Staycation for the New Year!…read more Our family enjoyed welcoming 2026 by lounging around the pool, beach, walking the beach path and more. It was such a relaxing 2 days. Four Seasons hotels are top notch in making their guests have a great experience.

This place is beyond five stars! Impeccable service, great location, killer…read moreSpa, great gym, amazing food! I felt pampered and relaxed. I could go on and on!!

When we stayed in Maui a couple years ago, we got sold on their vacation club presentation and…read moreended up purchasing a 6-day/5night package to stay at this resort in a studio room. We arrived early but we weren't able to check-in until 4pm. No biggie though because we dropped our bags off and did our grocery shopping while we waited for our room to be ready. From a hotel customer service standpoint, it was pretty good compared to Maui vacation club resorts. The pools and especially the waterslide are the highlights when it comes to amenities. The waterslide is way too much fun! Another amazing part is the lagoons that are steps away from the hotel. No waves, warm water, and super clean. Being so close to a nice beach is such a luxury! They have some cool activities during the day to win prizes, which was a cool way to break up the day. Outside of that, the hotel was just ok. We found the restaurants to be fine but not great. Mid food, hotel prices. That didn't stop us from dining there multiple times because the options in this area aren't abundant. While the hotel has a gym, there's no tennis courts or even a shuttle to take you to the nearby shopping center. If you are staying here, definitely rent a car. $45 for self parking per night though. I've been to this resort a couple of times, and the contrast from staying in a studio versus the 1 or 2-bedroom suites is night and day. The studio rooms are a bit dated and honestly just feels like a standard hotel room. The studio room has a small kitchen area but no stove and really small fridge. The bigger suites are definitely the way to go.

The Marriott ko olina is located on the west side of Oahu, near Disney Aulani and the Four Seasons…read more There are two dedicated lagoons on property, and a bunch of other great services! The rooms come with a kitchen stocked with plates, utensils, bowls, a coffee machine, and a hot water dispenser. Laundry is complimentary and on the 4th and 10th floor. They provide the detergent, if you run out just ask for more! If you enjoy exploring local food, the on-site options are somewhat limited. There are two restaurants. One is by the market / koi pond. The other is closer to the pool/beach where you can order items to-go. This same place also delivers food and drinks to the cabanas at the pool and by the lagoon. We thoroughly enjoyed this service when we rented out a cabana for the day! The market carries everything you can think of - from food basics like cereal, to souvenirs. Prices are what you'd expect at a resort. Since we had a car, we drove about 15 minutes to a nearby grocery store to stock up. They serve Starbucks, but it's not the full menu and the line can be long. I preferred grabbing coffee at the restaurant next door (Longhi's) -- I paid ~$8 for a latte with a dairy-free milk substitute and didn't have to wait in that long line which probably would've cost the same price. Shoutout to Chelsea for valeting our car when we arrived, helping with our luggage, and bringing extra bedding and towels. Traveling with young kids can be stressful, but her calm, friendly demeanor made a big difference and didn't go unnoticed. Andrew assisted us with check-in and answered a lot of my questions--he was very helpful. They have an in-app texting service was also convenient. It's only available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. I ended up messaging a couple times after hours not realizing it, and they were kind enough to respond the next morning! One thing to note: if you order any kind of delivery (ie. DoorDash, Uber, etc) - you'll need to pick it up yourself, as staff can't bring it to you. They have a bill changer by the valet area which was a game changer once we found out about it! Make sure to tip these folks, a lot of them are working very hard and showing up with so much love. Overall, this is a great option if you're looking for a "home away from home" experience on the west side of the island!

Beautiful Resort with top notch service. Yes this is a Disney resort but the Disney part is more…read morelike a sprinkle on top rather than it's whole identity. So many great things there besides the beach. The lazy river and the coral reef that you can snorkel in or just stand and feed the fish is fun too. A few shopping locations and several options to eat as well. I see review regarding cleanliness but everything I saw was clean, well maintained as well as pest free.

My family and I recently stayed at Aulani, and while the resort itself is beautiful and there were…read morecertainly parts of the trip we enjoyed, our overall experience was unfortunately overshadowed by serious cleanliness and pest concerns. During our stay, we discovered ants running across the kitchen area in our room. This was not just a few ants. It appeared to be a clear infestation. I have video showing the extent of the ant issue and what we experienced during our stay. We also spotted roaches on the property, which added to our concern and disappointment. Instead of spending our time relaxing, enjoying the resort, and making the most of what was supposed to be a special Disney vacation, we spent valuable vacation time dealing with pest problems, contacting the front desk, waiting for housekeeping, and following up in person to get the room issue addressed. We contacted the front desk right away. The initial call did not seem to be taken as seriously as we had hoped, and it was only after I went to the front desk in person that housekeeping was promptly sent to the room. To their credit, housekeeping did come, took photos, cleaned the area, and attempted to resolve the situation. However, by that point, the disruption had already taken away from our stay. What made the experience even more frustrating was the response afterward. Nothing was initially offered to address the time we lost, the food we had to throw away, or the overall inconvenience of dealing with ants in our room during a vacation we spent over $8,000 on. When we asked about compensation, we were told housekeeping did not have the authority to offer anything, which I understand. However, after speaking with a manager, we were told nothing further could be done beyond a $100 credit, which felt very disappointing given the circumstances. The most upsetting part was the suggestion that we may have brought the ants in ourselves or that we should have reported the issue at check-in. That response felt dismissive and shifted responsibility onto us instead of acknowledging the seriousness of the problem. As someone with over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry, I found that explanation very hard to accept. I hate to put this out there, but I feel obligated to share our experience. Many families save for a long time for a trip like this, and they deserve to know what they could potentially experience, especially when paying Disney resort prices and expecting a certain standard of cleanliness and service. Aulani is a beautiful property and has the potential to be an incredible vacation experience, but this stay did not meet the standard I expected from Disney. The pest issues themselves were bad enough, but the time wasted addressing them and the lack of a meaningful response made the experience much more disappointing. I truly hope management takes these types of cleanliness concerns more seriously in the future. Guests should not have to spend their vacation dealing with ants in their room, food loss, and repeated follow-up just to have an issue properly addressed.

