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Fast facts
Check in from: | 13:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking
Laundry
First aid kit
More about Matriki Beach Huts
Matriki Beach Huts
Situated in Arutanga, a few steps from Aitutaki Beach, Matriki Beach Huts features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. The property has a terrace, as well as barbecue facilities.
Reviews from 
Solo traveller
Comment: 29 Apr 2025
Stayed in: Apr 2025
Back to basics
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - @Matriki Beach Huts - The humble, private, little beach hut I stayed at in Aitutaki was perfect ⛱️. With an outdoor shower, free bikes to use and being right on the beach and next door to two resorts with bars and restaurants, this is an amazing spot ♥️
Duration: 5 nights
Booking.com Cost: $630
Sleeps: 1 double bed
✅ Private and basic - this is not a hotel or resort.
✅ Self-catered with simple kitchen.
✅ Beachfront balcony for relaxation or enjoying the view.
✅ Beautiful lagoon and sea views.
✅ Airport pickup/dropoff $20.
✅ Private open-air shower.
✅ Free bicycle use to explore the island.
✅ Beach access directly outside hut.
✅ Huts sheltered under trees and not exposed to hot sun or wind.
✅ The windows are screened only, providing plenty of ventilation. There are shutters for rainy weather (I never closed shutters).
✅ Complimentary tea/coffee and condiments.
✅ Scooter hire available.
✅ Wifi available $5 fee.
✅ Mosquito net over bed - did not have any issues with insects during my stay.
✅ Plenty of sun loungers, beach chairs and outdoor furniture.
✅ Short walk along the beach to Tamanu Restaurant next door.
✅ Short walk along the beach to Resort Tava'e - Restaurant & Bar.
✅ 10min bicycle ride to Tina & Co 24hr convenience store and liquor store for snacks, beverages, or basic supplies.
✅ Children are not allowed.
✅ Drinking water tap available - when asked if it was safe to drink was told that "no one has died" and look, I'm still here tasted nice and fresh.
✅ Foot baths at each entrance of hut to wash sand off feet, that's how on the the beach you are.
❌ Two shared toilets - not really an issue, they were clean.
❌ $10 laundry fee - not self service.
❌ No aircon, however fan and open air windows provided sufficient airflow.
❌ Rooms not serviced during stay.
❌ No complimentary milk.
Duration: 5 nights
Booking.com Cost: $630
Sleeps: 1 double bed
✅ Private and basic - this is not a hotel or resort.
✅ Self-catered with simple kitchen.
✅ Beachfront balcony for relaxation or enjoying the view.
✅ Beautiful lagoon and sea views.
✅ Airport pickup/dropoff $20.
✅ Private open-air shower.
✅ Free bicycle use to explore the island.
✅ Beach access directly outside hut.
✅ Huts sheltered under trees and not exposed to hot sun or wind.
✅ The windows are screened only, providing plenty of ventilation. There are shutters for rainy weather (I never closed shutters).
✅ Complimentary tea/coffee and condiments.
✅ Scooter hire available.
✅ Wifi available $5 fee.
✅ Mosquito net over bed - did not have any issues with insects during my stay.
✅ Plenty of sun loungers, beach chairs and outdoor furniture.
✅ Short walk along the beach to Tamanu Restaurant next door.
✅ Short walk along the beach to Resort Tava'e - Restaurant & Bar.
✅ 10min bicycle ride to Tina & Co 24hr convenience store and liquor store for snacks, beverages, or basic supplies.
✅ Children are not allowed.
✅ Drinking water tap available - when asked if it was safe to drink was told that "no one has died" and look, I'm still here tasted nice and fresh.
✅ Foot baths at each entrance of hut to wash sand off feet, that's how on the the beach you are.
❌ Two shared toilets - not really an issue, they were clean.
❌ $10 laundry fee - not self service.
❌ No aircon, however fan and open air windows provided sufficient airflow.
❌ Rooms not serviced during stay.
❌ No complimentary milk.
Couple
Comment: 17 Aug 2024
Stayed in: Aug 2024
Castaway beach front experience ❤️
Not your typical commercial resort experience. This small family run accommodation is a real joy, placed right on the beach with the option of an epic lagoon boat tour by the owner. He knows the best spots to make your stay truly memorable. Everything you need for that castaway feeling.
Couple
Comment: 21 Oct 2024
Stayed in: Sep 2024
The complete package!
Matias has everything well covered. Airport transfers, accommodation, motorbike rentals, local information, and boat tour.
We will happily return here and we highly recommend it.
Nothing fancy but local and traditional.
Don't go here if you expect luxury.
We will happily return here and we highly recommend it.
Nothing fancy but local and traditional.
Don't go here if you expect luxury.
Couple
UK
Comment: 25 Aug 2023
Stayed in: Jul 2023
Best snorkelling tour of our lives
We stayed in the garden unit, slightly back from the beach, but the indoor bathroom made it worth it. We cooked at home some nights - fill your suitcase with groceries in NZ if you can, because shopping is limited.
Matriki has a new gas BBQ near the shore where the spectacular sunsets happen, so bring meat too! The picnic tables on the beach are a great place to socialise with other guests. One night we even had a fire on the sand.
I highly recommend the Island Night at the next-door Tamanu Beach Resort, but suggest reserving a table as soon as you have flights booked because it is popular. We found it difficult to get tables at other restaurants and resorts as well.
Matriki's owner Matthias took us on the best snorkelling tour we have ever done, so we did it a second time. Swam with humpback whale and calf, green turtles, flocks of eagle rays, heaps of coloured fish, landed on several islands to see rare birds, giant clams, a shipwreck, and finally a dozen giant trevally and a Napoleon wrasse all about a metre long and swimming all around us.
I think it fairly likely I will make a return visit one cold winter.
Matriki has a new gas BBQ near the shore where the spectacular sunsets happen, so bring meat too! The picnic tables on the beach are a great place to socialise with other guests. One night we even had a fire on the sand.
I highly recommend the Island Night at the next-door Tamanu Beach Resort, but suggest reserving a table as soon as you have flights booked because it is popular. We found it difficult to get tables at other restaurants and resorts as well.
Matriki's owner Matthias took us on the best snorkelling tour we have ever done, so we did it a second time. Swam with humpback whale and calf, green turtles, flocks of eagle rays, heaps of coloured fish, landed on several islands to see rare birds, giant clams, a shipwreck, and finally a dozen giant trevally and a Napoleon wrasse all about a metre long and swimming all around us.
I think it fairly likely I will make a return visit one cold winter.
Family traveller
Comment: 18 Jul 2023
Stayed in: Jul 2023
Matriki Beach Huts - perfect water front accommodation and hosts
Matriki Beach Huts is a fantastic option for people seeking a tranquil accommodation option, beach front, amongst beautiful, mature gardens. Rikki and Matthias were exception hosts - helping us get set up with transport, taking me on a small, informative lagoon and snorkelling boat tour, and generally being friendly, with daily fascinating chats. If we return to Aitutaki, we'll definitely be booking in again. We loved the atmosphere at Matriki.
Excellent location
PO Box 32, Amuri, 100070, Cook Islands
Check in and check out
Check in from:
13:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Children require an extra bed to sleep in the room.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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