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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Studio, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ara Tapu (Main Road), Titikaveka / Vaimaanga, Rarotonga
  • Place, Tikioki Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Matutu Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Studio, Beachfront | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, Beachfront

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

With a stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon. .This beach resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tikioki Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Matutu Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star resort have kitchenettes with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

LCD televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with digital programming are available for your entertainment, and DVD players are also provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
At Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-cm LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 200
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 200

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 40.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 40.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous holiday the staff were very friendly and the location is awesome…the hotel is next to one of the best snorkeling on the island 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect location for beach access, the staff were super friendly and accommodating, plenty of water sport equipment and the room was spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not too commercial, great snorkelling, friendly staff, good restaurant, love location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is the second time we have stayed here and it is such good value for the money, amazing spot, clean and tidy. Will def stay again and again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and so friendly and atentive . The beach and snorkeling out the front of the hotel was great. Beautiful clear water lots of fish to see and so quiet. Rooms were clean and comfortable beds. I will definitely return for a stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, middle of the road lodgings in a gorgeous setting on an incredible beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Great beach for snorkelling and playing
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and good staff but you’ll need to get your own wifi ☹️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close it was to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Amenities
Staff were all very helpful and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

MEGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and snorkling was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely right on the beach, it had a relaxed feeling about the place, the staff were amazing such beautiful people. They accommodated our earlier morning arrival of 0630hrs. Nothing was a bother to them happy to go out of the way to help you. Look forward in returning to CI in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ocean Views. Lovely staff. Clean, well appointed rooms. Free breakfast. Can walk straight onto the beach. Little restaurant/bar for eves.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent as well as the food. I loved the restaurant! Stay at Moana Sands, you can't go wrong.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place for a relaxing holiday. I loved the beach sand and the blue sea.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent, friendly and so helpful. Thats always the most important.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Patrick Gerrard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Everything is there including snorkel items. Amazing kai. We have stayed aunt other places on the same strip and Moana Sands has the best sea life for snorkelling. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved everything about the place. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating always happy to help and always smiling. Amazing beautiful place to spend our 20 year wedding anniversary Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from the moment we checked in until Check out Staff were friendly and could not do enough for us. The food was amazing. Location was 5 star. Our room was right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for a downstairs room to walk straight onto beach and to the water, just as in the picture. It was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and sand every room has a oceanview clear water and snorkling
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the Seaview room

We were staying at level 2, the Seaview was lovely. We went snorkelling just outside the hotel, many fish there. It is a small hotel, which is good, nice and chill.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024