The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa

Tucked away on a secluded islet on the edge of the magnificent Aitutaki lagoon, The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers an enchanting setting with spectacular vistas, crystal clear waters, luxuriant natural vegetation and white sandy beaches. The resort is the only one directly on Aitutaki Lagoon, and comes complete with the Cook Islands' only Overwater Bungalows, and Aitutaki's only Spa.

This magical hideaway offers luxury island holiday accommodation set among swaying palms trees and lush gardens. With the help of the local people, the bungalows have been decorated with platted kikau for the roofs, hand-woven pandanus wall matting, coconut hemp rope and locally carved artefacts.

The Are Kaikai Restaurant and Tainui Cocktail Bar offers fine a la carte dining and specialises in local seafood. Ru's Beach Bar situated over the edge of the lagoon offers light meals in an ambiance that is casual and convivially relaxed. The resort also features a boutique, swimming pool, twice weekly cultural shows and a wide range of excursions. This Cook Islands accommodation has it all.

Accommodation

The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers luxury accommodation in paradise including the stunning over-water bungalows and beachfront suites. With the help of local people, the bungalows have been decorated with platted kikau for the roofs, hand-woven pandanus wall matting, coconut hemp rope and locally carved artefacts.

All Bungalows Feature:

Private verandah with outdoor furniture
Individual remote-controlled air conditioning
Satellite TV
DVD player
CD player/radio alarm clock
IDD phone
In-room safe
Shower
Hairdryer
Electricity - 230V + Shaver point
Refrigerator
Mini bar service on request
Coffee/Tea making facilities
Fan
Insect screens
Iron/ironing board
Daily housemaid service
Turndown Service

Beachfront Bungalow: Sit on the white sands of Motu Akitua and look out across the waters of O'out Channel. This bungalow has its own private balcony overlooking the lagoon. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children.

Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow: Located on absolute beachfront with uninterrupted views of the lagoon. Features main bed on a raised platform , affording an uninterrupted view from the bedroom across the sitting area and out towards the lagoon. Also feature private verandah with sunloungers and close to bungalow are hammocks strung under the palm trees. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds - additional single bed and bunk bed can also be supplied. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 4 Children.

Premium Beachfront Bungalow: Located facing the sands of Sunset Beach with views over the Aitutaki Lagoon. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children.

Overwater Bungalows: These over-water bungalows are the only overwater bungalows in the Cook Islands, they feature stylish tropical decor right on the edge of the lagoon. The decor is distinctly Polynesian with walls lined in pandanus and natural tapa cloth and caved Cook Islands artifacts adorn the room. Steps meander down to the lagoon from the Bungalow verandah allowing guests direct access to the lagoon below. (For this reason Overwater Bungalows are not recommended for children who are not competent swimmers.) After swimming guests can rinse off under the outdoor shower on the lower verandah deck, right by the water. The spacious Bungalow bathroom features an open air shower in a private walled garden and double wooden vanity. There are private sunloungers with a table and chairs on the verandah. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children.

Dining

Are Kaikai: Is the Lagoon Restaurant, open daily for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the fabulous "Fisherman's catch" buffet on Wednesday nights followed by a live Polynesian floor show or a "BBQ under the Stars" on Saturday nights. This is a fun evening under the stars including entertainment by their local string band, live Polynesian floor show followed by the Bounty Boys Dance Band till midnight.

Beach Bar: Is open from 9am to 9pm for lunch and light dinner, drinks and cocktails. Sunset happy hour is from 4-6pm at the Beach Bar and Tainui Bar. Sit awhile and watch the sun go down, chat with their staff or meet fellow guests.

Facilities

Restaurant
Bar
Day Spa
Conference rooms
Gift Shop
Freshwater swimming pool
Guest Laundry
On-site Internet booth
Games Room
In-room movies
Health & Fitness Centre
Latest gym equipment
Fitness trail

Activities

The following activities are free of charge:

Swimming pool
Beach volleyball
Outrigger canoes
Kayaks
Snorkelling equipment
Reef walking
Bicycles
Coconut tree climbing
Coconut husking show
Lei making
Hura (hula) dancing lessons
Crab hunting
Crab racing
Fish feeding
Giant chess
Windsurfing
Board games
Darts
TV/Video room
Guest library
Island drumming
Ukelele lessons

The following activities are available at a charge:

Rental cars
Scooters
Snorkelling half day cruise
Island tour
Town shopping trips
Lagoon cruise (full day including lunch)

Day Spa

SpaPolynesia Spa & Beauty Therapy Centre: A complete spa experience, made all the more wonderful for being set on a very special piece of Paradise - Motu Akitua private island. SpaPolynesia has a wide range of spa therapy options for you including some remarkable pamper packages that combine the healing touch of massage, with the relaxation of facials, manicures, pedicures, and more. SpaPolynesian even has couple's sauna & jacuzzi.

Weddings

The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa is the perfect place for an intimate Island wedding, on Motu Akitua, your own private island, you can say 'I do' with the world's most beautiful lagoon as your witness, your toes wriggling in the champagne sands of Sunset Beach as you promise yourself to your beloved, for always. Aitutaki has designed 3 sensational wedding packages to make your special day stress free - for pricing and details please click on Quote.

Getting There

Aitutaki Island can be reached by Inter-Island flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. Return air conditioned coach and ferry transfers are available to and from Aitutaki Lagoon Resort. Air Rarotonga offers Inter-Island flights - please click on Quote and select Inter-Island flights and transfers costing.

Additional Information

Children: Maximum 2 children up to 11 years stay free when sharing with parents
Check In: 2.00pm
Check Out: 10.00am
Reception: 7.00am - 11.00pm Daily
Address: Akitua Island, Cook Islands