"No artist's palette could ever conceive of a more perfect, more luminescent turquoise than that of the lagoon of Aitutaki, arguably the most beautiful in the world." So Steve Davey has written in his book, "Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die".
Aitutaki has indeed been capturing imaginations for many hundreds of years. Legendary Polynesian voyager Ru made landfall here well over a thousand years ago.
In 1789 Captain William Bligh and the men of the HMS Bounty were the first Europeans to arrive, reputedly bringing with them the succulent papaya.
In the 1950s a new wave of adventurer came by glamorous Solent Flying Boat for a leisurely refuelling stop along the fabled Coral Route, and a divine swim in the surreal lagoon waters.
Much more recently, the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler came, observing that: "Aitutaki is an exquisite atoll" with "the most vivid lagoon colors anyone has ever seen." The issue featured The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa on its cover, saying: "The Aitutaki Lagoon is the resort on the beach . nowhere could be more idyllic."
As the only resort directly on the world's most beautiful lagoon, The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa is truly blessed.
This exclusive all-bungalow resort is one-of-a-kind in many other respects also.
It is the only private island resort in the Cook Islands.
It is the only Cook Islands resort to offer that invention of incurable romantics ~ the Overwater Bungalow.
And it is the only resort on Aitutaki with a truly Polynesian flavour, so you can truly savour what the South Pacific is famous for.
The panoramic views of super-natural Aitutaki Lagoon from your own personal paradise, The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa on Motu Akitua, will leave you breathless. Truly, deeply, madly breathless. And that indeed is the measure of a life well lived.
NEW PREMIUM BEACHFRONT BUNGALOWS! Brand new and located directly facing the champagne sands of Sunset Beach with magnificent views over Aitutaki Lagoon – the best views on Aitutaki! Under the cool shade of coconut palms, the 9 Premium Beachfront Bungalows feature a fabulous outdoor shower and a Californian super king size bed affording an uninterrupted vista out across the spectacular lagoon. Other features include cable TV, DVD player, radio alarm clock, refrigerator, coffee/tea making facilities, cool waffle-cotton bathrobes, private verandah with sunloungers, and room service. Close to the Bungalows are hammocks strung under the palms right beside the serene lagoon, the ultimate in relaxation. The most romantic beachfront bungalows in the South Pacific with the Best Views on Earth of the World’s Most Beautiful Lagoon.
The Beachfront Bungalows sit on the fine white sands of Motu Akitua and look out across the translucent aqua waters of the O’otu (Full Moon) Channel towards Aitutaki Lagoon, including views of the main island with its rustling palm trees. Equipped with super king size bed, air-conditioning, satellite TV/DVD player, in-room movies, CD player/radio alarm clock, in-room safe, fridge, coffee/tea making facilities, hairdryer and bathrobes, the Beachfront Bungalow also includes its own private balcony with loungers overlooking the blue lagoon. Bungalows are serviced daily along with nightly turndown service each evening. Restaurant room service is also available.
The spacious Deluxe Beachfront Bungalows are located on absolute beachfront upon the island’s pristine white sand shores with a spectacular, uninterrupted view of the vast blue of Aitutaki Lagoon. These are indeed among the very best views in the whole of the Cook Islands. Under the cool green shade of coconut palms, the Deluxe Beachfront Bungalows feature a super king size bed sitting on a raised platform, affording a view directly from the bedroom across the sitting area and out towards the spectacular vista of world-famous Aitutaki Lagoon. Other features include air-conditioning, satellite TV/DVD player, in-room movies, CD player/ radio alarm clock, IDD phone, in-room safe, fridge, coffee/tea making facilities, cool waffle-cotton bathrobes, hairdryer, and private verandah with sunloungers. A few steps from your Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow you can relax in a hammock strung between two coconut palms, right on the shores of breathtaking Aitutaki Lagoon, the absolute ultimate in tranquil relaxation. Bungalows are serviced daily along with nightly turndown service each evening, and restaurant room service is also available.
This intimate resort also offers the Cook Islands’ only Overwater Bungalows, a quintessentially Polynesian experience complete with thatched roof, pandanus-lined walls, beautiful appointments, a refreshing open-air shower, and direct access to the inviting lagoon waters. Warning: before you’ve stayed in an Overwater Bungalow you tend to wonder what all the fuss is about; once you’ve experienced an Overwater Bungalow, you’ll be spoilt for life!
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Are you looking for that perfect South Pacific Spa Holiday? Look no further than The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa's own SpaPolynesia. The perfect destination for relaxation, healthy living, and spa pampering. SpaPolynesia has a wide range of spa therapy options for you including some remarkable pamper packages that combine the healing touch of massage, with the relaxation of facials, manicures, pedicures, and more. Our Health & Fitness Centre combines the benefits of a Gym, our Fitness Trail, and the many physical activities available, including sea kayaking, tennis, mountain biking and more. A relaxing, healthy spa getaway is yours at The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa. |
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You will have seen postcard-perfect shots of Aitutaki Lagoon. You will have read about this being acclaimed as the world’s most beautiful lagoon. You may even have heard from lucky friends or family about how they were blown away by its stunning majesty. Nothing however, will truly prepare you for being there. The endless, intoxicating expanse of the lagoon. The way in which the biggest sky in the world melts into the bluest lagoon on Earth. The champagne sands as fine as castor-sugar. The deep peace of living, breathing to the rhythm of the Aitutaki sun, the stars, the moon, the tides. The space to re-discover yourself, and each other. The sound of one wave lapping Here you can experience not so much the sound of one hand clapping, as the sound of one wave lapping. A lagoon so serene, so super-natural, that it holds a part of your soul in its hypnotic spell for always. This is destination “I do”. A dream destination, yes, but in truth, more a destiny. Let the memories of your dream wedding on Aitutaki serve as your inspiration forever of how much the two of you were meant for each other. Melt together into the now, the now of declaring your eternal love before the expanse of eternal Aitutaki. When you say “I do” on the shores of Sunset Beach at the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa, you exchange vows on your own private beach, on your own private island, standing before the most beautiful lagoon on Earth. No other resort can offer you this, as no other resort sits right on fabled Aitutaki Lagoon.
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Based on 372 reviews
5
Location
5.0
Sleep Quality
4.8
Rooms
4.7
Service
4.9
Value
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Published Mon, Feb 28, 2026
My wife and I just completed a 7 night stay in room 8501, an over the water bungalow, at the resort. We absolutely loved almost everything about our stay. #1 Staff: WOW.... what great people. So...
Published Sun, Feb 28, 2026
This is my 2nd review of this resort, and my husband and I just wanted to acknowledge the excellent customer service that the staff provide their customers. We had only planned a 4 night stay at the...
Published Sun, Feb 28, 2026
Had the most amazing stay at Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort. This was our second time visiting the resort and we were treated like royalty for returning. Everything from the staff to the food...
