Tupapa, Avarua, 3050 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#35 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 139 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 June 2024
Anahera
New ZealandYou have to buy a 7day pass for $25 of wifi to connect to their wifi from the Vodafone shop when you arrive in the country .. communication about the wifi before getting to the accomodation would have been nicer … heaps of ants .. however I noticed at all the accomodations there are heaps of ants and not to scare anyone but there was quite a few geckos however we didn’t pay attention to those
Stunning house, right on the beach ! About 10 minute walk from town , 2 mins on a scooter or taxi … you get a free bottle of wine in the fridge which was nice
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Sam
New ZealandNeeded more shade on balcony and in kitchen. Beach was too shallow for swimming.
Large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Spacious and a great view. Comfortable and very clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Rob
New ZealandBeautiful home on the ocean front. Amazing ocean views with sunrise and sundown views from the balcony. Easy checkin, checkout process. Great location to be based on the island. Can't continue listing the great points. Overall, great accommodation. Will definitely be back with more family to enjoy the beautiful cook islands.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Susan
United StatesThe location is a little further away from the best snorkeling beaches but it is close to town, good restaurants, and shopping. The wifi is not free and you must purchase a Vodaphone voucher. The Villa has a hotspot so that was very good.
Stunning view from this oceanfront and upscale villa. The deck is very large with glass partitions so the view is absolutely unobstructed! The facilities are spacious and very modern and new. The beds are super comfortable with lovely linens and pillows. The bathrooms are amazing with a shower to die for. Plenty of hot water and towels. The kitchen had every amenity possible even an espresso machine with pods provided. All the appliances are in perfect condition and the fridge was even stocked with a nice cold bottle of water and champagne!! Wow! Thanks! The living room furniture was nice and comfy. There is an excellent washer and outside clothes line for drying. We didn't need to use the AC because of the light breeze and weather we experienced but the AC is new and in each bedroom. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Dagmar
SwitzerlandNo swimming, towels didn‘t seem clean… maybe buy new ones?
beautiful place, good for self caterers, but restaurants in walking distance available
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Freelaine
AustraliaCan’t fault anything
Villa is spacious, clean, Gorgeous views, location near the airport, 5mins away from the township. Was perfect for my family. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Jenny
New ZealandThe pillows are very uncomfortable, too big and we ended up not using any pillows at all.
Location is close to the airport
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Sabine
AustraliaGreat place. Couldn't fault it. View amazing and house well equipped. Love the bed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Carien
New ZealandCan't think of anything.
Beautiful view! Very clean and well equiped. Close to amenities. Excellent communication. We loved every moment of our stay and would love to stay again in the near future.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Katie
New ZealandNothing
Close to town, large bedrooms and living spaces. Outdoor area so gorgeous
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Rhanee
AustraliaNo wifi provided.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Sam
New ZealandBugs, ghekos, the entrance/driveway is a bit rough and had a weird smell in the lounge
The space, the view, is a beautiful villa
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Rebecca
New ZealandProbably wouldn’t stay again with young children - not really child friendly safety and facilities wise, but very lovely. Tops of fridges etc and kitchen cupboard doors etc could do with a deep clean.
Beautiful outlook straight over the ocean. Modern and spacious. Close to Avarua
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Jahnesta
New ZealandBeyond our expectations
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Darren
United KingdomEverything just perfect. Communication was excellent and the team were very accommodating and helpful. Spotlessly clean with truly amazing views. Was sad to leave.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaWas very hard to find, had a different name on google maps.
Beautiful location, right on the beach. Can't get any closer to it. Close to coffee shops too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Constance
United KingdomThe sign on the road was hard to spot at night but that’s about it!
The location, on the beach front was exceptional! The house was beautifully decorated and absolutely spotlessly cleaned!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Bastiaan
NetherlandsWonderful villa in a perfect location, great expierence
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Stacey
New ZealandNo air-conditioning in the lounge kitchen. This was a huge downfall because it was so hot. Ceiling fans would have helped. Cleaner come first day demanded a form with credit card details but they should have had this on file. Not something I wanted to sort on my holiday.
Loved this villa. Close to town and shops. Sea front villa for the most beautiful views. But this part of the beach was not for swimming. Loved the bathrooms and open plan lounge and kitchen with high celinings. Aircon in bedrooms. Bonus was the washing machine and phone. Nice and private too. Would stay here again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Golightly
New ZealandAmazing view and place to stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Alex
New ZealandTrays for the oven would have been helpful. It’s not the best location for swimming in the sea.
Immaculately clean, bright, perfectly presented. Air con a massive positive. Beautiful views of the ocean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Kautai
New ZealandWindows for the rooms would be good if they were soundproof
The location and inside the villa itself
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Joanne
New ZealandDisappointed the coffee/tea cups were far too small.
Accommodation had everything we needed and is walking distance to convenience stores. Beach right at the doorstep.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Xiaoxue
United StatesBugs
Ocean view Tv
Stayed in November 2023
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