Tai Roto Bay offers spacious, authentic accommodations located on its own private beach on the southern tip from Ootu beach. It is a beach front property and safe to swim at all tides. All bungalows have a private balcony, private bathroom and equipped with self-catering facilities which includes a kitchenette, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and kitchen utensils. An open grill is also available for barbecue nights on the beach. The absolute beachfront bungalow provides an absolute stunning view of the beautiful lagoon which is right on our door step. The garden rooms including a stand alone one bedroom family room provide a partial lagoon and beach view. It is a stroll away from the most popular café, several restaurants and bars surrounding Ootu point. Scooter, bicycle & kayak rentals can be booked on site. Local activities such as lagoon cruise tours, island nights, cultural village tour, kite surfing and scuba diving can be assisted by the help desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
High score for Arutanga
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. Location,Facilities ,Staff. Everything was great and we could not ask for a better experience.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast had too much fruit blends. Orange or pineapple would have been better. Location brilliant 👏.
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast were good and the weekend hamper superb.
  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    Tai Roto Bay is heaven on earth!!! Perfectly located on a beautiful lagoon, each self contained room is very private with a wonderful view of either the lagoon , garden or both. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful. Cheran was very...
  • Liem
    United States of America United States of America
    Cheran the manager was very pleasant and helpful. The location was very nice with beautiful view of the lagoon. Short walk to several restaurants and the Aitutaki Private Resort for coffee or dining with a great view.
  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Tai Roto is steps away from a gorgeous bay in the lagoon surrounding Aitutaki. The staff are friendly and helpful and warm. The breakfast is a tropical delight and delivered to your bungalow each day so you wake up to coffee, fruit, cereal, yogurt...
  • Jacobs
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The owner Cheran was so hospitable, she met us at the airport and greeting us with a Lei. On arrival to the accommodation, we were given fresh coconut to drink from. There were many great amenities, including paddle boards/kayaks, snorkeling gear,...
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Beatuiful rooms with stunning Outlook. Very comfortable beds. Big room .Staff so friendly and helpful. Absolutely delicious breakfast delivered to your villa each morning
  • M
    Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was out of this world beautiful. White sand, gorgeous palms, turquoise water. Wonderful fresh local breakfast, sweet staff, beautiful room with ability to cook in. Super clean, easy parking.
  • Ryszard
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect: few steps from Ootu beach but quiet and not busy. Really relaxing stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice and clean bungalow - couldn't be better

Hotel area info

Amenities of Tai Roto Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and charges apply.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Tai Roto Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 105 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The Cook Islands borders are only open to those who meet the requirements under the current Travel Advisory as at 13 May 2021.

Please note all rooms are serviced from Monday-Friday. There is no cleaning on Saturday and Sunday.

WiFi access is available for an extra charge. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Tai Roto Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Tai Roto Bay

  • The prices at Tai Roto Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Tai Roto Bay include:

    • Villa
    • Double

  • Tai Roto Bay is 2.9 miles from the center of Arutanga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Tai Roto Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Bingo
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinners
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Facial treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Waxing services
    • Bar crawls
    • Makeup services
    • Bike tours
    • Hair treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Private beach area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Full-body massage
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Tai Roto Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tai Roto Bay is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.