Resort Palm Grove
Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access). Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Main Road , Vaimaanga, Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 75 reviews)
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Palm Grove is located on an excellent beach for snorkeling, easy to get in and out of the crystal clear water, lots of colorful fish and coral to see close to the shore. There were never more than 3 or 4 people on the beach with us, and much of the time we had it to ourselves. The accommodations are cozy, comfortable, and well maintained in a garden setting. The associated restaurant, Yellow Hibiscus, offers breakfast (included), lunch, and gourmet dinner, reasonably priced. We loved the fresh papaya and coconut every morning. In addition to the regular menu, delicious dinner specials are also offered. The staff were friendly and cheerful, while at the same time respecting our privacy. There is a grocery store with $1.00 ice cream cones a short walk from Palm Grove with an attached take-out restaurant. Very handy! Although we rented a car for our stay, there is a bus stop conveniently located right at the Palm Grove.
United States of AmericaThe location is perfect with the beach across the street that has great snorkeling, the staff is very nice, especially Tai, the breakfast is good and there is someone at the front desk most of the day. The on-site restaurant with bar is a nice amenity along with the free kayaks. There are no on-site push bicycles.
United States of AmericaThe Staff was great and accommodating. The wifi could use some work.
United States of AmericaEverything it was definitely a great time, the staf were great and helpful in every way no complaints from me
New ZealandThe staff here are pretty nice and lovely, I like all of them and very happy to have them around. Seafood pasta is very yummy, breakfast is simple but good. My room is spacious with fully functional kitchen, free extra bed for my kid, happy hour for guests on Friday night with free beer, walking distance to dairy.
ChinaThey included a delicious light breakfast with plenty of fresh local fruit and hb eggs. We went to church on their free shuttle and were astounded by the amazing choir chanting in multiple part harmony. Sunday night banquet was fantastic!
CanadaGood continental breakfast. Air conditioner in our room. Lovely restaurant that offered a good value BBQ ($NZ 35 each) on Sunday nights. Lovely beach.
AustraliaWe liked the big room, beautiful view of the ocean and liked being so close to the beach. Secluded and quiet. Would definitely come back !
New ZealandOur beach front unit was well located and the design shielded from the wind and rain. The unit itself was lovely and had everything we needed. There were scooters onsite to hire. The beach was beautiful and not covered in coral or sea cucumbers so you could walk out and snorkel around. Not too far out there were many fish to see
New ZealandGreat location, staff were good, clean and tidy. Happy hour on friday.
New Zealand
Palm Grove
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Randall
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Lynette
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Mark
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Wayne
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China
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Janet
Canada
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Gillian
Australia
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Jon
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Nicola
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Melissa
New Zealand
Set on 5 acres of private beach and tropical gardens in Vaima, Palm Grove features free kayaking and snorkeling equipment. A private balcony or patio with ocean or garden views is standard in all rooms.
The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchen with a gas stove-top, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer. Each room is decorated in bright colors, and features a flat-screen TV and a stereo with an iPod dock.
Palm Grove is set alongside one of the most popular beaches in Rarotonga and is within 5 minutes’ drive of several other beaches, including Muri Beach, Aro'a Beach and Puaikura Beach. Rarotonga Airport, the main township of Avarua, and the National Museum of the Cook Islands are all within 15 minutes' drive.
Guests can enjoy a swim in the onsite swimming pool and a casual meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can arrange day trips and car rental. Free parking is available on site.
Overlooking the gardens, The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Activities:
Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Library
Canoeing
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See what guests loved the most:
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Randall
United States of America“Palm Grove is located on an excellent beach for snorkeling, easy to get in and out of the crystal clear water, lots of colorful fish and coral to see close to the shore. There were never more than 3 or 4 people on the beach with us, and much of the time we had it to ourselves. The accommodations are cozy, comfortable, and well maintained in a garden setting. The associated restaurant, Yellow Hibiscus, offers breakfast (included), lunch, and gourmet dinner, reasonably priced. We loved the fresh papaya and coconut every morning. In addition to the regular menu, delicious dinner specials are also offered. The staff were friendly and cheerful, while at the same time respecting our privacy. There is a grocery store with $1.00 ice cream cones a short walk from Palm Grove with an attached take-out restaurant. Very handy! Although we rented a car for our stay, there is a bus stop conveniently located right at the Palm Grove.” Read more
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Lynette
United States of America
“The location is perfect with the beach across the street that has great snorkeling, the staff is very nice, especially Tai, the breakfast is good and there is someone at the front desk most of the day. The on-site restaurant with bar is a nice amenity along with the free kayaks. There are no on-site push bicycles.” Read more
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Mark
United States of America
“The Staff was great and accommodating. The wifi could use some work.”
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Wayne
New Zealand“Everything it was definitely a great time, the staf were great and helpful in every way no complaints from me”
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Anonymous
China“The staff here are pretty nice and lovely, I like all of them and very happy to have them around. Seafood pasta is very yummy, breakfast is simple but good. My room is spacious with fully functional kitchen, free extra bed for my kid, happy hour for guests on Friday night with free beer, walking distance to dairy.” Read more
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Janet
Canada“They included a delicious light breakfast with plenty of fresh local fruit and hb eggs. We went to church on their free shuttle and were astounded by the amazing choir chanting in multiple part harmony. Sunday night banquet was fantastic!”
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Gillian
Australia“Good continental breakfast. Air conditioner in our room. Lovely restaurant that offered a good value BBQ ($NZ 35 each) on Sunday nights. Lovely beach.”
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Jon
New Zealand
“We liked the big room, beautiful view of the ocean and liked being so close to the beach. Secluded and quiet. Would definitely come back !”
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Nicola
New Zealand
“Our beach front unit was well located and the design shielded from the wind and rain. The unit itself was lovely and had everything we needed. There were scooters onsite to hire. The beach was beautiful and not covered in coral or sea cucumbers so you could walk out and snorkel around. Not too far out there were many fish to see” Read more
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Melissa
New Zealand
“Great location, staff were good, clean and tidy. Happy hour on friday. ”
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About Palm Grove
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Small and friendly Palm Grove is an ideal base to explore all of Rarotonga. We are halfway around the island from the main township of Avarua, on the stunning southern coast. Our self contained units are perfect for travelers that want the convenience of kitchen facilities while still having the option of dining out for any or all meals.
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Albertos4.6 miles
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MV Mataora4.6 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cocolatte Cafe0.1 miles
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Restaurant Vaima Restaurant0.2 miles
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Rarotonga International Airport4.5 miles
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Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Resort Facilities at Palm Grove
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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WiFi is available in public areas and costs NZD 5 per 24 hours.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Paid WiFi
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car rental
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)
- Open all year
- Opening times
- Suitable for kids
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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NZD 80 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Palm Grove accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Palm Grove
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Palm Grove (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Accessible parking
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Guests staying at Palm Grove can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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Palm Grove offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Private beach area
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Happy hour
- Beach
- Live music/Performance
- Themed dinners
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Palm Grove by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min
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Check-in at Palm Grove is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Palm Grove is 2.6 miles from the center of Rarotonga.
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Palm Grove has 1 restaurant:
- The Yellow Hibiscus
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The prices at Palm Grove may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Palm Grove include:
- Bungalow
- Studio
- Villa
- Vacation Home
