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Reviews of Gina's Garden Lodges 2 stars

Tautu Village, 00000 Arutanga, Cook Islands

#14 of 18 hotels in Arutanga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet area in the middle of the island. Lush greenery around. Tutai was very welcoming and picked us up from the airport. The lodge has everything you need if you are like it basic and to be close to nature. All windows and doors are screened, didn’t had one mosquito inside. Excellent sleep. And water pressure we much appreciated (some shower have low pressure on the island). Kitchen is great. Avatea Cafe just next door! Amazing. Drive to town 5 min in the bike!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    I love it, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay apart from the heat, it was amazing. I absolutely love the location and how it&#
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needed an air con in these little lodges especially Dec being very hot,

    The cleanliness of the property and the location was a hidden gem.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and quiet. Very clean. Handy extra pieces of equipment provided, such as pedestal fans and mosquito coils. Host was helpful in organising scooters etc. Would recommend.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved that it was very spacious and surrounded by nature. 🥹 This place exceeded my expectations. Tutai was a great host she helped us getting a motorbike and getting our sim card when we just arrived. We are very grateful to meet her and also the maintenance lady. Flo and Auggie

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Simply Paradise in every way..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small normal tweeks in any property, but truly nothing we didn't like.. maybe the bed was a little squeaky. The panel on the roof rattled a little in the wind.. and if you don't like geckos (we do), that might freak you a wee bit.. but hey, it's an island paradise holiday and such excellent value.

    Everything!! Gina's is a real find.. It is super comfy with everything you need..tho rustic..it has fly screens, lovely flowers everywhere, privacy, great shower pressure, comfy beds.. and a great little kitchen and roomy bathroom. Amazing TV with 6 channels, too :) The owner is so lovely, picking us up and dropping us off to the airport..nothing was too much trouble. We can't wait to come back.. and so close to the best cafe on the island. Even tho the property is inland, it truly takes 5 mins transport to be next to the beautiful Lagoon.. and the gardens around the property are so stunning. No air con, just a fan and a gorgeous breeze..perfect for us.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    we had a good stay, very central location and great cafe in walking distance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No sunshine this time, so only lukewarm water.

    location of the lodges and host was very kind.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 18 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    From my understanding that there is during siyclone season sometime not alot of food other than roosters to eat!! I have had to get ear plugs as you know roosters start crowing at 3am and thats every where all over the island, so it does not matter where one stay, you will hear them..

    Nice spacious self contianed little house, one of onley 4, in a lovley big garden nestled away from the elements and yet close to the best food and little harbour to comute daily to an outer island for kiting and snorkeling, whale watching...

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no staff when we arrived. There was 2 units available so we guessed which one to put our gear in. We had to call the phone number to ask if we were in the right one

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Reconnecting with the nature and the roosters :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    would be nice to see body wash and such provided, and some of the appliances in the kitchen refreshed.

    Staying at Gina’s Garden was absolutely unique experience. This place is not a luxury accommodation, but it’s simplicity is rather charming. My most memorable thing as I look back was connecting with the owners and hearing their extraordinary life stories. I found it refreshing to just slow down and tune into the nature’s rhythm, assertively facilitated by the roosters. Don’t push against it, go with its flow to get the most out of it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updating

    Good location and price

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    9.0
    Spacious, good value for money, inland lodges with the most wonderful hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cute lodges that were surprisingly spacious! Great value for money as could sleep up to 5 people. It was further inland than we realised but everything was still very close even on bicycles. What made the trip was our hosts - Ariki of the area, Tutai and her husband Papa Des. So generous with their knowledge and accommodating! An honour to meet them. Nice food place close by also.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    7.0
    We really enjoyed our stay and feeding the pigs daily. It was great to have a really good restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are old but suits the environment The pool area needs removing and back into garden

    Location was remote and right in the lovely wilderness You need scooters or bikes because you are isolated without a phone. We loved our bikes and appreciated Gina’s organising them for us.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    9.0
    the owners are so helpful. I enjoyed my stay so much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    very good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful hosts and very comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not closer to the sea.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    8.0
    Got the most bang for our buck here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely need some wheels, unless you don’t mind the scenic walk.

    The bird song in the morning was pleasant to wake up to, got a few photos and videos of the Blue Lorikeet (Bird of the year), loved the peace and tranquility inland. The early checkin was highly appreciated, key pick up process was great, very informative. Might be basic but all the beds were comfortable, managed to cook and warm food up, the tv channels were plenty and clear. The amenities were clean and well stocked.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit too far from everything Thé wind keep blowing the curtains so sometimes it is scary when you sleep

    Helpful owner, they organised my bike rental and took me there.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2021

    9.0
    Grrat budget place in Aitutaki!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet (3g) choppy, but in Aitutaki you need to maximise your off-line time anyway!

    Nice garden lodges in the middle of the island (you need a car or scooter to visit the beaches and rest of the island). Lovely host, very peaceful, at 6am the roosters will be starting to get active (just like on the rest of the island). Managed to arrange a motorbike, took less then a minute to arrange! Nice unit, clean, amazing garden. Nice cafe on a 2 minute drive. Excellent value for money

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2021

    8.0
    Lovely quiet setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far away from town .. could have easily been negated by providing a bicycle. Pool wasn't working

    Beautiful settings well presented functional room... plenty of space . Close to Tekings lagoon tours pick up and drop off

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2021

    9.0
    Calm place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed a bit short

    Awesome

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful family business
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly service the will over and beyond to make sure your stay comfortable

    Surround with beautiful flowers the island

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    5.0
    Never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I cud t get internet

    Nothing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nobody showed up. I just opened one door and moved in. Strangest thing ever. I didn't even know how to get there as nobody answered to my request A bit shabby a far away from everything

    The garden view/thebig terrace

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the pool hasn't been working for a while since there are some restrictions on water usage.

    Lodges were great, gardens were beautiful, location is perfect. Had a great time here and will definitely be booking again when I return.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Excellent I would book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of new fans.

    Clean and tidy! Secluded and private.

    Stayed in December 2023

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