Matriki Beach Huts

Hotels
8.3 (209 reviews)
PO Box 32, Amuri , Arutanga , ck

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Helpful host
Cons:
Outdated facilities
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness and facilities being outdated.
Service
9.05
Hosts are friendly and very attentive to guests' needs.
Location
9.05
Beautiful beachfront location with great access to snorkeling and other activities.
Room Quality
7.55
Huts are basic, with some mentioned as outdated and lacking privacy for bathrooms.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities are sufficient for a pleasant stay, with options for activities available.
Value for Money
8.55
Offers a good value for the beachfront experience, despite some limitations.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Overall good food quality and some excellent local dining options nearby.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests enjoyed the experience, with many highlighting memorable aspects of their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:14

Property Description

Absolute Beachfront Accommodation:
Matriki Beach Huts offer a unique experience with 4 rustic beach huts right on the sunset side of the island. Enjoy snorkelling and white sand beaches just steps away from your terrace.

Charming Amenities:
Each self-contained beach hut features simple cooking facilities, an open-air shower, and a private terrace. For added convenience, a garden unit with its own en suite facilities is also available. The shared BBQ and outdoor table setting on the beach provide the perfect setting for a relaxing evening.

Exciting Activities and Tours:
Guests can partake in snorkelling, hiking, fishing, and diving. The property also offers bicycle and scooter hire. Don't miss out on the lagoon, water taxi, and fishing tours on the 7-metre boat, providing a memorable experience for an additional charge.

Book your stay at Matriki Beach Huts for a beachfront getaway like no other!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 209 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Arcadia • solo_traveller • au
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Don't book that place before you know the issues.
Pros:

I liked the beach and the day I left.

Cons:

Be aware about all those issues:

- stinky bed linen and pillow case ( probably they do one wash every a few months to save money).
- NO WIFII from 9 p.m to 7 a.m ( you won't be able to enjoy a movie in an island with nothing)
- NO hot water ( even if available they keep it off to save money).
- NO decent bicycles ( they are all broken, rusty, not safe at all to ride !!! ) .

The place unfortunately doesn't cover the high price they ask for it. For 4 nights they charged me almost $600.
Tons of mosquitoes, no chance to stay outside without being annoyed. The place of broken coconuts is a cove of insects and I had no chance to go around the island because they don't offer proper bicycles.

You will risk to be stocked in a place for homeless/beggars.

They ruined my holiday in Aiutaki.

Thank God I didn't book their little cruise around the lagoon for $150, because I would have probably lost money and the best of the island.

It was an extremely upsetting experience. Only early 20 yo may enjoy that place, or couples in crisis with the need to feel like Tarzan and Jane to find some pepper in their life.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • us
9
Great location and value for being right on the beach! The snorkeling on the beach was amazing.
Pros:

Great value for the prime location. The property is on the beachfront and the snorkeling in the lagoon right outside the property is amazing. There are paddleboards, snorkel equipment, bikes, etc. available for free to use which is a great benefit.

Cons:

The bugs are everywhere so make sure you bring bug spray. The back patio on the huts would have been nice to relax on, but there were often too many bugs so we didn't get to enjoy this space much. The beach was slightly better with fewer bugs so would recommend relaxing there. The bikes available to use can be hit or miss if they work or not, but still a great perk nonetheless.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • au
8
A wonderful adventure.
Pros:

I was impressed with this little beach hut. It was much better than camping.
I had a wonderful solo adventure living on the beach like Robinson Crusoe.
Not for people who need all the creature comforts but I loved it.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Claudine • family_with_children • nz
10
It was amazing
Pros:

We loved the no stress laid back atmosphere . Loved that you can wake up and step into the water basically. Owners were overseas so the couple that looked after the place were easy going and friendly

Cons:

Na

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Erik • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Boissonnet • solo_traveller • nz
6
Île paradisiaque, habitants adorables !
Pros:

L’emplacement est génial, en face de la plage, à côté de restaurants sympas et pas très loin de l’aéroport.
La douche à l’extérieur, sympa !

Cons:

Les toilettes sont en dehors de la hut.
La wifi est payante alors qu’elle ne fonctionne pas très bien et s’arrête de fonctionner aux alentours de 22h.
Les vélos à disposition sont rouillés et très vieux donc pas agréable à utiliser (impossible de faire le tour de l’île avec).
Pas de poubelle dans la hut.
Pas d’eau chaude dans la douche extérieure.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
4
Damp, dark and dirty
Pros:

The location was great - the only good thing going

Cons:

The room felt and smelt very damp, everything was dirty including all the cutlery and plates. The fan was very dirty and rusty too. Lots of mosquitos due to the rotting coconuts out the back of the room. No hot water for shower - not a biggie considering it’s a warm climate but the window from the room above looked down on to the shower so not very private.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • nz
5
Without the awesome hospitality of Kelby and Olivia, we would have bolted somewhere else.
Pros:

Proximity to the beach

Cons:

It’s pretty rough and rundown. When we stripped beds black mould all over the bedding.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • couple • se
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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chao • solo_traveller • cn
6
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
7
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

great location, nice host and good lagoon tour, free drinking water

Cons:

room was old and basic, wifi costs extra, the roosters are annoying

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Moutangi • solo_traveller • nz
10
The host was very helpful when I needed anything the rooms had everything I needed will definitely be booking with Matri
Pros:

The property was awesome hidden in amongst the gardens, created a nice private & peaceful place too stay with access to the beautiful lagoon to swim in. Was able to hire a scooter there too nice way to explore the islands

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Lizzy • couple • nz
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Nikolai • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

When we arrived, we were offered a second hut free of charge because I was with my sister, and he thought it might be nice for us to have seperate rooms. We spent our first day using the freely provided paddle-boards on the beautiful lagoon just a couple steps away from our huts. We read that we could rent snorkelling gear for 5$ a day (pp), when we wanted to go pay, he let us use the equipment free of charge.

The accommodation provides a small selection of free bicycles to use, they aren't the best quality but they were sufficient for getting us into town and back. There is also a free drinking water tap.

On the first day, I suffered pretty severe sunburns, when we asked where we could buy sunburn aftercare like Aloe Vera, he walked into his garden and provided fresh Aloe Vera leaves which helped immensely to reduce the pain.

Overall a very good experience, Matthias was very nice and really cared for his guests.

Cons:

There is no free wifi provided, which isn't the end of the world because we were only there for a couple of days. I have no other negative sides of this accommodation. If you are looking for extreme luxury then this isn't the right place for you, but for the price, this was the best accommodation we could have hoped for during our trip to the Cooks.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Silke • solo_traveller • de
1
Eklige Unterkunft, für das Geld reißt es auch die Lage nicht raus
Pros:

Einzig die Lage am Strand

Cons:

Das gesamte Grundstück ist vermüllt, die Hütten sind heruntergekommen, dreckig und voller Ungeziefer. In meiner Einheit haben sich nachts Mäuse und Geckos ausgetobt.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Daisuke • couple • nz
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Natascha • solo_traveller • de
10
Amazing
Pros:

I stayed there for 6 nights. It was perfect. I had this wonderful treehouse. With a little kitchen and a balcony.
I love this place, and Matthias has so many good story’s to tell. The Lagoon tour was amazing. Thanks for all

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • au
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee