Arutanga hotels

Pros: A rare disgruntled local and lack of island facilities were the only negatives we took notice of...wonderful place.

Cons: Nothing that wasn't expected at such a remote place.

Pros: The room was fantastic, food was delicious , and views were spectacular. Very private. Personalised newsletters and gifts were a bonus.

Cons: $14 for 3 Ferraro rocher, extremely expensive laundry. Cost me $103 for half a bag of washing. I didn't like how the GM didn't say a word to us W when we were in the foyer, yet spoke to everyone around us. Greeting was very sterile, no smile, just a recited way to explain the facilities and room. I didn't like how the hotel changed their policy to "no children" after we had already booked when the policy allowed children. This took 5 days to resolve and they honoured it. Very sterile environment, no warmth, no local staff.

Pros: Bed and pillows were so comfy and the staff at the resort went out of their way to make our stay special, including a romantic dinner in the beach/bar area. Our villa was breathtaking. My husband was on crutches and their help including moving him around in the golf cart was great, especially as we did not know they had one. Also the spa a wonderful experience.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: This resort is incredible - stunning location, amazing service, friendly staff, well equipped rooms, outstanding standard of dining, they think of everything and surprise you with a little bit more. You won't be disappointed.

Pros: All meals, including breakfast were of a very high standard. The service was very friendly and generally to a very high standard. We enjoyed the poolside cocktails, snorkelling and kayaking in the lagoon and exploring the island by bicycle and scooter. We were able to find swimming beaches and experience local cafes and fast food when exploring, with the promise of absolute comfort on our return.

Cons: One problem we experienced on our second night was, despite a specific request, a spicy meal being served to someone who is spice intolerant and could not eat the meal. The staff were very apologetic. We were not quite as satisfied with the Bishops cruise to One Foot Island. The snorkel gear was old/broken and dirty (mouthpieces and screens) - detergent not supplied to clean the screen with: so we could not enjoy the snorkelling as much. The food was disappointing and so was the absence of water from what is included in the tour. - Just charge a bit more (if you need to) and include it!

Pros: First class facilities. Magnificent location and views. Friendly efficient happy staff

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Location is quite close to the airport and not that far from everything else. Beach is only a stones throw away. Our tv had a usb with movies which was excellent at night when after dinner we just stayed in bed watching tv. Loved the outdoor shower and the bathroom is HUGE, very well presented. Nice touch on arrival, we were offered juice perfect on a hot day. Free wifi vouchers too which is a big change from where we stayed in Rarotonga and the free breakfast is a bonus.

Cons: We waited almost an hour and a half for our dinner. We had our entree and waited for the main, we thought something was wrong when the waitress came to collect our plates and asked if we wanted dessert, we told her were still waiting on our mains. Everyone around else was getting their mains and we were still waiting, we were advised that our docket was pushed to the back of everyone else mains cause we had an entree and they didnt. An apology would've sufficed not some bull about our meals. We went to Pacific resort for dinner the next day.

Pros: Tamanu Beach exceeded my expectations. The accommodation was casual luxury, with an ideal location just off the beautiful beach. The premises were clean and well maintained. The beach was fantastic with good snorkelling opposite the restaurant. All staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed breakfasts, lunches (especially the club sandwich) and dinners at the restaurant. A highlight was the Henry Family BBQ Night, which gave insight into the establishment of this family-run business. We enjoyed a complimentary foot soak at the spa. Two of us also had great massages. We really didn't need to go anywhere else! On our last day, we went on a lagoon cruise after we had checked out because we had an evening flight. We really appreciated being able to have a shower when we came back, and to have a quiet place to relax in the lounge until it was time for our shuttle.

Cons: I didn't mind the cats and birds that visited the open air restaurant, but other people may! To me, it was just part of being on a tropical island and the staff were quick to chase them away. People have been asked not to feed them!

Pros: We stayed in the Intimate bungalow, in absolute beachfront position. The location is amazing, so calm and relaxing. The restaurant was very good, both breakfast and dinner. The availability of kayak, snorkeling gears, sups and bicycles for free was very appreciated.

Cons: There were some ants in the kitchen, but in a location surrounded from palms, flowers and sand is totally normal!

