Nikao, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#6 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 112 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 July 2021
Endine
New ZealandPrivate, clean, beautiful lagoon and comfortable. There are external showers to clean off the sand and the sand is raked 😂 daily. Would stay here again! Definitely a place to stay for first timers to Rarotonga until you get a feel of where all the activities are. Beautiful hosts Maatua Albi and staff.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 12 July 2021
Stephen
New ZealandThe 2am cockerels.
Quiet (except for the cockerels) and hassle free stay. Brewery next door. Store and coffee shop just over the road.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 12 July 2021
Mate
AustraliaEverything was perfect, location is very close to all important amenities, if anybody is looking for the perfect private getaway with your own private beach and friendly staff, nikao beach bungalows is the place to be.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 2 July 2021
David
New Zealandmosquitos
quiet, clean, pleasant surroundings
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 28 June 2021
Denyse
New ZealandNot a dislike, but could have used a hair dryer in the bathroom and a mirror in the second bathroom.
The bungalow was open for our arrival and staff on site. Beautiful vista from our covered deck. Kitchen was well equiped (blender for those cocktails). We never actually cooked - all the food on the island is delicious. Checkout "Slipway" food van near the wharf when they have charcoal chicken days....soo good! Handy to everything (24 hr Oasis over the road). We had a small rental car & was a great base to explore from. Walked along beach to Viana's bar for dinner. Watch the sun & moon rise, sunset too - all from this property. Kayaking was great, saw lots of different types of fish. People are very friendly there :)
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 15 June 2021
Samme
New ZealandAll good.
King Studio was spacious & clean, at quiet location, and right on a private section of north-side beach. 24/7 Oasis Garage/Store right across road was ideal for misc buys. Close to main Avarua shopping centre. Alby & Girlie were perfect hosts - friendly & helpful but discret. A perfect week's stay enjoying the tranquility of Pacifica paradise :)
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Bob
New ZealandWe asked for a late departure as our flight didn't leave until after 6.30 pm and were told we could have it but the day before leaving, we were told we couldn't have it as more guests were taking the room. That meant a whole day roaming around with our suitcases and nowhere to base ourselves. Being senior citizens that wasn't easy. It would have been better to tell us honestly at the start that we couldn't have a late departure.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Anonymous
Italymain road position a little noisy at night from second bedroom in main Villa
perfect small on the beach retreat. We had our little 16 mth granddaughter with us and position perfect for her safe lovely beach and world to explore
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Anonymous
New ZealandThat we had to leave
This was paradise!! From the moment we arrived we were welcomed like family from beautiful Albie. What a delightful host.We miss him already. The villa was perfect.It was absoloutly spotless and the attention to detail was amazing.Everything that you would need had been considered . The location was what I dreamed of.Directly set on a very quiet beach that was perfect for swimming and snorkelling.Under the bungalow were beach beanbags to drag out or you could lie in your lounger on the deck. Across the road was a 24 hr garage that had lots of food..great on a Sunday when everything is closed. Central to everything ( we had a scooter) Our new favourite accom in Raro so we will be making this our next stay for sure.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 June 2022
Anonymous
New Zealandnothing, absolute bliss
loved the view and how big the property was
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2021
Anonymous
New ZealandWe had to hire a car to get around
Nice bungalow. Well equiped. On beach but not good for snorkeling.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Julie
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Ravinder
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Konstantin
BulgariaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Matthew
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Pyone
Cook IslandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Kathryn
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Klynton
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Sarah
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Robert
CanadaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Linda
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 12 January 2023
Natassia
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Sammyy25
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Julia
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 10 November 2022
Caroline
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
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