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Reviews of Central Motel

Central Motel. Avarua, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#119 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 80 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Great for a first night in Rarotonga and get bearings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cool and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit run down on the outside, however room was clean and comfy bed

    Clean room, comfortable beds. Close to town. Host responded quickly via email. Booked place as needed somewhere to rest before late flight.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Good 1 night near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic but that’s what I was expecting. Wouldn’t want to stay there for an extended period

    The location was good as it was close to the airport. I flew in late and left for the airport again early. Room was left open for me late and Roselle checked in with me in the morning. I can’t comment much on the room because i just slept there and I didn’t even shower there. I will say the bed was good and the AC was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Budget accommodation close to airport. Amenities fine for 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really close by

    Close to the airport if requiring a connecting flight.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    7.0
    Stopover stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A basic but clean & comfortable motel type unit centrally located in Avarua. We had a late checkin and only stayed 1 night but it provided everything we needed - predominately air con, a good shower & comfy bed. Great communication with manager.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    nice and would stay again but please check for these dangers so no one is injured. other wise I love in there.
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower can't spray properly and burned my foot on the shower floor. must be a leak from the shower fittings somewhere. My daughter injured herself on a sharp nail sticking up on the arm of the chair when she sat down.

    location. I have stayed here lots and always enjoyed the convenience of the location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    It was ok for our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the motel is a bit tired needs sprucing up our toilet was loose on the floor one of the sockets wasn’t working tv reception was very poor just small things but they should be fixed. The lady who runs the place is very pleasant and helpful

    Handy to Avarua supermarket etc

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy during the night but all good

    Staff were awesome. Made it very easy. Perfect for a stop over

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    6.0
    Interim location. Wouldn’t stay long term
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool wasn’t appealing. Very noisy due to neighbouring dogs

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Thank you 🙏
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fire ants and cockroaches were scary 🤣 but it is a tropical island so tiny insects are to be expected

    The staff were extra friendly and the room was always clean and nice. Thank you so much for making our first trip out of the country memorable 💖

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    Great location for convenience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water shower not working. Hot water was working at the basin

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    I love it nice talking to the manager beautiful smile close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I recommend the presentation from outside needs to be attractive so everyone will look at it when they drive pass

    Peace and comfort it’s in town close to everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no proper wifi and I reach Sunday and there was no wifi on that day and when the host receive mf and and left from the property and she switched of the wifi same thing happened on Monday. If they cannot provide wifi then they have to inform us.. Such island like this only out side contact is internet This I was dislike

    Location was nice

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    the center of capital is OK,but the hotels on the fine Muri Lagoon were too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    all

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    6.0
    cool room from the heat. always tidy room when I came back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    chickens in the morning 😂

    close to my needs for work

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    6.0
    Great location, adequate facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is cheaper, budget accomodation compared to the resorts on the island so it met our expectations. Would be good to have dishwashing liquid and something to scrub the dishes we used but maybe I just missed seeing that.

    Location is close to the airport and walking distance to Rehab nightclub, Trader Jacks, Lucky Rooster and other nearby amenities. Also close to the airport and Hula Bar. The location is very convenient and part of a social area. Amenities are adequate. We received new towels every morning. We had single beds as requested and they were comfortable. Linen is a bit dated, as is the bathroom. But all worked fine and the room was very spacious. Ronnie is very pleasant to deal with and accomodating.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ronnie (the manager) is excellent. He has very fast communication, and is very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2021

    8.0
    Friendly staff, convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing I didn't like.

    Nice clean tidy place close to shops, dining, entertainment and services.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2021

    8.0
    Clean, tidy place in the heart of Avarua, close to shopping, dining, entertainment, public services.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nil

    Clean tidy place close to shops, services, dining and entertainment.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    5.0
    This is an overnight /2day eat out accommodation option.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 12 nights

    There is no basic cooking facilities or even a BBQ area. This wasn't clear in the online booking. Pool was basic and by the time we left was green. We did not use the pool on last few days of stay. The wooden steps got very slippery in the wet and dangerous. Back door leaked inside the room when it rained.

    The location was great to town. Staff very nice and helpful. courtyard setting lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    5.0
    Great communication and helpful owner online
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not the best place but handy to town . I would have stayed there for the full holiday .

    This was a stay over for one night as we arrived late . Nobody is around on the property but that’s ok as your key and room is waiting which we were told . No issues

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not clean had bugs inside

    That it was easy access to the motel easy instruction to our room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    1.0
    Didn’t stay at property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Appalling exterior

    I arrived at the property and was appalled at its condition. I didn’t even go inside.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    A pleasant stay in Rarotonga.
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that there's so many chickens and stray dogs in Rarotonga.

    The manager is very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

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