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Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Amuri, Cook Islands · Pacific Resort Hotel Group · Core Luxury
On the pale water of Aitutaki Lagoon, Pacific Resort opened in 2002 with a handful of thatched bungalows and grew into a 63-room Cook Islands house in Ureia, Amuri. Rapae Bay Restaurant sits on the sand; the bungalows mix Colonial and Polynesian timber, and World Travel Awards keep naming the lagoon address among the South Pacific's leading small resorts.
- 29 rooms
- Opened 2002
- Neighborhood: Ureia
About Pacific Resort Aitutaki
- Pacific Resort Aitutaki opened in 2002 on Ureia's lagoon shore, 2 km from Arutanga and 4 km from the island airport.
- It grew from about 22 rooms to 63 accommodations in traditional Cook Island thatch, using local materials and craft.
- Rapae Bay Restaurant sits directly on the lagoon, with a cafe on the beach, an infinity pool, and a spa.
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World lists the house; kayaks, snorkelling, ukulele lessons, and a free airport shuttle come with the stay.
History
Pacific Resort Aitutaki opened in 2002 on the shores of the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon in the Cook Islands, beginning life as an intimate boutique retreat before growing into one of the South Pacific's most decorated small resorts. Its beachfront bungalows, suites and villas were designed in traditional Cook Island style, using local materials and craftsmanship to echo the island's Polynesian heritage.
Over the years the property expanded from its original handful of rooms to a collection of some 63 accommodations, and became a perennial winner at the World Travel Awards, repeatedly named among the world's and Australasia's leading boutique and island resorts. Its Rapae Bay Restaurant and its position directly on the lagoon have made it a signature Aitutaki address.
The setting
2 km from town of Arutanga. 4 km from Aitutaki Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Rapae Bay — Restaurant
- Black Rock — Restaurant
- Little Polynesian Restaurant — Restaurant · Contemporary Pacific influence / Cook Islands
Experiences
- Aquatic Eco Trail snorkel — Snorkelling the Aquatic Eco Trail at Pacific Resort Aitutaki to see what lies beneath the surface.
- Tiare Spa massage — Massage and beauty treatments at Tiare Spa, perched above the Aitutaki lagoon; open 7 days a week, appointments essential.
- Kayaking on Aitutaki lagoon — Guests may explore Aitutaki's lagoon in their own kayak, as listed in the day-in-the-life itinerary and property facilities.
- Kitesurfing in the Cook Islands — Listed as an activity in and around Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
- Bonefishing in Aitutaki — Listed as an activity in and around Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Water sports
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