Rarotonga Hotel Guide. Hotels in Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

"This hotel is right across the road from the airport, so very convenient and easy to walk to and from the terminal without needing a rental car or other transport, though there are rental car options right at the airport and just down the road also. The airport is very quiet, not many flights, so don't worry about any noise from it. The official hotel signage outside doesn't really stand out, so you will probably spot the big sign for "Island Night! Dancing and buffet" first, which is right outside the hotel. Staff are all very friendly and helpful, and all quite lovely. Rooms and the overall facility are clean and well maintained, and appear recently refurbished. Rooms are stocked with a minifridge, kettle, teacups and some instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate. However no microwave. The hotel restaurant has fantastic food, excellent options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and great barista coffee. The restaurant is partially "open air" so you can see the waves right next to your table and feel the warm ocean breeze. Although it's located on the seaside, there is no sand on the beach, just rocks and crabs, so not suitable for swimming. But it's still a beautiful view and we even saw a whale while having breakfast one day! There are much nicer beaches for swimming etc close by. Tuesday night is Island Night buffet and dance performance, well worth the experience. The Hula Bar beside is not too noisy but does play music until 11pm each night. Overall 10/10 highly recommend"

"Fantastic place for families. Highly recommend if you can afford it staying at three bedroom villas- big space and awesome views with aircon.. definitely worth it for family three or four kids. Compared to other resorts which didn’t offer as much space. Babysitting etc all organised by resort with no issues at all. It is a busy resort but they cope with everyone so well. Neat views and well kept grounds. Thanks for the stay!! "

"Highlight recommend this little hidden jewel. Amazing big spacious comfortable room. Great pool and garden areas. Super friendly hosts. Just opposite the prettiest view and water "

"Location, natural beauty."

"Beautiful place great stay. Loved it "

"Lovely quiet place, staff are all amazing, so friendly and willing to help. Rooms are a bit dated and could do with a bit of a tidy up, but it was clean and tidy."

"We loved staying here as a couple for our honeymoon! Only dislike is that our hair dryer didnt work. Would recomend this place for anyone staying, the food and drinks were also toop notch! Staff were so kind and friendly! "

"I liked the gardens and how they created a sense of tranquility and privacy but the prices for the food and drink were a bit steep"

"Perfect for family. Has got everything you need from towels, toiletries. Free water jug and dispenser which is very thoughtful. Loved the mini pool. Only issue i had was lack of communication. I didn't know how to get into property when we arrrived at airport as didn't get any email response to my query. I panicked and had to buy local sim so i could call locally and find how to access property. But once fixed, everything that followed was exceptional. Cleaner Jenny was super friendly. Thank you for the wonderful experience. "