Beachfront hotels on Aitutaki

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts on Aitutaki. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Matriki Beach Huts Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Hotel. Matriki Beach Huts provide absolute beachfront accommodation on the sunset side of the island. You can enjoy snorkelling from the beautiful white sand beach right at the front of the property. The property offers 4 unique, rustic, self-contained beach huts, each with their own terrace, simple cooking facilities and an open air shower. They share a toilet facility at the rear of the property. Also available is a garden unit which has its own en suite toilet and shower. There is a shared BBQ and outdoor table setting on the beach. Guests can enjoy various activities including snorkelling, hiking, fishing, and diving. Bicycle and semi automatic scooter hire is available on site. Matriki Beach Huts offers lagoon, water taxi and fishing tours on their 7 metre long boat, for an additional charge. The nearest airport is Aitutaki Airport, 3 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 2 Tamanu Beach Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Resort. Boasting beautiful sea or garden views from your private verandah, Tamanu Beach features a beachfront restaurant and bar and a private beach area. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkelling equipment and a free tropical breakfast daily. The resort offers 2 swimming pools and a tour desk where you can book market trips, kite surfing or fishing trips. Each Thursday night you can experience ‘Island Fire’, a cultural performance of Cook Island song, dance and fire dancing. You can relax with a cocktail whilst watching the sunset at Tamanu Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves a menu inspired by Pacific Island cuisine, along with a range of western favourites. Tamanu Beach Aitutaki is a 7-minute drive from Aitutaki Golf Club. Aitutaki Airport is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 550 NZD.

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• 3 Pacific Resort Aitutaki Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Resort. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a luxury 5-star resort on the island of Aitutaki. This hideaway resort offers private beachfront accommodation, beautiful lagoon views and great spa facilities. Choose between the spacious beachfront bungalows or villas. All of the accommodation includes a private sun deck and beach shower overlooking the lagoon. The larger villas also offer a private garden bathroom. A full a la carte breakfast is included in the room rate daily, which includes fresh tropical fruit. Guests can enjoy Pacific influenced cuisine in the hotel’s lagoon view restaurant or simply chill out at the beachfront bar. The resort also offers a Polynesian themed buffet evening with live entertainment. The Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1300 NZD.

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• 4 Tai Roto Bay Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Hotel. Tai Roto Bay offers spacious, authentic accommodation located on its own private beach on the southern tip from Ootu beach. It is a beach front property and safe to swim at all tides. All bungalows have a private balcony, private bathroom and equipped with self-catering facilities which includes a kitchenette, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and kitchen utensils. An open grill is also available for barbecue nights on the beach. The absolute beachfront bungalow provides an absolute stunning view of the beautiful lagoon which is right on our door step. The garden rooms including a stand alone one bedroom family room provide a partial lagoon and beach view. It is a stroll away from the most popular café, several restaurants and bars surrounding Ootu point. Scooter, bicycle & kayak rentals can be booked on site. Local activities such as lagoon cruise tours, island nights, cultural village tour, kite surfing and scuba diving can be assisted by the help desk. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 5 Aitutaki Village Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Resort. Aitutaki Village is located on the white-sandy beach of Ootu. The Blue Lagoon Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a special Cultural Night on Tuesday evenings. Sip cocktails and enjoy the sunset view at the bar. Aitutaki Village offers a free shuttle service to and from Aitutaki Airport, just a 5-minute drive away. The property is only a 20-minute drive from Arutanga town centre. Overlooking lush gardens and coconut palms all air-conditioned bungalows include a patio with outdoor furniture and tea and coffee making facilities. The tour desk can organise excursions including lagoon and island tours. Free use of kayaks and sun loungers are included. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 480 NZD.

