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Reviews of Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel 3 stars

Ara Tapu Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#72 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 229 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was lovely!

    Staff were awesome and very friendly, food was delicious, altogether awesome place to stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable compromise of location and cost.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    One reception staff member was prickly and unhelpful. For example, as we were two friends travelling together, not a couple, we asked that the king bed be separated into twin beds (it had separate bases), and initially staff said they would arrange that. When it hadn't happened by the next day, we asked again, when the unhelpful person was on duty, and he said they couldn't do that. I complained that we had been advised it could be done and the alternative was for one of us to continue sleeping in the child's bed (significantly shorter than a normal bed, even though advertised as a normal single). However, by the third day it was done. He was similarly unhelpful on another occasion.

    The location was very good - on a lovely part of the beach (wider than most of the adjacent beach areas) and not too far from activities occurring a few kilometres either side. Our room was comfortable, with a direct water view (as they all have) and we appreciated things like an iron and ironing board, basic kitchen facilities (although a microwave would be a good addition), toiletries, deck and beach chairs, snorkelling gear (not that we used it), water shoes, kayaks (even though we didn't use them either). Most of the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was quite adequate and the main eating are overlooking the beach was a lovely setting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay. Beachfront loaction made it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay, really easy and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A microwave would’ve been awesome; particularly with a child :)

    Location was fantastic - lots of great snorkelling was had! Really liked the staff too - very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Was good overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One protein for those who don’t eat bacon example egg

    Breakfast was good but there was no choice for those who don’t eat bacon

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Paradise and a complete soul soother
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The most stunning location on the island, straight out the door into the lagoon and most beautiful water you can imagine with the ocean breaking over the reef in the distance. Staff are lovely and the room was very comfortable including the bed. Aircon to boot!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Loved it, the staff were so friendly and helpful. I’d definitely recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 13 nights

    I can’t think of anything. Every thing was great.

    Loved the fresh fruit. Cooking was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Overall a fantastic beachfront location with very friendly staff and clean facilities, would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower pressure was a bit varied.

    Great beachfront location, breakfast was great and really enjoyed the happy hour!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    good for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast options

    location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    very relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 7 nights

    no pool. the area dosent really have a decent convience store.

    absolute beach front!!!!!!! the staff are super friendy and cheerful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    FANTASTIC CHOICE
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous hotel, right on the beach, lovely spacious rooms, with air con, clean. Comfortable beds, nice reataurant with excellent staff, conveniently situated. Loved our stay and so happy we chose this hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    A great place to stay with friends
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights

    I had to come home

    A short walk to the water and you're snorkelling. Good spots to photograph the fish who are everywhere. The staff are fantastic. They all great you whether you're at breakfast or after happy hour. . Evening meals are huge so we were all sharing our plates. There is also a walk on the bench to Charlies for good food and music.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Average location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is the same every morning- need more variety

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One towel had a stain on it. The T.V didn’t work properly. The toilet pressure was terrible, and flushing was difficult. We were sent away when we first arrived because the booking information was incorrect.

    Facility was fine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was amazing, the front of house Kieran was an absolute highlight he made the whole stay so much more enjoyable with his kindness and awesome stories! We will be back again :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walk in 2 the beautiful beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    We really enjoyed the stay. I miss waking up with the beachfront view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beachfront location, air conditioned room, breakfast included. Kayak, snorkelling gear and paddle board free to use.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    nice place nice island
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 9 nights

    all good

    Room service girls really lovely

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location staff are great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Advertising happy hour and dinner this only happened twice during our stay

    Adults only and right on the beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Idyllic hotel with everything you need for a peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was a high and a low. There wasn’t a huge amount right on the doorstep, a couple restaurants in close walking distance and one place for lunch with beautiful gardens. We were happy walking the 45mins to Muri Beach to start but then got a bit tired, there is an easy to use bus around the island just make sure you sync up with the schedule! We also missed not having access to a swimming pool with it being so hot and not always wanting to get salty in the sea. One day we went to the sister Moana Sands Lagoon Resort for a massage and to use the pool which was lovely.

    We really enjoyed our stay, appreciated the quietness being a bit further from the hussle and bussle of Muri beach. The onsite restaurant was sensational, favourite place we ate even compared to the top rated French Polynesia restaurant next door (make sure you try the Ika Mata wontons). Staff were super warm and friendly and always there to help. We had a ground floor room and loved being about to walk straight onto the beach, snorkelling right outside was awesome, loads of fishes and coral and some of the other guests even spotted a turtle and ray!! The current was a bit too strong to enjoy using the kayaks unfortunately but imagine it would be better at a different time of year.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    thoroughly enjoyed my stay thanks, staff very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no tv

    Clean, close to the water

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful stretch of beach to stay with snorkelling and sandy beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views from the balcony and stretch of water to swim. Room was great, clean and functional. The hotel has a great on-site restaurant and others are in walking distant for other options.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Ground floor unit with. Each
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing but I would have liked more information on what to do & advice on transport

    The location & especially having a ground floor room with direct access to the beach

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    I would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit on the paltry side but ok

    Small quiet hotel with a lovely beachfront

    Stayed in January 2024

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