Ngatangiia Avana, Muri, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#64 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 89 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Tracy
New ZealandAlthough there were 4 x plates & bowls, there was only 3 x knives & forks. No scissors, paper towels or tissues and a radio would be a great idea.
Location was just in the right place for what we were doing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Jade
United StatesOur stay was excellent. The accommodation was super clean and well-organized. The location right in front of the lagoon is great, and they have kayaks available for guests. I loved that they have a small “kitchen” with utensils, a small fridge, microwave, and eletric pan, so we were able to cook on the days when shops were closed. (We arrived on a Sunday, and Monday was a holiday, so the only options available were resort restaurants). The kitchen is enough to cook breakfast & fast meals. They have available filtered water fountain & laundry. They also have bicycles available for guests, which was a huge plus since we couldn’t rent e-bikes during our first two days. There are markets and bakeries nearby (5 minutes by car / 15 minutes walking). My husband and I loved our time in Muri and will definitely be back!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Memory
New ZealandCarpark spaces are tight when everyone has a vehicle. Though the view is spectacular the beach you view isn’t good to swim at.
Quiet and lots of space. Just like a home away from home.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Kim
New ZealandGreat communication e-mailed directions and some help info
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Julius
New ZealandNothing
Clean, good facilities, and great location with stunning views
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Helen
New ZealandUnit was quite small especially the bathroom but nice outside deck
Great location and stunning views
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Sarah
New ZealandWe stayed in the house - Awesome location can walk to all Muri destinations but then come home to privacy. Easy 20 min drive or bus to town and other side of island for all other activities. Beautiful location - we had cocktails on deck most evenings to watch the bats fly out from the mountain. Clean tidy and has everything you need.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Bradley
AustraliaGreat location, private setting!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Stuart
New ZealandJust the air con in the bedroom is the only issue, the house can be quite hot, and the placement of aircon in 1 bedroom meant only that room was ok to hang in, would have preferred to have it in living areas, other than that loved this place
Loved the location and all the extras that came with the house like kayaks and bikes, loved how close we were to shops as well
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Jacqui
New ZealandThe oven was bit hard to use with no correct racks or trays but made do,
Easy location spacious, everything we needed was there, bikes and kayaks to use washing machine, also, staff wondering around doing things and were always super friendly
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Sarah
IrelandNothing :)
Loved how well equipt the self catering facilities are! Also great having both kayaks and bicycles available 🇨🇰
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Jan
New ZealandThe view from the deck was spectacular. It was great value for money. Comfortable and clean.
The outlook was awesome
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Kate
New ZealandGreat spot at the north end of Muri beach, easy walk into the main centre with shops and restaurants. The pool was great to have and plenty of room in the house to share for 5 people.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Virginia
New ZealandJust the info about wifi wasn't clear enough
Nice outlook being up a bit higher. Quieter than a resort. Didn't do any cooking but great having an air fryer, as well. Would definitely stay again
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Margarita
New ZealandJust minor improvement suggestions: currently the kitchen towels don't absorb water at all, so they are useless at wiping dishes. It would also be handy to have a glass for toothbrushes/ dish brush in the kitchen - we used a drinking glass for that purpose. Other than that, a perfectly comfortable stay
The villa had everything you might need, amazing to be able to use bikes, kayaks and a laundry. Very functional kitchen, and handy to have wifi and aircon. Good size fridge. A great value for money overall
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Wayne
New ZealandThere was nothing we could fault with the property
We loved the view and the location, the stay was great
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Gordon
New ZealandThe oven wasn't great and a sharp knife would be helpful. We needed more tea towels and had to ask for a linen change even though we were staying for 12 days. This was done promptly. We could kayak opposite the house but a sandy beach was a bit further away.
The location is good - short uphill walk from the road and lagoon. Lovely view of sunrise. 10 min walk to restaurants, market and supermarket. Comfortable spacious house. Great to have filtered water available. We enjoyed using the bikes and kayaks and appreciated the beach towels supplied. Excellent rubbish disposal.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Callum
New ZealandIs a 15-20 min walk from Muri beach, however wasn't a big deal. Easy to walk it
Had everything we needed and nice facilities
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Ian
New ZealandThe odour from the septic wasn’t pleasant at all
We did our own breakfast. Being warm 😊
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Paul
New ZealandNothing
Great views and within easy reach of Muri.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Karen
New ZealandThe very small basin
The view. The privacy.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Julia
New ZealandTidy bungalow, great to have AC and pretty view from the balcony
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Liliana
New ZealandRoad noise at night. Bikes and Kayaks (free of charge to use) not so well looked after. Very small sink in the bathroom.
New bungalow, Spotless clean, nice private terrace. Access to bikes and kayaks. Walking distance to a lot of restaurants, Swimming across the road. Bus stops right outside.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Kara
New ZealandCottage 4 could do with a makeover. The kids at the back (muri vistas) got up very early and were very noisy. AC in bedroom is good but very hot in living area. Kitchen needs a blind for privacy at night and to block light in morning.
Amazing view, very clean, pool was great, free kayaks awesome, helpful owners.
Stayed in April 2024
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