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Reviews of Matriki Beach Huts

PO Box 32, Amuri, Arutanga, Cook Islands

#12 of 18 hotels in Arutanga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 153 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    4.0
    It was not what we expected and did not live up to the pictures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Unit - Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are budget accommodations and then there are BUDGET ones. The entire property was run down. The room had only a rusty fan, plenty of ants and mosquitos, and bad water. There were holes in the sheets and the kitchen consisted of a camp stove. We reserved the room for 7 days and left after 3 day but still had to pay the full amount.

    It was near the beach but the place had broken chairs and old furnishings. The bikes they advertised we not in working conditions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Unit - Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a resort but that wasn’t what I was expecting

    Basic accommodation but clean and comfortable. Complete information booklet within the room. Good location with snorkeling right off the huts, able to walk along beach to nearby restaurant, and good sunsets at night. Free bikes and scooters to rent. But internet data there. Matthias and Riki very helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Relaxing especially with a beach front view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Reef Hut
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - the accommodation was lovely.

    Both Matthias & Riki were lovely and welcoming. Made our stay 100% better. They both were very kind & even stopped in every now & then to have a chat with us. Although it was hard to get transport they both helped us out. Couldn’t have asked for a better host.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    1.0
    Unacceptable, we had to leave after one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Beach Hut
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The images do not reflect the accommodation offered. The Beach Hut is not fit for purpose. It is very basic, is far below the “rustic” description and is over priced for poor accommodation.

    The location was the only positive with this accommodation

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Reef Hut
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Good location with a nice beach, nice, clean and cozy huts with everything you need. Lagoon tour was really good. You could walk along the beach to restaurants of nearby hotels in case you didn't want to cook. Free bikes were great to explore the island.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Low Tree House - Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great Location! The host is very very nice!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    3.0
    Couldn’t sleep and was glad to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Beach Hut
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Shared toilet a way away from hut - not good in the dark

    Beach

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Beach Hut
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didnt like : to leave ! :-(

    Loved absolutly everything! You must try to believe it ;) Very cosy cottage, great bed, well equiped, beautiful views, great snorkell, just seriously paradise !!!! Have scooters (25$) and free old bikes or newer for 10$ for whole day !!! Super cool place omg ❤️

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Will definitely stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Upper Tree House - Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had an amazing stay at Matriki Beach huts. Matthias was very knowledgeable of the area and friendly. The bikes and snorkel gear were available to be used and we thoroughly enjoyed snorkelling right off the beach in front of our Accomodation.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    4.0
    Aitutaki is a beautiful place but we would have liked a few more comfort necessities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Low Tree House - Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Conditions were not up to expectations. No toilet (we did know that) but nowhere to wash your hands by the toilets. No hot water over the sink. One night we had no water at all until morning. No hand basin in the beach hut so nowhere to clean your teeth. Small space to move around in. A check to see that the gas was on and the fridge plugged in before we came would have helped.

    Location lovely, a considerate host. Beach hut beds were clean and plenty of towels provided.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    10
    I loved my time at Matriki, and I will go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Reef Hut
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I loved the location , Beach front, the ocean just steps away. Peaceful and quite. Good snorkelling out front at high tide. The owner friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the whole area. Doing the lagoon cruise with him was insightful, and fun.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Unit - Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No internet

    Matthias, The host, was exceptional friendly and kind

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Extraordinary
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Reef Hut
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A real paradise in Aitutaki . Matthias ll provide everything you need for a wonderful stay near the beautiful beach and lagoon . Rooms/huts are really special and very comfy . You can go with Matthias who knows every places in the lagoon for snorkelling in the middle of Napoleon's Fish , turtles and corals . What an extraordinary adventure !

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Heavenly restful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Low Tree House - Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Natural quiet respectful of environment

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper Tree House - Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location for snorkelling etc. Great host who was able to take to take us out on his boat to see the whales, turtles, clams etc for an excellent price and who also had local knowledge of the area. Groovy little huts to stay in.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper Tree House - Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boat ride to one foot island was excellent. A fabulous guide a a very personal experience. Snorkeling at private areas with the crowds. Thank you

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Hostess was very welcoming and accomodating. Very private and peacefull.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Unit - Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None

    Beach view from our room. Nice and queit. Beautiful Natural sorroundings with coconut trees , frangipani, hibiscus and natural plants around the huts.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Beach Hut
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The perfect "beach hut on the water" experience to begin a 3 week adventure in paradise. Exactly what we wanted and expected - basic but clean, friendly and great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    6.0
    Location lovely. Huts are very basic yet comfortable. Designed for low budget traveller.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper Tree House - Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of water in the shower, but I understand about water conservation. Push bikes were free to use, which we successfully did. But, they really do need new push bikes.

    Lovely beach right there! Nice deck with loads of shade. The huts are very basic/rustic but have what you need, including an essential fan! Very clean toilet block. Matthias and Riki are friendly and helpful. Wonderful day on the water with Matthias, who is knowledgeable, passionate and cares deeply for the environment. Snorkelled outside the reef, as well as inside. Saw and swam with turtles, eagle rays, giant trevally, giant clams, tropical fish, along with the usual lagoon tour seeing coral etc. We also stopped at a couple of different islands to see bird life which was very interesting. Delicious lunch provided.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Perfect no fuss accommodation set on a unique location. Beautiful hosts, so accommodating. Had an amazing day trip organ
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Unit - Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hosts, great location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Simple but beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Low Tree House - Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Matthias and Riki were fabulous hosts. They went out of their way to accomodate all our queries and had great recommendations. Their lagoon trip was extremely well done and we couldn’t have asked for more - stunning turtles, coral, GT, giant clams and vistas to die for. The accomodation is simple, but clean and well organised. I would highly recommend!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    An absolute dream!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Low Tree House - Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing. I loved everything.

    Location was out of this world!!! Matthias was a great host, he really made our trip special, there was nothing he couldn't do. The beach and snorkelling were just amazing. The island was magical.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Reef Hut
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no

    it is great stay in the hut, got everything we need. Their private cruise is outstanding.we went to Honeymoon island and one foot island, by the way we snokle with gaint fish, turtlles, saw gaint clams.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Excellent Accommodation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper Tree House - Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can fault this accommodation for! The stay was perfect, staff were lovely and the cats!

    Great accommodation and staff! Loved swimming to the pontoon every day and filming the marine life!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    5.0
    Expected better. Great stay anyway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Beach Hut
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Tiny rooms. Beds uncomfortable. Shower very average

    Great location. Nothing beats aitutaki

    Stayed in June 2023

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