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Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

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Studio, Beach View, Beachfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Studio, Beach View, Beachfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ara Tapu, Vaimaanga, Rarotonga
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tikioki Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Matutu Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Beachfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio, Beach View, Beachfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Studio, Beach View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

With a stay at Moana Sands Villas & Apartments in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Muri Lagoon and 6 minutes from Muri Beach. .This beach hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Aroa Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tikioki Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Matutu Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Turoa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

Moana Sands Villas & Apartments offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 50 per minute)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per minute)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

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

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
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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 Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 50.00 per minute (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 50.00 per minute (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Moana Sands Beachfront Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Moana Sands Villas & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place, good cafe in front, great snorkeling from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything about the villas and the property. The location is fantastic. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Everything was clean and you can tell the staff takes pride in providing an excellent experience for guests.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with family. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this villa. It was updated and had everything you need for a relaxing getaway right on the beach. Staff were absolutely lovely and with a cafe and market right out the front it mafe life really easy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying here and we're so glad we came back. Fantastic location, friendly staff, clean rooms and love having access to paddle boards, snorkelling equipment and kayaks. The snorkelling off the beach is amazing and its a great place for kids too!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms good location very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place on the lagoon with the most incredible snorkeling just ankle deep to start , accommodation was great all you need for a comfy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the road from a fabulous supermarket, friendly and helpful staff. Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in front of the beach, great view and you can snorkel all day long!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite property to stay at. The staff are amazing, friendly and always ready to assist. The location is perfect with Wigmore's across the street, car rental across the street, Circles Cafe next door and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to walk out the door and into snorkeling paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beachfront. Amazing facilities and staff were so friendly and helpful. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing snorkelling out front, this had everything we needed for a relaxing week in Rarotonga
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from the room, nice pool. Nice cafe at the entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A nice stay but noisy at night with local dogs
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great snorkeling, crystal clear ocean, outstanding views ,excellent staff, and beautiful groomed grounds. A 10 out of 10 property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Well equipped apartment with comfortable beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot for swimming
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about this property. We give it a 10 out of 10. Loved this property! The view was spectacular, too,
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lagoon and very lovely landscaping! Your staff is amazing! Housekeeping, grounds, and reception were all great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing needed is wifi and they are working on it, everything is excellent! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront. Clean small. Resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeyran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the stay, my room opened right into ocean with perfect snorkling spot. The only downside was the reception only being open for 3hrs, if i needed any assistance from them
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025