Independent review for Tai Roto Bay in Aitutaki Cook Islands

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Tai Roto Bay Cook Islands (previously Inano Beach Bungalows) offers seven self contained bungalows facing the sheltered lagoon on Aitutaki. All bungalows feature queen size bed, kitchen and ceiling fans. The property is located on a tidal beach (no swimming at low tide) but a channel around the point offers all day swimming. The bungalows are a short walk to several restaurants.

We Recommend:   Aitutaki Beach Villas

Recommended For:
  • Couples
  • Great Value Holiday
  • Great Kayaking
Quick Facts
  • Minimum Stay = 3 Nights
  • 7 Bungalows / Beachfront Location
  • Self Catering

Tai Roto Bay Information & Facts

  • Hotel Location:    Beachfront, in secluded Ootu Point, southern tip of Aitutaki main island
  • Getting There:    40 mins flight from Rarotonga Airport PLUS 10 mins by road
  • Unique Qualities:    Secluded setting, lovely outlook
  • Ideal for:    Couples
  • Hotel Features:    7 self-catering bungalows
  • Dining:    No restaurant at the hotel - several restaurants walking distance
  • Children Policy:    All ages welcome
  • Local Attractions / Tours:    Motu Island day cruise, hill walks, beachcombing
  • The Beach:    Average - narrow strip white sand extending along coast and point
  • The Ocean:    Average - sandy bottom, but too shallow for swimming at low tide
  • Snorkelling:    Good - some coral and reef fish around point
  • Other Activities:    Kayaking

Room Information

These five partial lagoon bungalows offer similar style and design. Each bungalow is self-catering with spacious open planned living area comprising of a main room with queen size bed and lounge settee with high ceilings with ceiling fan. Each bungalow has an open plan kitchen featuring electric cooktop, refrigerator, microwave oven, tea and coffee making facilities and kitchen utencils. All units have private bathroom with hot-water shower, vanity unit and toilet.
One bungalow is absolute beachfront but has identical interior design to the partial lagoon view bungalows. The bungalow is self-catering with spacious open planned living area comprising of a main room with queen size bed (bathroom has hot-water shower, vanity unit and toilet) and lounge settee with high ceilings with ceiling fan. It has an open plan kitchen featuring electric cooktop, refrigerator, microwave oven, tea and coffee making facilities and kitchen utencils.
The family bungalow sleeps a maximum of three adults or two adults and two children with two bedrooms. Bedding configuration is one Queen size in the main bedroom, a single bed in a small bedroom and another queen size bed in the main lounge area.

Hotel Amenities

Kayaks and sunloungers are profvided. Tai Roto Bay is located on a tidal beach (no swimming at low tide) but a channel around the point offers all day swimming