Pros: We stayed in "The Intimate Beachfront Bungalow" and it was stunning - absolute beachfront with an amazing view through the palms and over the lagoon. Beautiful well kept swimming beach and everything we needed for an awesome tropical holiday - would go back in a heart beat!

Cons: Couldn't fault it - "Casual Luxury" for sure!

Pros: the great location

Cons: There limited breakfast menu

Pros: Location was lovely and on the beach (as are most properties in Aitutaki), however the lagoon area around the other side of the island is unmistakably the most beautiful water I have ever seen. Restaurant is a walk along the beach to get to and wouldn't be nice if it was poor weather. Gardens are beautiful and pool is small but well looked after and in a beautiful location.

Cons: Reception and restaurant are separate to the accommodation (there is a home in between the two areas) and you have to walk on the road or along the beach to get to it.

Pros: the staff ....were all awesome beautiful smiles nothing was a problem....our room was great lovely and roomy...private as well ....very clean...relaxed luxury was correct....we are definitely relaxed....

Cons: nothing.....everything was wonderful

Pros: The beach here is like the poster child for perfect beaches! The sand is phenomenally soft and light, and you can swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard right there! This is definitely the calmer side of the island and the water was accessible for swimming even at low tide (be aware that there is a fair amount of coral dotted around the waters here that peeks out at low tide). Our beachfront bungalow was gorgeous! I especially loved the bathroom and the outdoor shower. The restaurant was super yummy (the seafood curry and coconut creme brulee were delicious). And the staff were incredibly helpful! They called to confirm all of our activity bookings and helped us book more. They really went above and beyond to make us feel like we were on holiday and didn't need to worry about anything! I cannot wait to stay here again! (I would not consider lodging on Aitutaki that did not have a restaurant attached as taxis can get pricey. I loved the menu at Tamanu and the island night cuisine at Blue Lagoon.)

Cons: N/A

Pros: old charming beach cabin, clean, functional, good for adventurers.

Cons: wifi only available for paid plan, the remote islands have poor slow speed, hopefully with new undersea optic cable it is for the better

Pros: No breakfast, but LOVED the New Zealand Musli with fresh coconut and almonds. The beachfront at Matriki and snorkeling were great. Byron was super-attentive; very helpful. Loved my stay here!

Pros: I spent a wonderful week in the Reef Hut. The location is wonderful and the hosts were fantastic. Just be aware that this accommodation is very basic. No frills at all, but clean and tidy. That said, it was just what I was looking for. I can't wait to go back again!

Pros: Location can't be beat, you are literally on the beach in 5 seconds! Snorkeling is easy, and beach walk is always beautiful and safe to do anytime. The snorkeling trip organized by the host's father was amazing, highly recommended.

Cons: The shared toilet is a short walk away and shower is only feasible in late afternoon because it is a solar outdoor shower, so it is a bit limiting if you want to use the facilities often/at all hours. The hut also feels a bit stuffy being close to the water and unable to leave the door open due to the mosquitoes.

Pros: It’s right on the beach central to main town and restaurants

Cons: Nothing

Pros: We did the lagoon boat tour with Matriki. It was the highlight of out trip! Our guide Mathias was super knowledgeable about the lagoon. There were only five of us on the boat, and he really made sure that we got to see all the best parts of Aitutake! Absolutely worth the trip!

Pros: Owners and staff were amazing! Great location.

Cons: Toilets (septic system), upstairs mattresses, shower water heating.

Pros: Couldn't have ask for a better beachfront hut if we tried. Great beach and snorkeling right outside the front door... and like others have said, we too think it was the best beach on Aitutaki! Great access to local shops and stores for all that you need and a basic, but functional, little kitchenette perfect for breakfast and lunch to keep the budget on track. Bicycles for Island exploring and Paul (Lisa was out of "town" during our stay) was always available to answer questions or book activities as needed. All the amenities you could ask for in a true AFFORDABLE little beach hut! Thanks for a great stay Paul - we'll DEFINITELY be back!

Pros: Matriki Beach Huts exceeded our expectations! If you’re looking for a resort, this is not the place for you. The huts are basic and you have to walk to an outdoor toilet. However, the toilets are beautifully clean and well maintained. I’ve travelled a lot and this was hands down one the best places I’ve ever stayed! The location is to die for, and you cannot beat the price! We met other couples who payed more than five times as much per night as we did at neighbouring resorts with the exact same view and beachfront. I cannot rave about this place enough! I’d love to go back and spend a month or more there.

