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Ranginui's Retreat

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Living area
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Ranginui's Retreat provides a peaceful natural setting where guests can take refreshing swims in the outdoor pool. Visitors can rent bikes or scooters to discover the surrounding area, then return for relaxing evenings with BBQs under the open sky.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

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2 Bedrooms Beachfront Bungalow | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedrooms Beachfront Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Garden Unit | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Garden Unit

Highlights

Yard
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Garden Unit | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Garden Unit

Highlights

Yard
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Ootu Beach, Aitutaki

What's nearby

  • Ootu Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Aitutaki Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Maungapu - 13 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Arutanga Harbour - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Vaipae Church - 16 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MVA’s Tunu2Nu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunty Odee'z - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Avetea Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maina Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Koru - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ranginui's Retreat

Property highlights
Ranginui's Retreat provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance and scooter rentals
Room features
All guestrooms at Ranginui's Retreat offer amenities such as WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:30 AM - noon)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ranginui's Retreat Aitutaki
Ranginui's Retreat Bed & breakfast
Ranginui's Retreat Bed & breakfast Aitutaki

Frequently asked questions

Does Ranginui's Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Ranginui's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ranginui's Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ranginui's Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ranginui's Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ranginui's Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aitutaki bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Ootu Beach and Akitua Island. Aitutaki Golf Club and Ee are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ranginui's Retreat Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Close enough to airport. Close to boat expedition launch. Close restaurants & cafes. Use of kayaks, paddleboards free. Bike hire available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and close to the embankment point for boat tours. Offers canoeing and swimming opportunities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

The apartment is spacious and clean and comfortable, just on a beautiful beach and the folks are the nicest and so helpful! There are two restaurants and a little coffee shop all within walking distance. You can rent cars and scooters or bikes from these folks, they can help arrange dive or snorkel trips, enjoy their little slice of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koutunui Temu

Liked: Amenities
Beach is right at your bungalow a place where u walk straight into the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful setting , our accommodation was everything you want, the staff were very helpful I could not have asked for anything more Set Internet doesn’t do it justice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect little place for the family

Third time to this Island. First time staying at this bungalow. It was clean and tidy air conditioning in the main bedroom only fans in every room to keep the circulation going. It’s situated right in front of the lagoon with steps to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked location very handy and quite also
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is set on the lagoon which is just stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its so Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Setting

This is not a high end resort but tge staff try really hard to make your stay pleasant. Our every request was immediately dealt with. Dylan, the manager, is a sweet man with a huge smile. The resort is located on a very pretty beach/lagoon. They have free use if kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes. They also rent cars and scooters. The Blue Lagoon Restaurant is close by as us the Koru Bakery, both of which i recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic position on the lagoon. We had a 2brm bungalow ocean front. Would definitely stay again. Rented a car from them . Very reasonable. Boatshed and blue lagoon restaurant walking distance. Make sure to take mozzie repellent and cream. The lagoon was awesome to swim or kayak
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed in my unit left a lot to be desired I think it is time to swap it out. And the roosters were a bit much at 3am. Overall the staff were great. The lagoon right out my door was absolutely STUNNING!! I enjoyed the area very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, little area right on the water.Basically 12 bungalow cabins .Big thanks to Dylan picking up and dropping off from airport.NOTE:..this is not a "luxury" resort , but the location is great, price is great for the traveller that wants a quiet, low key island experience.NOTE: Aitutaki can get very hot so consider the Cabins with air conditioning..Also the roosters rule and can get noisy...LOL
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackson

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Sheets were not cleaned well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Shame about the guy.

Very basic cabin. Office open only til noon. Left our bags told we could collect late in the afternoon. All locked up. No answer on the provided phone. The crankiest (non-Aitutakian) man allowed us to get our bags saying obviously it’s all locked because office hours are til 12. Completely unnecessary behaviour and attitude to guests who just paid heartily to stay there. He needs to develop some customer service skills or get off this most beautiful island.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great all round cabin accommodation

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Ranganui's Retreat. The hosts were helpful and approachable. Steve was on time to pick us up and drop us off! He also shared great tips and info on restaurants with great food, ambiance and price. They're grandson was on sight helping with pool repairs and general maintenance and was a polite, charming hardworking part of the team. The biggest need in this cabin was the need of the second bedroom to have an AC. It was an extremely hot stay and our third person had a hard time sleeping. Another need would be for perhaps more than 3 settings of dishes for three people. Overall though, it has a good location with an excellent outlook.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted a do nothing holiday. This was a brilliant choice, quiet, pool and lagoon was perfect, the local restraunts and cafe handy, just very insistant on reservations. With bicycle, scooter and car hire available getting out and about was easy. Wasnt prepared for the self catering option at the Retreat and the local stores provided options for dining in. Would stay again, just with better insect repellant.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Retreat ist in den Zimmern etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber absolut ausreichend für einen kurzen Aufenthalt. Die Zimmer haben alles was man braucht inkl Ventilator, Kühlschrank und Geschirr. Die Lage zum Flughafen ist praktisch, ebenso zur BlueLagoon. Der Strand ist sehr ruhig und es stehen Sonnenliegen zur Verfügung. An der Rezeption können direkt Roller gemietet werden (Trotz Aussage das man nichts weiter braucht außer dem internationalen Führerschein trotzdem kurz zur Policestation für einen CI Führerschein fahren, wenn man danach in Rarotonga einen Roller mieten möchte, hier ist dieser verpflichtend) Dillen hat uns vom Flughafen abgeholt und uns schon einige nützliche Infos gegeben.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed a week which is a bit long. Got a room without air conditioning which is unbearable with the high level of humidity. We had to ask for one with the air conditioning and a kitchenette- wonderful! The tours are very expensive so we just stayed swim in the lagoon, make use of the free kayaks and the pool on site. Staff are helpful and friendly. The room that we had was just quite basic and needs upgrading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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