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Are-a-Matatui

Are-a-Matatui, Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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Are-a-Matatui
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Sydneey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

This place is something seriously special. We spent 6 nights at this villa and wished we could stay longer. The villas were everything we expected and fully kitted out for self-containment. We had no real complaints about the place, a part from the mosquitoes - don't forget your repellent! The shops are a good 10min bicycle away which can be... More

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Helsingborg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

We spent a week on Aitutaki (after having spent four nights on Rarotonga) and we really could not have found a nicer place to stay than Are a-Matatui. The bungalow is very spacious and beautifully decorated, and it is situated right at the shore of Aitutakis tremendeous lagoon, offering nice snorkelling and fishing for trevally and other fish. The host... More

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Melbourne
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2011

The villas are well constructed and nicely furnished. Beautiful outlook over well maintained gardens - the best part is the view through the trees to the ocean. Beds comfortable and linen of good quality. Kitchen equipment ok, however no microwave bowls etc. Unfortunately, when we arrived we discovered a foul smell in the kitchen/fridge. After giving the fridge a decent... More

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Tokyo
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2009

As we could not secure enough nights in Etu Moana during our stay in Aitutaki, we were advised to try this fairly new accomodation. Located on the same premises as Aretai Villas, Are-A-Matatui are two high-end 2-bedrooms villas, perfect for a family or two couples. The accomodation has contracted with the Pacific Resort, and cleaning, etc. is made by the... More

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