Arorangi, Arorangi, 01 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#103 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 157 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 March 2024
Stephen
New ZealandNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Donald
New ZealandNothing Really.
Initially felt a bit "out of the way. Once I had a car and as I know Rarotonga quite well soon adapted well. Very good location with very neat and clean rooms, good service from very friendly and helpful staff. Beach right in front of property and very pleasant. Nice place to stay in Raro.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Julia
New ZealandEven though it was hot a cold shower was welcomed but it was always cold no matter how long we waited for the water to get warmer. But thats all.
Privacy, quiet, friendly staff, location was 1min walk to the wedding along the beach, gardens/flowers.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Joseph
AustraliaCar park. A bit nervous parking near the coconut trees with my rental.
Access to the beach and the room serviced everyday. And the locals I met on Xmas day. Shops close by. And wifi accessible.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Brendan
New ZealandHard to contact the property manager if needed.
Location is great, close to town but also right on a good beach.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Kerry
AustraliaProximity close to bus and beach.
Was cleaned daily with very friendly staff. Position was great stroll to the beach and bus stop
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Sharon
United StatesThe ants, but they're everywhere
Jodie and Dianne were great. The grounds were kept immaculate, and the only issue I had was the ants, which nobody can control. Had a problem with my taxi, and Jodie was a phone call away. She handled it well, and I made it to my plane right on time.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Brent
New ZealandFacilities
The view of the beach
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Vicki
AustraliaThe bed... Watch out for falling coconuts......
Good location, nice beach for walking or swimming, good facilities for self-catering( though no stove top or pots)..friendly cat
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Brian
AustraliaRoom was advertised as beach front which wasn't acutally the case.
Location and beach were beautiful
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Willcox
New ZealandThe price. Everything in Raro is expensive, but this place on any other tropical island would be less than $100 per night. In saying that, it was one of the cheapest placed we found on the island.
Nice and rustic, right on the beach in an area that was not touristy.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Jo
New ZealandFairly basic, but on beach and handy to things
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Clive
AustraliaFacilities were bit basic, but any requests for a hair dryer etc were met with quickly! Found the Reef Motel, ( as it is marked on sign), a little hard to find. Instructions being provided by them on how to get there would have helped.
Great location close to the beach. Nice view from our balcony
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Karen
AustraliaStaff and location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Connaire
New ZealandHad no interaction with any staff, office was always closed. I had emailed and messaged a few times about an airport shuttle service which was on their website and has no reply.
Our room was beachfront as requested. Good location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Kathleen
New ZealandPerfect for what we needed
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Dale
New ZealandThe weather! The good stuff was wonderful, but we had quite a mix of conditions.
Walking distance to many restaurants, not too far from town, right on a lovely part of the beach, lovely smiling helpful staff, charming (slightly dated) accommodation. The small studio apartments are comfortable, we didn't see the other types of room available.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Brenda
New ZealandNo sink in kitchen area. Hot water in shower not great. Housekeeping not done on Sunday despite being advertised.
Great location. Close to private beach.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Ilse
New ZealandCould be a bit cleaner but really minor
Excellent location close to shop, fabulous dining, busroute and best of all the beach which is great for walking, snorkeling, whalewatching and catching the sun.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Marion
New ZealandIt was fine for what I needed. Very hard to get internet coverage
The room was basic but clean. Kettle, toaster and microwave. Bed was good and shower very good - once I knew to have the gauge on cold to get hot water! One minute to the beach and bus at end of driveway.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Kathleen
New ZealandMaybe a bbq or a little cooker or stove top in communal kitchen Coffee sachets we’re old and stuck together Tea bags were dusty Fan fell off when turned onto rotating
Perfect location for sunsets, whale watching, liked the communal kitchen, right on the beach.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Lauren
New ZealandJust the facilities that weren't available but all in all was good if you had a scooter or transportation
The garden villas are the best rooms
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Michael
New ZealandGreat location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
James
AustraliaExcellent location right on the beach, rooms were basic but all we needed for our relaxing stay. The staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
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