This hotel has the most beautiful setting you can expect on the island. It is just breathtaking. If all you want is a great view, a nice beach and complete relaxation this is it for you. We stayed in the Premium Beach Bungalow which I thought was really nice although the bathroom needed an upgrade. But then again it was fine and I didn't spend my all day in the bathroom. Some of the other bungalow looked really tired though and I am glad we chose the Premium Beach Bungalow for that reason. Even the Overwater looked a bit tired from the outside. We stayed in an overwater in Bora Bora a few years back and I don't think the one in Aitutaki are really worth it. The view you get is much nicer from the Premium Beach Bungalows and it's not completely overwater, half of it is on land. There are no fish swimming underneath that you can feed etc... If you want the overwater experience I wouldn't recommend this place. It is way to expensive for what you get really. Food wise I thought the food was ok but because it wasn't busy both restaurant were not always open. So we left the island a couple of nights to go and eat elsewhere. There is a nice restaurant just accross on the mainland. Walking distance. The SPA is pretty average I wouldn't go back. All in all the hotel is not perfect but the view is worth every penny and I wouldn't stay anywhere else for that reason as it does have the best spot on the island.

We went to Aitutaki for our honeymoon and it was amazing! the pictures don't do it justice... the colour of the lagoon is out of this world. The resort is on its own private island, you must take a short ferry across to the resort and is set up as individual bungalows and they are all so romantic! We loved that we only saw a handful of tourists and that the resort has employed local staff. It has a relaxed feel about it. There are daily activities on the island and day trips the resort can arrange on the lagoon. It really is paradise.

This place has without a doubt the best lagoon on the island!
If you are looking for a great beach, water and lagoon then this is the place to stay hands down! We got a chance to visit the Pacific Resort and their lagoon does not at all compare to the lagoon at ALR&S!
The food here however was not as good which was a shame because this really was the only thing lacking for us. We ate here once during our entire stay and found our selves dining at the Pacific Resort twice during our stay and once for lunch as the food there is much better as is the dining service. The drinks (cocktails) here were also a complete waste of money. We did however really enjoy the daily breakfast that is served as it offers a really nice array of items, fruit, juice and coffee. The rooms could use some renovating as it is obvious to see the last time this took place was long ago. However, they are very well maintained and kept very clean. We had a deluxe beach front bungalow and got a great view of the lagoon. Really it's the lagoon that makes this place the gem that it is. The private lagoon is just to die for. If you are looking for total relaxation then you can not go wrong here. Make sure to eat at the Koru Cafe which is right across the lagoon...the food there is just wonderful! My husband and I could not get enough of their seared tuna tapas.

I spent 10 nights in a beautiful beach front bungalow. The views overlooking the lagoon are amazing. During our stay, my fiancé and eloped and married on the beach. Mani, the events co-ordinator made the whole day so easy and it was an absolute dream come true. The location was breathtaking. I did not have to worry about a single thing on the day, Mani and his staff took care of everything, from my hair and make up, the photographer, to making sure there was always enough Moët! If you have ever dreamt of that dream tropical relaxing island getaway, or the most amazing picturesque place to marry, this is your island . Thankyou again to Mani and his wonderful staff.