Herons Reef Holiday Apartments offers self-contained accommodations in Rarotonga with lovely views, just steps from the secluded beach and shallow lagoon. It features a BBQ area and garden. Some apartments boast mountain views and some overlook the lagoon. The property is located a 5-minute drive from Muri and a 10-minute drive from Rarotonga Airport. There are a range of restaurants, shops and water sport activities to enjoy nearby. Local convenience stores are located just 2 minutes' walk from the property. Each unit has a flat-screen TV and DVD player, fridge/freezer, a washing machine, gas stove top, microwave oven, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware. The private bathroom includes a shower and complimentary toiletries. Also provided in the unit is screened windows, curtains, and smoke detectors. Air conditioning is available at an additional charge and there is a public WiFi hotspot available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ota
    United States of America United States of America
    EVERYTHING was SUBERB and FANTASTIC. TERRIFIC Place. Surroundings, Beach, Environment, Super Friendly Staff. Wonderful Vacation.
  • Isabell
    Germany Germany
    Great communication and information by the owners before and during the stay. Clean apartment, comfortable bed, WiFi was good, nice deck to relax
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great value for money, and just a 7 minute drive to Muri beach. The hosts were super helpful and friendly too! Would recommend especially for couples who aren't looking to stay at a pricey resort.

Hosted by Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers

9.7
9.7
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Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers
Heron's Reef Holiday Apartments are unbeatable value for money, with a convenient location, clean and well-furnished on a beachside property. The lagoon and beach are too shallow for swimming, & rocky, but the area overlooking the ocean is secluded and perfect for relaxing and watching the waves break on the reef. The Bougainvillea Studio and the Ferns one-bedroom face the mountain, and the Coral Beach and Reef View studios overlook the lagoon. There is NO free wifi due to the high costs of internet services on island- but there are two hotspots from the on-island providers Bluesky and Zenbu and you can buy vouchers online (Zenbu) or from several shops (Bluesky) around the island.
We are off-site, with no reception on arrival, and transfers are provided by an independent company. We are mostly busy working in our restaurants around the island, where you are eligible for a 10% discount off meals. But we will make an effort to meet you and respond to any queries you may have by phone.
There are night markets four days a week, and a day market in town on Saturdays. There are lots of restaurants and beaches a five minute drive away. There are local stores for break, milk and essentials just a few minutes walk from the property. The beach is fairly rocky,great for sandcastles and beachcombing, but Muri beach for swimming and water sports is 5 minutes drive away. The area is very safe, secluded, but for family holidays with small children possibly Muri Beach, Arorangi or Titkaveka would be the best choice as there are no hotels and entertainment within wlaking distance.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Herons Reef Holiday Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and charges apply.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Herons Reef Holiday Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Herons Reef Holiday Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property can accommodate children over the age of 7.

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga Airport. These are charged $30 for one person $50 for two, each way.. Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there are no on-site managers and there is no on-site reception, therefore, please let the property know your expected time of arrival at least 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Herons Reef Holiday Apartments

  • Check-in at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments on this page.

  • Herons Reef Holiday Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Beachfront
    • Themed dinners
    • Bingo
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Bar crawls
    • Aerobics
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/Performance

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments on this page.

  • Herons Reef Holiday Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Herons Reef Holiday Apartments can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Herons Reef Holiday Apartments is 2.8 miles from the center of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.