Villas Tropical Sands
Ngatiangii, Matavera, 0000 Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 78 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Perfect place to stay on Rarotonga. The hosts are fantastic and were very welcoming!! They were very informative and helpful with anything that we needed. We could hear the ocean from our apartment and the site is stunning to chill and have some dinner.

We were able to see and hear the ocean from our balcony. The owners were welcoming, coordinated our shuttle on arrival and helped us arrange a lovely dinner booking over Easter when many restaurants were closed.

Great location,right on the beach,very friendly out going hosts.Local knowledge excellent

Great place to stay. Rudy & Kanoe are excellent hosts!

Large, clean and well maintained cottage. Excellent hosts on site.

A great facility with 5 units. Very private and quiet. Right on the beach. Our unit was a lovely two bedroom unit with twin baths.

Wonderful hosts Had everything we needed Great drinking water included Nice beach to walk along, but not a swimming beach, they have a small area cleared to dip Sounds of the waves Nice balcony

Everything - location, owners, view. We felt welcome the moment we arrived, and the view from our room was perfect. Slightly out of Muri meant it was quieter, but still just a short ride in. Our hosts were incredible, and we have never felt more welcome. We had booked another place for the second half of our holiday, but wished we'd stayed the whole time.

Breakfast not included. The area isn’t prime Raro but the hosts are lovely and the amenities excellent

The friendly and helpful hosts who I had met on a previous visit in 2014. The proximity to Muri. The quiet and peaceful location. Rudy's performing at the SAILS restaurant at Muri.

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Turangi Beach
8.6 Excellent beach200 feet from propertyMatavera Beach
8.0 Very good beach4,050 feet from propertyMuri Beach
8.9 Excellent beach1.5 miles from propertyAvarua Beach
8.3 Very good beach1.8 miles from property
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The property usually replies within a few days
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When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?April-to JulyAnswered on January 7, 2020
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Hi there! is it possible to have a wedding there if we will rent to big villas? by the beachfront? as were planning to have a party for family onlyKia Orana, Sorry we're not set up to do wedding venues. Thanks for your inquiry. Kind regards, RudyAnswered on April 5, 2022
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Kia orana, Which Villas are on the beach front? I would love to book one.#5 Kakaia and #1 Kota'a NuiAsked about: Villa with Sea View • Answered on April 29, 2022
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Hello! Could you please advise if you can accomodate a mum and two older teens in their own beds? And if so, what would the arrangements/units be? ThanksThe best option is to book our 2 bedroom 2 bath villa #2 Tavake. `It has a queen bed in each room and a large sofa in the living room.Answered on March 28, 2022
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Are teenagers ok on property, I have 16 yr old.Yes, 12 years or older Regards, RudyAsked about: Villa with Garden View • Answered on January 7, 2020
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Hosted by Kanoe & Rudy Aquino - Directors

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MV Mataora3.2 miles
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Albertos3.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar MOORING0.6 miles
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Restaurant RICKSHAW1.2 miles
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Restaurant LA CASITA1.2 miles
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Restaurant SANDALS, PACIFIC RESORT HOTEL1.9 miles
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Mountain THE NEEDLE5 miles
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Mountain CROSS ISLAND WALK8.7 miles
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Ocean/Sea TROPICAL SANDS0 miles
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Turangi Beach200 feet
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Matavera Beach4,050 feet
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Muri Beach1.5 miles
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Avarua Beach1.8 miles
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Titikaveka Beach2.9 miles
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Rarotonga International Airport5.3 miles
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 12 are welcome.
Children 18 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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)
Tropical Sands accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga International Airport for NZD per person, one way. Please inform Tropical Sands in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Tropical Sands of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Tropical Sands
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Check-in at Tropical Sands is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Tropical Sands (subject to availability) that have:
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Tropical Sands can accommodate this group size:
- 2 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Tropical Sands by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tropical Sands on this page.
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The prices at Tropical Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Tropical Sands (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Tropical Sands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Beachfront
- Bike tours
- Beach
- Bar crawls
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
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Tropical Sands is 2.9 miles from the center of Rarotonga.