Cons: Walking to the outdoor bathroom in the middle of the night was inconvenient but definitely not a deal breaker

Pros: English is my second language, but I will do my best to describe my experience here. It’s rustic but efficient. I love the price. You got most thing you need. We loved the ocean breeze blow on you through the window, listening to waves when sleeping, and look at millions stars on beach chairs. The owners help you when needed and to leave you alone to relax at the same time. As other people mentioned, they have one of the best beach for snorkelling. I liked the out door shower and being able to cook your own food. If you are looking for a full service resort, this may not the right place for you. However, I had more fun to stay at here than some resorts where I stayed previously.

Pros: Friendly staff, amazing place and position, wonderful lagoon, all this made it a unique and unforgettable experience. I definitely recommend the Aitutaki Village! Meitaki Atupaka!

Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful, especially Maria and Nora

Pros: Aitutaki island itself is simply stunning and amazing - the lagoon is like one endless pool - blue on blue on blue paradise! The property had great access to the lagoon and only 4-min drive to the airport! Staff were friendly and it was peaceful! It was picture perfect!

Cons: The property is minimalistic! No drawers to place your everyday belongings, no wardrobe only open rack, no safe, no TV to watch at night time when winding down after a big day out! Being foodie people, we only ate out as their meals were less than average and didn't really cater for our dietary needs as initially stated - minimal choices! Due to its location - to get around the island, it is a must to hire a moped or car! We were disappointed with local snorkelling - we went to 2 areas and no good snorkelling! Great snorkelling is out in the lagoon - you have to do a day trip with one of the local tour companies.

Pros: The staff was extremely friendly and nice. My bungalow even had part views of the lagoon. A very satisfying place.

Cons: The attached restaurant Blue Lagoon was a bit of a disappoinment. The complimentary breakfast was rather basic. For lunch and dinner at least half the items on the menu weren't available. But there are alternatives close by, i.e. the Boat Shed.

Pros: Right on the lagoon, beautiful location.

Cons: Fairly basic for the nightly cost but I think every accommodation on the island is quite pricey.

Pros: loved the location of this property and the staff there were so friendly and helpful

Cons: nothing

Pros: The location is beautiful, and the rooms are also very nice and tidy, but it was the staff that excelled most of all. They went above and beyond at every opportunity. Thanks for a great experience.

Pros: Location in relation to the lagoon, the service staff manager was lovely and open for feedback. Our dinner was nice, office staff was exceptional. The pina colada was excellent.

Cons: The mattress, pillows, shower did not drain and water was tepid. Half of the service staff in the restaurant were cool or unpleasant initially and some came around with time. The lagoon view was blocked by a large 3 tier barge. The breakfast was a poor continental breakfast. Even if the only added eggs it would be a meaningful difference. The beverage selection was limited. For the price we expected a bit more basic comfort.

Pros: Lovely fresh fruit but only found out on last morning that we could order eggs :)

Cons: No room at the table for dinner with our friends :(

Pros: Very rustic little bungalows, right on the waters edge. Awesome views from the blacony and a great place to chill out. Very helpful and happy staff in a very laid back island lifestyle. Fresh fruit for breakfast every morning was delishious. If your not looking for no frills or fuss this place is the best to unwind and watch the fish go by.

Pros: View doesn't get much better than here. Breakfast is brought to your cabana which is nice to be able to enjoy on the deck. Transportation to and from the airport was included. Great value for the money. You could rent a motorbike with the front desk. Beach in front of the cabanas is really nice. Great sunset views.

Cons: We had a problem with cockroaches in the bathroom - they kept coming up from the drain. It was our last night though so we didn't have time to address the issue with the property. About a 15 minute walk to any food place.

Pros: Great location on the lagoon, friendly helpful staff, comfortable, kitchenette, bikes available on site for hire.

Pros: i loved the easy access to the beach and the friendliness of the staff.

Cons: i was not too thrilled to be woken at 7.30am for a tray of breakfast. Ideally, it would be so much better to go to a breakfast area between the hours of 7.30-9.30am and enjoy a buffet breakfast. it would also give you the opportunity to interact with others. Also, our cabin did not have any air-conditioning so it was a little uncomfortable in the heat.

