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Ranginui's Retreat

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A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a row of beach huts. - Ranginui's Retreat (Aitutaki)
A beachfront property with two single-story cabins, each with a balcony and a small porch area. - Ranginui's Retreat (Aitutaki)
A hotel room with two beds, each with orange and white bedding, a small bedside table with a lamp, and decorative wall hangings. - Ranginui's Retreat (Aitutaki)
A small, single-story building with a flat roof and a covered entrance area. There are two potted plants outside, and a sign indicating a public phone. - Ranginui's Retreat (Aitutaki)
A clear swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean. - Ranginui's Retreat (Aitutaki)
Ranginui's Retreat provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A living room with two dark blue sofas, one with a teal pillow and another with a teal throw pillow. There are three red flowers on a dark wall above the sofas.

2 Bedrooms Beachfront Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom with a shower.

Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A small, single-bed room with a red patterned bedspread, a blue pillow, and a teal blanket. There is a small desk with a chair, and a window with a curtain.

Single Garden Unit

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Garden Unit | WiFi (surcharge), bed sheets

Double Garden Unit

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Studio

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Aitutaki, Ranginui's Retreat is on the beach. Ootu Beach and Aitutaki Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Akitua Island and Maungapu. Visit our Aitutaki travel guide
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Ootu Beach, Aitutaki

What's nearby

  • A wooden deck with umbrellas overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sea.
    Akitua Island
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise waters and a person walking on the shore.
    Ootu Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Aitutaki Golf Club
    10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Arutanga Harbour
    17 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Vaipae Church
    19 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boatshed Bar And Grill
    3 min walk
  • Rapae Bay Restaurant (Fine Dining)
    10 min drive
  • Avatea Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Tauono's Garden Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Bounty's Grill
    11 min walk

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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 is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Ranginui's Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, with great swimming and ability to walk to a choice of cafe, and bar/restaurants (2). The staff were very helpful, accommodating and friendly. Dylan was super helpful and has a excellent relaxed demeanour. We had the budget rooms, which provided everything we required, in this tropical paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly. Room very basic but that's what we paid for. Facilities such as water toys available, sun loungers and pool were excellent. Location excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean sheets, cookware, and towels. Comfortable room right on the beautiful bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked tour at last minute - great location on lagoon - beautify - bring stuff - no stores close by but excellent restaurants - recommend vehicle rental
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best spot in Aitutaki! Such great value for money. Friendly staff, great size cabin. We booked the deluxe beach front bungalow. Air conditioner worked great. Easy access to cafes and restaurants. We would definitely recommend and book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great for the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic location ,close to restuarants/cafe.in house car /bike hire,very attentive staff.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff, lots of things within walking distance , steps to the lagoon , Take a boat cruise to the lagoon islands
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at a really cute property. Unit was right on the lagoon! Fabulous! Just book it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lagoon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay here this weekend. Double garden room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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