Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Tropical Retreat Rarotonga is located in Rarotonga. Boasting free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The villa comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area. The villa features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Popular points of interest near Tropical Retreat Rarotonga include Tokerau Beach, Inave Beach and Black Rock Beach. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Swimming Pool


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
High score for Rarotonga
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Courtney
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A private slice of paradise within close proximity of everything.
  • Aaron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It's private The pool is great! We loved the dogs Starlink wifi We loved it here, Angela is a fantastic host, airport pick up and drop off for no extra charge.
  • Stephen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, great kitchen and facilities. Very private
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by William and Angela Tuivaga

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

William and Angela Tuivaga
Tropical Retreat is a 1 bedroom fully self contained villa located on a quarter acre privately owned property belonging to the Tuivaga Family. Our guests will experience our green lush gardens filled with tropical flowers and fruits, which our guests are most welcome to help themselves to. In the middle of the lush gardens is a private 6m x 4m saltwater pool and BBQ garden for our guests only. The pool is surrounded by decking and connected to the villa. Our guests will walk into an open plan kitchen/lounge area with air-conditioning, large bathroom with solar hot water and separate laundry area. The bedroom features a large King size bed with a wardrobe. The villa has mosquito screens. The garden, pool and villa is fully enclosed allowing our guests to have complete privacy. Wifi is complimentary.
Our guests will be located on the family homestead property, We invite our guests to come and experience the island lifestyle, with many stories and legends to share about our beautiful village. Arrive as our guests and leave as our friends.
Located in a popular part of Arorangi, close to many facilities, shops, restaurants, vehicle rentals, and local tour operators and Island night venues.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tropical Retreat Rarotonga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
    Internet
    Good WiFi 22 Mbps ( ). Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Telephone
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Tropical Retreat Rarotonga takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 18:00

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

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 14 years are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    14+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 50 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Tropical Retreat Rarotonga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

    Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Tropical Retreat Rarotonga

    • Check-in at Tropical Retreat Rarotonga is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Tropical Retreat Rarotonga can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • The prices at Tropical Retreat Rarotonga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Tropical Retreat Rarotonga is 3.1 miles from the centre of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tropical Retreat Rarotonga on this page.

    • Tropical Retreat Rarotonga offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool

    • Tropical Retreat Rarotonga has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tropical Retreat Rarotonga on this page.