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Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort
Aitutaki, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands · Independent · Core Luxury
It was formerly known as the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa before rebranding in March 2018 to emphasize its status as the only private island resort in the Cook Islands. Established in 1983 and last majorly renovated in 2008, the resort is located on the private motu (islet) of Akitua. The property is family-owned and operated by a local group that also manages The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium and Sanctuary Rarotonga.
- 33 rooms
- Opened 1983
- Neighborhood: Aitutaki Lagoon Resort cycleway
About Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort
- It's the only resort in the Cook Islands built on its own private motu, or islet, called Akitua.
- The same family group also runs The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Sanctuary Rarotonga on the main island.
History
Established in 1983 and last majorly renovated in 2008, the resort is located on the private motu (islet) of Akitua. It was formerly known as the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa before rebranding in March 2018 to emphasize its status as the only private island resort in the Cook Islands. The property is family-owned and operated by a local group that also manages The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium and Sanctuary Rarotonga.
The setting
2 km from town of Arutanga.
Restaurants and bars
- Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill — Poolside
Experiences
- Beach wedding ceremony at Sunset Beach — Exchange vows on the shores of Sunset Beach on the resort's own private beach and private island.
- Private candlelit dinner at Kuriri Point Gazebo — Private candlelit dinner at the resort's Kuriri Point Gazebo as the sun sets over the lagoon.
- Dining at Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill — Dining with toes in the sand at the Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill.
- Stand-up paddleboarding — Included activity; the document calls this one of the best spots on the planet for it.
- Complimentary on-demand private ferry to Aitutaki main island — Complimentary on-demand private ferry taking about 2 minutes to reach the main island of Aitutaki, for shops and dining spots there.
- Stargazing — Aitutaki offers some of the clearest skies for stargazing on Earth, per the document.
Amenities
- Overwater bungalows and beachfront villas with outdoor showers
- Complimentary snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and bicycles
- Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill and Bounty Brasserie dining options
- Spa Polynesia offering massage and beauty treatments
- Adults-only environment (16+) with a private beach and infinity pool
- Free airport transfers and ferry service from the main island
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