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• 6 Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Resort. Situated on its own private island, this luxury resort offers beach-front and over-water bungalows with panoramic views of Aitutaki Lagoon. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, day spa and beachfront pool. Each bungalow is air-conditioned and features satellite TV, DVD player, refrigerator and a veranda with sun loungers. Bungalows with open-air showers and direct access to the lagoon are available. Continental breakfast is included each morning, with fresh fruits, baked pastries, cereals, juice, tea and coffee. Guests at Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) enjoy free stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling and cultural activities. Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill features views over Sunset Beach. Bounty Brasserie offers seafood platters or a tasting menu with matching wines. The day spa offers massages, a sauna and a hot tub. The Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) is a 2-minute ride by small private ferry from the main island of Aitutaki. Rarotonga Airport is a 45-minute flight from Aitutaki. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 402 NZD.

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• 7 Aitutaki Escape Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Resort. This waterfront property offers beautifully appointed luxury villas, designed for maximum privacy and relaxation. Each has a beachside patio, private swimming pool, air conditioning and stunning lagoon views. Aitutaki Escape is situated 3km from Aitutaki Airport. The flight from Rarotonga to Aitutaki takes about 45 minutes. Airport transfers are available. All of these 5-star villas feature marble floors throughout and fully equipped designer kitchens. Guests can relax with a home entertainment system featuring a 50-inch TV, DVD library and iPod connection. The spacious dining and living areas open onto a beachfront terrace with your own spa pool, while a A boardwalk takes you from your private villa to a sun lounging area at the water’s edge. Guests at Aitutaki Escape Cook Islands enjoy free use of snorkelling gear, bicycles and kayaks. In-house dining options include hamper packs, or there is a private chef who can cater for romantic dinners. Guest review score 8.2

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• 8 Paradise Cove Lodge Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Resort. Located on a white sandy beach beneath coconut palm trees, Paradise Cove offers traditionally thatched self-contained bungalows on the beach front. Each has a veranda with sunset views over the lagoon. Only 5 minutes’ drive from Aitutaki Airport, Paradise Cove Lodge is situated on sandy shores in the village of Amuri. It is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Arutanga. All of these beachfront bungalows have some cooking facilities, plus a mini refrigerator, in-room safe and ceiling fans. Insect screens and private bathrooms are included. Snorkelling equipment is available for a small fee. Activities include lagoon boat cruises, fishing excursions, scuba diving and island tours. Facilities include free luggage storage and a BBQ area with covered seating. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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• 9 Sunny Beach Bungalows - Aitutaki Amuri, Cook Islands

  

  Motel. Located in Amuri, within 800 metres of Aitutaki Beach and 1.5 km of Arutanga, Sunny Beach Bungalows - Aitutaki provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 4. 6 km from Aitutaki Airport, 5.2 km from Vaipae and 5.2 km from Mangari. Each room is fitted with a patio with views of the garden. At the motel each room comes with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is Aitutaki, 4 km from Sunny Beach Bungalows - Aitutaki, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 189 NZD.

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• 10 Ranginuis Retreat Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Motel. Offering a picturesque beachfront location, Ranginuis Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ facilities. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks. Free transfers are provided to and from Aitutaki Airport. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Ranginuis Retreat is located in Ootu Beach on the stunning island of Aititaki. It is 100 metres from a restaurant and cafes. Aitutaki Airport is 2 minutes' drive away. Accommodation options include bungalows and budget rooms. All room types offer a toaster, refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a private bathroom with a shower. Some bungalows include a balcony with sea views. Ranginuis Retreat features a tour desk and free luggage storage. Motor scooter rental is available on-site. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 100 NZD.

