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Reviews of Central Motel

Central Motel. Avarua, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#136 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 131 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Local noises, doof and dogs

    Apartments clean and ventral

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay at Central Motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paint the stars and replace the steel rails pipes

    Very close to cafes and take away food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Great Location & Great Value in Downtown Avarua
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    However, there was some negatives. I saw a large cockroach in the bathroom. Although, they claim to include free wifi, it a very limited service. They includes 2 vouchers, which just Ok to view email. If you want to watch a video for about 5 minutes, the voucher is gone. However, reliable internet and affordable internet is a big issue in the Cook Islands. There is only one channel available on the TV. Don't be put off by the exterior of the building, which is not the best. The rooms are OK, and have all the essentials.

    This hotel has the best city location in Avarua - the capital of the Cook Islands. It is a 5 minute walk to supermarkets, nightclubs and wide range of shops. The rooms are quite spacious and the beds comfortable. The rooms has good air-conditioning. I was also allowed to access my room at 9:00am, well before check inn time - I really appreciate the management team, for making this possible. There is a small pool, which appeared to be clean and well maintained. The rates at this hotel are very favourable, when compared to pricey resorts, a long way from the centre of Avarua. I would still recommend this hotel for location and price.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. The pool is very small but you can see it gets cleaned daily at least

    A lil rough on the outside. But inside the rooms are clean and tidy. Fridge is stocked with drinks at a reasonable price. The water pressure in the shower is like a water blaster! And instant hot. Aircon is awesome for these muggy 26c. nights Great price and right in towm

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    8.0
    This was a fabulous little place to stay. Keen to book again at Christmas for us and family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hot water in the shower would cut in and out while showering. Happy for the warm shower anyway. Would have been good to have a sink in the room other than the bathroom sink just from a food hygiene perspective but we made do. The cabinetry needs updating but that didn't effect our stay.

    Behind the rough road front there was a little gem inside. The bed was so comfortable, everything was clean and the air conditioner was a life saver. The manager was very lovely and so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location just off the Main Street - bit run down but for the price can’t complain. Never saw any staff but the check in worked ok.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very run down

    Clean bed

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for stay before late night flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the outside needs a tidy up

    Location great for 1 night stay before flight. Clean and comfortable. Rosa was helpful and communicated with us promptly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It looks a bit run down,good location close to main town

    Just needs a upgrade

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The overall look. It's not a motel by definition, as it's in the centre of the city. If the motel can have a shop for snacks or drinks, that will help. It should also offer breakfast services.

    The property is good, but it looks bad from the outside, which leaves a bad impression of the property. There is a lot of repair work required. The rooms are quite clean. The owner of the property was very responsive to emails and sorted out my check-in before my arrival by tagging the room with my name. She also helped me to book a tax from airport to the motel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to town center

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water and the TW was not working

    Rooms were comfortable

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    7.0
    Great location and good value for money, especially for that last minute booking :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need more staff to help run the place

    Lady running the place was lovely and quick to respond. Great location!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price, maintenence 8

    Staff, location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is run down, suited my needs though. Bedding was clean but stained. Pictures do not give real perception of how it really looks. It is not as nice as the pictures show

    Loved how close to town it was and how peaceful, no large crowds of people. Rosa was absolutely lovely.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintaining condition.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks a bit run down from the outside, but overall, the room was very comfortable.

    The room was really clean and was close to town.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Raratonga start
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An old motel, well past its prime. Cracked, loose tiles in bathroom. Shower drained extremely slowly.

    Central location. Clean Comfortable bed. Good air-conditioning

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    6.0
    Wanvery nice and clean close to town but the downfall would be the outside where you had the table and umbrella athat ar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no cooking facilities in the rooms

    Close to town

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Great for a first night in Rarotonga and get bearings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cool and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit run down on the outside, however room was clean and comfy bed

    Clean room, comfortable beds. Close to town. Host responded quickly via email. Booked place as needed somewhere to rest before late flight.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Good 1 night near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic but that’s what I was expecting. Wouldn’t want to stay there for an extended period

    The location was good as it was close to the airport. I flew in late and left for the airport again early. Room was left open for me late and Roselle checked in with me in the morning. I can’t comment much on the room because i just slept there and I didn’t even shower there. I will say the bed was good and the AC was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Budget accommodation close to airport. Amenities fine for 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really close by

    Close to the airport if requiring a connecting flight.

    Stayed in March 2024

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