SUNSET PALMS RAROTONGA

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SUNSET PALMS RAROTONGA

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Welcome to our little piece of paradise, offering beachfront holiday accommodation, amazing sunsets

Welcome to our little piece of paradise, offering beachfront holiday accommodation, amazing sunsets

Welcome to our little piece of paradise, offering beachfront holiday accommodation, amazing sunsets

Welcome to our little piece of paradise, offering beachfront holiday accommodation, amazing sunsets

Welcome to our little piece of paradise, offering beachfront holiday accommodation, amazing sunsets

Welcome to our little piece of paradise, offering beachfront holiday accommodation, amazing sunsets

DESTINATION

Air New Zealand at Rarotonga International Airport

LOCATION ~ RAROTONGA

LOCATION ~ RAROTONGA

LOCATION ~ RAROTONGA

Flights

Currently there are direct flights to Rarotonga from, Auckland - Air New Zealand & Jetstar, Sydney - Jetstar, Honolulu - Hawaiian Airlines and Papeete - Air Rarotonga & Air Tahiti.  Flights from Auckland and Sydney cross the international date line.


Our Location

Located on the island of Rarotonga, in the village of Arorangi and in th

Flights

Currently there are direct flights to Rarotonga from, Auckland - Air New Zealand & Jetstar, Sydney - Jetstar, Honolulu - Hawaiian Airlines and Papeete - Air Rarotonga & Air Tahiti.  Flights from Auckland and Sydney cross the international date line.


Our Location

Located on the island of Rarotonga, in the village of Arorangi and in the district of Akaoa.  We are just off the Ara Tapu main road.  Our beautiful western coast offers guests white sandy beaches, crystal clear lagoons and amazing sunsets.


Transport

Upon arrival at Rarotonga International Airport there are various means of transport to our location.

 - We can book your transfers for you with Tiare Transport

 - Taxis are available.

 - Book a rental vehicle ahead of arrival.  Rental Companies - Island Car and Bike Hire, Avis Rentals or Raro Cars. 


Birds eye view of Arorangi

VILLAGE ~ ARORANGI

LOCATION ~ RAROTONGA

LOCATION ~ RAROTONGA

Beluga Cafe

Beluga Cafe is located 5 doors away from our property.  Not being biased but, this is the most popular cafe on the island.  Highly recommended.

 

The Pacific Fish and Chips Shop

The Pacific Fish and Chips Shop located about 15 doors from our property.  Very popular spot amongst locals and visitors.  A must try.  Fish and chips on 

Beluga Cafe

Beluga Cafe is located 5 doors away from our property.  Not being biased but, this is the most popular cafe on the island.  Highly recommended.

 

The Pacific Fish and Chips Shop

The Pacific Fish and Chips Shop located about 15 doors from our property.  Very popular spot amongst locals and visitors.  A must try.  Fish and chips on the beach watching amazing sunsets is popular amongst our guests.


Restaurants

Castaway Resort - is located about 10 doors away from our property.     

Water Line Bar and Grill - located about 20 doors from our property.  

A two minute drive away is 

Tumunu - the oldest restaurant in the Cook Islands 

 The Edgewater Beach Resort and Spa Kikau Hut 

Albertos

Crowne Beach Resort and Spa.


Tumutoa Tours

Tour and Island Night experience.  For the more active traveller.  Join in with the food preparation, weaving and even entertainment :-) 


Discover Marine and Wild Life Eco Centre

Discover Marine and Wild Life  Eco Centre is located 3 doors from our property.  The centre has a cafe attached..


Convenient Stores

Tex Mart 

CITC Kavera

Mama Woo's Store




A1 Meitaki Awards

TEAM ~ FAMILY

LOCATION ~ RAROTONGA

TEAM ~ FAMILY

Kia Orana  

Welcome to our little piece of paradise.  We are a small family owned beachfront holiday accommodation business, located on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.  My mother Annie and father Terry are our on-sight managers and I take care of all our Sales & Marketing and everything back office.    The land our property sits on has been

Kia Orana  

Welcome to our little piece of paradise.  We are a small family owned beachfront holiday accommodation business, located on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.  My mother Annie and father Terry are our on-sight managers and I take care of all our Sales & Marketing and everything back office.    The land our property sits on has been in our family for nearly 100 years.  This land holds so many fond memories for my family, friends and I.  I have been blessed to be the caretaker of this land during my time.  

I invite you to book, stay, experience and make new memories here in Rarotonga.  

Please feel free to flick an email If you have further questions.  Kia Manuia.



