Tautu Village, 00000 Arutanga, Cook Islands
#13 of 18 hotels in Arutanga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 61 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.7
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Thomas
United StatesThanks again to Gina and family for always being available if help was needed. They assisted in helping me rent a scooter and provided other knowledge about Aitutaki. It wasn't super close to the main road, but with a scooter traveling anywhere on the island is pretty easy. For the price it was a good stay. Although next time I would probably book some place closer if I was traveling solo, but a great spot if traveling with other people. Thanks again for a great time!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Nicole
GermanyQuiet area in the middle of the island. Lush greenery around. Tutai was very welcoming and picked us up from the airport. The lodge has everything you need if you are like it basic and to be close to nature. All windows and doors are screened, didn’t had one mosquito inside. Excellent sleep. And water pressure we much appreciated (some shower have low pressure on the island). Kitchen is great. Avatea Cafe just next door! Amazing. Drive to town 5 min in the bike!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Steve
AustraliaIt needed an air con in these little lodges especially Dec being very hot,
The cleanliness of the property and the location was a hidden gem.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Emma
AustraliaNice and quiet. Very clean. Handy extra pieces of equipment provided, such as pedestal fans and mosquito coils. Host was helpful in organising scooters etc. Would recommend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Florencia
AustraliaLoved that it was very spacious and surrounded by nature. 🥹 This place exceeded my expectations. Tutai was a great host she helped us getting a motorbike and getting our sim card when we just arrived. We are very grateful to meet her and also the maintenance lady. Flo and Auggie
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Kim
New ZealandSmall normal tweeks in any property, but truly nothing we didn't like.. maybe the bed was a little squeaky. The panel on the roof rattled a little in the wind.. and if you don't like geckos (we do), that might freak you a wee bit.. but hey, it's an island paradise holiday and such excellent value.
Everything!! Gina's is a real find.. It is super comfy with everything you need..tho rustic..it has fly screens, lovely flowers everywhere, privacy, great shower pressure, comfy beds.. and a great little kitchen and roomy bathroom. Amazing TV with 6 channels, too :) The owner is so lovely, picking us up and dropping us off to the airport..nothing was too much trouble. We can't wait to come back.. and so close to the best cafe on the island. Even tho the property is inland, it truly takes 5 mins transport to be next to the beautiful Lagoon.. and the gardens around the property are so stunning. No air con, just a fan and a gorgeous breeze..perfect for us.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Malbon
New ZealandNo sunshine this time, so only lukewarm water.
location of the lodges and host was very kind.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Renze
New ZealandFrom my understanding that there is during siyclone season sometime not alot of food other than roosters to eat!! I have had to get ear plugs as you know roosters start crowing at 3am and thats every where all over the island, so it does not matter where one stay, you will hear them..
Nice spacious self contianed little house, one of onley 4, in a lovley big garden nestled away from the elements and yet close to the best food and little harbour to comute daily to an outer island for kiting and snorkeling, whale watching...
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Alana
New ZealandThere was no staff when we arrived. There was 2 units available so we guessed which one to put our gear in. We had to call the phone number to ask if we were in the right one
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Anya
Australiawould be nice to see body wash and such provided, and some of the appliances in the kitchen refreshed.
Staying at Gina’s Garden was absolutely unique experience. This place is not a luxury accommodation, but it’s simplicity is rather charming. My most memorable thing as I look back was connecting with the owners and hearing their extraordinary life stories. I found it refreshing to just slow down and tune into the nature’s rhythm, assertively facilitated by the roosters. Don’t push against it, go with its flow to get the most out of it.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Kevin
New ZealandNeeds updating
Good location and price
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Stowers
New ZealandCute lodges that were surprisingly spacious! Great value for money as could sleep up to 5 people. It was further inland than we realised but everything was still very close even on bicycles. What made the trip was our hosts - Ariki of the area, Tutai and her husband Papa Des. So generous with their knowledge and accommodating! An honour to meet them. Nice food place close by also.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Paulette
New ZealandRooms are old but suits the environment The pool area needs removing and back into garden
Location was remote and right in the lovely wilderness You need scooters or bikes because you are isolated without a phone. We loved our bikes and appreciated Gina’s organising them for us.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Yalin
New Zealandnone
very good
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Roxburgh
New ZealandNot closer to the sea.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Matakaiariki
New ZealandDefinitely need some wheels, unless you don’t mind the scenic walk.
The bird song in the morning was pleasant to wake up to, got a few photos and videos of the Blue Lorikeet (Bird of the year), loved the peace and tranquility inland. The early checkin was highly appreciated, key pick up process was great, very informative. Might be basic but all the beds were comfortable, managed to cook and warm food up, the tv channels were plenty and clear. The amenities were clean and well stocked.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Chloé
New Zealanda bit too far from everything Thé wind keep blowing the curtains so sometimes it is scary when you sleep
Helpful owner, they organised my bike rental and took me there.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 August 2021
Maarten
New ZealandInternet (3g) choppy, but in Aitutaki you need to maximise your off-line time anyway!
Nice garden lodges in the middle of the island (you need a car or scooter to visit the beaches and rest of the island). Lovely host, very peaceful, at 6am the roosters will be starting to get active (just like on the rest of the island). Managed to arrange a motorbike, took less then a minute to arrange! Nice unit, clean, amazing garden. Nice cafe on a 2 minute drive. Excellent value for money
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 29 July 2021
Nicky
New ZealandA little far away from town .. could have easily been negated by providing a bicycle. Pool wasn't working
Beautiful settings well presented functional room... plenty of space . Close to Tekings lagoon tours pick up and drop off
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 5 June 2021
Vit
United KingdomBed a bit short
Awesome
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomThe lush greenery surround Comfort Quiet
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Charity
AustraliaFriendly service the will over and beyond to make sure your stay comfortable
Surround with beautiful flowers the island
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Strickland
New ZealandI cud t get internet
Nothing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Petra
GermanyNobody showed up. I just opened one door and moved in. Strangest thing ever. I didn't even know how to get there as nobody answered to my request A bit shabby a far away from everything
The garden view/thebig terrace
Stayed in February 2024
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