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.

Stayed here for a week. Had two comfortable rooms. My favorite was the spacious kitchen and having…read morea few breakfast mornings on our patio seating area. And can't go wrong with a two minute walk to lagoon 2 morning, noon, and night. My only thing was the washer/dryer in our unit. Didn't seem to work at times and drying would take a while whether small or big of a load. Other than that, we all enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

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.

Not worth a 45-1hr drive over here to the hot, dry side of Oahu unless you are really bored or have…read morea month on island. The lagoons and hotels are cool, but the only great dining is at Monkeypod.

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!

The 2 bdrm suite is pretty spacious! We had two beds + a sleeper sofa which is perfect for a…read morekiddo. The room also had a mini fridge and microwave. The mini sink was convenient, but there's no sponge or soap to do dishes so keep that in mind. They also have complimentary breakfast which includes a made to order omelette station. There's a laundry room on the second floor. $5 to wash and $5 to dry. Parking is free on the street, or you could pay $40/night where you're pretty much guaranteed a spot in their parking lot. This was a great hassle free option! There are many restaurants and grocery stores nearby - but you could also order room service or have things delivered, too. Overall, this was a convenient place in Kapolei.

Okay, so you're asking why would you go to a water park or lagoon when there's so many awesome…read morebeaches in Hawaii and Oahu. Well the simple answer is because we're all looking for something new and different to do once in a while with family and friends. And that exactly why we ended up at Wai Kai. It was a chance to hang out with our kids and friends before they returned to school after the winter break. The obstacle course was a ton of fun, we took advantage of the other water activities too, and we also opted to get a couple cabanas too so we could all hang out. It was perfect for our group of 20. Some of the restaurants were closed the day we went, but the takeout food at The Lookout was delicious. We also enjoyed some cold beverages too. BTW, the Nalo Lounge is a great option for $25/person if you want to store your belonging and take a shower before heading to your ext destination. For local families, take advantage of the kamaaina rates. The family is already excited about going back when the kids are back home this summer.

The grounds and property is beautiful. It was my first time here at Wai Kai for a wedding. They had…read moreset up a large tent on grass and it held 500 guests. I got the chance to walk the grounds and especially when the sun set, it's gorgeous.

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!

We were happy to check out Aunty's for our 4-year-old during our recent visit to Aulani…read more Complimentary services for hotel guests included one 90-minute session per day (per child), starting at 8am, 10am, or noon. I recommend booking in advance as the 10am session was already full some of the days of our visit. Activities for the complimentary care include Disney movies, video games, and daily rotating crafts. Magic bands are required for kids attending Aunty's. There are a few options to rent or you can buy one (or I think bring one if you have them already). There are also paid 3-hour experiences for kids to enjoy. My son did the Surfin Party with Goofy and Max and the Galactic Games with Stitch. He liked both, but is still talking about the Galactic Games days later. This is a great perk of staying at Aulani and we'll definitely be sending our son to Aunty's next time we are at Aulani!

After having a crazy summer, I wanted to get away with my kids before they went their own ways…read morelater this year (one to Israel the other to Canada). On a whim I decided to go to Hawaii and surprise them. I searched AirBNB and had a goal of calm setting near the beach. I saw the pics of this villa and booked it the next day, for 7 days. The photos really didn't do the place justice!! Absolutely gorgeous with stunning views of the ocean and the lagoon. The master suite was super luxe with en suite bathroom (soaker tub was used almost every night). Check in was a breeze with the super wonderful Angel and her partner. They checked up on us ever so often. Very nice people (understatement). Checkout services checked my flight info and accommodated us in very courteous way. I really can't say enough about our stay here. I should have stayed another week. Will definitely recommend and use them again. Thank you to the LHV staff, esp Angel and Suzanne!!!!! Mahalo

Love Hawaii Villas offer the most beautiful luxury vacation rentals on Oahu. The Beach Villas in Ko…read moreOlina are out of this world- quality and amenities are top notch, all for a price you can't beat. I personally enjoy the exclusivity of renting a villa over a room in a traditional hotel. The reason being - some nights you just want to stay in and cook a beautiful meal in a real functional kitchen instead of going out every meal, everyday. I enjoy the space the villas offer and the staff that facilitate and manage these rentals are both professional and warm/welcoming.