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Reviews of Avana Waterfront Apartments 4 stars

PO Box 869 , Matavera, 869 Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#39 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 162 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were lovely and accommodating for our large group with lots of kids. Everyone enjoyed the pool, the kayaks the wharf and the snorkelling including turtles! Stunning location and we hope we can return someday. Thanks so much 😊

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Need better paddles for the kayaks (offset ones are good)

    Virtually everything; kayaking around the eyelets, fishing and swimming off the jetty, rock-hopping at the headland, relaxing by the pool, opening coconuts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    A beautiful location in a piece of paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The location was exceptional. Host Desiree could not do enough to assist our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Lovely welcome message on the doors of our apartment when we arrived outside of office hours.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    I could live there 🙃
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Water View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were beachfront, as were all the units in this small establishment. Very large room with a private balcony with table, chairs and beach chairs. Freah towels supplied regularily. Also a nice pool with a protected BBQ area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Waterfront,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not fully aircon

    Wondful view, see lot of fishes, sometime can see turtles and stingray, puffer fish

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place to stay. Our family of 5 (3 teenagers) had such a great time and have come away with some really special m
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    3 bedroom apartment was a good layout for our family of 5 and had everything we needed, however if I was had to choose something that could be improved on I would say the kitchen could do with updating.

    Amazing location with sunning views. Great facilities with the jetty, swimming pool, BBQ area, and use of kayaks and snorkelling gear. Our hostess Desiree was so kind, friendly and helpful. She went out of her way to ensure we had the best holiday possible.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    It was amazing!! so relaxing and would highly recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Just as you drive out on the main road, you have to be very careful turning right as you cant really see the on coming vehicles, we had a near miss, so it would be good to get the Neighbours to shave back their hedge a bit, otherwise everything else is great.

    The Location was excellent, you could kayak and walk to Muri Beach and the Muri markets was only a 5min drive. Town was only 10 minutes away. Koka Cruises are in Muri. There is a peer that we would feed the fish off and watch the sunrise every morning. Shops, Gas station and restaurants are also a 5 minute drive away, along with entertainment at Te Vara Nui.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nice location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kayaking to islands seeing turtles

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Water View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    quiet and very close to most things. hosts were friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Water View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely apartment with a beautiful view, friendly and helpfull staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Great option for beachfront large apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some insects in the attic. A good insect spray would be great.

    Apartment is very spacious, big living room, batch and kitchen downstairs and two bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. One twin and one matrimonial bedroom, the matrimonial one with a great view and balcony. Yes, it is a little run down and it may need a refreshing but everything was in good working order and mattress quality and sheets were great. Fully functional kitchen with all the utensils, spices, dish soap, etc. Great pool as the beach in front is not swimmable, too many rocks. Great use of kayaks to go to the motu just in front where the beach is just lovely. Staff very very kind and professional. A rental car is very recommended, 5 minutes drive to Muri lagoon and 10 minutes to town (Avarua). Would for sure come again, highly recommended.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Amazing stay with beautiful people and beautiful views with incredible snorkelling
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little old but nothing that spoilt our holiday

    The jetty, the space and the service.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely family getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When breezy hard to keep the screens from banging when windows are opened.

    Lovely family place. Pool, BBQ area, Kayaks and jetty.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect for groups / sports teams.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ~

    Pool, equipment, access to lagoon, service. Desiree is an absolute gem.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the place. Very quite and beautiful near the beach. Plus, my daughter,her son, and my great gra nd-daughter spent a lot of time in the pool. Great holiday apartments for families or friends. Will definitely book this place again. P.S. Desiree and her staff are very friendly and kind, always asking if we need anything.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Water View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Couldn't find the air-conditioning remote, when I enquired about it was told it was an extra $10 per night payable to get the remote to use the air-conditioning. You would think with the price charged per night they had factored in customers wanting to use air-conditioning.

    Great location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Awesome place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The barking dogs in the neighbourhood

    Home away from home! Comfortable beds. Really well set up. Right on the beach and a swimming pool. Private. Close to Muri. Cleaned every 3 days and towels replaced. Washing Machine

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place to rest and relax and enjoy all the lovely things and people in Rarotonga.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was beautiful for views and very private. The manager, Desiree is a treasure, couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely loved this place, has everything you need and beyond! You have the option swiming in the ocean or pool like how convenient is that. Snorkeling gears, kayaks including life jackets, everything is all provided! As your walking out on the jetty your bound to see Moray eel, turtles, stingray, beautiful different colors fishes and much more. Saving the best for last staff were such kind and polite people, they looked after my family well (15 of us) kept the place tied inside and outside! Couldn't ask for more beautiful service so please be nice back and respect the place ✨️💕 Thank you Avana for having us we'll be back!!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Perfect for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mint location (seen more marine life than ever before) Perfect for families Rooms regularly cleaned

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing.

    Spacious 2 storey apartment with 3 rooms gave us lots of space. I loved the kitchen, dining, lounge and outdoor living spaces. The communal areas were great too, and we used the BBQ, pool, kayaks, coconut husking area and bonfire too. These were all free of charge and made us feel very welcomed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space in our apartment, the outdoor area it was perfect for our family

    Stayed in October 2023

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