Pros: Great sunset views. Maine was really welcoming and helpful. We loved it here!

Pros: Every thing

Cons: No

Pros: Excellent location with nice beach for walking/running. The breakfast was tasty with fresh fruit. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The snorkeling in the lagoon is incredible.

Cons: Mosquitoes and roosters are annoying, but that's the environment. The selection at the small food stores is very limited, especially fresh fruit and vegetables. I will purchase more items in Rarotonga the next time that we return.

Pros: First off, the Paradise Cove Lodges are truly a wonderful budget option for Aitutaki. Many of the other places to stay are well above the very reasonable cost of the Lodges. The Lodges (beachfront ones) are very nice, clean, with a great ceiling fan, screens, kitchen facilities and a nice bed. Usually the ocean breezes keep you comfortable. They have a great balcony to watch the sunsets or for lounging around. The beach in front of the lodges is nice, but be sure you bring water shoes because there are lots of coral. There is a nice place to swim in front of the lodge (in fact folks came from places down the beach to swim here). The snorkeling is OK but compared to the other places to snorkel on the East side of the island in the stunning lagoon, there is no comparison. All in all, an nice budget option. The staff of the lodge are really nice and accommodating. They will go out of their way to help you. The restaurant serves good food, but in off season, it sometimes has sporadic hours. The drinks at happy hour are a good deal, especially the beer and wine. The breakfast we basic but they had good fresh fruit. And other than Puffy's (serving excellent fish and chips) there are no other close by places to eat. The paid Wifi at the reception area and restaurant worked very well.

Cons: Now the caveat - hot water. We did not have consistent hot water in the 9 days we were there. We were told a number of times they were working on it, but it got to be a bit of a pain (chill!) taking cold showers days after day. The hot water would sometimes come on for about 15 seconds, but that was usually it. In their defense, we used one of their family units the last day for late check out and we both had very nice warm showers, so I do believe them that they were working on fixing the problem (some parts of the property are on different hot water systems. Would I stay there again? Not until I got confirmation about the hot water. But next time we come back, we will probably go for a place on the East side (the lagoon side) of the island. But if you want a decent budget place to stay, I recommend the Paradise Cove.

Pros: Location was great. Swimming hole right out front. Scooter hire on site. No dogs on the island so safe to drive scooter.

Cons: Trees in front of Deck needed a trim. Roster noise started at 4am went for 5 or 10 mins then quite. Then again an hour later and so on. You slowly get use to it. They are all over the island.

Pros: the lady owner the mini house i slept all mine! the island boosts all up!!!!!!!!!!

Cons: all perfect

Pros: Price, room cleaned daily, friendly staff

Cons: Cockroaches, broken door/window netting, mosquito intense area

Pros: Great value accommodation. Queen Tutai picked me up and dropped me off at the airport without issue. Loved the peaceful location. Loved the friendly staff - such nice people to be around and converse with. Great location to explore the back roads south of the accommodation. Lovely drinking coconuts nearby (if you have a sharp knife). Thanks to all for a lovely peaceful relaxing holiday - hope to return one day.

Cons: Zero

Pros: Price, the veranda, and no one else around, bungalow for myself

Cons: Big rat in the evening running around, couple of cocrouches, not inside tho, then few weird tiny flee looking bugs around

Pros: Really lovely owner met us at the airport with leis. Great place to stay really liked it. It's built on the island to a 1980's design, it has a good kitchen, bathroom and 2 sleeping areas. ery comfortable beds

Cons: It is great

Pros: location was good .very quite and private. a good get away location

Cons: few mosses but room well screened.

Pros: Hospitality was amazing, very friendly and willing to help.

Cons: Nothing. Loved it all.

Pros: The location was fabulous. The staff were lovely. Couldn't speak highly enough them. My husband arranged a candlelit dinner for 2 on the beach and it was amazing.

Cons: The resort was a little dated. We feel the amount we spent on the accommodation was just reflected in the location and the type of room we picked. The food was ok but not fabulous. Lots of the amenities weren't open. There was a beach bar that was never open and there was no staff around to ask about the water activities when we went to enquire.

