Seaside Beachfront Villas Rarotonga, Matavera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#88 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 68 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.7
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Pahola
AustraliaUru was a lovely host and very responsive. The apartment was very comfortable and had all the necessary equipment for a comfortable stay. It was very close (in walking distance) to Vili's - best burgers in Raro and the convenience store. If you like sunrises the view is beautiful from the backyard!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Sheree
New ZealandLocation
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Stephen
New ZealandLovely spacious villa. Family of 5 adults and loads of space. Great views. Handy location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Marc
New ZealandNo TV just DVD and most of them not working
Sea view and location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Myrtle
FijiNone at all
The facility was beyond our expectation. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Eliana
ArgentinaVery homely!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Kimi
New ZealandNo pool, BBQ The kitchen is a heating kitchen not ideal for cooking a meal as there is no oven
The view from our villa and great staff Easy to drive around the island and visit other beaches Great exploring the beach when tide is out Markets in town are great, and talking with the locals is interesting learning about where the food comes from and ideas Enjoyed Bite Time eating hut at the markets
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Christopher
New ZealandWifi was a bit of an issue - in the detailed information there is a note that it is available at additional cost. I ended up buying an ESim which worked fine but the reception within the villa is pretty average due to the heavy concrete construction.
The Deluxe Villa is a large space and was immaculately clean. It looks out over a deck to the beach about 25m away. The beach and the lagoon has a rocky coral surface and the sunsets are spectacular. The open sea breaks on the reef at the edge of the lagoon which is about 50m wide. The villa faces due west and the coast at that location is quite exposed in an easterly wind which is prevailing for part of the year. There are plenty of restaurants nearby if you have a car or bike - if you are walking then Muri is about 2.5kms away. There is a great coffee and french bakery a few doors to the south and opposite that there is a small superette, gas station and Villis Burgers - all quite useful. About 2km to the north is Love Coffee which is a pretty good cafe.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 October 2024
Kevin
New ZealandThe room was a bit big, and a lot of free space. A number of loose fittings, which we highlighted to the maintenance staff.
The ease of knowing where the key was and allowing us to enter by ourselves. Due to an issue with our payment card, which we we're able to sort, no pressure to completed. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Dikeman
AustraliaMaybe a few rugs on the floors or walls so the wasn't so much echo in the property.
Everything about the property was brilliant for myself and family.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Mo
New ZealandNo laundry facilities.
Location and view were spectacular. Amenities were very good.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Kelsey
New ZealandNot easy to navigate for non locals, Google took me to the local football club. Had to call the Canadian number I assume the landlord who then gave me the number for the lady who helped me inside the apartments , wasn't sure what room I was in had not been specified prior arrival.
Lovely accommodation, beautiful views! You can hear the sounds of the ocean at night which was very theraputic. House was absolutely stunning had everything we could have needed! I enjoyed every minute of our stay. Affordable and just as pictured! I would stay here again. Lady (unsure of name I apologize) was super kind and inviting!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Julie
AustraliaNothing
The size and the location and the price
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Nz
New ZealandThe Tv sound wasn't great so we shifted the couches closer. you will need to hire transport or use the buses
The highlight was the whales I could see from my bed!!! Great views, really close to the sea, not suitable for swimming but beach walks OK. Snorkling and swimming a short drive or busride away. The house had 3 very large double bedrooms with 2 large ensuits and dressing rooms. the third bedroom used the main bathroom. Huge living area and a kitchen almost like a commercial kitchen. Everything you could need. downstairs were 3 double bed flats which looked very big. A family or wedding group could book out the whole property. We were upstairs and didnt hear any downstairs guests. We had a lovely big verandah providing sun shade, and from the rain. Also good for drying racks. There was a washing machine and dishwasher. An excellent array of DVDs were available as well as a good selection of novels which we added to. It was an internet hub so we just had to buy time from the vodaphone shop at the airport. we rented a car at the airport but you can also rent motor scooters. One of us rented a push bike as well and had fun riding round the island. Highly recommend this property. Room for 3 couples or in our case 2 singles and one couple. The shops down the road in walking distance, were excellent. A supermarket, a petrol station and a great fast food place with the best hamburgers - great prices. Not far further down the road was a great pizza place. There were evening meals available about 4 nights a week at the Muri beach market. And the main town market is so big you could spend half a day. we arrived early to get fruit, stayed for pancakes/waffles and had a great look around.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Gill
New ZealandThat we couldn't stay our whole trip and had to move. Couch could do with softer squabs. Wish bed was where couch is facing out to sea - that'd be magic.
Great location, excellent view of the ocean, clean and comfortable, good cooking facilities. Excellent toilet and shower. Great outdoor deck. Saw a whale breach.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Jamie
New ZealandJust felt it could've had more in the way of kitchen things, no platters , no scissors, only 3 chanpagne flutes and 3 wine glasses. For a house that could accommodate that many people it should have more for the self cataring aspect. and the cupboard doors fell off in the kitchen.
Lovely clean spacious accommodation, great view, that deck is amazing. Loved having such a big house, my daughter and her bridesmaids all got ready at our accommodation, so it was perfect. Excellent they let me have an extra bed for my sister who stayed 2 nights and the lovely hist popped in to say hi as well.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Janice
New ZealandYou can’t swim in the lagoon as it is too shallow and rocky on that part of the coast
Beachfront position. Location- local store within easy reach.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Michael
New ZealandThere was nothing that I did not like
Location is great Room nice and sunny Room neat and tidy
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Ursula
New ZealandNo laundry facilities but that wasn't advertised so just finding something
Location, space, right on the beach, great facilities, everything was above my expectations
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Emily
United StatesWonderful and so accomodating of us. We would definitely stay here again. We saw dolphins and whales from the balcony.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Denise
New ZealandLots of barking dogs at night which was far worse when it was really windy.
Lovely quiet location. Spacious, open and very clean
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Hannah
New ZealandNo free wifi and we couldn’t swim out the front of the place.
Very relaxing place with a great shower and comfortable bed. Stunning morning views. Just down the road from Villis and service station and only a 10 min bike to Muri for the beach and the night market. Great airflow didn’t feel super warm when going to sleep.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Bradley
New ZealandPillows could be nicer but that is being extremely picky and is subjective to my taste
It was awesome to have the keys available upon departure. Saved a lot of hassle after travelling.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Prudence
New ZealandThe home was lovely and spacious, the only thing worth noting was there was no A/C and just had ceiling fans which in the heat of the day did not cool the room down much.
The villa was lovely with a private deck looking straight onto the ocean. The location was also good, with a shop just across the road. A fully equipped kitchen was much appreciated as we were there for a full week.
Stayed in April 2024
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