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Ranginui's Retreat

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified B&B with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
Aerial view
Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Living area
Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Beach nearby
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Ootu Beach, Aitutaki
  • Popular LocationOotu Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAkitua Island14 min walk
  • Popular LocationAitutaki Golf Club5 min drive
  • AirportAitutaki (AIT)6 min drive

Room options

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Double Garden Unit | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Garden Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Garden Unit | WiFi, bed sheets

Single Garden Unit

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Beachfront Bungalow | WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedrooms Beachfront Bungalow

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The price is $305
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$350 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
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About the neighborhood

Aitutaki

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Aitutaki B&B, you'll be steps from Ootu Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Akitua Island. Ee and Aitutaki Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ootu Beach - 1 min walk
  • Akitua Island - 14 min walk
  • Aitutaki Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Arutanga Harbour - 13 min drive
  • Vaipae Church - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boatshed Bar And Grill - 5 min walk
  • Kuriri Point - 14 min walk
  • Maina Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Tupuna's Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Black Rock Cafe & Bar (casual dining) - 10 min drive

About this property

Ranginui's Retreat

3-star eco-certified B&B with outdoor pool
As a guest of Ranginui's Retreat, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. The eco-certified Ranginui's Retreat also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Aitutaki bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ranginui's Retreat offers 11 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations at this 3-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early 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 daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ranginui's Retreat

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ranginui's Retreat to the airport?

Ranginui's Retreat is 1.8 mi (6-min drive) away from the Aitutaki (AIT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ranginui's Retreat?

As of May 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranginui's Retreat on May 25, 2024 start from $151.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ranginui's Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ranginui's Retreat.

How close is Ranginui's Retreat to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 1-minute walk from Ootu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ranginui's Retreat offer free breakfast?

Ranginui's Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ranginui's Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Ranginui's Retreat?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Ranginui's Retreat have a pool?

Ranginui's Retreat features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Ranginui's Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Ranginui's Retreat to downtown Aitutaki?

Ranginui's Retreat is 1.4 mi away from Aitutaki.

Ranginui's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alanna

Traveled with group
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

Grace

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of paradise
Position was idyllic. Walk out of your room and into the lagoon. The owner can help you with anything you need. Food and drink venues nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at Ranginui’s Retreat. A great base to explore Aitutaki from. You can walk to Blue Lagoon or Boatshed for something to eat and drink, but you will need transport to go further afield. Units are well set up, clean and have everything you need. Steve and Lanie are great hosts, very helpful and assisting with local information and recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

corey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I stayed two nights at Ranganui’s. The location is great, walking distance to the boats and 3 nearby restaurants. The room was small but clean. The area is rampant with mosquitos, so bring insect repellant! The only reason I gave this place 3 stars instead of 5 is due to the lack of communication with staff. I had emailed my itinerary as well as the need for a morning airport shuttle. When I arrived, I had to wait an hour outside to find someone to help with check-in. I never saw the owner again and upon leaving, did not have a ride and had to walk 35 minutes to the airport with my heavy bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay on Aitutaki.
Friendly hosts picked us up from airport & showed us to our beachfront bungalow. Well equipped, pretty room with wonderful porch looking over the lagoon. Outdoor shower was also lovely. Hosts made sure we had everything we needed. Only stayed 2 nights & would stay longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My bad experience
Inside my room, ants on my bed,got many mosquito bites though having put on mosquito repellent. Flies in the bathroom. No Customer service. Calling a taxi, they will charge you NZ$0.50 per minute. Worst of all, Larni is only nice to white people. On the day when I did my Safari snorkeling cruise, they advised me to pick me up at the accommodation,but Larni told me to walk all the way down the road.My last day there I asked her to store my luggage and she just told me to leave mine on office sofa myself and the next minute when a couple of white people walked in to store their luggages, she served them nicely and put theirs in the storage place. Walking out of there angrily with my bag, I went to Pacific resort Aitutaki. There I received paramount customer service and they helped me storing my luggage for the day for free and dropped me off to the airport. Shape contrast! Warning:if you are not white and don't want to be discriminated, don't stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022