BUNGALOWS

Beach House decking area

THE BEACH HOUSE

THE GARDEN SEA VIEW BUNGALOW

THE BEACH BUNGALOW

The One Bedroom Beach House is located on the north side of the property and facing the Pacific Ocean.  Just 15 meters from crystal clear lagoons.  

  • The Beach House features a spacious bedroom with two entries, from the lounge area and the decking area.  
  • The lounge area flows onto the covered decking, uncovered decking and out to the front

The One Bedroom Beach House is located on the north side of the property and facing the Pacific Ocean.  Just 15 meters from crystal clear lagoons.  

  • The Beach House features a spacious bedroom with two entries, from the lounge area and the decking area.  
  • The lounge area flows onto the covered decking, uncovered decking and out to the front white sandy yard with those amazing sunsets.
  • The spacious kitchen area is fully equipped with cooking and dining utensils. 
  • The bathroom area also contains the laundry area and storage facilities. 
  • The covered back door porch area guests can enjoy the views of mountainous Rarotonga.    
  • The decking area is very spacious with BBQ, table and chairs, outdoor lounge suit and sun loungers.
  • The Beach House is fenced to ensure complete privacy.  
  • NZ $255.00 per night per couple.

beachfront holiday accommodation


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THE BEACH BUNGALOW

THE GARDEN SEA VIEW BUNGALOW

THE BEACH BUNGALOW

The Beach Bungalow features a spacious studio open plan living area, a stones throw from the crystal clear lagoons.

  • The Beach Bungalow features an elevated sleeping area with queen size bed facing the Pacific Ocean. Amazing sunsets. Beachfront holiday accommodation
  • The elevated kitchen area is complete with full cooking and dining utensils.

The Beach Bungalow features a spacious studio open plan living area, a stones throw from the crystal clear lagoons.

  • The Beach Bungalow features an elevated sleeping area with queen size bed facing the Pacific Ocean. Amazing sunsets. Beachfront holiday accommodation
  • The elevated kitchen area is complete with full cooking and dining utensils. 
  • The laundry facilities is located behind the kitchen area. 
  • The bathroom area also has wardrobe and storage space. 
  • The back door porch area guests can enjoy the view of mountainous Rarotonga. 
  • The lounge area flows onto the spacious decking area.  
  • The decking area has a BBQ, table and chairs, decking lounge and sun loungers.
  • The Beach Bungalow is fenced to ensure complete privacy.
  • NZ$235.00 per night per couple.

Our Beach Bungalow is currently having a full decking renovation - new photos to follow very soon 6/03/2024

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Garden Sea View Bungalow decking area

THE GARDEN SEA VIEW BUNGALOW

THE GARDEN SEA VIEW BUNGALOW

THE GARDEN SEA VIEW BUNGALOW

Sunset Palms Rarotonga - Garden Sea View Bungalow is the newest bungalow to the property and about 25 meters from the waters edge.    

  • This bungalow is located on the eastern side of our property and set in a garden. 
  • The Garden Sea View Bungalow features open plan living. 
  • The Garden Sea View Bungalow kitchen area has full cooking and dinin

Sunset Palms Rarotonga - Garden Sea View Bungalow is the newest bungalow to the property and about 25 meters from the waters edge.    

  • This bungalow is located on the eastern side of our property and set in a garden. 
  • The Garden Sea View Bungalow features open plan living. 
  • The Garden Sea View Bungalow kitchen area has full cooking and dining utensils. 
  • The sleeping area has a queen size bed, and also compliments the lounge area. 
  • The lounge area is set with cane lounge sofas, TV and books. 
  • The laundry, storage and ironing facilities are directly behind the kitchen area.  
  • The decking area has a BBQ and table & chairs. 
  • The decking area is lined up in the middle and behind the two beach front bungalows, and the view of the lagoon can be seen from the decking and lounge area. 
  • The Garden Sea View Bungalow is fully fenced on three sides to ensure privacy. 
  • NZ$215.00 per night per couple.



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suggestions

Car Park Area

should DO

should SEE

should SEE

Water Activities

Koka Lagoon Cruise

or

Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruizes


Island Night Show

Highland Paradise

or 

Te Vara Nui


Markets

Te Punanga Nui Markets on a Saturday morning is a must.

and

Muri Night Food Market.



Pacific Ocean

should SEE

should SEE

should SEE

Local Churches 

CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church)

Catholic Church

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Mormon Church


Wigmores Waterfall

Popular amongst locals and visitors, especially after rainfall.


Mike Tavioni

Well known local carver and artist.




New Logo

should BUY

should SEE

should BUY

Black Pearl

Vainui Pearls located at the Saturday morning markets.


