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Amuri, P.O.Box 79 Arutanga, Cook Islands

#9 of 18 hotels in Arutanga

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Review Score

Based on 219 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Accomodation was a bit tired .

    The location was excellent..Could have looked at view all day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    5.0
    Great staff and location. Unfortunately felt unclean and bare minimum for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Insect control- ants EVERYWHERE and no fly spray. The kitchen and bathroom felt very unclean. Leftover lip marks on cups and food bits in the sink. Bathroom was so dark and impossible to keep dry when you showered. The bed was so uncomfortable and we both sank into the middle. One of us ended up on the ‘spare bed’ which was a slab of wood with a thin foam mattress on top. The floor was impossible to keen clean so we constantly had to sweep the sand and dirt away just to be able to get into bed. Felt unclean in general.

    The location. Clean linen. The staff were amazing! Helpful & kind. Always willing to go the extra mile. Air conditioning was amazing!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rained a lot

    The host T was very accommodating and obliging. The accomodation was basic but everything you needed. This is NOT a swimming beach water only comes up to your knees. Otherwise enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful location and we’d rebook there. Only negative is the outdated kitchen but otherwise everything was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen was dated & could do with an upgrade

    Excellent location and great staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite expensive for the value, we were disappointed that it was not possible to swim at the beach in front and even kayaking was difficult. The mattresses have seen better days.

    Great view from the balcony! Very friendly welcome and generous to offer local phone for making bookings as well as a washing machine and library.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Full of aunts. Also on my bed. Not happy, for price paid per night, you'd expect a cleaner surrounding.

    Location was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    7.0
    Great privacy and view, but lots of ants
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While the privacy and quiet of this place is incredible, I’ve stayed in cheaper places with better hospitality and cleanliness. It was clear that the priority was not on the guest experience but more on the profits or business operations. The communications to the guest online and on paper are different from the actual experience at the accommodation; eg, the booking confirmation stated airport transfers are complimentary with no extra costs, but the lady wanted to charge me for it and I had to bring up the message on my phone to show her that it stated transfers were at no extra cost. I wanted to pay for my stay with cash but she didn’t seem comfortable with it because she ‘didn’t want to carry cash’, only to agree reluctantly because I was firm about not using my card. The welcome file in the room said that cooking oil is provided, but I saw none in my kitchen. These might seem to be small issues, but the overall inconsistency in communication and oversight of the details in the guest experience lowers my trust in the management of the property. Even though they did a great job cleaning the room before I checked in, this place is crawling with ants - on the kitchen counters and floors, in the toilet too. Red, black, small, large - they have all the kinds of ants there. You can’t leave your food unattended anywhere in the kitchen, it will be overrun with ants within minutes. A cockroach appeared on my first night, it seemed to come into contact with some residual pesticide and ended up dying in the corner - after which a massive lizard came out to eat it but it was still alive so the lizard was flicking its head violently to kill the cockroach in its mouth. The struggle between both critters woke me up and kept me awake for at least another hour. I know bugs and critters are part of living on an island, but I expected better for the price of the rooms.

    You see perfect sunsets from your room as this is facing the west coast of the island. Each room has its own balcony with sun lounges and direct beach access, and a sheltered laundry line. Laundry is complimentary and detergent is provided. The toilet was sparkling clean and kitchen had plenty of utensils. Beach towels were provided in the room too, and kayaks with paddles as well. This is one of the closest accommodations to the airport and an easy ride to Ootu beach on the eastern stretch of the island. You don’t get disturbed by roosters crowing in the morning, and the air conditioning is such a respite from the heat!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    7.0
    The location couldn't be more amazing and the bungalows are lovely with everything you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights

    A few things that were advertised as available were broken and needed replacing such as the oven, lampshades, kitchen utensils, and kayak paddles

    Absolutely beautiful setting, great location, stunning sunsets, great set up with lots of space, lovely hosts.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    6.0
    Excellent location, nice staff, unit needs updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As a self catering unit, the one we stayed in could really do with being updated and modernised. We have stayed here before (6 years previously) and I don’t think anything has been upgraded. The unit was not particularly clean, with a layer of dust present when we arrived. The oven wasn’t working (they were waiting for parts which understandably can take some time), but we weren’t overly concerned as they have a communal BBQ, however this wasn’t working properly, and was very dirty. There was nothing available to clean it. The mattress on the bed could do with being renewed, it was very soft and had that ‘roll together’ issue when sleeping next to someone. Updating the balcony furniture with more comfortable chairs would be a nice addition, along with providing mosquito coils.

