Accommodations

Beachfront Villas

Beachfront Villa - Beautifully designed split level spacious villas perched on spectacular black volcanic rock with an outdoor staircase meandering down to the sandy beach.

Beachfront Suites

Beachfront Suite - nestled on Aitutaki's sandy beach and surrounded by magnificent tropical flower gardens, with panoramic views over the lagoon.

Beachfront Bungalows

Beachfront Bungalows - beautifully appointed in an eclectic blend of timber furnishings that exude a peaceful ambience enhanced by panoramic views of Aitutaki's world famous lagoon.

Dining

The very best of South Pacific cuisine - that's what you will find at the Rapae Bay Restaurant, which overlooks the breathtaking views of Aitutaki Lagoon, the resort's sparkling swimming pool and the soft white sand of the beach.

It is the signature restaurant for Pacific Resort Hotels, with its five star design and superb attention to detail in every menu. From sumptuous breakfasts with the lightest of breads, through to the delicate textures of the very best seafood, there is something to excite everyone's tastebuds.

The Black Rock Cafe is their hugely popular beachfront bar. Sit back, relax and enjoy a tropical cocktail while you delight in spectacular sunsets or have fun meeting with others who are also on holiday.

Their cuisine team have crafted exquisite menus which utilize the abundant fresh fish, organic pork, fresh tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs grown by local farmers.

Start the day off with a full breakfast including fresh tropical fruit, followed by a choice of eggs, fresh pork sausages, sourdough pancakes and toast of homemade breads.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki caters to everyone's specific tastes and includes such delicacies as fresh local seafoods, teriyaki chicken, kahlua pork, chargrilled prime beef and racked spring lamb. Delicate textures provide a taste sensation when you add the Pacific Rim influence of fresh ginger, garlic, chili and soy.

Savor an indulgent dessert - or mouth-watering array includes the classic creme brulee, potted chocolate with homemade icecream, a seasonal variety of fresh fruit, tarts, cakes and more.

Friday night is 'Island Night' and features a full Polynesian buffet feast, followed by live entertainment by a local cultural dance troupe with drummers and singing.

As an alternative to dining in the Rapae Bay Restaurant, all food and bar service is available right on beach at the Black Rock Cafe.

Spa

Aromatherapy Facial

This customized treatment includes a delicate facial massage, enhanced by pressure point techniques and a mask tailored to your requirements. Lose yourself in a tantalising world of fragrant herbs, plants and flowers. Fragrant essential oils take you on a wonderful voyage to tranquil beauty combining the benefits of essential oils with tension reducing massage.

Serenity Signature Facial

A soothing therapy is suitable for all skin types. Their Spa Therapist will assess your skincare needs and design a facial treatment just for you! Your skin will be cleansed, exfoliated and treated with the appropriate refreshing facial mask. A soothing facial massage will follow, aimed at minimizing the telltale signs of aging and designed to give special attention to the delicate tissue around the eyes, neck and décolletage.

Anti-Stress Discovery Facial

This facial is ideal during seasonal changes or as an alternative to your usual treatment. A luxurious scalp massage treats tension often held in the muscles across the scalp and neck. Headaches, migraines and neck and shoulder aches and pains just melt away with stress-relieving pressure point massage.

Skin Therapy For Men

If you have never had a facial or it's been a long time, this is a great place to start. A meticulous deep pore cleansing and thorough exfoliation removes any residue from the pores and also removes dry and flaking skin. Leaves skin feeling energized and looking refreshed.

Classic Rapae Body Massage

A classic massage which promotes a sense of well-being by increasing blood circulation and lymphatic flow. Muscle tone and skin tone are improved by extensive therapy techniques. They focus on helping to eliminate aches and pains. Perfect to improve overall flexibility and ensures a total feeling of general relaxation.

Purifying Back Treatment

A treatment specifically designed to deep cleanse, purify, soothe and calm problems commonly found on the back. Incorporating a mineral sea salt rub, a calming aromatic back massage and moisturising mask. Will leave your skin as smooth as silk.

Body Scrub and Buff

Prepare yourself for the sun by cleansing your body with the fragrant body scrub of your choice to exfoliate dry and damaged cells. Your body will then be massaged with nourishing massage oil specific to your needs.

Aitutaki Polish and Glow

For those who only need the sun for their soul. Gentle exfoliation, followed by nourishing massage incorporating a self - tanning gel.

Essential Hand Ritual

Indulge yourself with an intensive manicure to nourish and protect the nails and hands. Beginning with a soak in aromatic oils, nails are then filed and buffed, cuticles refined, hands and arms massaged and finished with the polish application of your choice.

Sole Delight

The ultimate "facial for your feet" begins with a soothing footbath, followed by a gentle mint scrub, cream mask and luxurious massage. After a cuticle and nail tidy your feet are then coated in warmed Paraffin wax and polished to perfection with the nail polish of your choice.

Activities

Join one of their organized tours, such as the Garden Tour, where you'll learn more about our impressive plants and flowers - or enjoy a fun group lesson and learn various cultural skills.

Relax in the gardens with a good book or sip on a tropical cocktail at the The Black Rock Cafe & Bar.

Spend your days swimming, sunbathing, exploring rock pools, kayaking around the islands and its small islets, or head out for a spot of fishing (then dine on your catch for dinner!).

Dive and snorkel the day away to discover all the lagoon has to offer.

Do some morning laps in the resort pool or sleep in and order a delicious cooked breakast to your room. Watch the magical sunset from their restaurant patio or relax with a DVD in your bungalow or villa.

Hire a scooter and cruise into town or local villages for shopping and sightseeing, or kayak to a secluded cove and enjoy a romantic picnic for two.

