PO Box 869 , Matavera, 869 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#39 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 165 apartment reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2022
Gardner
New Zealandstairs were a challenge with the little one and not able to lock ranch slider
staff great and clean and tidy and enjoyed Barbour
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 18 August 2022
Nzcyrus
New ZealandWhen it was extremely windy the noise kept us awake.
A very spacious studio with a kitchenette and food and fruit left for us. It was spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable. It was nice to sit on the balcony and watch the waves crash over the reef.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Shayne
New ZealandNothing to write about.
Great communication, Desiree made sure we had everything needed. We will be back.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 28 July 2022
Lynne
New ZealandPool and close to waters edge accomodation had everything you need very clean
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
John
New ZealandIt was our second stay at Avana, and Desiree and her staff were wonderful. Nothing was a problem, we felt well looked after, and the facilities and location were great. John used the kayaks a lot! We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Whyte
New ZealandWelcoming staff, knowledgeable about local attractions, clean and comfortable accommodation. We all enjoyed the pool, the jetty, and the kayaks!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Connie
New ZealandNothing it was great!
Was an amazing location with a great pool, jetti where you could see fish and Kayaks we could use. Desiree was amazing, helped us with any problems we had. Overall we really enjoyed staying here!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 7 July 2022
Jonathan
New ZealandGreat location, views and facilities. Awesome kayaking to the nearby islands. Very helpfull staff. Looking out over the reef we saw humpback whales breaching on the 5th of July and had sea turtles swimming past the end of the jetty on the incoming tide. Avana is paradise.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2022
Haidee
New ZealandThe two 3 bedroom apartments are joined - so if your neighbours are up late/early you will hear them, cupboards smell a bit musty.
Simply stunning location, with view of surf and lagoon. you’ll see fish at the end of the jetty and turtles if you wait long enough. Private, basic accomodation with everything you need to cook at home- perfect for families/children. Beach not ideal to swim although you can jump off the jetty and swim in the pool!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 June 2022
Natham
New ZealandSuggest more pics on the website to show how cool this place is
Amazing host Desiree thanks so much. Even the family owners on site took the time to have a chat and made us feel at home. We’ve stayed at other places on the island and this has by far been our favourite place to stay. Just down the road from muri. Close to town. You can kayak for free to the little islands which is absolute paradise. Great history learning how the 7 wakas left the lagoon here to go to NZ. Thanks so much Avana family, a fantastic time at your accommodation.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Nic
New Zealandpool kitchen. facilities and comfortable beds and great staff
it was lovely neighbours were a little noisy but fantastic place to stay away from. resorts
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 23 June 2022
Amy
New Zealandamazing place, right on the beach!! and the pool was awesome. super clean, Simple but amazing. had everything we needed, including free use of kayaks and water equipment. Jerry the cat was an added bonus. there was 9 of us and we all had the most amazing stay. can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Fionna
New ZealandCeiling in apartment had an opening through to apartment next door. Unfortunately their noise amplified through to our apartment.
Desiree is a fabulous hostess. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful place to kayak and spot turtles in the lagoon . Exciting night fishing off the wharf. Room clean and comfortable. Loved the bbq area and pool.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Manak
New Zealandno complaints
Staff, location, pool, great room for family.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 12 June 2022
Toby
New ZealandGreat place to stay, really need some transportation if you want to get around
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 9 June 2022
Julie
New Zealandso tidy, super friendly staff
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 May 2022
Deborah
FranceThat we had to leave! No internet included. Did not have phone at the beginning but they added it at the end. No AC included. You have to add $10/day and this was not mentioned on booking.com... Missing mosquito spray in the room.
I liked the location, nice and helpful staff, the swimming pool and the kayaks.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 May 2022
Liz
New ZealandIts right next to private resident, the dog would sometimes come over to units and leave poop in access points. Luckily, the staff are awesome at cleaning up inside and out.
The location is next to Avana passage so its right on the water, away from main road making it beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 10 May 2022
Natalie
New ZealandBottom toilet cannot flush toilet paper. Best for males.
Meet on arrival and tour through room and resources available. Clean rooms and facilities modern as can be. Hosts are wonderful! Everything walking or short drive distance. Best side of town for lagoon beaches and food! Missing the sound of the waves of already! Thanks so much Desiree and team :)
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 27 April 2022
Sarah
New ZealandWe loved our stay at Avana apartments. It’s private and quiet and the pool was gorgeous. Our girls loved feeding the fish off the jetty before breakfast
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Kristan
New ZealandIt’s not really a resort, which is absolutely fine, but just take that in mind when booking a stay
Close to the beach, parking for cars, extremely helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 16 February 2022
Debbie
New ZealandThe apartment is not as modern as it appears in the photos. A bit dated and very hot with only air conditioning in one room. But it was spacious and had everything we needed.
The pool was amazing. The views were fabulous. Our host was very helpful and friendly. The fresh fruit provided was lovely.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2021
Phil
New ZealandEverything here was just great, especially the staff. Beautiful location.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 26 August 2021
Peter
New ZealandThe scraggly tree outside our studio which obscured a clear view of the beautiful lagoon.
The receptionist, Desiree, was exceptional, and went out of her way to explain and inform. The provision of kayaks for use was wonderful when the complex is on the water's edge.
Stayed in August 2021
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