    Location is exceptional. The units are set on a wonderful beach, and the lagoon is beautiful. Snorkelling is right on your doorstep and a decent spot to do this is a short stroll a couple of minutes up the beach. The air conditioning in the unit worked really well and made sleeping at night comfortable. The manager was attentive and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2022

    6.0
    great location on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the interior was dated. could do with a soap holder for the shower, a hook or rail for the hand towels.

    the setting.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2022

    6.0
    Loceky woman who met us at the airport &!dropped us off, took us to get food &! basic supplies when we arrived,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Despite listing tv on available amenities, it didn’t work😩. The hot water supply was erratic at best, had to wait ages for it to come thru then it often randomly went cold. Not appreciated when in the middle of washing my long hair or in need of a warm shower! There was nowhere to hang the hand towel in the bathroom & nowhere to hang even one or two items of clothing. The pans for cooking in were cheap & nasty, in my opinion. There was not even any soap if any description-something that is usually always provided at guest accommodation-a very simple inexpensive thing, when we were staying 5 nights & paying over $1300 to do so.

    Location was handy enough & lovely view of the sea, nice seating options on deck & beach. Roomy & air-conditioned. Use of laundry nice bonus. Transfer to/from airport very user-friendly & appreciated. Appropriate parking facilities wen needed

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2022

    4.0
    Not worth it - spend a bit more money and stay somewhere else!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Upon arrival at the airport, we were disappointed to hear that the scooters we had booked 2 months prior to our arrival through the accommodation were not available even though we had received confirmation for this. We then had to spend a few hours trying to organize other transport, but everything was already booked out so we had to settle for two bikes. The room was alright, maybe a bit dark, but the bed is extremely old and dirty. It was FULL of dust when I had a look at the mattress. The sheets were clean but the bed is basically falling to pieces which lead to a very uncomfortable 2 nights for my partner. A second single 'bed' is provided, which I slept on, but is just a piece of foam with a sheet over it. This was extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. The bathroom works alright (including reliable hot water) but water has got under the tiles and is causing them to lift up. If the floor got wet, they would make a squelching noise and dirty water would leak out onto anything that was on the floor. We were also charged for airport transfers which were supposed to be free at $25 each way. The accommodation is literally less than 5 min drive from the airport. I did get a refund for this charge.

    The pick up and drop off service to the airport was great, but not free which was stated in the listing. We were greeted on time with a customary Ei which was beautiful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2022

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay over three nights . It was lovely to be met at the airport and given a personal introduction to the
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are spongy and could use an upgrade, the mosquitoe netting was great around the windows and doors but out on the verandah they were prolific and they managed to get inside through the holes in the netting, the netting could use some attention.

    the private beach was our favourite part of the accomodation. so peaceful and relaxing. the air conditioning was an added plus..

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Second bed was harder than rock. You can't charge serious $ and throw a foam mattress on a box and call it a bed.

    Transfers

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    6.0
    The small bungalow we stayed in needed some maintenance. The staff were fabulous and very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no chairs to sit in inside. The curtains were so old and shabby, light covers were missing. A bottle of water and small milk on arrival would have been appreciated in the room price.

    It was a good location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2022

    9.2
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. Sunset views! Had everything we needed.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    7.0
    Only stayed for one noght but for the cost and location it was worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No local tv stations and required to pay for internet to access other services (Netflix, Hulu, etc)

    Nice location right on the beach with a beautiful view.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    10
    I would stay there again. Family friendly environment. Suitable for little family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    9.0
    Exactly what they asvertise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

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