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Shipwreck Hut@Aro'a Beachside Inn

Betela, Arorangi 00001, Cook Islands
682 22166
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Ranked #3 of 11 restaurants in Arorangi
Price range: RM18 - RM72
Cuisines: Polynesian, Tapas, Continental, Pacific Rim
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We called in here and enjoyed a plate of cheese and crackers and drinks, out of jamjars. The service was prompt and friendly and the location perfect!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Excellent location right on the beach, facing west for sunset views. The American owner makes a good pimms cup (out of a jar of course).

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New Zealand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We visited here on a Saturday night for the seafood bbq. It is a stunning spot to watch a sunset. Great value for our meal and drinks and entertainment and the hosts were charming. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the resort looked like a nice place to stay.

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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We came upon this place by accident and it was an all you can eat buffet with beer can chicken and beef. The fellow that ran it was quite a character and there was live music and even the staff took turns singing. Very relaxed and friendly outdoor bar.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Perfect for a couple of cocktails or a casual dinner on the beach. Very laid back and quiet with a great atmosphere. We came for 1 drink and stayed for the evening.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Shipwrecks is the coolest little bar I have ever seen. It is right on the beach and they serve your drinks in jam jars. There is usually live music too! such a nice family atmosphere!!

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London, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

right on the beach, wicked hammocks, friendly service, and essential beer coolers that they let you borrow...

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Anchorage
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

This is a great setting on the ran by a really fun couple. Great cocktails, live music and BBQ's on the beach a couple of times a week. We ended up coming here a few time and really enjoyed ourselves. Like most of the folks on the island Jim and Jan are very friendly, Jim even gave my husband a... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

Absolutely beautiful setting right on the beach. Cocktails were a bit weak and tasteless although reasonably priced. Went there a few times and found that the customer service varied. Sometimes very friendly. Other times not so much.

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Alice Springs, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

Went to the Sat BBQ and had a fantastic night. At end of dinner we were waiting for the island bus and Jim and Jan went above and beyond and offered to give us a lift to save the clockwise ride around the whole island. It was a great end to a fantastic week on Raro and just another example... More

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