About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Sands of Rarotonga Hotel in Avarua offers adults-only accommodations with garden and pool views. Each room features air-conditioning, a private bathroom, work desk, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, lush garden, and a modern, family-friendly restaurant serving brunch and lunch. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel provides private check-in and check-out, a lounge, concierge service, and a coffee shop. Additional amenities include a kids' pool, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 1.2 mi from Rarotonga International Airport and a 9-minute walk to Avarua Beach, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions. Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carrie
United States“A gem of a place! Quiet, quaint and the staff are friendly and fantastic. A special thank you to Raj for his kindness and hospitality!” - Wendell United States“Comfortable hotel. Pleasant. Kudos to Manager Raj. Very good guy. Pleasant, courteous, helpful and generous with his advise. Good downtown location with interesting sites within walking distance.”
- Alberto United States“The manager picked us up at the airport around noon, he did a great job making sure we had everything we needed, including best restaurant for that evening. He was very helpful and attentive. The property has a great restaurant for breakfast and...”
- Dilshani
New Zealand“My parents really liked the place and the hospitality. Mr Raj was very helpful and very friendly. Can recommend this place to anyone who likes a peaceful surrounding.” - Yifan
China“Welcome and helpful staff. Location of 5min drive to the RAR airport. Shuttle between the hotel and the airport.” 
Katrina New Zealand“Great location - couple minutes walk into town, from there you can catch local bus around the island if you choose not to hire a car or bike. Bus can add up though as $5 per trip (cash only payable on the bus, or you can buy a set of trips) I had...”- Geoff New Zealand“Raj was fantastic. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was there for us.”
- Martin New Zealand“We have travelled a lot in our lives and this has got to be one of the most genuinely warm welcomes we've ever received. Thank you Raj!”
Corran New Zealand“The service was exceptional, Raj and his team were fantastic”
Fiona
Australia“We were picked up by Raj and taken straight to the property where are rooms were ready !! It was central to town and everything we needed for a quick stay”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Lazy Trout Cafe
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
