Luxury hotels on Aitutaki

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts on Aitutaki. I hope you will like it!

• 1 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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• 2 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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• 3 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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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 luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!