About this property

Beachfront Location: Tai Marino Beach Bungalows in Amuri offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Each holiday home features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a private bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free WiFi, a free airport shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Aitutaki Beach is just a few steps away, while Aitutaki Airport is 1 km distant. Scuba diving and snorkelling are available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its friendly host and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very quiet- had all the necessary items we needed. Host was very helpful and we loved the fresh fruit provided when we arrived. We also received a flower lay at the airport when we were picked up which was the best. Lovely host and will return,
  • Conn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    View, privacy, netflix, aircond. Kitchen. Nice deep water for swimming. Great hosts.
  • Moritz
    Austria Austria
    Vaea and Marokii are lovely hosts. Their bungalows and their treatment deserves a 12/10. Keep up the good work you two. If we ever come back to Aitutaki, we definitely want to stay there again. We also recommend doing the lagoon trip with...
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    We love our stay so much. The hosts are some of the most beautiful people you will meet. The boat trip was a highlight for us.... perfect location and they have thought of everything you need.
  • Allan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    From the initial booking to the time we left to travel home, communication with Vaea was excellent. The location of the bungalows is fantastic being within walking distance to nearby eateries or a 10 minute bike ride into town. Vaea has motorbikes...
  • Ksenia
    Australia Australia
    I had the most fantastic stay at Tai Marino Bungalows. It’s right on the beach, it feels so private, the water is beautiful. Everything about the property was lovely, I felt like I was home, very cosy set up. Vaea and Marokii are exceptional...
  • Nina
    Spain Spain
    Quiet little bungalow with lots of privacy right in front of a gorgeous beach where you can watch the sunset every evening. Kayaks and snorkel gear is available, making it very easy to go and explore Aitutaki. The bungalow itself has everything...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simply superb. Fantastic hosts. Well equipped with all mod cons. Location is outstanding, balcony with view onto beach, hammock, sunbeds and kayak all provided for exclusive use.
  • Jon
    Australia Australia
    The property was in the perfect location. Close enough to restaurants etc, but far enough away to feel private. The hosts were so helpful with everything we asked about. The boat tour with Marokii is an absolute must. Will definitely stay again...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The location was really good ,love being on the west side of the island ,Vaea and key were great hosts and helped us in anyway they could we will be back next year for sure pete and sophie

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Vaea Maoate

9.8
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Vaea Maoate
Tai Marino means calm seas, an apt name for this stunning piece of Aitutaki! The property consists of two self-contained beach bungalows, each complete with their own kitchen, bathroom, TV, air-con and outdoor lounging. It's located 5 minutes away from the airport and about 10 minutes away from the town center. The white sand beach has a good swimming channel and becomes a great canvas for the amazing overwater sunsets. When you book your stay with us at Tai Marino we try our best to make sure you enjoy your time on Aitutaki and experience the best of Cook Island Hospitality. You will be greeted at the airport with an 'ei (garland) of flowers and taken to your bungalow to settle in and drink a cold niu (coconut). After which, you'll be shown around the local township and where you can pick up a few supplies to get you started. We will be available to you through-out your stay and can help you book rental vehicles, tours etc. Contact us to learn about our popular private lagoon cruise.
Kia Orana, I'm Vaea and I manage the property with my husband Marokii. We are originally from Rarotonga but after a few years of volunteer work around the pacific, we moved to the island of Aitutaki, the home of our parents, and with their help built these beautiful bungalows together. We love the quiet island life and all that the sea has to offer including fishing and a variety of water sports. We are family-oriented and have a strong faith that motivates us to take care of others and our guests. We look forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy your stay on the beautiful island of Aitutaki, our home.
The real beauty of Tai Marino is the sea! You can walk on the beach for several minutes either way and enjoy the spectacular sunsets as well as the diverse sea life. And if for some reason you tire of looking at the ocean you can also see the highest peak, Maunga Pu from your bungalow and hike there to catch the sunrise from the trail across the road. Hungry? Aunty Odee'z, a local takeaway store popular for their seafood dishes, is only a 5 minute walk away. Walk for 15 minutes towards town and you'll find Tauono Market and a bit further, Tamanu Restaurant which hosts a popular Island Night Buffet and Show. The nearest grocery store, Tina & Co 24/7 is about 5 minutes drive away and the local township about 10 minutes drive. We highly recommend doing a lagoon cruise to see Aitutaki's prized beauty. There are many tours available and we can help you find one that suits your needs. We also offer our own private lagoon cruise which is a popular choice with our guests. The cruise includes a light lunch and features snorkeling with the giant trevally, snorkeling amongst the giant clams, turtle-spotting and island-hopping. If you're interested, simply message us when you make a booking.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.