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.
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
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.
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 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.
beachfront holiday accommodation
The Beach Bungalow features a spacious studio open plan living area, a stones throw from the crystal clear lagoons.
The Beach Bungalow features a spacious studio open plan living area, a stones throw from the crystal clear lagoons.
Our Beach Bungalow is currently having a full decking renovation - new photos to follow very soon 6/03/2024
Sunset Palms Rarotonga - Garden Sea View Bungalow is the newest bungalow to the property and about 25 meters from the waters edge.
Sunset Palms Rarotonga - Garden Sea View Bungalow is the newest bungalow to the property and about 25 meters from the waters edge.
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.
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.
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)
Amazing sunsets from the front yard.
Jan to Dec 2024
Beach House - NZ$255.00 per night, per couple
Beach Bungalow - NZ$235.00 per night, per couple
Garden Sea View Bungalow - NZ$215.00 per night, per couple
Extra guest, 3rd person
At NZ$70.00 per person per night in our Beach House and Beach Bungalow.
Rate changes commence ~ 1st Jan 2025
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.
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$60.00
ECI from 6am @ NZ$120.00
ECI before 6am, will incur a full nights rate.
Subject to availability
LCO to 2pm @ NZ$60.00
LCO to 6pm @ NZ$120.00
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
To fully secure bookings with our property, a 25% 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.
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 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
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.
Nootoa Tuivaga
Akaoa, Arorangi
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
P - (64) 0211537404 (NZ)
Let us help you get ready for your Rarotonga holiday.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.
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