hawaiian reef species. It is the only resort snorkeling experience of its kind in Hawaii. Kids and adults can swim with real tropical fish in a safe, controlled environment. There is a small daily fee ($25 per person, complimentary for DVC guests during certain promotions), and snorkel equipment is provided. The lagoon is about 4 feet deep, making it accessible for children 5 and older.

Beach & Ocean Activities

The resort sits beside Ko Olina Lagoon 4, a calm, sandy-bottom cove that is perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking. The beach team offers complimentary bodyboards, snorkel gear, and beach chairs. You can also rent stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. Outrigger canoe excursions are available through the resort and are a great way to experience traditional Hawaiian ocean culture with your family.

Hawaiian Cultural Experiences

Aulani offers daily cultural activities led by local Hawaiian cultural practitioners. These include lei-making workshops, ukulele lessons, hula dancing classes, Hawaiian quilt-making demonstrations, and storytelling sessions with Uncle and Aunty (Hawaiian cultural hosts). The Starlit Hui is a nightly outdoor show featuring Hawaiian music, hula, and fire-knife dancing that is complimentary for resort guests. Disney characters also make appearances throughout the resort in Hawaiian attire.

Dining at Aulani

'AMA'AMA is Aulani's signature oceanfront restaurant serving fresh Hawaiian seafood with locally sourced ingredients. The sunset views from the outdoor terrace are spectacular. Makahiki is a character breakfast restaurant where families can meet Mickey, Minnie, and other characters in Hawaiian outfits while enjoying a buffet featuring local favorites like loco moco and Hawaiian sweet bread French toast. Off the Hook is a casual lounge near the pool with cocktails, poke bowls, and small plates. The Olelo Room serves craft cocktails and appetizers in the evening. The Little Opihi's grab-and-go counter offers quick meals, shave ice, and snacks throughout the day.

Laniwai Spa

Laniwai is a full-service spa and fitness center on the resort grounds. Treatments incorporate Hawaiian healing traditions and locally sourced ingredients like kukui nut oil, sea salt, and volcanic clay. The outdoor hydrotherapy garden includes six pools at different temperatures. There is also a teen spa and a couples treatment suite.

Frequently Asked Questions: Aulani DVC

Why Buy Aulani DVC Resale

Aulani occupies a unique place in the DVC lineup as the only Disney Vacation Club resort in Hawaii. For families who want to make Hawaii a regular part of their vacation rotation, buying Aulani on resale is one of the smartest moves you can make. Hotel rooms in Ko Olina typically run $500 to $800 per night for an ocean-view room. With a DVC ownership, your per-night cost drops dramatically once you factor the purchase price and annual dues across multiple years of visits.

The resale market for Aulani offers the lowest per-point prices in the DVC system. Contracts typically trade between $90 and $115 per point, which means a 150-point contract costs roughly $13,500 to $17,250 before closing costs. Compare that to Disney's direct pricing, which runs significantly higher, and the savings become clear. Because Aulani is unrestricted, resale buyers keep full booking access at every DVC resort worldwide.

The higher annual dues ($10.96 per point, or $1,644 per year for 150 points) are the main consideration. But when you compare the total annual cost of a DVC stay to booking the same room through a hotel reservation site, DVC ownership still comes out ahead, usually by 40% to 60% per night. And unlike a hotel stay, your DVC points give you a villa with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and separate living spaces.

Another strategy many owners use is to buy Aulani as an affordable entry point into the DVC system, then use their points at Florida resorts most years and save their Aulani 11-month advantage for the occasional Hawaii trip. This works particularly well because Aulani availability tends to be good at the 11-month window, whereas trying to book Aulani at the 7-month window with points from another resort can be challenging during summer and holidays.

The 2062 expiration date provides over 36 years of remaining use, which is one of the longest terms available on the resale market. Aulani contracts also tend to hold their value well on resale because of the unique Hawaii location and the strong demand from buyers who want to make Hawaiian vacations a regular part of their lives.

At DVC Sales, we handle Aulani resale transactions at a 6.9% commission rate, which is the lowest in the industry. Our team has brokered thousands of DVC resale contracts and can guide you through every step, from selecting the right contract size to clearing Disney's Right of First Refusal to closing with a title company that specializes in DVC transfers.