Facts at A Glance

This magical hideaway offers luxury accommodation in paradise; over-water bungalows, beachfront suites, lagoon view bungalows and motel style units. With the help of the local people, the bungalows have been decorated with platted kikau for the roofs, hand-woven pandanus wall matting, coconut hemp rope and locally carved artifacts.

The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa rests on its own private island of Akitua (a 40 minute flight from Rarotonga, Cook Islands) and is encircled by champagne-sand beaches and commanding views of the expansive, magnificent lagoon.

Features

ISLANDS Magazine's Best Private Islands: Cook Islands' Aitutaki.

Only one resort lets you stay on the stunning Aitutaki Lagoon: the appropriately named Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa. Built on the small sand tear- drop known as Akitua, 29 bungalows put guests steps from the water; 7 more are actually over the water. They're the only such accommodations in the Cook Islands, and all a direct flight from Los Angeles. To enjoy the lagoon, step onto a windsurf board, hop into an outrigger canoe or jump in for a snorkel. You may never want to towel off -- until you smell that night's authentic feast sizzling in the umu kai earth oven on the beach. Few have had yellowfin tuna like this. Fall asleep to the rustling of the coco- nut grove and the ripples of the lagoon. You'll feel one with the water.

FACILITIES
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Beachfront Freshwater Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Sauna & Jacuzzi
  • Water Sports
  • Conference Room
  • Games Room
  • on-site Gift Shop
  • on-site Guest Laundry
  • on-site internet booth
  • Vehicle Rentals
  • Tour Desk
  • dancing lessons
  • activities

Honeymoon packages:

Receive bottle of chilled Methode Champenoise and a set of His and Hers Island Pareu (5 nights minimum).

Wedding Packages:

NOTE: packages and prices are subject to change

ARURU - Heaven of Love - $1,999.00 NZD

This is a beautiful ceremony with the champagne sands of Sunset Beach between your toes and the golden glow of the setting sun kissing your face. The package includes:

  • The Services of your Personal Wedding & Function Planner
  • Tropical Flower Bouquet for the Bride
  • Tropical Blooms for the Bride's Hair
  • Buttonhole for the Groom
  • Decorated Beach Gazebo
  • Bottle of Fine Methode Champenoise
  • Transfers to Registrar of Marriages
  • Marriage License
  • Celebrant or Minister
  • Witnesses
  • Ceremonial Planting of the ‘Uto' (baby coconut palm)
  • Island Gift from the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
  • Scroll of your Personal Wedding Vows
  • Room Turndown Service on your Wedding Night with Fresh Tropical Flowers
  • His & Hers Island Pareus
  • Your Personal Page on the Resort's Website of your Wedding Day (optional)

IMENE - Heartsong of the Sea - $2,999.00 NZD

This is a delightful way to say ‘I do’ on the sun-kissed sands of Sunset Beach as the world’s most beautiful lagoon gently laps the shore. Imene package features:

  • Services of your Personal Wedding & Function Planner
  • FREE BUNGALOW UPGRADE for the Bride & Groom
  • Island Serenader on Ukulele
  • Fresh Floral Archway with Petals in the Sand
  • Deluxe Tropical Flower Bouquet for the Bride
  • Tropical Blooms for the Bride's Hair
  • Buttonhole for the Groom
  • Buttonhole for the Groom
  • Wedding Cake
  • Bottle of Fine New Zealand Champagne to Celebrate
  • Transfers to Registrar of Marriages
  • Marriage License
  • Celebrant or Minister
  • Witnesses
  • Ceremonial Planting of the Uto (baby coconut palm)
  • Island Gift from the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
  • Scroll of your Personal Wedding Vows
  • Room Turndown Service on your Wedding Night with Fresh Tropical Flowers
  • His & Hers Island Pareus
  • Your Personal Page on the Resort's Website of your Wedding Day (optional)

Optional Special Additions for your Ceremony

  • Loose Petal Aisle
  • Loose Petals (for guests to throw)
  • Additional Eis (Leis), Buttonholes or Corsages
  • Tropical Flower Archway
  • Floral Arrangement for the Signing Table
  • Additional Chairs for Guests (not all venues are suitable for chairs)
  • Island Stringband Serenaders (1, 2, 3, 4 or more)
  • Island Warrior & Island Maiden Escorts or Dancers
  • Traditional Vaka Entrance & Warrior Escort (where the Bride is borne aloft an Outrigger Canoe to her awaiting Groom on the beach)
  • Island Cultural Dance Troupe (Cook Islands dancing is considered the best in the South Pacific)

Romance Packages:

Please inquire about a romantic package to suit.