Reviews of Whitesands Beach Villas 3 stars
Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was perfect. The owners were very hospitable. We appreciated the villa facilities and provisions.
Whilst our stay was comfortable, some aspects of the villa are a little tired. It would be nice if some ongoing refurbishments could take place.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was amazing - it was a really awesome little unit - really appreciated the 'extras' and attention to detail! BBQ area was great and it was super clean and easy to access everything! Loved the cat and local dogs too!
Not really a complaint - but maybe better lighting would be helpful - and the Wi-Fi was a bit iffy too Overall though - Loved it!
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location though is 10/10 and there’s kayaks which is great for kids.
The property is very dated and congested. Bathroom is very old and wasn’t very clean as the toilet seat slides so gross stuff comes from the seat which is very unappealing. No where to really sit as the lay out isn’t great
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeach front. Everything you needed. Quite.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWw had a family holiday and had Villa 1 plus Mi'is house plus another house close by. The setting of the places was perfect. The houses were perfect size for us. Very clean, very helpful friendly host.
There was nothing we didnt like about the properties We loved the friendly animals close by. Ww will definitely come back
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation was excellent everything was there that we needed.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation was tight on the beach with the lagoon rezdy for snorkelling.
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe property was like a home away from home it had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable and the location was stunning. Beachfront location so snorkelling and swimming was the best.
Nothing
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe were welcomed with a large bowl of fresh fruit, milk and chilled water in fridge, even storage containers were provided to store food in, very thoughtful
The lounge chairs needed more cushioning but were improved by putting extra cushion to sit on.
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThey don't supply meals but left info of whete to get what and had in their fridge and bathroom all sorts of little extras that you may have not bothered to bring
Maybe just a little brighter light in lounge
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSuper well equipped house. Everything you needed was there!
Lighting in the house could be better.
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEverything! The villa is perfect!👌🏼 such a beautiful spot,the view is amazing! Thanks Don & May,you've been so kind with us❤️
Nothing, everything was perfect 👌🏼
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location is absolutely amazing right on the stunning beach with very few people around d and the most incredible snorkelling in the reef off the beach. Facilities were perfect and everything we needed was there.
Nothing
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location is the most wonderful as the villa is right on the beach. You can hear the waves crashing of a night time and during the day you can sit on the sand or from your balcony and watch the beautiful ocean.
Hard to make improvements, it was excellent for the price.
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location. Straight off the deck into the sea. We swam 4-5 a day and the snorkelling was much better than I expected. Fruit left in the villa for us when we arrived was a nice surprise. Snorkeling equipment and kayaks available. Beds were very comfortable. It was serviced by two local supermarkets.
Better lighting, there weren't many lights, it was mainly lamps. Reading was hard at night. Neither bedroom, nor the lounge or deck had a ceiling light. Other than that we were very happy with the villa and would recommend it as a good part of the coast to rent accommodation.
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation Location and great snorkelling.The location was key to making our stay enjoyable, and the cleanliness of the villa was outstanding.
I cant fault anything. Everything was immaculate.
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat location - right on the beach yet plenty of privacy. Heaps of facilities including kayaks, snorkel gear, recliners, cooking and washing facilities, outdoor shower etc. Also much better price than we'd been quoted for a resort.
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe location was spectacular. Facilities perfect. Extras such as snorkels, kayaks, deck chairs with cushions etc were perfect.
Liked everything.
Reviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
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