Aitutaki Info & Hotels  

Kim Williams
Travel Consultant
Phone (403) 509-9582
Fax (403) 509-9340
Travel Masters North
1110 Centre St. N
Calgary, AB Canada T2E 2R2

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The exquisite lagoon island of Aitutaki, 45 minutes flight to the north of Rarotonga, offers a handful of places to stay, from the most luxurious Cook Islands resort to simple budget beach bungalows and backpacker lodges. The beaches on the main island of Aitutaki are nothing special, although the north east coast does have some lovely spots. However, on the island motu's surrounding Aitutaki Lagoon you'll find some of the best beaches in the South Pacific as well as excellent snorkelling. A small retreat is being planned for one of the motu but as yet there is no accommodation on these surrounding islands (except on Akitua which is adjoined to Aitutaki by a land bridge).

This is where God used up all her Blue Crayons

Pacific Resort Aitutaki
 

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is due for opening in late 2002 on the lagoon island of Aitutaki, a 45-minute flight to the north of Rarotonga. With a total of 75 rooms, this is a boutique resort bringing back the gracious days of a by-gone era through Polynesian architecture, colonial furnishings, fine food and wine and natural island hospitality.

Are Tamanu Beach Hotel



12 luxury self-catering individual bungalows featuring Tamanu floors (native mahogany) and Cook Island style thatched roofs. Set on the sunset side of Aitutaki in the lawns & gardens of what was once our family copra plantation. Our private white sand beach borders Aitutaki's superb lagoon providing endless opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and canoeing.

Maroro Village Akaiami Island, Aitutaki

An Island To Oneself. The TEAL Flying Boats of legend, plying the fabled 'Coral Route', landed in Aitutaki lagoon alongside this tiny uninhabited island to refuel aircraft, passengers and crew. Here, the original landowners have re-built and lovingly furnished the terminal building as the ultimate, absolute lagoon beach front hideaway from the world.

Aitutaki Lodges

Situated beside the lagoon on the sunrise side of the Island in an unbelievably peaceful and relaxing environment, Aitutaki Lodges offers spectacular views of Aitutaki Lagoon. Six utterly private, self contained bungalows with private balconies, plus a brand new restaurant and cocktail bar. Ideal honeymoon property.

Esma Beach Bungalows

Esma Bungalows offers just three self-contained bungalows right on the beach overlooking the best snorkelling spot on the main island of Aitutaki. We are located adjacent to the Fisheries department which plants giant clams in the lagoon for research and promotes fish breeding.

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Aitutaki Beach Villas

Seven island style beach villas located directly on a private white sand beach front and overlooking the Amuri lagoon with its fantastic sunsets. Self-contained villas with modern facilities and a magnificent lagoon for snorkelling, swimming, canoeing and reef exploration. Five minutes from the airport, restaurants, bars, shops and town.

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Gina's Garden Lodges

Owned and Operated by Traditional Leader Queen Manarangi Tutai. Set in a private and peaceful tropical garden. Four spacious, well appointed , self-contained lodges with full cooking facilities, hot water, refrigerator, fans and television. On-site motorcyle and pick-up truck rental.

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Something you will find wherever you venture in the islands is the warm hospitality and friendliness of the people. Always interested in sharing local culture and learning of other lands and customs.

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