Local Sarong - Pareu

Sold at the Saturday morning markets


Tanning Oil

Very popular, however not made in the Cook Islands - Monoi Oil (the red bottle)



EXPERIENCE

Akaoa Beach

THE PEOPLE

THE ENVIRONMENT

THE ENVIRONMENT

Akaoa Beach

THE ENVIRONMENT

THE ENVIRONMENT

THE ENVIRONMENT

The Culture

THE CULTURE

THE ENVIRONMENT

THE CULTURE

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Amazing sunsets from the front yard.

    MORE INFORMATION

    NIGHTLY RATES

    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES

    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES

    New Rates ~ 01 Jan 2025

    Per night per couple.

    Rates below are only applicable directly with the property.


    Low Season

    Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec 2025

    Beach House - NZ$255.00 

    Beach Bungalow - NZ$235.00 

    Garden Sea View Bungalow - NZ$215.00  


    Shoulder Season

    May and Oct 2025

    Beach House - NZ$270.00

    Beach Bungalow - NZ$250.00

    Garden Sea View Bungalow - NZ$230.00


    High Season

    Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept 2025

    Beach House - NZ$285.00 

    Beach Bungalow - NZ$265.00

    Garden Sea View Bungalow - NZ$245.00


    Minimum stays - 5 nights.

    Walk in rates ~ Walk in rates apply, subject to availability and season.




    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES

    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES

    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES

    Normal Check In and Check Out Times
    Normal Check in time - 2pm
    Normal Check out time - 10am

    Please let us know your flight details. If we are not pushed with other guest bookings, then we are very lenient here.


    Early Check In (ECI) and Late Check Out (LCO)

    ECI from 10am @ NZ$120.00
    ECI from 6am @ NZ$180.00
    ECI before 6am, will incur a full nights rate.
    Subject to availability
    LCO to 2pm @ NZ$120.00
    LCO to 6pm @ NZ$180.00
    LCO later than 6pm, will incur a full nights rate.
    Subject to availability

    ECI and LCO are not confirmed in bungalows originally booked, ECI and LCO can be confirmed in different bungalows, subject to availability and guests will be advised.


    PAYMENT

    CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES

    PAYMENT

    Payment
    To fully secure bookings with our property, a 30% deposit of total booking amount is required within two weeks from booking, and the balance paid two weeks prior to arrival into Rarotonga (This payment policy does not apply to our returnees)

    Upon receiving deposit and final payment, we will email with confirmation of payment receipt.  Please place surname/name and stay dates in each payment.

    More information in correspondence.


    Cancellations/Refunds

    If you are unable to travel on your booked dates, please advise us of this.  Deposit received at time of booking are fully refundable until 8 weeks prior to arrival, less NZ$100.00 non-refundable booking fee.  Cancellations within 8 weeks of arrival, the following applies.
     A) - Cancellations received within 8 - 4 weeks of arrival, 15% of booking amount will be held by the property and balance refunded.
     B) - Cancellations received within 4 - 2 weeks of arrival, 25% of booking amount will be held by the property and balance refunded.
     C) - Cancellations received within 2 weeks of arrival or no show, full payment will be held by the property less any nights resold. 

    We recommend the purchase of travel cancellation insurance. 

    WIFI

    THE FINE PRINT

    PAYMENT

    Please purchase a "Travel Sim" at NZ$49.00 from Vodafone at Rarotonga International Airport Arrivals Area which includes 5GB of data, 30 mins calling time and 300 txts.  Calling time and txts can be made to 20 overseas countries, including New Zealand, Australia, USA etc. This sim lasts for 15 days.  For more information please visit Vodafone.co.ck

    Complimentary unlimited WIFI available at the property.

    LOCAL WORDS

    THE FINE PRINT

    THE FINE PRINT

    Local words you may want to know/use  while in Rarotonga
    Hello - Kia Orana
    How are you - Pe'ea Koe
    Yes - Ae
    No - Kare
    Thank you - Meitaki Ma'ata
    Good Bye - Ka Kite



    THE FINE PRINT

    THE FINE PRINT

    THE FINE PRINT

    Adults only 18 + years.

    We have a strict 'No Party Policy'. 

    We do not accommodate hen, stag or similar groups..

    We do not host/approve of functions on our property - big or small.

    We respect the privacy and comfort of all guests booked in with us.





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    Nootoa Tuivaga

    Akaoa, Arorangi

    Rarotonga

    Cook Islands

    P - (64) 0211537404 (NZ)

    E - gocooks@gmail.com


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