Ara Tapu Kiikii West, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#123 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 351 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Christine
United KingdomExtended family taking over the swimming pool. Bed to short
Comfortable room, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Gina
New ZealandNA
Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaNothing. Everything was great.
The room was great. Bathroom was always clean, bed was made daily, fresh towels daily is excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Graham
AustraliaWiFi had a few issues.
It was an older style accommodation but it was very clean and good value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Illarion
AustraliaSometimes noisy from the car park and neighbours.
Staff was very good, location is close to town, 20 min walking, but the beach is not for swimming here.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Shelley
New ZealandNo air con
We had a fabulous time at Kiikii Inn Staff were very accommodating even upgraded our room for free
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Nida
New ZealandOut dated, but you get what you paid for. No a/c. Shower drain would get blocked fast and overflow the shower tray, I would have to keep turning the water off so that the water can be drained. Athough the pool was tended to everyday, it was still murky throughout the whole stay, it didnt stop people from swimming though cause of the heat.
Friendly staff, Location is great, close to town! Kitchenette had everything you need to cook a meal. Ocean views😍
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Patricia
AustraliaNo milk for coffee in the morning
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Karen
AustraliaPeople hanging their laundry outside in view and in the walkway. People smoking outside their units and smoke going into my unit. Twice in three weeks inconsiderate people came and swam in the pool and made noise at midnight to early morning waking me.
Undisturbed by staff, room fittings are old but clean, secure, close to village, close to water station, bus available, pool, easy walk to Club Raro, and Game fishing Club and Super Brown (store). Beach is rocky but view is spectacular.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Strickland
New ZealandIt was good for it’s money loved everything about this place defz will b back again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Alexandre
Francewifi password a bi expansive
it was a good place to stay
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Shontal
New ZealandNo a/c
The staff a super friendly. And the location is pretty good too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Waiora
New Zealandno aircon
Pool, ocean view, staff, parking
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Philippe
French PolynesiaNo bar restaurant
Friendliness of the staff, cleanliness of the room, grocery store and the excellent Club Raro restaurant in the nearby.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Cinata
AustraliaNo AC
Friendly staff ,accommodation rooms were very clean beds comfortable and good value for money .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Yvonne
New ZealandLocation, staff and pool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Miz
New ZealandLoud neighbours during Christmas party time
The service and the hospitality the location everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Anton
SwitzerlandLocation is a wee bit out of Avarua and the bus is usually late, but worse sometimes to early! So If you don't have bike or car, be prepared to walk 3 km.
Very friendly knowledgeable staff and administration.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Mereana
New ZealandShower could be updated but overall happy
Being able to cook if needed It was like having your own fully contained unit
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Victoria
New Zealand- there should be an option to have the room cleaned. A sign would be suitable otherwise the service was fine
- Bed was comfortable - breakfast was good (loved the fresh fruit) - friendly staff members - pool was good (needs a paint job) - view was amazing + location - peaceful + quiet - no issues with staff or other guests
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Silve
New ZealandOnly thing was theres no air conditioning although I knew that going into the motel. The fan was still good but it was so hot air con would have made it 1000x better. Everything else though was spot on
My room had a great view and was nice and clean had clean towels everyday which i appreciated and staff was friendly. Pool was nice and cold and the little restaurant was nice to have near me as I didnt have to go far for a quick breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Duane
FijiThe place is a little run down and needs a face-lift.
Location and views
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Ake
New ZealandIt's a little run down in places but understandable for the price we paid.
Breakfast was nice with fresh fruit and bread for toast. Butter for each slice of bread would've been great. Simple but does the job. Being close to the beach gave us a nice view but the water was a little rough during our stay. Nice having clean linen, towels tea towels daily. Loved that.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Ula
New ZealandI wish they have a dinner menu options.
The friendly and helpful staff and the fabulous ocean view.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Steve
New ZealandThe breakfast was very nice (fresh fruit and cereal) and plenty of bread and toppings as well. The pool was so clean and close to our room, and it was well used by many guests during our stay. And it had ocean views too. The beach was very easy to access and lots of rocks to explore.
Stayed in January 2024
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