Etu Moana

Aitutaki is one of the 15 tiny islands that make up the magical world of the Cook Islands, scattered over an area of 2.5 million square kilometers of Pacific Ocean. Aitutaki island is situated in the Southern hemisphere, west of Tahiti and east of New Zealand and lies in the same time zone as Hawaii.

They are nestled gently into the surrounding landscape. The exterior and interior materials are from mainly renewable resources. The wooden furniture reflects simplicity. Thanks to the construction of the villas with high ceilings and cross ventilation, the air conditioner requirements are low.

Etu Moana is one of the very few resorts on Aitutaki that makes use of the natural coconut palms 'Nikau“ for roofing. Just one of the ways in which Etu Moana is putting something back into the community of which it is a part of. We buy the Nikau by piece from the local schools, which provides them with income and ensures that some traditions are kept alive. We then employ local tradesmen to thatch the Villas with the Nikau. Each Villa takes approximately 3 days and each roof has to be renewed every 3 to 4 years.

We deliberately focus our attention on employing local staff. All our uniforms as well as our pillow and bedcovers are handmade on Aitutaki. We support the development of local fossil free business. This way we follow in the footsteps of the pioneers of Okeanos. At Etu Moana, our staff are our biggest asset. It is their dedication and pride that form the heart and soul of Etu Moana. Sense their attention to detail and their welcoming hospitality. Twelve employees from Aitutaki. Their Island has personal secrets and stories waiting to be told.