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# accomodation on aitutaki Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
chrisvicki 06:37 UTC 18 May 2008 | looking for accomodation for trip in september - has anyone got info on samade on the beach,ranginui's,inano or aitutaki lagoon resort & spa? |
papamike 19:25 UTC 19 May 2008 | Samade rates are NZ$225/300 for single/double. Ranginui's rates are NZ$110/120 for single/double. Aitutaki Lagoon Resort starts at NZ$335 for garden view on up to NZ$760 for lagoon view units. Inano is NZ$130 for single/double. I really prefer the other side of the island, Paradise Cove, Sunny Beach, Tom's etc. are quite a bit less expensive and have less of a mosquito problem. Check out [http://www.ck/] for more info. Papa Mike Papa Mike's Cook Islands Handbook [http://www.mikehollywood.com] Edited by: PapaMike | 1
leo_walsh 23:10 UTC 19 May 2008 | I have issues with the Aitutaki folks, and can't recommend them. Constantly changing staff is just one of them. the others are good though. | 2
chrisvicki 07:56 UTC 27 May 2008 | thanks for the advice - is there really a big mosquito problem over there? | 3
papamike 16:03 UTC 27 May 2008 | Mosquitos can be a problem depending on winds and conditions. Certain times of the year, after rains that sort of thing. The other side of the island has less shallow stagnant water, therefore less of a problem. Papa Mike | 4
raro 22:10 UTC 27 May 2008 | About 5x more mozzies on Aitutaki than on Rarotonga, in general. The inland areas of Aitutaki are the worst. Definitely bring insect repellent, and bring or buy (Vonnia's on Rarotonga) a mozzie net for your bed if you are at a lower-end place without insect screens on the windows, etc. | 5