Swim with the Whales

Aitutaki · Cook Islands

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Where to Stay on Aitutaki

Three beachfront stays on the lagoon, each bundled into our 7-night all-inclusive Whale Week

stays
3 Beachfront Resorts
starting at
NZ$7,250
Flights, meals & transfers included

Choose your stay

All beachfront, with air-con, private bathrooms and kayak or SUP use. Prices are per person for the 7-night Whale Week.

Ootu Beach · 6 villas

Ranginui's Retreat

A quiet, self-catering lagoonfront retreat with six villas and private decks. It’s the closest stay to our whale tour base and about four minutes from the airport.

Whale week from
NZ$7,250 pp
Highlight
Kitchen in every villa

Sunset coast · 24 rooms

Resort Tava'e

Aitutaki’s newest boutique resort, opened in 2023, with twin pools, an on-site restaurant, kitchenettes and its own Tuesday Island Night.

Whale week from
NZ$8,150 pp
Highlight
Twin pools & restaurant

Amuri · 23 bungalows

Tamanu Beach Resort

A family-owned resort of Polynesian bungalows on 200+ metres of white sand, with two pools, a day spa, a beachfront restaurant and fire dance shows.

Whale week from
NZ$8,150 pp
Highlight
Pools, spa & beach bar

Compare at a glance

Per person, 7 nights, NZD

Ranginui’s RetreatResort Tava’eTamanu Beach Resort
LocationOotu BeachSunset coastAmuri, sunset coast
Size6 villas24 rooms23 bungalows
Standard room2-bedroom bungalow · NZ$7,250Poolside room · NZ$8,150Garden bungalow · NZ$8,150
Premium roomDeluxe beachfront · NZ$7,350Premium beachfront · NZ$8,430Lagoon view · NZ$8,430
Single roomNZ$8,350NZ$9,150NZ$9,150
PoolNo, lagoon beachTwin poolsTwo pools
RestaurantSelf-catering kitchenOn-site restaurantBeachfront restaurant & bar
Best forValue, close to the boatModern comfort, accessibilityClassic Polynesian resort
Book Ranginui’sBook Tava’eBook Tamanu

Every stay includes return flights from Rarotonga, breakfast, dinners, transfers and 5 days on the water. See the full Whale Week

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