Ara Tapu, Avarua, 682 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#101 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2052 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 September 2025
Mareta
New ZealandN/A
Loved everything from the exceptional hospitality of the staff to the stunning views of the place. LOVED IT!
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 6 September 2025
Talia
New ZealandShowers are a bit small.swim up bar was a bit understocked and the cocktails from the sands bar weren't as good from the inside bar
Restaurant there had some of the best food we ate on the island. Staff were friendly and attentive
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 5 September 2025
Maria
AustraliaBeing asked four separate times for my flight details, email address and other info. If it’s been already provided then I would have expected we are asked to confirm the details are correct vs having to provide them again. Also, having to arrange my own transfers was unexpected as other hotels we’ve stayed at in Rarotonga organise this for you at the time of booking as the flight details are provided at this time.
Clean rooms
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Joanne
New ZealandThe broken shower and toilet
The pool
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Fiona
New ZealandOcean view and pool area lovely
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Naomi
AustraliaGreat location for whale watching.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Jennifer
AustraliaWe thought the room was a bit cramped
Views, good to be on the bus route easy to get around the island Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 August 2025
James
New ZealandView from room chairs obstructed by bush outside.
Location. Value for money
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Jean
New ZealandThe club is a bit far from everything, which makes it quiet I guess, but makes it relatively mandatory to rent a bike or a car (we don't recommend buses except if you have lots of time as, despite the information on touristic sites, they don't travel all days, sometimes stop early, and they might also stop you further than the place you're asking... on one day, they were only travelling on one side, not both as expected). We had found push bikes to tour the island, very easy to do (but avoid cycling or walking at night, it's full of roaming dogs, which are sometimes very aggressive).
Everything was nice. The room was very quiet and clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is good. It was possible to swim/snorkel in front of the club (lots of colorful corals and fishes), the swimming pool was clean and fresh. The bar in the pool is awesome, with some of the best cocktails we ever had before. There is a nice "sundeck" facing the sea, from which you can easily spot whales cruising around. There are some events organized, like concert, games.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Dunn
New ZealandRoom was average, our bed had a big sag in the middle of it. Curtains frayed and just generally a bit tired.
Breakfast is great, love the deck and being able to watch the whales go by.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Helen
AustraliaNot sure what the TVs were for!
Lovely location with fantastic whale watching. Rooms clean and well positioned on beach or around pool
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Patricia
New ZealandThe bathrooms in need of renovating , more hanging space for clothes and aTV that worked
Opposite the pool, quiet and private, the breakfasts were good, more fresh fruit instead of tinned would have been appreciated
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Geoff
New ZealandThe room was ok and functional
The room was ok. The bar and lounge area and the dinner mg area were great
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Laura
New ZealandWindow in bathroom didn’t have any covering (was next to laundry)
Food was great, fantastic views. Staff were helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Kiandra
New ZealandSlightly outdated rooms (doesn’t make the stay any less enjoyable)
Great staff, good price, beautiful location!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Peter
New ZealandThe rooms needed a bit of updating esp the silicone in the showers needed replacing
Free Breakfast was basic but fine and the options if you wanted cooked were great and well priced
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Thuvisana
Australiahotel staff really friendly
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Brian
New ZealandLabelling of the food and condiments would be beneficial to helping customers knowledge of what is available for meals.
Great location. Easy peaceful atmosphere. Hassle free ordering of food and drinks.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Vinara
New ZealandMy shower was a little bit damaged from wear and tear
Beautiful scenery and lovely staff had the best stay
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Ella
New ZealandThere was ants in the room
Loved how friendly the stuff were amazing food !
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Kylie
New ZealandAmazing staff. Clean, tidy and had everything we needed.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Gillian
United KingdomThe first stay pre Aitutaki was chaotic but it was very busy. The room booked was the 'Courtyard view' which was a mistake. Zero outside space and noisy, but more comfortable with a better room.
It's a friendly place with polite and usually helpful staff. Breakfast is nice enough and you pay extra for eggs and most protein. Great whale watching from the sun loungers. I stayed 2 nights in a 'Courtyard view' room, went to Aitutaki and then 2 nights 'Mountain view'. The first was a dated room overlooking passageways and not relaxing, I would have paid for an upgrade if it had been possible. The slightly better room was an enormous improvement. Staff try to be helpful, it's easy to get about by bus or taxi. The transfer driver to the sister hotel is very helpful also. Adults only is great!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Henry
New ZealandMusic around the pool is very loud with a playlist not unlike a country pub that has a dance floor, rooms are not the nicest (poor lighting, low quality uncomfortable pillows), the beach out the front is not very nice (no sand, narrow lagoon, quite exposed), resturant served cold ribs while charging close to premium pricing. Some of these things are to be expected with a more budget accommodation. I think if you want to get drunk by the pool every day, its a reasonable option, but if you want to read a book in a nice relaxing environment, you should probably stay somewhere else.
Accommodation is reasonably priced, there's a pool to have a dip in on a warm day. There is a quiet area down towards the beach side to the right if you want to get away from the very loud music at the pool.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Shona
New ZealandStaff are always lovely and the restaurant food has definitely improved and was very nice.
Stayed in August 2025
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