Pros: Such an amazing location and facilities. Cannot describe enough how great this place is. We only stayed a couple of nights because it was out of our budget but we didn’t want to miss out on staying here, and it was 100% worth it. We wish we’d stayed longer! Most of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and all the little details that were included made it feel even more luxurious.

Pros: Apart from the sensational location of the resort, the best part for us were the wonderful people who ran the resort - greeting us at the airport, reception, attending the grounds, running the ferry, maintaining the property, cleaning etc). Staff were open, helpful, friendly, accessible and went out of their way to make our stay wonderful. We felt valued and special. Meitaki atupaka!!

Cons: Unfortunately the one dinner we had at the resort was particularly disappointing. Waiters were fabulous but the food didnt come up to scratch or price. The two neighbouring restaurants were far superior. Breakfast was fine - continental with fresh local fruit. We did enjoy the entertainment!

Pros: Awesome location! A small private picturesque island, lovely bungalows, break-taking views. Absolutely LOVED our time there! Must get a lagoon tour & then just relax the rest of your trip enjoying being in heaven!

Pros: Beautiful location on an island , but close enough to go to other restaurants

Cons: Coffee

Pros: Late check Out in the Suite

Pros: The resort is amazing, the staff are amazing- thank you Joseph, Ake and Savi for a wonderful stay, we will definitely be back

Cons: We loved everything about the resort, especially the staff and the upgrade, meitaki

Pros: Awesome location. Peaceful

Pros: Everything from the bed, bathroom, view, the staff. Was excellent

Pros: Please call me 562 325 3659. Only stayed one night. Need refund. Hotel had a fire across the street all smoke in hotel had to move. Please refund 2 nights.

Cons: Smoke

Pros: Na whom met us is a beautiful lady and a great character. Na made us feel comfortable and welcome . If she wasn't married I'd marry her. Jenny was great at reception with rock solid advice. The teams positive energy and smiling faces were a delight. My daughter and I loved the island and the people were gold.

Pros: Papa Rino, Jennifer the receptionist who is professional, friendly and kind, large, spacious room, large comfortable bed, large bathroom, hot showers, beach at your feet, in the heart of a local community, “takeaways” within walking distance, opportunity to rent a scooter or a car, quiet, calm and almost silent all day and especially at night, clean, fresh air, free breakfast with good variety (e.g. pancakes and papaya, etc.)and especially Papa Rino’s sweet smile and laugh! I will miss him. Thank you, Rino!

Cons: Lace curtains by the kitchen sink and above the bed are too transparent. You can see right through them so there isn’t any privacy.

Pros: Great value for money, great location and super helpful staff

Cons: Everything was good

Cons: They cancelled my booking for their convenience. After that they never sent me any message about refund. I paid it all, I don’t know if they have refunded. I don’t know why they don’t reply my message soon. I never receive any message. I checked on my credit cards and I already paid all of 3night to Rino’s. I want to know the details.

Pros: Very lovely people and good service! Bungalow is clean and spacious with a beautiful view on the ocean. Breakfast was delicious. We recommend to rent a vehicle to be able to move around the island.

Pros: Mr Rino and staff friendly and helpful. Picked us up from the airport. Within walking distance to local shops and takeaways. Aitutaki a beautiful place to visit

Cons: We were allocated room 11 upstairs, clean but needing an upgrade, microwave didn't work, electric fry pan but no power lead, toaster had an American plug could not be used. Garden unit overlooking the carpark. On the lagoon but the recommendation was not to swim there. A car ($70 per day) is required to go anywhere. All that for $285 per night!

Pros: Location was amazing. Food was amazing. Staff were amazing - treated us like family.

Pros: Rino's staff make the stay, Nga and Ma and the team are welcoming, friendly, funny, caring, inviting, inclusive and a wealth of knowledge. They were more than willing to answer any questions, make any plans and give the best advice about the island and what was going on. The breakfasts are AMAZING! Pancakes, cereal, toast, coffee, island fruits fresh and tasty every day - but the best thing - EVER - is the freshly made juice, I wish I could have brought the recipe home. Having the rentals there also, just so accommodating and friendly. We had to change our rental plan and it was no issue at all. So easy. From the moment we got off the plane at Aitutaki and were greeted by Nga with the most fragrant fresh flower lei, and from then on things just got better and better. I am already making plans to go back within the next year and will definitely look to stay and Rino's again.

