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Ranginui's Retreat

3.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Aerial view
Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Living area
Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ootu Beach, Aitutaki
  • Ootu Beach
    1 min walk
  • Akitua Island
    14 min walk
  • Ee
    16 min walk
  • Aitutaki (AIT)
    7 min drive

Room options

Basic Studio

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

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Double Garden Unit

Double Garden Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Garden Unit

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

2 Bedrooms Beachfront Bungalow

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

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About this property

Ranginui's Retreat

Eco-certified bed & breakfast in Aitutaki with free parking
Along with an outdoor pool, this bed & breakfast has WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning. Self parking is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ranginui's Retreat offers 11 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations at this 3-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Ranginui's Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Ootu Beach. You'll find features like free self parking, plus an outdoor pool and dry cleaning service.
  • Free self parking
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals and scooter/moped rentals
  • Steps from Ootu Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Akitua Island
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.

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

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped hire

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Ranginui's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackson

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

10/10 Excellent

Hori

Travelled with partner
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

Alanna

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lagoon Experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best little secret in Aitutaki.
We had the best time at Ranginuis retreat. The managers were so very helpful. They went that extra mile to make our stay super enjoyable. They gave us lots of good tips and helped us negotiate experiences around the island and lagoon excursions.
View up the lagoon
Sunset across the water.
Room welcome. Such a treat.
Kia Orana. Beautiful leis received on arrival. Thank you Steve and Lani.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact it was away from town, but still close to cafés, airport and beach was at your doorstep with activities to do. Friendly hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021