Name: Herons Reef Holiday Apartments
Address: Main Road, Matavera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Main Road, Cook Islands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £63 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

Beachfront · Private beach

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Herons Reef Holiday Apartments

Main Road, Matavera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Great location - show map

Apartments
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

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Herons Reef Holiday Apartments offers self-contained accommodation in Rarotonga with lovely views, just steps from the secluded beach and shallow lagoon. It features a BBQ area and garden. Some apartments boast mountain views and some overlook the lagoon. The property is located a 5-minute drive from Muri and a 10-minute drive from Rarotonga Airport. There are a range of restaurants, shops and water sport activities to enjoy nearby. Local convenience stores are situated just 2 minutes' walk from the property. Each unit has a flat-screen TV and DVD player, fridge/freezer, a washing machine, gas stove top, microwave oven, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware. The private bathroom includes a shower and complimentary toiletries. Also provided in the unit is screened windows, curtains, and smoke detectors. Air conditioning is available at an additional charge and there is a public WiFi hotspot available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Studio with Garden View

1 extra-large double bed

Studio Apartment with Mountain View

1 large double bed

Apartment with Sea View

1 extra-large double bed

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Value for money

9.4

Location

8.7

See what guests loved the most:

Thea
United Kingdom
“In an amazing location, gorgeous gardens and beach front.”
Alessandro
Italy
“The apartment is very cozy, next to the beach. The host allowed us to have flexible check-in and check-out which was very helpful. It's been just wonderful.”
Katja_kap
Croatia
“Accommodation was great! There is a beach but you cannot swim there because of the reef but it is still amazing to just sit there and look at tha waves. You can get around by bus but I would highly reccommend a car because the bus is not very...”
Dictine
New Zealand
“Everything I needed was there it was like having my own house/flat, I especially liked having a washing machine too. It was so peaceful the gardens were lovely and sitting on the deck by the beach was a treat.”
Priyanka
Australia
“Very calm clean and homely. Great location. Loved how close it was to the beach. Though you can not swim in the beach, it was soothing to hear the waves crash on the shore. Spotted a few whales too. Sue and pasha are amazing hosts.”
Donna
New Zealand
“The property is right on the beach which isn't swimmable but a great view, especially watching whales and the sunrise. You could pay way more and not have a private beach at hand. Also, the shower is really good.”
John
Australia
“The Mountain View apartment had everything I needed for just over 2 weeks. The location on the reef is lovely, and the gardens are fabulous. It’s not suitable for swimming but great for whale watching, and reef shoe rambling. I would book this...”
Graham
New Zealand
“A piece of beach that was "ours" .So quiet. Loved talking to Sue and Pasha ... Stories to tell from faraway lands... Enjoyed cooking evening meals and eating on the deck to the sound of the sea... Real Rarotonga... Nothing pretentious... A real...”
Marcia
New Zealand
“The host was exceptional going out of her way to make my trip special. Wven though it's self described as humble the apartment had everything you may need for a quiet Raro holiday. Fruit and blender were great.”
Callum
United Kingdom
“A short taxi to/from the airport. Pasha was extremely helpful before and during our stay. very easy to contact and helped us many times with requests we had. the decking section out the back was a very nice place to sit and relax in the sun. The...”

Hosted by Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers

9.7

Host review score

Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers

Heron's Reef Holiday Apartments are unbeatable value for money, with a convenient location, clean and well-furnished on a beachside property. The lagoon and beach are too shallow for swimming, & rocky, but the area overlooking the ocean is secluded and perfect for relaxing and watching the waves break on the reef. The Bougainvillea Studio and the Ferns one-bedroom face the mountain, and the Coral Beach and Reef View studios overlook the lagoon. There is NO free wifi due to the high costs of internet services on island- but there are two hotspots from the on-island providers Bluesky and Zenbu and you can buy vouchers online (Zenbu) or from several shops (Bluesky) around the island.

We are off-site, with no reception on arrival, and transfers are provided by an independent company. We are mostly busy working in our restaurants around the island, where you are eligible for a 10% discount off meals. But we will make an effort to meet you and respond to any queries you may have by phone.

There are night markets four days a week, and a day market in town on Saturdays. There are lots of restaurants and beaches a five minute drive away. There are local stores for break, milk and essentials just a few minutes walk from the property. The beach is fairly rocky,great for sandcastles and beachcombing, but Muri beach for swimming and water sports is 5 minutes drive away. The area is very safe, secluded, but for family holidays with small children possibly Muri Beach, Arorangi or Titkaveka would be the best choice as there are no hotels and entertainment within wlaking distance.

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Herons Reef Holiday Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)

Extra bed upon request

NZD 25 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

Mastercard Visa Cash Herons Reef Holiday Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property can accommodate children over the age of 7.

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga Airport. These are charged $30 for one person $50 for two, each way.. Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there are no on-site managers and there is no on-site reception, therefore, please let the property know your expected time of arrival at least 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments 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 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Herons Reef Holiday Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedroom
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Herons Reef Holiday Apartments can accommodate the following group size:
- 2 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments on this page.
The prices at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Herons Reef Holiday Apartments on this page.
Herons Reef Holiday Apartments is 2.8 miles from the centre of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Herons Reef Holiday Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Squash
- Beachfront
- Themed dinner nights
- Bingo
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Private beach area
- Walking tours
- Cooking class
- Pub crawls
- Aerobics
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live music/performance

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