Aitutaki Accommodation
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Aitutaki Island
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Aitutaki
Accommodation
Overview
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Aitutaki accommodation is concentrated along the west / north-west coast of the main island and on the southern point of its protruding hook. These areas have the best swimming beaches around the island. The fringing motu have just a few places to stay - most are still completely uninhabited.
resort beach
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ureia village
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There are almost 20 individual accommodation properties in all, from small boutique resorts to self contained beach bungalows. There are only two medium size resorts - the largest, the new Pacific Resort, has 70 bungalows and villas and the next largest has just 30 bungalows. There are no backpacker dorms on the island although there is a good choice of budget rooms. Camping, however, is strictly prohibited. Most places to stay are located on the beach side of the coastal road although not always absolute beach front. No building rises higher than the surrounding coconut trees. Most properties will meet you at the airport if you have pre-booked but it's worth confirming this. For those arriving without transfers, the airport shuttle bus drops off at all hotels on the main island for NZ$10.
Prices on Aitutaki are on the high side compared to its South Pacific neighbours. A luxury self contained beach bungalow will cost from NZ$300 per night, a standard self contained bungalow from NZ$120 per night and a budget room for about NZ$30 per night. Most rooms and bungalows sleep two people. Budget properties do not always have hot water although all have electricity.
There are several independent restaurants around the main island, mostly on the east coast around the village of Arutanga Small trading shops can be found around the island and provide fresh produce and tin food for those on a self-catering holiday. For those staying on the offshore islands, you will need to take all provisions with you - even a supply of drinking water is recommended.
Aitutaki Accommodation Listings
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