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Palm Grove

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
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Studio, Beachfront | Living area | TV, MP3 dock

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Ara Tapu (Main Road), PO Box 23, Rarotonga
  • Place, Turoa Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

  • Beach view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Beachfront | Living area | TV, MP3 dock

Studio, Beachfront

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

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Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio, Garden Area

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

With a stay at Palm Grove in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Muri Beach and Turoa Beach. .This beach resort is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Takitumu Conservation Area and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wigmore's Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Turoa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Aroa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Muri Beach - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Palm Grove

Palm Grove offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, while MP3 docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Yellow Hibiscus, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Yellow Hibiscus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Yellow Hibiscus

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 28 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 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 at least 72 hours before arrival 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
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 10 (one-way), (from 1 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per day

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 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 and a smoke detector
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Palm Grove
Palm Grove Hotel Rarotonga
Palm Grove Rarotonga
Palm Grove Hotel
Palm Grove Resort Rarotonga
Palm Grove Resort
Palm Grove Resort
Palm Grove Rarotonga
Palm Grove Resort Rarotonga

Palm Grove Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, frindly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Authentic island room right on the beach.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca lane

Nice large room, and deck space, great location, bit dated but price appropriate
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great Breakfast every morning lovely place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Return guests due to geat staff, perfect location, great beach and good snorkelling straight out front. Already looking forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Epic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

myles

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Palm Grove in the past. We love the beachfront units. Even if the weather is poor, the view is still brilliant. The snorkeling in front of the units is extremely good with a wide variety of fish life. The sandy beach is also great. Breakfast is adequate with cereals, fruit, toast, spreads, coffee etc. Plus you can order and pay for more if you need it. Use of kayaks and snorkeling gear is complimentary, if you dont have your own. Wigmores supermarket is just down the road, and the units have a good kitchen for cooking for yourself if you want to.
snacks on our deck with a beautiful view
lying on the deck and looking up
looking from the beach to the beachfront units
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large bungalow with kitchen and nice green garden - just across a small street to an amazing private beach! The restaurant is there for breakfast and dinner. Only suggestion is to please add more variety to the inclusive breakfast-perhaps savoury (boiled eggs, cheese or cold cuts) as the sweet options is not for everyone (health related), especially when staying for more than a few days. Overall great place to unwind and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So handy to beach and shops great reef for snorkeling to see all the different fish
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Palm Grove was good for what it is, but can tell the garden rooms dont get as much love as the beach villas. The staff are friendly and the breakfast is convenient but its not luxury if thats what you're after
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Second stay. Will return. Love it.

Second year staying at Palm Grove Beachfront Studio. We will definitely be back What a beautiful view with comfy bed and breakfast included. Snorkeling right from the beach in front of the studios. Quiet and private with help from staff if you need. We are from Hawaii and this is where we choose to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've visited Palm Grove every time I've visited Rarotonga, and we will continue to stay everytime we come. The beach villa was the best experience we have had. We loved the privacy, access and the villa itself! Love the happy hour and the free snorkel/kayak equipment. The bus stop outside made transport around the island easy. The SPCA is just down the road, and a fast travel to walk the dogs in the morning. We didn't need our room cleaned everyday - due to our own reasons, but the equipment they left made cleaning the room a breeze. Thank you Palm Grove for an exceptional stay-cation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose it for the fantastic beach area and the wide lagoon to swim and snorkel in. Along with staying at a smaller resort which is quiet. The free breakfast was very good with a range of fruits and baked goods. All our lunch and dinners at the Hibiscus restaurant were great value and tasty. Loved the caesar salad. While the units are clean, they are looking a little tired and could.do.with new paint. The pool was quiet small and we didnt end up using it as we preferred the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was run-down and in need of maintenance. Ceiling fan did not work properly. Initial lack of hot water caused by the need to keep depressing a heater switch which we were not told about. Chickens and roosters wandering about the property making noise and entering the deck area looking for food hand-outs.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Enid

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant wait return
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Prescott Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from another stay at Palm Grove and we will be back again in the future! Can’t beat this place for the value and location! Spend the few extra bucks and upgrade to the beachfront studios, they are fantastic! Staff is always friendly and the free tropical breakfast is great! Thank you SO much for another wonderful stay at Palm Grove!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay here again

Palm Grove is well located with a nice beach. Restaurant was clean and meals were good. However the "resort" is in need of maintenance and refurbishment. Stench of blocked drains in G7 bungalow, no hot water in kitchen of G10, doors that don't lock from the inside in G9. At almost $400 per night I expected some sympathy/empathy and help with my request for a firm mattress due to a back injury. No sympathy and no assistance at all. I spent 7 nights sleeping on cushions on the floor. Would not stay here again. Much better accommodation options nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023