About this property

Magic Reef Resort offers Polynesian-style bungalows in a great location directly on the beach in Rarotonga. This little resort offers spacious accommodations with great ocean views. There are 9 studio-style bungalows in total, all of which are furnished with a 4-poster bed and include kitchenette facilities. All have a furnished balcony with ocean views, as well as a private outdoor shower and bath. We are the first resort on Rarotonga to offer free unlimited Wi-Fi. Our Bungalows all feature 32-inch smart TVs with Netflix. Facilities at the Magic Reef Bungalows include a swimming pool, direct access to the beach and a barbecue area. All guests receive continental breakfast on arrival. Airport transfers are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Fishing

    • Canoeing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carrie
    United States United States
    Magic Reef is beautiful, the landscaping is lush and gorgeous and right on the water. Great for sunsets! The bungalows are perfect for a couple and we appreciated the fruit platter, juice and coffee on the first day very much.
  • Russell
    United States United States
    We had the best experience at Magic Reef from the moment we arrived. Simone is very accommodating and available for all of our needs. Perfect location. Beautiful gardens. Delicious breakfast on the first day, and available to purchase each day....
  • Joanna
    United States United States
    What an amazing time we had here in Rarotonga! The entire staff were so helpful and accommodating; a joy to interact with. The comfortable bungalows were stocked with all the kitchen supplies and essentials we needed (plus more!). The bathroom in...
  • Martin
    United States United States
    Beautiful property that is taking care of very well. Staff and owners are wonderful people.
  • Russell
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful secluded spot on the beach. Only about 8–10 bungalows, so no more than 20 people there at a time. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Captain the resort cat is a welcome addition to the staff :)
  • Charissa
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location with the beach was right in front of the bungalow. Very quiet and private.
  • Julie
    United States United States
    We enjoyed the Polynesian decor, the privacy of the bungalows, and having our own lanai. We loved hearing the spund of the waves! The fully equipped kitchenette was a bonus. We really liked the wonderful tropical outdoor shower and bath too. The...
  • Allan
    Australia Australia
    This property is extremely well set up. The facilities are excellent with a lovely pool, great decking on the beachfront which is perfect for whale watching. Good transport options available on the premises with electric cars and e bikes available...
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The bungalos are very well equipped, clean and beautiful. Great quiet location on Rarotonga. The managers owners Lawrence and Simone and staff are incredibly nice. I miss them already. They make you feel like family. Very helpful for our stay.
  • June
    United States United States
    beautiful property right on the beach with a pool and 9 ( soon to be 12) bungalows with ocean views. the bungalows are well built and well maintained with a pleasing decor and well appointed kitchenette. The bathroom sink and outdoor shower are...

Area info

Resort facilities at Magic Reef Bungalows

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Magic Reef Bungalows takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 75 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel offers return transfers to and from Rarotonga Airport for NZD$50 return per person. You must provide their flight details, including arrival and departure times, at the time of booking by completing the Special Request box. This is very important to ensure the transfer shuttle will be at the airport to meet you and also because the hotel’s reception is not open 24 hours a day.

Please note that all requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Additional charges apply at 50% of the nightly room rate. Guests are welcome to contact the property for more information using the contact details on the booking confirmation.

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