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Reviews of Sunhaven Beach Bungalows 3 stars

Main Road, Arorangi, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#84 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 20 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The weather wasn't perfect. We had a couple of days with lots of wind, but we still did everything that we wanted.

    Fantastic. It was exactly what we wanted: on the beach, walking distance from shops and restaurants but nice and quiet. The hosts are lovely. Pool, kayaks, other gear available. You can't swim right in front of the bungalows most of the time because it is too shallow, but you can swim quite close and in walking distance. We had a car, so were able to drive to good snorkeling places.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Clean, quiet, good beach, whales outside the reef

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    LOVED our time with Sunhaven! We are already looking for at timing for a return visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights

    At times, having restuarant facilities on site would have been handy - but we knew there wasnt one when booking of course. Otherwise, nothing to fault!

    We loved Sunhave - location was perfect for what we wanted; super clean; Dennis & Pattie super friendly and welcoming. This was our first trip to Raro - we'll return and we'll definitely look to return to Sunhaven!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disrupted sleep ( multiple times) from feral cats howling through the night. Have never heard anything like it! Could not sleep through even with earplugs.

    Location and proximity to beach is excellent. The place is meticulously maintained. Bungalow perfectly appointed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every tropical island has tiny ants that get into everything. Sunhaven made good efforts and maintained good practices to minimize the problem

    Postcard setting right on the beach with easy access to the lagoon. Dennis and Patti were very helpful. Very good library of books and DVDs to borrow. Easy access to free beach gear

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    8.0
    good accommodation in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    starting to get a bit old

    clean as a whistle large rooms and great position

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    10
    fantastic stay .Dennis and Patty excellent hosts. Bungalow exceptionally clean and good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location was fabulous.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    9.0
    Lovely hosts, great location and very clean and quiet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coin operated aircon

    Very clean, excellant hosts, great pool, by a nice beach and walk, great location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, tidy, very welcoming, not crowded

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Sunhaven is very clean and tidy. You can tell the owners really take pride in the accommodation. Great location close to restaurants and snorkeling. Very close to the beach, and love the privacy/quiet of an adults only complex.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2021

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It is vry very minor but the beach could have been sandy. LOL

    We have stayed in places all around the world. This was the the best in cleanliness( you could eat off the floor) Hospitality service and all the other great values you look for when holidaying. Wonderful hosts. Even brought us freshly picked passionfruit. We recommend this property to all. We have rebooked another 10 days in 2022.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    10
    Overall it was the perfect holiday! We can't wait to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The location was perfect. Very picturesque...an island paradise! The views - amazing. Right on the beach. The bungalow was extremely clean thanks to our host Patti who cleaned and refreshed it every day. It was very quiet which we appreciated. The owners Patti and Dennis are hospitable, helpful, very friendly and gave great tips for eating, etc. They even organised our taxi pickup from the airport on arrival, and a rental car the next day. Patti went to the trouble of picking and then cooking for us, a tropical chestnut because we had never tried one previously. Overall it was the perfect holiday! We can't wait to stay again.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2021

    10
    Welcome to the heaven!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Suite - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best spot in Rarotonga where to enjoy the sunset, beautiful location and so peaceful, Dennis and Patti has been great hosts and always available, the attention to the details and the room cleaning are stunning! Highly recommended

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    10
    Private paradise on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only stayed 6nights, wish we stayed longer.

    UNIT 9 (small standard bungalow) Your own secluded private gold sand beachfront, beautiful vistas of crystal lagoon and reef 24/7 & the lush mountain terrain, filtered sunshine through coconut trees, the gorgeous & clean spacious pool, your own private deck, private outdoor furniture, bbq, HDMI tv, clear reception, my fav channel 1 NZ news, gorgeous strong hit water pressure shower, great kitchen with all your needs except I never cooked on holiday, exceptionally spotlessly clean, very comforting for the germaphobes like me, Kayaks free for use, yummy fruit trees, fresh fruit to your bungalow each morning, the convenience and extreme cleanliness of the self contained bungalows & the whole propertyin general, the easy walkable location to food & bars both left and right of driveway, awesome Carnivorous & Vegetarian friendly restaurants & cafes, (Beluga is fab, shipwreck bar & restaurant, Cast Away bar and restaurant) absolute FRESH fish n chip shop (Pacific Fish Shop Tues-Thurs 5pm-9pm), dairy's that supply fresh 60c Island donuts lol & other basics. NO DOGS, NO ROOSTERS, NO CATS, NO KIDS- nothing but the noise of palm leaves when a breeze comes by, the waves on the reef & your own noise you make...Great policy! The Kiwi/Cook hosts Patty and Dennis are awesome. Always helpful, naturally friendly, full of great advice, a full reception with holiday tours & a free map. All round great people. Will definitely stay again when we are back.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyed our visit although the unseasonal torrential rain made for a totally different holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You couldn’t safely swim out the front of property due to the amount of rocks.

    The property was very quiet and clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionist was rude.

    Beachfront views were amazing and the spacious unit.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

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