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It's about 9 Km to Arutanga from Samades at OOtu Beach. On a hot day against the wind on a pushbike it can be a slog. I'd suggest the other side of the island for lodging. Better and longer beach, more choices for lodging and more places to eat if your not on a motor scooter. Matriki has a very good location. | 1 | |
Matriki is fantastic. My favorite place to stay in the Cook Islands. You may need to book it in advance. It is getting popular these days. | 2 | |
I stayed at Amuri GH and Matriki in August/September last year. Matriki is good for location, it's on the beach, but the beach huts have no ensuites, the garden unit does. | 3 | |
I stayed at Gina's Garden Lodge, in the centre of the island. | 4 | |
I stayed with a local family back in 2008, when I visited Aitutaki. They had a mango plantation and a big house with a few free rooms. It was cheaper than any of the guesthouses, I think. If you are interested, I can dig out their email address. | 5 | |
hi tishobj, it's long time but do you have the email adress? | 6 | |