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About this property

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Perfectly positioned alongside Titikaveka Lagoon, Makayla Palms offers private beach access and accommodation with a private BBQ and patio. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkelling equipment. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the modern accommodation features a spacious lounge area with TV. You can make use of the open-air shower and free toiletries provided. The staff can arrange diving, fishing and safari excursions. Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or take a cruise along Koka Lagoon. Makayla Palms is a 20-minute drive from Rarotonga International Airport. Rarotonga Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Fishing

    • Canoeing

    • Hiking


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Walking distance to a couple of restaurants. And a convenient grocery store across the street for self catering. Our host was amazing and answered our numerous questions about things to do and even the history of the islands.
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    The location is quiet - walk to a stunning beach and snorkel! Thoughtful details like family board games, laundry powder and washing machine, snorkelling gear and reef shoes - everything you need. Beautiful villa and tropical gardens, lovely staff.
  • Shona
    Australia Australia
    Clean and modern, good bed, spacious, and excellent beach access
  • Nancy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Check in was a breeze with a lock box on site. However, they knew the time of our arrival, so our bungalow was open for us and ready. The bungalow was exceptional, very clean and had everything for an easy stay. The kitchen was well equipped and...
  • Georgina
    Australia Australia
    Makayla Palms was the perfect place to stay for us. We loved the cosy and comfortable villa. It was spotlessly clean and had everything that needed for our stay. The beach was very close and was great for a bit of snorkelling. We also loved that...
  • Amy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The gorgeous manager was super helpful and welcoming answering any questions we had. A 60 second walk to the beach!
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I was apprehensive arriving at 2am to a different country and having to find our accomodation in the dark. Imai made it easy. The lights were on, parking was easy and the room was pristine with milk and clean drinking water in the fridge ready to...
  • Glenn
    Australia Australia
    We had a lovely 6 nights at MAKALYA PALMS at the end of our 17 night trip to the islands. Only a short stroll to one of the best beaches on Raro, the villa was very well equipped with all you need and patio BBQ. Would love to come back.
  • Bruce
    Australia Australia
    Centrally located on one of the best lagoons in Rarotonga. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Imai was wonderful and made sure we had a great time.
  • Nadia
    Australia Australia
    On the beach -best location , helpful management, beautiful surroundings & unit equipped with everything you need including WiFi!

Managed by Makayla Palms

Company review score: 9.8Based on 130 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Makayla Palms is a proudly family-owned and operated accommodation provider, established in 2007. Our boutique property, located near the stunning Titikaveka lagoon, offers a peaceful and authentic Cook Islands experience for independent travelers. We began with just one villa and a dream to create a place where guests could feel truly at home. Over the years, thanks to steady demand and strong guest feedback, we expanded thoughtfully, first to two villas, then three, maintaining our focus on personal service and high-quality guest experiences. Today, Makayla Palms comprises two self-contained studio villas and one two-bedroom villa, catering to couples, small groups, and families. Our team, made up of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, is key to the warm, personal service that defines every guest experience at Makayla Palms. From inception, our growth has been deliberate and values-driven, ensuring we maintain our boutique charm while enhancing our facilities, gardens, and environmental practices.

Property information

Award winning Rarotongan accommodation at its best! Excellence on TripAdvisor. Modern, boutique, self catering villas set in lush tropical gardens with private access to stunning Titikaveka lagoon and beach. Relax on the uncrowded beach with complimentary kayaks and snorkeling equipment or explore the many and varied activities on the island. Makayla Palms has a two bedroom villa and two couples villa (studios) and they have everything you need for your tropical holiday. These fully screened villas feature full kitchens, spacious lounges with flat screen TV, free Aircon and free unlimited WIFI. A cupboard contains beach towels, books and games. Guests enjoy the BBQ on their deck and the open air shower. Parking is available on the property. Buses run regularly and may be hailed at the gate. Exclusive airport transfers are available for booking.

Neighbourhood information

Within walking distance is a village shop, a fruit stall, a church, restaurants. Three kms away in Muri are many more cafes and restaurants.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Filipino

Property surroundings

House rules

Makayla Palms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 11 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

11+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Transfers to and from Rarotonga International Airport are available at a charge. Please inform Makayla Palms in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note Makayla Palms has a 3-night minimum stay requirement.

Children over 11 years are welcome.

Children under 11 years are welcome provided all three villas are booked.

Payment via Bank Transfer is also available. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Makayla Palms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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