Tai Roto Bay offers spacious, authentic accommodation located on its own private beach on the southern tip from Ootu beach. It is a beach front property and safe to swim at all tides. All bungalows have a private balcony, private bathroom and equipped with self-catering facilities which includes a kitchenette, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and kitchen utensils. An open grill is also available for barbecue nights on the beach. The absolute beachfront bungalow provides an absolute stunning view of the beautiful lagoon which is right on our door step. The garden rooms including a stand alone one bedroom family room provide a partial lagoon and beach view. It is a stroll away from the most popular café, several restaurants and bars surrounding Ootu point. Scooter, bicycle & kayak rentals can be booked on site. Local activities such as lagoon cruise tours, island nights, cultural village tour, kite surfing and scuba diving can be assisted by the help desk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
High score for Arutanga
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Beatuiful rooms with stunning Outlook. Very comfortable beds. Big room .Staff so friendly and helpful. Absolutely delicious breakfast delivered to your villa each morning
  • M
    Mark
    United States United States
    Location was out of this world beautiful. White sand, gorgeous palms, turquoise water. Wonderful fresh local breakfast, sweet staff, beautiful room with ability to cook in. Super clean, easy parking.
  • Ryszard
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect: few steps from Ootu beach but quiet and not busy. Really relaxing stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice and clean bungalow - couldn't be better
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Facilities, breakfast and location were perfect 👌. Staff went above and beyond to help us with everything we needed including organizing tours, fishing trip and scooters. Can't recommend highly enough.
  • Fiona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful location, great private beach. Nice fresh breakfast served to room. Walkable to restaurants and cafe. Really helpful staff.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was ok for the area. The location by the lagoon with fish jumping around was brilliant.
  • Laura
    United States United States
    The villas are great and well furnished kitchen. We cooked many times. And they provide a lovely breakfast. They arranged everything to/from the airport which was easy. We walked nearby to rent a car and could walk to a couple places to eat...
  • Kerrie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. A lovely location, beautiful staff and owner. A real boutique feel. Personal and friendly. Extremely clean room, well-kept gardens. Awesome continental breakfast delivered with a smile.
  • Paula
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were picked up on arrirval by Cheran She greeted us and our short ride to Tai Roto she told us all the info we needed to know about our stay. The grounds there are Immaculate, beautiful gardens and breath taking views of the lagoon. Our room...
  • Derek
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Rooms and breakfasts were very "tropical island" style, which was done well. there was a depression like a "50 meter lap pool" in front of the villas in the lagoon that enabled one to swim whatever the tide. This suited us as would snorkel at Base...

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your enquiry. All year round is a perfect time to visit our little paradise. Kia Manuia, Cheran Kimiora
    Answered on 23 October 2019
  • Do you have Air conditioning in your rooms ?

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, our awesome beachfront bungalow includes air conditioning. Meitaki Atupaka, Inano Beach Team
    Answered on 29 April 2020
  • Hi do you offer 2 beds rather than 1 large king, nga mihi

    Kia Orana, Our charming garden view villas are the only rooms that provide 1x queen bed and 1x king single bed :) Meitaki.
    Answered on 13 April 2022
  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your enquiry. We are privileged to be located next to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with only 10 steps awa..
    Answered on 23 October 2019
  • Is there a fridge,jug for a cup of tea latte in the room plus fresh fruits..

    Fridge, Tea, coffee making facilities, yes. Fresh fruits, for your breakfast :)
    Answered on 16 January 2023
  • What is the snorkeling like right at your beach ?

    We are based on the lagoon, kayaking, swimming side of the island (the deep part). Best type of snorkeling is experienced on our lagoon cruise tours :D
    Answered on 16 January 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Tai Roto Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and charges are applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Tai Roto Bay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 105 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Cook Islands borders are only open to those who meet the requirements under the current Travel Advisory as at 13 May 2021.

Please note all rooms are serviced from Monday-Friday. There is no cleaning on Saturday and Sunday.

WiFi access is available for an extra charge. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Tai Roto Bay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Tai Roto Bay

  • Tai Roto Bay is 2.9 miles from the centre of Arutanga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Tai Roto Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Tai Roto Bay include:

    • Villa
    • Double
  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Tai Roto Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tai Roto Bay is from 13:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Tai Roto Bay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Bingo
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty Services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Facial treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Waxing services
    • Pub crawls
    • Make up services
    • Bike tours
    • Hair treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Private beach area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Full body massage
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes