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Reviews of Aroa Kainga Bungalows and Apartment 3 stars

Onemaru Rd S/N, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#34 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great so no complaints at all. Would definitely stay there again.

    Comfortable and clean. Breakfast goodies in fridge. Outdoor patio. Owner Nev. was friendly and extremely helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Great couple of days but got very bitten!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, nice gardens, spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Aroa Kainga is a lovely quiet bungalow in a garden setting and just a short walk to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to go down the street to the wifi hotspot to get any reception.

    Owner Nev is very friendly and helpful, had a lovely fruit bowl for us, continental breakfast items, milk, water in the fridge. The kitchen was well equipped and we had access to a BBQ, library, washing machine, good drinking water. Our verandah was lovely and had clothes lines but we needed the bug coils lit to keep little biters at bay. The unit had two ceiling fans for cooling.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, short walk to the main road and a lovely beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    Warm and cozy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 9 nights

    All was perfect

    Great stay at the bungalow with spectacular beach just a stone's throw away with great snorkelling. Excellent fruit basket on arrival to cater for the first breakfast. Wonderful going round with a scooter to explore the back roads.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No airconditioner

    Staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Peaceful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No faults

    Nev our host was so Welcoming Our Bungalow was perfect, looks so much better in real life then in the pictures I saw on Booking.com. The absoloute best part of the island for Snorkling, we saw Turtles🥰 Breakfast for a few days was covered which was so nice, fresh fruit, cereals and bread with spreads. Nice and quiet, appart from the Roosters and dogs. We thoughrly enjoyed our stay here and encourage others to do the same. You have your own kitchen so you can cook for yourselves instead of eating out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Everything was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very clean and the location was perfect. A few steps from the beach where you can snorkel, swim and watch the sunset. The property is located in a very peaceful neighborhood with a great view of the mountains as well. Nev was very welcoming and helpful. I would definitely stay here again next time.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed for 4 nights. The bungalow was clean and tidy. Very spacious..Nev was a great host. I appreciated the fresh fruits and breakfast was my 1st day.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    Great location for lots of activities especially snorkelling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, Nev made us feel very welcome and gave great advice on things to do. Being able to do some washing was a bonus as was the ability to cook for ourselves on a few occassions.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    10
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about - only suggestion is could do with a sign on the main road but not a problem if you have a little look on google maps!

    Perfect place just off the main road where there is a nice beach and some amazing snorkelling! Nev was great right from booking and throughout the stay, there was some bread and jams in the fridge which was highly appreciated. Bed was super comfy! I will definitely stay here again when I return to Rarotonga! Thank you!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place to start our holiday and we would go back there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There wasn't anything we didn't like

    The location was perfect. A lovely and unexpected touch was to have food in the fridge for breakfast etc and fruit on the table. It was like home away from home. Felt very welcome and comfortable there.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very happy time on the island, a great location helping a very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nev the owner was highly attentive of our needs and was always so helpful during out stay.He had great local knowledge and was really friendly. The bungalow is close to one of the best beaches for snorkelling and we loved our time in Rarotonga and learning about the culture.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful, private & relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe curtains on all windows & a stronger fan otherwise nothing we didn't like

    We loved the fruit basket & ample breakfast for 1st day, ice trays, Nev was very accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed. Great snorkeling nearby, short walk to the beach, ample supplies of towels, books to lend, dvd player Great local information on nearby restaurants etc, very private 😀

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment had a lot of space, fresh towels and Nev was an amazing host. Watched some old dvd-s which was fun. The best thing was that it was just 200m from the lagoon beach!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Aroa kainga bungalows - great accommodation, just what we needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Appreciated friendly welcome from host Nev on arrival. Great surprise to find breakfast cereal, loaf of bread, milk and spreads in the fridge plus local grown fresh fruit for us, until we were able to buy our own food. Very thoughtful and appreciated. We had daily access to snorkeling and swimming gear at the accommodation, all Free for us to use. Great location to Aroa Beach, short walk from accommodation. Beach is great for swimming, snorkeling, sun bathing, walks and to sit and admire the stunning views and sunsets. Friendly, approachable, helpful and accommodating host, Nev. Aroa Kainga Bungalows was exactly where we needed to stay while on holiday in Rarotonga. Thanks Nev!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Stay at Aroa Kainga Bungalows.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough daylight hours to spend snorkelling/swimming!

    Location, value for money, homely feeling, and the landlord is choice!!!!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived a day early due to my lack of knowledge on the time difference between NZ and Rarotonga. 🙄😒Our host Nev was rudely awakened by us in the middle of the night..(very sorry again 😇) but to our surprise,he was very understanding, kind and accomodating. (Very greatful😊) We loved everything about our stay here,the location,the room and especially Papa Nev. Thank you so much for being an amazing host,genuine,down to earth,kind and just an all round good guy. We are looking forward to coming to stay with you again. Many blessings upon you and your anau Papa Nev. 🥰🤩😁

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little ants everywhere but maybe an issue at resorts also?

    Ease of communication with owner and fact he was on-site. A very comfy, affordable, fully-contained bungalow just 5 minutes walk to beach and bus stop.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    10
    Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!! We will be back!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very kind hosts, lots of dishes, towels, and books to borrow! Very close to the best snorkeling spot on the island (about a 500m walk). We had a lovely time here.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    9.0
    A little get away in an island paradise! Thanks for a lovely stay, will come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My only comment would be that the room was really hot, no aircon and the little fan did not do much :-(

    This host was amazing!! The breakfast and fresh fruit left in the room was lovely!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was perfect!

    Amazing place!!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    9.0
    I had a relaxing and comfortable holiday. The villas are self contained and very private with lush greenery surrounding
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    barking dogs but that is a common occurrence in Rarotonga and beyond the hosts’ control

    privacy self contained excellent hosts v responsive and helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    Everything I needed was there for my kind of time away. Private, well-appointed, convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing!

    Some breakfast supplies very thoughtfully provided. The bungalow is close to the ocean, the Rarotongan, and a store - and Shipwreck Hut. Couldn't have been better location, facilities, or host - excellent.

    Stayed in March 2023

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