Cons: For what we wanted and needed, all expectations were blown out of the water in the best ways. It's mid range pricing with the best staff and great facilities. Nothing is far away on Aitutaki and the location is wonderful. I did run outta reading material on the one fully rainy day we had so maybe a few more books/magazines in the rooms or office would be cool (there was a few books lying around and some available at the store across the road)….other than that - hard to offer improvement advice.

Pros: The thing I liked the most is how friendly the staff is. Rupae the manager was soo helpful to us and made our trip really eventful

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Nothing to like

Cons: A farce, Not on the beach, rooms very old and tired. Rotten floor with ants pouring out of it. All of the online photos are doctored as the accommodation looks nothing like the web photos. Drawer fell apart when opened. A very dirty and broken down place with no beach or water views from the rooms and we were shown beaches to use away from Kuru before we booked in, no wonder. Bathrooms disgusting.

Pros: We got to use a car for the evening and to get our selves to the airport. Pool was very nice and clean.

Pros: Rupe was very helpful, Staff was pleasant,

Cons: The pics of Kuru, make it look better than it really is, but if you want a getaway that is peaceful, & your not too fussy about where you stay then this is the place to go.

Pros: Clean, modern room and a nice pool. Electric car was great.

Cons: Wifi, breakfast and watersports are all falsely advertised on their website, although I did see one SUP. Although only about 3 years old. the roof is badly rusting, and paint, plaster and exterior cladding is coming away. Communal cooking/BBQ area is uninviting and looks more like staff quarters. There is zero street appeal and little tourist info available. Manager Rupe obliging and friendly but unenthusiastic. Tuna can stuffed with rubbish left poolside all while we were here. Aircon unavailable for most of our stay, apparently generator needs parts.

Pros: Appreciated being picked up on arrival and taken to our accommodation. Very tidy accommodation and facilities. Only a short 10 min walk to cafes & restaurants. Loved sitting on the jetty at night star gazing. Beautiful location.

Cons: Being a few km's to the cafes & lagoon means a bit of walking if staying a few days. An option for the Kuru Club to rent push bikes or scooters would be perfect but their's always a taxi if happy to wait.

Pros: The staff were wonderful. Need a hire car but the property arranged an electric hire car at a very readable rate which was fun to drive. In a more isolated area but close to 2 best eating places and swimming beaches (by car 5 minutes

Cons: Staff delightful

Pros: we stayed 2 nights at private lagoon resort and 2 nights here, but when we arrived at the reef motel , we felt quite satisfied! comparing to the high end resort. firstly ,reef motel have freshwater for shower while the water coming out of all tap in lagoon resort is very salty which means you can never get a real shower. Secondly , it's very clean mainly because the reef motel use tile as floor material while lagoon resort is made of all wood and it's glutinous everywhere! thirdly, Ana is really helpful and nice, you will not see the trained high-end hotel employees' smile on her face, but she make the stay here relaxing and comfortable. reef motel is a simple but pleased stay in Aitutaki

Pros: Arna was the only member of staff we met. She was lovely and very obliging, booking transfers to and from the airport prior to our arrival and other things while we were there. Our room was serviced mid stay and was immaculate on arrival. Queries made prior to our arrival were answered quickly.

Pros: Staff very accommodating.

Pros: Location was okay for us. And the philipino lady i didnt get her name... She was amazing and helpful information and recommendation....to do in the island And just to have a chat

Cons: The pools was dirty.

Pros: Anna was really helpful and nice. She is based at the property and always available for anything you need. Thank you Anna.

Cons: Facilities weren't what we expected based on the photos and garden view is more like a garden equipment storage view. The nights were loud, many roosters around who were keeping us awake every single night. All rooms are also close to the pool and can get pretty loud.

Pros: The manager was absolutely amazing... very kind helpful

Cons: Lots of ants around in the shower

Pros: The lady managing the place was very friendly and helpful. The room was just what our family needed.

Pros: Comfortable, clean rooms and bathroom. Ana the host was very helpful, friendly, polite and considerate. She goes over and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Quiet location not too far from the main town of Aitutaki. Great value! We really enjoyed staying here and would definitely stay here again.