Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas - Adults Only

This trip was well needed for the two of us. Work is stressful so we really needed a relaxing break. Etu Moana was just the ticket we needed... the setting was immaculate and the villas were in an excellent state... Even more pristine than the scenery and accommodation was the service provided by the staff. Sean, Molly, Petra and Terangi (Sky) were just awesome. They went out of their way to ensure we felt valued and at home. They celebrated my partner's birthday and took extra care of her when she was suffering from too much sun! They helped with bookings when we couldn't make contact with local businesses. Honestly, this is amazing value and so highly recommended...

Etu Moana and the wonderful people in Aitutaki will steal your heart. The location is perfect with dining options close by, an honor bar on site, and a delicious breakfast. Tour operators will pick you up for day tours if you like. The people at Etu Moana are excellent in quietly servicing the villas and caring for the guests, as well as helpful with reservations and suggested options. Get ready to be overwhelmed by the genuine kindness of the local people. This truly is unspoiled paradise.

From the moment we arrived in the airport of Aitutaki we felt taking really good care of by Petra. Driving us back to the hotel and made us feel at home in this small little paradise on the Island. All of the staff at the resort is so kind and helpful. We really loved our stay here, Petra gave us so many helpful advices from places to eat, things to do and so on. The place is quite (despite the chickens, but that’s part of the island!) and a very nice beach where you can snorkle right in front of the resort. Catching a sunset and just relax at this place is all your soul needs. THANK YOU for making our stay at Aitutaki so amazing. Boje & Henriette

We paid 2857 €/ 5033 NZD for the accommodation for 7 nights in a garden bungalow with breakfast. The complex (8 bungalows in total) is located on the beach in a well-kept garden area. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our hosts Tiffany and Jeff and driven to the accommodation. A welcome drink and chain of flowers were a nice welcome. The bungalow itself is generous proportioned with a rustic touch, but getting a bit old. The kitchen is designed for self-catering with two hobs, a fridge and basic cooking equipment. All that is also getting a bit long in the tooth. There is also a tap with drinking water. The bathroom looks nice at first glance, but on closer inspection you realize that it is only cleaned superficially. We had a problem with the toilet. It smelled of urine all the time and water ran out of the toilet onto the floor. We had already wondered on arrival why there was a towel and a bowl underneath the toilet. When we informed the hosts about the two problems, the smell of urine and the leaking toilet, they initially showed little understanding and tried to minimize the problem. As the conversation progressed, they explained the situation to us, namely that the toilet needed to be repaired over a longer period of time, which of course they didn't want us to have to deal with during our stay. This was an indirect admission that the problem was already known. Chlorine was put in the toilet as a short-term "solution". We were offered a kind of bungalow - hopping: change for 2 nights in another bungalow, afterwards again change the bungalow …. In summary: charging more than 400€/ 700 NZD per day, I expect more cleanliness and a more accommodating approach to problems. Furthermore, that my concerns are not played down and that satisfactory solutions are offered at short notice. It is also unacceptable for the price that the Wi-Fi only works at reception. A breakfast consisting only of bread, eggs, muesli and fruit (every day the same poor offer) is not justified in this price range. I would currently refrain from booking again, as there are similar accommodations in this price range (sometimes even lower) with more modern facilities. Update 07.July 2024 I feel sorry for the management that it has to distort the facts to put itself in a better light. Fact 1: we had contact with the extremely friendly Balinese housekeeping during the daily (!) cleaning. Fact 2: we didn’t find changing rooms every other day (!) to be a relaxing and restful vacation experience Fact 3: the breakfast photo was taken after (!) the opening of the breakfast buffet.

Great little resort. Had a beachfront bure, was great. There are plenty of beach and deck lounging options. Snorkelling out front is pretty good, and they’ve got kayaks,paddle boards and bikes for guests. Also there is a pool with a well stocked honesty bar. Breakfast (egg options plus continental) is included. The staff were very helpful with arranging dining options and organising a snorkelling tour (recommend) of the atoll. This place isn’t the flashest, but it’s not trying to be, just a great spot with all the amenities within walking distances of several dining options.