Tupapa, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#13 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.7
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Jade
New ZealandEverything. The house was spacious, beds comfortable & the pool was amazing :) very friendly & helpful host. Thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Jaz
AustraliaNothing
Pool was definitely a highlight! We had a last minute change in plans and DOR and her family were more than accomodating. She really went above and beyond and we’re so thankful. The location was really convenient and the house was beautiful!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Victoria
New ZealandEverything
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
David
AustraliaThere was nothing I didn't like.
The highlight of our 14-day stay was the pool. Great little villa, in a good location, has everything you need and more for your stay in beautiful Rarotonga. I'm booking this again next year as well as the bigger one next door. So I can bring the grandkids. Awesome stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Alexander
New ZealandEverything was good. No complaints here😀
Mama Dor was awesome to deal with. Met me at the airport upon arrival We loved the pool, the rooms were great size for my family. Good parking. Fridge tv great. Shower was awesome. 😀👌👍
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Sally-maria
New ZealandWe loved everything!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Sa
New ZealandNothing
Location. Pool. Facilities
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Jane
New ZealandSuper easy, Mama Dor met us at the Airport and we followed her to the Villa.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2024
Tauu
AustraliaNothing
The pool was the best part about this place. The beds were so comfortable. Staff were awesome . I so recommend them
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Kylie
New ZealandAt no fault of the host at all, there was an issue with the hot water. Dor was very responsive and came up with a great interim solution, and arranged for a plumber to remedy the issue, this didn’t impact our holiday at all.
Great space, beautifully clean and well set up with everything you could need. Fantastic having your own private pool! Dor is an amazing host, she really goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome. Highly recommend this as a great place to stay!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Jesse
New ZealandKiaorana Thank you we loved everything about the Villa will definitely be back good for families own private villa and pool .meitaki Rarotonga you beautiful island.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Tunganeiti
New ZealandDidn’t get to stay longer
It was private and the host was very accomadating
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Ciana
New ZealandNot applicable
Loved it. Everything we needed. Doris, you're amazing from greeting us at the airport and guiding us to your beautiful home at night time even. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. Metaki Maata
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Leilani
AustraliaLoved the pool, always clean. The maintenance man was friendly and efficient. The Avocado was beautiful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Lydia
AustraliaI didn’t like leaving the property ☹️
My family really enjoyed the swimming pool and we swam every single day. The house is super clean ,having the fans and ac really helped with the humidity. You had everything you needed in the house! Very handy to have a washing machine too. Highly recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Lorna
New ZealandPrivacy, cleanliness and pool.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Mana
AustraliaDrive way was uneven, not designed for small and low cars
Air con, pool, bathroom, and all the little things that add up thru out the Villa,, salt, oil, etc in kitchen to washing powder, books, vacuum, in the bathroom
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Kauie
New ZealandAwesome place. Awesome Host. Nice location not far from town. Evetything you would've needed supplied. Can not wait to come back. 10/10
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Julia
New ZealandThat our holiday came to a end leaving the villa...lol
The villa itself was perfect had everything you needed. The rooms had an air con each in our 2bdrm so sleep was excellent for the hot humid nights. Bathroom facilities were excellent, washing machine was awesome to wash our clothes, theres a shelf that had board games, books, rain coats, iron, umbrellas, insect repellat, sun screen owners thought of everything it was great highly recommended for everyone. Dorisse easy to contact, LD was nice he was always around cleaning around properties. If ever back in raro will definately want to go back to this venue for sure
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Toia
New ZealandModern, relaxing atmosphere, clean, handy location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Puna
Cook Islandsroad leading to the house from the back road was very bumpy and uneven. Tight entrance to property for cars.
great location and last minute. Love the peace and quiet of the location. Great size pool for the space. Host was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Jenkins
New ZealandNothing
Dor was a lovely host who made sure we were comfortable and settled in. Went above to make sure we were set up with our basics and fresh fruit/water. The Villa has everything you need for a short or long stay. Super clean and comfortable, we felt right at home. We loved lounging by the pool outside or inside with the aircon if it was too hot. Great location close to town and Muri! 10/10 would stay again
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Liana
New ZealandNothing everything was so good!
Everything! The pool was a good feature for my infant and my mum to enjoy!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Peter
New ZealandIt had ever thing we needed an think of going again soon and staying longer
Stayed in August 2023
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