Situated on the stunningly beautiful atoll of Aitutaki, which is just a short 50 minute flight north of Rarotonga, lies the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort, the only private island paradise resort in the Cook Islands and one of the few resorts facing directly onto the stunning Aitutaki Lagoon.  This adults only Resorts is situated on a private teardrop-shaped motu, covered with shady palm trees and surrounded by white sand beaches.

 

The recently fully remodelled Aitutaki Lagoon Resort offers island-style Beachfront Bungalows, with a beach or lagoon view, plus five Deluxe Beachfront Bungalows, 9 brand new Premium Beachfront Bungalows, and 7 Overwater Bungalows. The Beach Bungalows are very comfortable and have been designed, using many local and natural materials, with a warm, island feel and offer 1 King bed plus a single day bed, ensuite shower room with walk-in shower, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, a small kitchenette area with refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, small table and 2 chairs, TV with DVD player and satellite channels, CD player, radio alarm clock, telephone, hairdryer, 2 huge picture windows and door opening to a private, furnished sun deck, shaded with palm trees with views of the beach and the sea channel into the lagoon.  The brand new Premium Beachfront Bungalows offer similar amenities to the Beachfront Bungalows but additionally offer a Californian King size bed with lagoon views, an upgraded ensuite shower room with private outdoor courtyard shower, and your own hammock strung between the palm trees infront of your private verandah, which overlooks the white sands of Sunset Beach and the lagoon.   The spacious Deluxe Bungalows, again offer similar amenities as the Beachfront Bungalows, but additionally offer a Super King size bed in a raised sleeping area, a lounge with 3 pcs suite and coffee table, and larger brand new (2019) sundeck and loungers, with stunning views of the lagoon.  The Overwater Bungalows offer stylish, island accommodation with direct access into the beautiful, warm lagoon from the new sundeck, but you are able to walk straight into them from the beach.  The back to the bungalow is built over the seawall, so you step from the beach to your door, and the front is built on pylons out into the lagoon, with a new (May 2019) multi-level deck with steps into the water. The spacious interior offers a SuperKing bed, sitting area, a large ensuite shower room with double vanity, shower, and private outdoor courtyard garden with outdoor shower.  These bungalows face south, so each day from your private verandah, your sunrise is to your left and the sunset will blaze to the right, giving you the best of both worlds!

 

There is also the unique Royal Honeymoon Pool Villa, a spacious, luxurious and private 1 bedroom villa, with a courtyard garden, covered gazebo and private pool, but still only a few steps from the beach, and the beautiful lagoon.

 

There are two restaurants at the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort; the Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill, set right on Sunset Beach with amazing sunset views, and has recently been fully rebuilt (early 2019) after a sad fire destroyed the original.  It offers a casual menu of gourmet pizzas, sizzling hot plates and light bites, as well as the daily complimentary continental breakfast, and the Bounty Restaurant, which offers a more gourmet menu, with fresh seafood, local fruits and vegetables, along with a fine wine selection.  The Bounty can also pack a gourmet picnic basket for you, if you want to lunch on a deserted atoll beach.  The beach bar is located on the lagoon and offers wonderful panoramic views, a great place to sip that well earned cocktail after a hard day in the sun!  Private Sunset & Candlelit Dining can be arranged for that extra dash of romance!

 

Windsurfing, outrigger canoes, kayaks, hobie cats sailing dinghies, snorkelling equipment, and bicycles are available free to the sports minded guests, and game fishing, scuba diving and tours and excursions can be arranged for you. For those who want to relax in the sun, why not laze around the pool or soothe away the pressures of the outside world on the resort's beautiful unspoiled private white sandy beach. For some pampering, there is the SpaPolynesia to tempt you, with a fitness centre and fitness trail, sauna, jacuzzi, massages and a range of body and beauty treatments, all with a wonderful lagoon view.  Every day there is a traditional craft show, where you can learn something new each day, from palm frond weaving to island hula dancing.  There is also a games room with board games and a guest library, and giant outdoor chess.

 

Delight in doing it all... or in doing nothing at all.

 

The Resort is a lovely place for weddings and honeymoons, and they have a number of stunningly beautiful locations in and around the Resort, to ensure your wedding will be perfect.  The Bounty Restaurant is an ideal place for your wedding reception, with high ceilings, wide open verandahs overlooking the pool and Full Moon Channel, and a traditional Polynesian design.

 

The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort is ideal for those people who want to leave the hustle and bustle behind, and just relax in paradise.

 

 

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