Tropical Retreat Rarotonga

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb
  • The entire place is yours
  • 517 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Tropical Retreat Rarotonga in Rarotonga offers a villa with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and a lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa bed, and a work desk. Free toiletries and a hairdryer ensure a comfortable stay. Convenient Location: Located 2 km from Rarotonga International Airport, the property is a 4-minute walk from Tokerau Beach. Nearby attractions include Tokerau Beach and the Cook Islands National Museum. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the villa is praised for its attentive host, comfortable bed, and inviting swimming pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Swimming pool

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

La
New Zealand New Zealand
“Angela and her family were very welcoming and helpful. This place had everything that we needed even complimentary airport transfers which makes things a lot less stressful. The pool is a bonus. I found it was in a great spot, handy to an ATM,...”
Mark
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was wonderful especially Angela and William who were fantastic hosts The location is across the road from the Crown and the Edgewater in Arorangi - a fantastic little sanctuary with privacy and the bonus of a pool. Can't recommend this...”
Dorgie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Nice cosy and clean . Angela (host) was more than accomodating with fresh fruit , carton of milk , bottle of juice all complimentary. Also a airport drop off after midnight could not fault her hospitality .”
Elina
New Zealand New Zealand
“One of the best locations ever! Everything is close by (best snorkelling places, beaches to watch humpback whales from, shops and locations for spa/massages, restaurants and car rentals, and the most wonderful hosts, we were greeted at the airport...”
Tahlia
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hosts were wonderful. They picked us up from the airport free of charge. The pool was fantastic! It felt like we were in our own private resort. The hosts thought of everything to ensure we were comfortable. Water, milk, and juice all waiting...”
Yvonne
Australia Australia
“It was nice a private, comfortable and has everything you need also close to the main road.”
Shaaron
New Zealand New Zealand
“We were met at the airport by the host and given a tour of the facilities. The host lived close by however was never intrusive but there should we have needed them. The use of a private pool was fantastic The location to walking distance...”
Kerry
New Zealand New Zealand
“Angela so easy to deal with very helpful every step of the way,, free airport pick up and drop off was an awesome bonus”
Zara
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent hosts, they picked us up from the airport for no extra charge, they also had guard dogs which were very cute and friendly to us and gave us piece of mind that our belongings would be safe here. Pool was excellent and a lovely outdoor...”
Hannah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very private with our own pool surrounded by tropical plants. Fantastic hosts Angela and William, a lovely, friendly welcoming couple. Great facilities, Netflix, starlink. Walking distance to neighbouring resorts and shops.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by William and Angela Tuivaga

9.7
Host review score
William and Angela Tuivaga
Tropical Retreat is a 1 bedroom fully self contained villa located on a quarter acre privately owned property belonging to the Tuivaga Family. Our guests will experience our green lush gardens filled with tropical flowers and fruits, which our guests are most welcome to help themselves to. In the middle of the lush gardens is a private 6m x 4m saltwater pool and BBQ garden for our guests only. The pool is surrounded by decking and connected to the villa. Our guests will walk into an open plan kitchen/lounge area with air-conditioning, large bathroom with solar hot water and separate laundry area. The bedroom features a large King size bed with a wardrobe. The villa has mosquito screens. The garden, pool and villa is fully enclosed allowing our guests to have complete privacy. Wifi is complimentary.
Our guests will be located on the family homestead property, We invite our guests to come and experience the island lifestyle, with many stories and legends to share about our beautiful village. Arrive as our guests and leave as our friends.
Located in a popular part of Arorangi, close to many facilities, shops, restaurants, vehicle rentals, and local tour operators and Island night venues.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Tropical Retreat Rarotonga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 14 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

14+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tropical Retreat Rarotonga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.