Our family managed to snag three days during spring break in 2021 at Aulani in a Studio and we could not have been happier with our stay. 

The activities were excellent for us and our five year old daughter. She kept herself entertained for a half a day in the kid's play area, running across bridges, taking the slides, and making quick friends with other keiki at the park. Then, she fell in love with the twin water slides at the park, riding so many times we could no longer keep track. We also absolutely loved the Menehune Adventure trail. It is well designed, gives you plenty of exercise running all around the resort, and activates the resort itself as the menehune play drums, rise islands from the sea, open sails on the outrigger, spurt water from hidden jets and more. 

As adults, we loved the food. Makahiki was the primary restaraunt open in the phased COVID reopening for the resort, and it did not disappoint with a fabulous prix fixe menu including savory local fish, a sumptuous chocolate dessert, and incredible corn soup. We also did the Ka'a Luau, with a very interesting choice of bento-style boxes that were loaded with local delicacies including pork, short ribs, macademia-crusted fish, and more and more. Finally, we used the Ulu Cafe daily for breakfast and lunch options, and found the food there generally agreeable for quick stop dining. 

The weakest link for the resort, in our opinion, is the phone app, which lags the Walt Disney World app in features. There is no room unlock via app, no scheduling or reservations through the app, and no mobile orders for food, a feature we've come to rely on heavily when visiting WDW. Similarly, if there was ever a place for magic bands, it would be Aulani as carrying the room key around for purchases during the day was a real pain. An RFID band, even if not Magic Band official, would be most appreciated and is something offered at a few other resorts in the area.