Aitutaki Beach Villas offers intimate and affordable holiday accommodation on Aitutaki Island, the stunning lagoon destination of the Cook Islands. Locally owned by the Tini family, the four A-frame holiday villas sit on the absolute beach-front, fringed by coconut trees and facing a turquoise swimming lagoon, providing the ultimate laid-back beach accommodation in Aitutaki Island.
Located on the western coast of the main island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, Aitutaki Beach Villas offers just four stand-alone wooden villas with a kitchen ensuring a peaceful holiday ambience facing Aitutaki Lagoon. We are one of the longest established small accommodation lodgings on Aitutaki and our bungalows literally sit right on the beach screened by coconut trees.
Our beach is the best on Aitutaki Island with all-tide swimming in the protected lagoon, soft white sand which rises well above the high-tide mark (unlike Ootu and the East Coast which are tidal beaches), coral patches in the protected turquoise lagoon for snorkelling, and is sandwiched between three of Aitutaki's premier beach resorts but without the hefty price-tag ....
Aitutaki Beach Villas is one of the smallest and most intimate accommodations on Aitutaki Island. We don't have a restaurant or spa centre (these are just a few minutes walk down the beach) or 24-hr reception, but our accommodation is renowned to be wonderfully down-to-earth and with a special touch local hospitality. Our local villa manager meets you at the airport, transfers you to the villas to ensure your stay runs smoothly and is at the villas daily to answer any questions about the island and offer local advice or book any tours or lagoon cruises for you. Our four villas offer the best-value-for-money beach accommodation on Aitutaki Island and continually welcomes back returning guests year-after-year.
Watch Video of aitutaki beach villasThe holiday villas are designed to maximise the stunning beach and lagoon views and offer spacious and breezy interiors. Each villa has a large raised private wooden veranda to enjoy breakfast, to relax and watch the sea birds feed in the lagoon and to enjoy our wonderful sunsets. Our accommodation is located half way along the longest stretch of white sand beach on Aitutaki Island and directly in-front of one of the island's only all-tide swimming lagoons with patches of coral for snorkelling and with sublime sunset views.
This intimate Aitutaki beach holiday destination is ideal for couples, honeymooners as well as families looking for a quiet lodging away the more commercial tourist resorts in Aitutaki, yet it's also a short walk along the beach to three more commercial resorts in Aitutaki where you can enjoy the trims such as cocktails and island nights with traditional food and legendary Cook Islands dancing..
Accommodation and prices in detailAitutaki Beach Villas is owned by the Tini family who were born and brought up on Aitutaki Island in nearby Amuri Village. The villas are managed by colourful local character "Mu" who meets all guests off the flight from Rarotonga. Mu can assist with all tour bookings, car, moped and bicycle hire and will make sure you get all the info about the island you need including shopping, local transport, walks, church services and snorkelling spots. The villas are serviced every three or four days by our local housekeepers. My name is Ian and I manage the website and reservations remotely.
Aitutaki Beach Villas has its own sea-kayaks and SUP's for guest use (charge applies) and there are beach tables, hammocks, chairs and a shared BBQ for your leisure. Automatic mopeds can also be pre-booked for $25 per day as well as bicycles. Snorkelling gear and fishing rods can be bought from Vonnias shop in Arutanga Town. Laundry can be arranged with the villa manager and UV treated water is supplied as required (there's free water stations around the island if you're out-and-about). The villas has Star-link Internet with data purchased from the villa manager. Vodafone WiFi also reaches the villas for those already with voucher access or sims.
Aitutaki Beach Villas is located on the north-west side of the main island of Aitutaki. The area is a quiet spot with a splattering of houses and small resorts along the coastline and is backed by grassy hills with walking tracks and great views of the lagoon. The beach stretches for almost 4 kilometres and is backed by iron-wood and coconut trees making it a great spot for beach walking.
Our absolute beach front accommodation on Aitutaki is about a 25-minute walk or 7-minute moped ride into the main town of Arutanga where day cruises and charter boats depart to explore Aitutaki Lagoon (most provide free pick-ups).
Several small grocery shops are walking distance, including one that is open 24/7 and stocks fruit, vegetables and take-away breakfast snacks and lunches; and there are a couple of local cafés within 10 minute walk from the beach villas serving a selection of coffee, cakes and breakfasts. Arutanga Town has the largest supermarket on Aitutaki and is a leisurely 25-minute walk through quiet roadside villages; or a little longer along the beach. There are several restaurants within a five minute walk including the resort restaurants of Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Tava'e Resort and Tamanu Beach Hotel, all of which welcome outside guests for food and drinks (cash or card).
Make a Booking EnquiryAitutaki Island is a 40-minute flight north of Rarotonga in the Cook islands. The island is very quiet with traditional Polynesian villages along the coast and just a handful of small supermarkets, boutique stores, local cafés independent restaurants.
Aitutaki Island is mostly renowned for its stunning enclosed lagoon lined with uninhabited coral islands and these can be explored on day cruises and charters. Kite-surfing and bone fishing are also exceptional in the lagoon and tour operators offer guests equipment and private charters. Humpback whales can been seen breaching beyond the reef during their migration around July to September.
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