Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa can host meetings, incentive programs, receptions, banquets and weddings, from a board meeting in a 240-square-foot room to a session of 500 in its main ballroom. The conference center offers 21,258 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, and the resort adds 76,685 square feet of outdoor venues, including a beach and private lawns. The 21-acre resort stands in Ko Olina, Kapolei, on the west coast of O'ahu.
Seminars and company events
The Kaiona Ballroom is the main plenary room. It covers 4,590 square feet with a ceiling of 12 to 16.5 feet, and seats 500 theater style, 290 classroom style or 320 at rounds. It divides into five salons; Salon 3 alone seats 160 theater style or 100 at rounds. The Ka'ala Ballroom (2,885 square feet) seats 280 theater style or 160 at rounds and divides into four sections of about 700 square feet, each for 70 theater style, which suits breakout sessions. The Na'auao conference room, at 240 square feet, is set aside for board meetings.
The Disney events team offers audiovisual technology, staging and décor, entertainment, creative content, group energizers and team building. It also works with outside vendors chosen by the client. Group excursions on the island can be arranged.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are sold through Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings. Ceremony and reception locations include Aulani Beach on the lagoon, Hālāwai Lawn with its palm-lined aisle, Kipuka Lawn and Kipuka Courtyard, Alohi Point, the 'AMA'AMA patio and Kula Wai, the spa's hydrotherapy garden, for twilight ceremonies. On the wedding pages, the Kaiona Ballroom takes up to 180 wedding guests and the Ka'ala Ballroom up to 79.
Rooms and capacities
Outdoors, Kipuka Lawn (5,195 square feet) takes 450 for a reception or 330 at rounds, and Kipuka Courtyard (3,633 square feet) takes 200. Hālāwai Lawn, home of the resort's Ka Wa'a lū'au, holds up to 400 for welcome receptions and themed evenings. Laniwai, A Disney Spa can be booked for an evening event of up to 50 guests.
Accommodation
The resort has 351 guest rooms, including 16 suites, and 481 villas, including 19 three-bedroom grand villas. Rooms have a work desk, free Wi-Fi and a balcony or porch, with ocean, garden or pool views. Group room rates are available. On site there are three pools, a private lagoon with canoes and snorkels, a 2,000-square-foot fitness center open around the clock, and Laniwai spa with 15 treatment rooms.
Catering
The Catering and Convention Services team builds menus for each program: plated dinners, food stations and island receptions, with local ingredients. The kitchen handles allergies, kosher meals and medical diets. Restaurants on site include 'AMA'AMA, Makahiki, Ulu Café, the 'Ōlelo Room lounge and Off the Hook, a pool-side lounge.
History and setting
The resort faces Ko Olina Beach and its lagoon. Disney states that Aulani holds the largest collection of Hawaiian contemporary art in the country, displayed across the public areas and rooms.
Getting there
Aulani is about 20 miles from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The HeleHele shuttle runs transfers to the airport and Waikiki, and charters to other island sites. An Enterprise car rental desk sits in the conference center, and the resort has valet and self-parking.
