Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Cook Islands hotel reviews
  3. Rarotonga hotel reviews
  4. Reviews of Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Reviews of Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel 3 stars

Ara Tapu Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#76 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 234 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 76 – 100

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Beautiful Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was two single mattresses together so someone slept in the crack

    Loved the breakfast was included, staff were amazing and friendly, perfect location on the lagoon and had snorkeling gear for us to use, restaurant was fantastic and had lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waterfront,great outlook

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Stunning beachfront location and outstanding hotel personnel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The property possessed high levels of attention to detail and they ensured every guests' arrival and departure dates aligned with the check in and check out times, as the international date line had the potential to add confusion to dates. The personnel at the property were very friendly, helpful, and would go above and beyond to ensure everyone's stay was a smooth one. The beach was one of the selling points for the property and free kayaking and snorkelling gear were available onsite.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    9.0
    Loved staying at Moana Sands and would absolutely choose to stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was incredible. Snorkelling on the beach just outside was beautiful with lots of fish to see. Staff were lovely, friendly and happy to help! They went the extra mile- especially the kitchen team!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Staff were very good, accomodation good very happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Floors slightly sticky after cleaning

    Breakfast as expected- Staff were wonderful pass on our appreciation to April and team. Loved Ryans cocktails

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    10
    Highly recommend, relaxing, great food and awesome snorkeling. Staff are aweome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location, friendly staff, limited rooms, basically everything about it

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    10
    staff very friendly and helpful!! beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    right next to the beach. clean and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing

    The View was amazing. Great Staff went to over and above their duties we loved it.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    Good location clean and tidy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception staff not that friendly and we were not that happy from the thumping of feet above your unit.

    Breakfast ok would have thought more fruit selection. April and Ryan were the best.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    8.0
    Excellent get away for a special birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Location

    easy light and welcoming

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    I really loved my stay there and will go back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such lovely staff, welcoming and kind. The fruit breakfasts were beautiful. Dinners were delicious and so were the cocktails. I enjoyed every moment there!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Can't beat the view! You're looking right at a beautiful white sand beach leading into a great reef
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights

    everything was good

    the property was just as pictured, right on the beach with good snorkeling and an uncrowded white sand beach.The staff was amazing and treated us as family from day one. The manager went out of his way to get our luggage approved for storage while we visited Aitutaki.Great place, good food,nice comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely idyllic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Coffee

    Breakfast was ideal.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    We really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the view and the dinner dining.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The choices for breakfast which was included in the price were not up to the standard we expected. However the staff were doing their best.

    The view from our room was awesome, the restaurant staff were friendly and attentive. It was quiet and the perfect place to relax. The dinner menu was great and we really enjoyed the evening meals. Also Ryan made super cocktails. April was welcoming, friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    fun, adventure, relaxing, memories for a life time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Beachfront Studio - Adults Only
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing, everything was great

    10/10. The moment we arrived the staff were so welcoming and friendly, I’ve never experienced such a warm welcome at any hotel. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they was always willing to help us out with any questions. All of the staff absolutely made our stay awesome and we will now be back every year! hotel is right on the beach front so awesome relaxing location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to leave! Lovely old style casual hotel

    Best staff and best beach on Rarotonga!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    absolutely fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    couldn’t fault anything

    we loved the location, the beach at out door. the staff were amazing. great value for money

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    9.0
    a wonderful week with family, great service from the staff, really pleased with the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing major to dislike - it could use a bit of paint here and there and the satellite TV needs upgrading, but I didn’t come to Rarotonga to watch tv!

    superb location with great beach access, good snorkelling and near other sites/venues. lack of a pool was not an issue because the beach is 10 meters away!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    9.0
    fabulous, fun, wonderful great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights

    there were no paddle boards only Kyakas..... minor detail. The hotel is in a bit of a no mans land so you do need to hire a car.

    the staff are amazing April the resturant manager is an increadable lady, as were all the resturant staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    10
    amazing stay. second time here and will book again in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    awesome beach and reef location. 18 steps from room to reef.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    10
    All staff members made our stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel the best experience ever!! They were extremely kind, fri
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! It was by far our best Christmas holidays!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    Location was perfect!… and the staff were amazing… a huge thank you to the team for making us feel so at home during our
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Location & staff

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Beautiful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little uncomfortable, and when we had booked the restaurant wasn't up and running - which we wernt made aware of, but understandable with the whole covid sitch.

    We love Raro. There was one Aunty (staff) at the motel who made the trip memorable. It wasn't the cruisiest trip as we were travelling with a 2YO, but she went out of her way to make sure we were well catered for. Very much appreciated. Thank you Aunty. The view was AMAZING and the beach was beaut and swimable (no sea slugs around!)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    8.0
    Great place to stay and would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The loud drunk neighbour, couldn’t have lunch or dinner there as the restaurant was not up and running yet.

    Very clean, amazing staff, great equipment to go exploring in/on the water

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    8.0
    We loved being right on the beach and the staff made us so welcome and knew us by name.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beachfront Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! We just loved it there.

    Great spot right on the beach and lovely staff. Recommend having your own transport for some or all of the time, although the bus does stop outside the hotel lobby.

    Stayed in October 2022

Showing 76 – 100

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: