Tupapa, Avarua, 3050 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#33 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 129 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Carien
New ZealandCan't think of anything.
Beautiful view! Very clean and well equiped. Close to amenities. Excellent communication. We loved every moment of our stay and would love to stay again in the near future.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Katie
New ZealandNothing
Close to town, large bedrooms and living spaces. Outdoor area so gorgeous
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Rhanee
AustraliaNo wifi provided.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Sam
New ZealandBugs, ghekos, the entrance/driveway is a bit rough and had a weird smell in the lounge
The space, the view, is a beautiful villa
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Rebecca
New ZealandProbably wouldn’t stay again with young children - not really child friendly safety and facilities wise, but very lovely. Tops of fridges etc and kitchen cupboard doors etc could do with a deep clean.
Beautiful outlook straight over the ocean. Modern and spacious. Close to Avarua
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Jahnesta
New ZealandBeyond our expectations
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Darren
United KingdomEverything just perfect. Communication was excellent and the team were very accommodating and helpful. Spotlessly clean with truly amazing views. Was sad to leave.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaWas very hard to find, had a different name on google maps.
Beautiful location, right on the beach. Can't get any closer to it. Close to coffee shops too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Constance
United KingdomThe sign on the road was hard to spot at night but that’s about it!
The location, on the beach front was exceptional! The house was beautifully decorated and absolutely spotlessly cleaned!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Bastiaan
NetherlandsWonderful villa in a perfect location, great expierence
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Stacey
New ZealandNo air-conditioning in the lounge kitchen. This was a huge downfall because it was so hot. Ceiling fans would have helped. Cleaner come first day demanded a form with credit card details but they should have had this on file. Not something I wanted to sort on my holiday.
Loved this villa. Close to town and shops. Sea front villa for the most beautiful views. But this part of the beach was not for swimming. Loved the bathrooms and open plan lounge and kitchen with high celinings. Aircon in bedrooms. Bonus was the washing machine and phone. Nice and private too. Would stay here again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Golightly
New ZealandAmazing view and place to stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Alex
New ZealandTrays for the oven would have been helpful. It’s not the best location for swimming in the sea.
Immaculately clean, bright, perfectly presented. Air con a massive positive. Beautiful views of the ocean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Kautai
New ZealandWindows for the rooms would be good if they were soundproof
The location and inside the villa itself
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Joanne
New ZealandDisappointed the coffee/tea cups were far too small.
Accommodation had everything we needed and is walking distance to convenience stores. Beach right at the doorstep.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Xiaoxue
United StatesBugs
Ocean view Tv
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Joe
New ZealandThe drive in was a little tight but once you were there everything else was amazing. If it had an infinity pool it would be hard to beat.
Excellent location as it was close to town. The villa was immaculate and I would rate it very highly as a place to stay in Rarotonga. It had ample room and some for our family and the beach view was amazing and we saw whales frolicking off the reef from inside the house every day we stayed there. It was excellent value and I would highly recommend it to others. The beach was swimable but not as nice as some of the others. However as the reef was only close to the shore, it was an easy swim out for boogey boarding. The beds were the best that I have ever slept on and I even tried to see what brand they were so I could buy some.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Leonie
AustraliaThe beds were a little hard, but not a deal breaker. The Roosters were annoying, but that is not something that can be helped. Just some feedback
The location was amazing! The property was absolutely beautiful and had the most gorgeous view! The coffee pods are a bonus! The house was well equipped and very comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Moana
Cook IslandsEverything was great.
The location was very well hidden which was why we loved the idea, as we planned a party catch-up with local friends from the island. Most beautiful place to be with friends and family❤️
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Jez
New ZealandThe sliding door gets a little stuck (think the roller needs to be replaced).
It was well presented and prepared for a family. Very spacious and wish we didn’t have to leave!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Upokoina
AustraliaNot having a dryer especially for a family considering there's not enough clothes line space outside.
Everything. Absolutely highly recommend this viila.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Jasper
New ZealandMaybe A few extras towels.
Space for our tribe was awesome. Great beds ,great showers and amazing whale watching from the kitchen window and deck 😁😁😁❤️
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Daniel
New ZealandViews and quiet
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Hoa
AustraliaAs per other reviews, the rooster next door does not know morning from night - it does crow throughout the night. You can only hear it from the back room. I'm a light sleeper so I wake up several times throughout the night. However, this is part of the charm of the Cook Islands. Love how there are chickens and roosters everywhere.
The villa was great. Although there are two villas side-by-side, the layout provides privacy from each other. The villas are clean and tidy and very comfortable. The place is true to the photos. The villas are on the beach and offers stunning views of the sunrise and sunset and the reef and the lagoon throughout the day. The bonus is the free whale watching every morning and afternoon as the hump back and her baby swim by.
Stayed in August 2023
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