Weddings

This magnificent remote island is in a world of its own! A triangular shape atoll rising up 4000 meters from the floor of the Pacific Ocean, its spectacular locations provide the perfect setting for your special day!!

Weddings at Pacific Resort Aitutaki are given top priority. Our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator attends to every little detail to ensure a unique, beautiful and memorable experience

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is the Cook Islands only luxury resort. Our guests have the opportunity to choose their own style of Polynesian hideaway, a Beachfront Bungalow, Beachfront Suite or Beachfront Villa.

All hideaways are beautifully appointed in a stylish blend of timber furnishings that exude a peaceful ambience and you'll enjoy panoramic views of Aitutaki's stunning lagoon.

The Cook Islands have a very relaxed policy that allows international citizens to marry legally. After applying for the wedding license on any weekday, the couple must then reside in the Cook Islands for a further three full days.

They must also produce their birth certificates (in English), their passports and provide any 'decree absolute' (divorce documents), if applicable.

Awards

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has won a prestigious Luxury Travel Award and has been named "One of the World's Ultimate Hotels" by Luxury Travel magazine.

Linda in our Customer Service dept. just got back from the Cook Islands. She highly recommends the Rapae Bay restaurant at Pacific Resort.

Local Area

Like Rarotonga, Aitutaki has a large range of activities, but has a very different ambience from its larger neighbour. It's lush tropical gardens and pristine beaches are very special, as are the friendly people.

The Aitutaki lagoon is arguably one of the most beautiful in the world and abounds with marine life to delight the snorkeller, particularly the iridescent giant clam. Due to the shallow lagoon, snorkelling is easy.

The most popular swimming, snorkelling and picnic spots are on the small islets to the southeast, each of which has a legend associated with it, such as One Foot Island. Sailing, diving and fishing (flycasters and light tackle anglers) are all available. For those wanting to explore the island, there is a thirty-minute trek to the highest point which rewards walkers with excellent views.

See local marae, such as The Te-Poaki-O-Rae (the stone of Rae) - a fascinating marae with volcanic rocks arranged in rows facing the main pillar. Visit the islands small villages, such as Vaipae and Tautu Villages - distinctive for their old coral and lime churches that add an extra dimension to worshipping. Palm frond thatched bures, raised just off the ground, will also capture your attention.

Visitors are welcome at the Research Station of the ministry of Marine Resources, which is open daily and has species of giant clams and baby sea turtles for visitors to see and learn about.

Join Sunday service at one of the many island churches, and hear the glorious harmonies of island singing.

The main Aitutaki market is found down at the wharf, and visitors can buy handicrafts, clothing, fruit and vegetables and more. Make sure you try a mouth-watering local Pineapple - they're unlike any Pineapple you've ever had before!Villages such as Vaipae and Tautu also offer handcrafts, souvenirs and island-style fashions for sale.

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Pricing and Special Offers

	5 nights from $3088 per person Included: Roundtrip airfare from LAX on Air New Zealand Roundtrip airport/resort transfers Roundtrip interisland flights 5 nights Pacific Resort Aitutaki, staying in a Beach Bungalow Free American breafast daily Use of kayaks, snorkeling gear and paddle boats Restrictions: All rates are per person based on double occupany and include US/airport departure taxes (approx.236). Rates are subject to availability and to change without notice. Flights depart Sundays to return the following Saturday. CST#2042720-40~OST#81~WST#602174620 Offer valid for travel between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009

Please note:  we can create a vacation for you with virtually any number of nights, with or without airfare, and any room category.

What's shown above is just a sample of pricing and packaging available from some of our suppliers. Prices often vary between high and low season, and for different categories of accommodations.

Reviews

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	Aitutaki - Pacific Resort Linda Registry specialist at TheBigDay Visit my website.   To celebrate both my husband's 60th birthday and our 35th anniversary, I took the whole family on a trip to the Cook Islands for 10 days in August of 2006. Our destination was a total surprise for my husband who had no idea of where we were going, not even when he saw our plane's destination was Rarotonga! We spent time on both Rarotonga the main island in the Cooks and Aitutaki. While on the latter, we visited several resorts and ate in their restaurants. The one that impressed us the most was the Pacific Resort. The manager there gave us a personal tour of the resort - it's fabulous! Each of the bures is very private and is beautifully appointed with wood floors, lots of space, and restful views. We also had a wonderful lunch at their restaurant overlooking the lagoon. I would heartily recommend it to anyone! The lagoon at Aitutaki is amazing. We arrived there within a week of when the crew from "Survivor" finished filming, so we were able to go to most of the sites they were at during our lagoon cruise - which is a MUST if you go to the Cooks. Snorkeling there was fabulous - so many fish, giant clams, pearl oysters, etc. If I were to go again I would go on two different cruises, it was so much fun! Experienced: August 2006 Posted: 12/7/2007 2:34PM Link Rating: A

	My Honeymoon Rodney VP, Sunspots International About me: As co-owner of the South Pacific tour operator Sunspots International I have been travelling thruout the South Pacific for over 19 years. I have been fortunate enough to have travelled to Fiji 38+ times, Tahiti 26+ times, the Cook Islands 46+ times and got married there recently. This is all I do is market and travel to the South Pacific. Visit my website.   I could have went anywhere in the South Pacific for my own personal honeymoon but ended up at the Pacific Resort Aitutaki! Susan Noonan is with out a doubt the best GM in the country today and it shows with how well this property is run in every facet. from the spa to the brasserie style restaurant you just can't go wrong! The rooms would be the best on the island by far!!!! molded into the surrounding jungle this is an idyllic setting for romance to foster. Experienced: January 2002 Posted: 12/10/2007 2:36PM Link Rating: A

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