Aro'a Beach Arorangi Rarotonga, Arorangi, 000 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#94 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 24 apartment reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.4
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Emma
New ZealandThe White House is in a quiet and lush location, just a short stroll to a beautiful beach. The apartment and villa share the pool, yet are quite private from each other. There are lots of nice spaces to relax in, both outside and inside, by the pool, or on the patio. We explored Rarotonga, but always looked forward to coming back to the White House for some down time in the afternoons. Our young kids loved the place. The pool was very popular, as was the gentle, happy dog, the grassy area to run around on, and the coconuts to husk. Brent and Eve were friendly, accommodating and responsive, yet never intruded on our holiday.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Vicki
New ZealandWe arrived after a storm and my initial impression was things were a bit tired but after staying for 5 night it felt so homey I didn’t want to leave.
The property was a 100m flat walk from the best snorkelling beach in the island and was really spacious with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Marnie
AustraliaLoved the location, Timmy and the access to use the kayak, snorkeling equipment, books and games
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Manson
New ZealandThe pool was very cold
We were at the best part of the island
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Laura
United StatesBest location on Raro. Walk down and get the best snorkeling on the island! The apartment was private and large.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 January 2025
Jon
New ZealandNothing
Code to the best beach on the island. Access to shared pool, snorkel gear and great outdoor area. Towel exchanged if required. Host were great and very approachable. Loved how they provided some basics to get thru the first few days.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Sinisa
AustraliaRelaxing place with friendly staff. Very clean house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room and well equipped kitchen. Everything very spacious. Very nice pool. Great location, very close to the beach and Rarotongan Beach Resort as well as bus station, everything 150-300 meters. Very good Wi-Fi. Highy recommended!!!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Trybula
New ZealandOur unit was on the ground floor under the main house. Upstairs banging and thumping noises when trying to have a much needed sleep in whilst on our first vacation in a long time was annoying.
Loved the quiet area and surroundings
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Jennifer
New ZealandThe roosters early in the morning😄😄.
We were provided with continental breakfast items for the first three days - an added bonus as we did not expect this. So we didn't have to head to th supermarket immediately we arrived!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Gina
New ZealandWe didn't want to leave!
The location, amenities, cleanliness, hosts. This place has it all! I'm so glad we didn't stay at a resort. It was so good having our own outdoor area and the pool was well used. The WiFi was excellent and there was even bread in the fridge! Great hot water pressure and plumbed-in drinking water were really appreciated. We will definitely be staying here next time!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Tracy
New ZealandGreat communication, and flexible with change of booking and early arrival, great facilities and location. Thank you so much
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Margaret
New ZealandInternet, TV was poor but I believe its the same throughout Rarotonga.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Ruby
New ZealandComfortable apartment. Short walk to the beach. Very hospitable hosts. Nice continental breakfast provided. Short stay enjoyed
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Charizza
New ZealandThere were a few ants around nothing major, bug spray got rid of it. Still a wonderful place to stay. And I will definitely return.
Private like a little oasis. Staff and Brent (owner) friendly and welcoming. Pool good depth and quite a few things to keep you busy on a rainy day, dvds, board games, books etc. Very relaxing and calming place. Clean and spacious. (Wrote another review on TripAdvisor with pictures)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Jan
New ZealandOutdoor patio tiles need some remedial work and some waterblasting and the deckchair canvas needs replacing. Just small things that would make all the difference to the immediate impression.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Very clean Pool Covered outdoor area on the unit Friendly, helpful host Supplies for our first morning
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Susan
New ZealandBrent & Eve were the perfect hosts. Their communication is quick. We made an error in our booking and arrived a day early. This did not deter them in any way - they welcomed us to come straight to the property and met us on arrival with the key to our apartment
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Tineke
New ZealandEasy access, amazing pool great location.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2022
Kylie
New ZealandTV with HDMI or USB would have been a plus🤩 we didn’t watch much TV and the range of DVDs supplied was awesome
100% recommendation for White House apartments. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Easy to find location, just a short walk to the beach so private away from tourists. Neighbours were friendly and helpful with local knowledge. The coconut grove was a highlight for Mr 12 and the pool was awesome at nigh for Miss 12 and Miss 20. The screens on windows were helpful at nighttime safe and secure inside with the island breeze and sounds coming in. Once windows closed it blocked all outside noise. The wild life here was friendly too. Timmy the house dog, chickens and roosters. The beds were comfy and the shower and kitchen facilities great. We had an awesome time 🌴✨💕
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Aaron
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
George
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Valerie
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Jane
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
Toni
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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