A bit dated, requiring some maintenance. Edward shared some future plans he has for the property, sounds very exciting!

Gardens and grounds were beautiful!! Budget friendly Edward was very accomodating to our needs

Stayed in July 2025

Lovely garden. Lots of beautiful flowers and fruit trees! Lodge is basic but has everything one needs - bed, electricity, shower/toilet and kettle plus basic kitchen equipment

Stayed in July 2025

The smell in the house is musty and the kitchen furniture is really old stile. There are animals in the house (probably mice) that ate my fruit during night. You'll be charge for the short transfer from airport to accommodation with 20NZ$. Other accommodation in the same price class offer this for free.

The accommodation is large and specious. I liked to sit on the terrace. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need.

Stayed in June 2025

I didn't like the cockroaches. There was a musty smell in the cupboards that I didn't like as well.

I liked the affordability of this property. We had five people staying and it was really difficult to find this sort of accommodation on the island. Most of the other places only took 2 and it would have cost us a fortune to book 3 rooms. The host was very accommodating and helped us out. We really wanted a cheap holiday for the family and this gave us just that. We were so appreciative. There is a brilliant restaurant just outside the property - some people say the best on the island. The food was amazing!!

Stayed in January 2025

Maybe include more kitchen stuff like a bowl for making salads. A bbq would be great!

Beautiful spacious grounds. Quiet but close to Avatea cafe! It's a whole different vibe to staying on the beach. Go for walks and you meet the locals out gardening etc. We stayed 2 weeks and even were ablento watch the Olympics. It's a short scooter ride to beaches and various shops. Loved the pigs with piglets next to the drive. Queen Tutai was so helpful. Make sure you do a swim with the whales...amazing

Stayed in August 2024

The kitchen wasn’t clean at all. It’s outdated but functional.

Beautifully set amongst palm trees and any typical island trees. You do need transport to get around.

Stayed in August 2024

Peaceful in the tropical gardens

Stayed in July 2024

Great veranda and beautiful garden

Stayed in June 2024

Thanks again to Gina and family for always being available if help was needed. They assisted in helping me rent a scooter and provided other knowledge about Aitutaki. It wasn't super close to the main road, but with a scooter traveling anywhere on the island is pretty easy. For the price it was a good stay. Although next time I would probably book some place closer if I was traveling solo, but a great spot if traveling with other people. Thanks again for a great time!!

Stayed in May 2024

Quiet area in the middle of the island. Lush greenery around. Tutai was very welcoming and picked us up from the airport. The lodge has everything you need if you are like it basic and to be close to nature. All windows and doors are screened, didn’t had one mosquito inside. Excellent sleep. And water pressure we much appreciated (some shower have low pressure on the island). Kitchen is great. Avatea Cafe just next door! Amazing. Drive to town 5 min in the bike!

Stayed in March 2024

It needed an air con in these little lodges especially Dec being very hot,

The cleanliness of the property and the location was a hidden gem.

Stayed in December 2023

Nice and quiet. Very clean. Handy extra pieces of equipment provided, such as pedestal fans and mosquito coils. Host was helpful in organising scooters etc. Would recommend.

Stayed in December 2023

Loved that it was very spacious and surrounded by nature. 🥹 This place exceeded my expectations. Tutai was a great host she helped us getting a motorbike and getting our sim card when we just arrived. We are very grateful to meet her and also the maintenance lady. Flo and Auggie

Stayed in October 2023

Small normal tweeks in any property, but truly nothing we didn't like.. maybe the bed was a little squeaky. The panel on the roof rattled a little in the wind.. and if you don't like geckos (we do), that might freak you a wee bit.. but hey, it's an island paradise holiday and such excellent value.

Everything!! Gina's is a real find.. It is super comfy with everything you need..tho rustic..it has fly screens, lovely flowers everywhere, privacy, great shower pressure, comfy beds.. and a great little kitchen and roomy bathroom. Amazing TV with 6 channels, too :) The owner is so lovely, picking us up and dropping us off to the airport..nothing was too much trouble. We can't wait to come back.. and so close to the best cafe on the island. Even tho the property is inland, it truly takes 5 mins transport to be next to the beautiful Lagoon.. and the gardens around the property are so stunning. No air con, just a fan and a gorgeous breeze..perfect for us.

Stayed in October 2023

No sunshine this time, so only lukewarm water.

location of the lodges and host was very kind.

Stayed in September 2023

From my understanding that there is during siyclone season sometime not alot of food other than roosters to eat!! I have had to get ear plugs as you know roosters start crowing at 3am and thats every where all over the island, so it does not matter where one stay, you will hear them..

Nice spacious self contianed little house, one of onley 4, in a lovley big garden nestled away from the elements and yet close to the best food and little harbour to comute daily to an outer island for kiting and snorkeling, whale watching...

Stayed in September 2023

There was no staff when we arrived. There was 2 units available so we guessed which one to put our gear in. We had to call the phone number to ask if we were in the right one

Stayed in August 2023

would be nice to see body wash and such provided, and some of the appliances in the kitchen refreshed.

Staying at Gina’s Garden was absolutely unique experience. This place is not a luxury accommodation, but it’s simplicity is rather charming. My most memorable thing as I look back was connecting with the owners and hearing their extraordinary life stories. I found it refreshing to just slow down and tune into the nature’s rhythm, assertively facilitated by the roosters. Don’t push against it, go with its flow to get the most out of it.

Stayed in July 2023

Needs updating

Good location and price

Stayed in January 2023

Cute lodges that were surprisingly spacious! Great value for money as could sleep up to 5 people. It was further inland than we realised but everything was still very close even on bicycles. What made the trip was our hosts - Ariki of the area, Tutai and her husband Papa Des. So generous with their knowledge and accommodating! An honour to meet them. Nice food place close by also.

Stayed in September 2022

Rooms are old but suits the environment The pool area needs removing and back into garden

Location was remote and right in the lovely wilderness You need scooters or bikes because you are isolated without a phone. We loved our bikes and appreciated Gina’s organising them for us.

Stayed in September 2022

none

very good

Stayed in August 2022

Not closer to the sea.

Stayed in August 2022

Definitely need some wheels, unless you don’t mind the scenic walk.

The bird song in the morning was pleasant to wake up to, got a few photos and videos of the Blue Lorikeet (Bird of the year), loved the peace and tranquility inland. The early checkin was highly appreciated, key pick up process was great, very informative. Might be basic but all the beds were comfortable, managed to cook and warm food up, the tv channels were plenty and clear. The amenities were clean and well stocked.

Stayed in August 2022