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• 11 Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Villa. Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas offers relaxing beachside boutique villas on Aitutaki Island. Rustic wood furnishings, stunning ocean views and lovely tropical gardens add to the charm of this secluded property. Recline on the beach's sun loungers, swim in the pool or enjoy free use of kayaks, bicycles and snorkelling gear. The tour desk books car and motorbike rentals, lagoon cruises, guided island tours and diving tours. The modern Polynesian-style villas feature thatched roofs, large covered verandas and a fully equipped kitchen. Each offers local works of art, ironing facilities and a audio-visual entertainment system. The self-service Honesty Bar offers delightful drinks, while free breakfast is served at the pool side. There are also local dining options within a 10-minute walk of the property. Etu Moana Villas is a 3-minute drive from Aitutaki Airport and 5 km from Aitutaki Golf Club. Guests enjoy free return airport transfers. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 12 Tai Marino - Beach Bungalows Amuri, Cook Islands

  

  Holiday home. Situated in Amuri in the Aitutaki region with Aitutaki Beach nearby, Tai Marino - Beach Bungalows features accommodation with free private parking. The holiday home provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A stovetop and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle. Guests at Tai Marino - Beach Bungalows can enjoy hiking and snorkelling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Aitutaki Airport is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Arutanga is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aitutaki, 1 km from Tai Marino - Beach Bungalows, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 280 NZD.

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• 13 Sunny Beach Lodge Amuri, Cook Islands

  

  Lodge. Situated 800 metres from Aitutaki Beach, Sunny Beach Lodge features accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and free shuttle service for your convenience. All units come with a balcony with garden views, a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower. A stovetop and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle. Arutanga is 1.5 km from the lodge, while Aitutaki Airport is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aitutaki Airport, 4 km from Sunny Beach Lodge. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 120 NZD.

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• 14 Paparei Beachfront Bungalows, Aitutaki Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Villa. Located in the Ureia Village, Paparei Beachfront Bungalows, Aitutaki offers beach-side accommodation with free airport transfers. Each bungalow offers a kitchenette and a private bathroom.n Paparei Beachfront Bungalows is 5 minutes' walk from dining options. It is 10 minutes' drive from Aitutaki Airport. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for snorkeling. All bungalows include bed linen, tea/coffee making facilities and a lounge area with a sofa. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal using the shared BBQ facilities. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 280 NZD.

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• 15 Aitutaki Seaside Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Lodge. Set alongside Aitutaki Lagoon, this resort offers 3 beachfront bungalows. Aitutaki Seaside Lodges is located in Amuri, 5 minutes' drive from Aitutaki Airport. Each air-conditioned bungalow is situated only 20 metres from the water and are fully insect screened. All offer a fully equipped kitchen, a living area and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided. Aitutaki Seaside Lodges is situated in a private setting on the north western side of Aitutaki. It is a 10-minutes walk from the closest restaurant and bar, and a 10-minute drive from Arutanga Village. Guests can create a meal on the BBQ, or enjoy onsite activities such as swimming and kayaking. The property can book lagoon or fishing trips and also car hire. Other facilities include a shared laundry and a phone for guests to make local calls. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 290 NZD.

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• 16 Abera's Aitutaki Villas Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Villa. Featuring sea views, Abera's Aitutaki Villas provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and water sports facilities, around a few steps from Aitutaki Beach. Boasting a private pool, the villa is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and snorkelling. The air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental breakfast. Abera's Aitutaki Villas offers a barbecue. A car rental service and a private beach area are offered at the accommodation. Amuri is 1.2 km from Abera's Aitutaki Villas, while Aitutaki Airport is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Aitutaki Airport, 3 km from the villa. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 320 NZD.

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• 17 Tavake Villa Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Villa. Featuring sea views, Tavake Villa provides accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a bar, around 2.2 km from Aitutaki Beach. This villa features free private parking and free shuttle service. The air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are available at the villa. Amuri is 1.2 km from Tavake Villa, while Vaipae is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Aitutaki Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 18 Ranginui Sunset Arutanga, Cook Islands

  

  Villa. Set in Arutanga in the Aitutaki region, with Aitutaki Beach and Aitutaki Airport nearby, Ranginui Sunset offers accommodation with free private parking. There is a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go canoeing nearby. Amuri is 4.6 km from the villa, while Vaipae is 7.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aitutaki, a few steps from Ranginui Sunset, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 195 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!