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Reviews of Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas - Adults Only 4 stars

P.O. Box 123, 12345 Arutanga, Cook Islands

#4 of 18 hotels in Arutanga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 69 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Wonderfully stay at Etu Moana
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast, while good, was a little lacking in options.

    Everything was above and beyond. The outdoor showers were awesome. Great snorkeling out front. Close to a couple places to eat . Can rent Escooters onsite which was awesome. We stayed 3 nights , then 2 nights in One Foot Island and now 2 nights elsewhere on island....I wish we had returned to Etu Moana

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    The staff, our bungalow, and the lagoon was absolutely perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we disliked!

    This property is absolutely beautiful! The grounds are just what you would expect for a South Pacific island experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Etu Moana is a great place to visit, relax and enjoy the beauty of Aitutaki.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We loved it.

    The thing we loved the most was the staff. Such a great team, thank you everyone, especially Te Rangi.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Etu Moana is a low key but exceptional place to stay, beautiful gardens and a wonderful beach. Felt that it was so attuned with the island

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and close to the beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    9.0
    Almost perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Roosters crowing was really annoying

    Kindness and availability of the managers, location, breakfast and mobility otions

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Truly lived up to our expectations and super friendly and helpful managers. Thanks Jeff and Tiffany
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lighting in the bathroom was quite dim but workable.

    Breakfast was great. Having it poolside was lovely and the staff were excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Best place in the world to unwind and forget about everyday life. Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location. Great comfortable accommodation. Fantastic hosts and staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great breakfast variety, friendly staff and service by the pool - lovely location to be starting the day

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Our time at Etu Moana was very relaxing and enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The local roosters are very noisy, sometimes at 3am non stop, so I suggest ear plugs which we had for our flight. You sort of get used to them. The rain head shower could be better, not as hot as we would like and the flow is low. But otherwise we can't complain.

    If it's peaceful atmosphere your looking for you will definently love Etu Moana. The villas are really beautiful. We loved the ocean view villa. The staff are really lovely which says alot about Management. Breakfast is enjoyable, always nice and fresh. The gardens and beach area are lovely and beautifully maintained. Kayaks, paddle boards and accessories are available which we enjoyed using. Push bikes are also included and electric scooters for $10 a day are great fun (I hesitated then we used them on the last day and loved it). Or book scooters from Rino ahead is probably a good idea. The island isn't very big but for a decent look around I suggest using scooters. It's an easy walk to Tamanu Beachfront Restaurant (Islander night a must) and if your keen for a longer one the Pacific Resort is highly recommended.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    We stayed at Etu Moana for 4 nights. The staff were friendly and helpful. We rented our own scooters but there were also
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guests should be aware of limited lunch and dinner options both at the resort and surrounds (depending on day of the week). Breakfast is included. My advice is to plan ahead if possible for meals. The Etu Moana team can provide plenty of options ahead of time for your consideration. We didn’t make use of the kitchenette as we decided to eat out but it was reasonably equipped given its remote island location. Grocery supplies on Aitutaki can be limited.

    A beautiful boutique property in a relaxing location. The sunsets across the lagoon were stunning. Each day we SUPed in the lagoon and saw turtles, rays and other reef fish. I’ll definitely stay there again if I return to Aitutaki.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    We stayed for 6 nights it was the perfect amount of time. We loved our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The Bathroom was very dark it was very hard to see in the bathroom. There was a led light but it was broken. The Beach was lovely but shallow to swim even at full tide.

    The Villa was spacious. The beach was a few steps away. Plenty of loungers. The Staff were just lovely from the Hosts to the Gardener and the Cleaners. The Local Ladies that provided breakfast around the Pool were amazing, it was always a lovely experience having breakfast. There was an Honesty Bar which was easy and the pool was clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The villas were gorgeous with their palm thatched roofs and the grounds beautiful with pathways down to the swimming pool/bar area and the beach. Tiffany was very helpful and guests could have the use of a buggie to go to a restaurant or for a little sightseeing. Whilst there was no restaurant on-site guests are offered different meals in the evening by the pool. The fish n chip night food was delicious and the breakfasts tasty. All in all a wonderfully relaxed stay with great hosts and staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful stay in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Fantastic breakfast by the pool every morning

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    9.0
    The best and most relaxing holiday we have ever had with easy access to all experiences.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Great breakfasts and friendly helpful management and staff. Loved having the use of electric mopeds on site which helped us explore the island and go places for lunch or dinner. Beautiful garden setting which was so quiet and relaxing. Rooms are well-appointed and close to beach. Paddleboards and kyaks available. Well ventilated rooms with insect screens - didn't have to use the air-conditioning (in July at least) Great place for sunsets

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    relaxing and romantic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is very welcoming and the property is gorgeous! Great gardens and right on the beach. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have a comfortable stay - even helping coordinate delivery from a nearby restaurant! Our favorite part was the free use of an electric golf cart. It was a great way to tour around the island and we saw a lot more than we otherwise would have.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    A perfect place and look forward to returning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be a good idea if the beds were upgraded as they are not hotel quality and a duvet blanket would make it feel more luxury rather than just a sheet.

    This place is by far the best choice you could make if you like a botique style experience.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beautifully designed bathrooms but the lighting is not good and the water pressure is not really strong enough for a rain head shower.

    Breakfast was included in the price. Free access to scooters, kayaks. Loved the swimming pool. Beautiful gardens. Great hosts - Tiffany and Jeff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    Superb service in a wonderful beachfront location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had regular and clear communication and the in-person service from Jeff and Tiffany was superb - from airport pickup, to arrival, to making bookings for us. And the rest of the staff at breakfast and room-cleaning were also very friendly. Having the electric cart and bikes to tour the island was also great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    10
    Beautiful, romantic, clean, friendly, just amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing! everything was brilliant!

    We absolutely loved Etu Moana! Jane and Steve were fantastic hosts and so welcoming and the location is astoundingly beautiful! The rooms are lovely and we couldn’t wish for a better stay.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great service. Attentive staff ..nothing is too much for them. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    10
    fantastic holiday, great place to re-charge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Beach View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Jane, Steve and staff are attentive and nothing is a problem. Great location, delicious food, clean and roomy bures. Will be back

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    10
    Best boutique place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Lagoon View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything! Straight from Steve doing the airport pick up everything was amazing. We came over with no plans and Jane soon changed that. Organised a cruise, cooked us pizza, organised scooter, breakfast, honesty bar…. everything! Great breakfast. All of the staff were amazing. Loved it so much here. I’m glad the roosters woke me up because i didn’t want to miss anything hahaha. Everything looks exactly like the pictures.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing reallly The Rooster's gave us an early wake up but got used to them

    Food was amazing nothing was to much bother for hosts Jane & Steve So relaxing

    Stayed in October 2022

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