Avarua , Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#28 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 apartment reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 May 2024
Kahaki
New ZealandNothing at all
The property was perfect for a family of 5 ,first time travelling internationally. My partner & I personally loved it
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Zahara
New ZealandNothing we loved it!
Great location- many restaurants near by. The room was super cozy. Free fruit on arrival, wifi and laundry was a lovely touch. The staff are super friendly! The are Kayaks and snorkeling gear to borrow. We loved our stay here ! Would stay again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Nicole
SwedenIt was lovely staying here. My villa was clean and very cozy. I traveled alone and feelt very safe and comfortable. The staff was amazing and so friendly. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Nikki
New ZealandTucked away only a few minutes walk from Black Rock Beach and some great restaurants/bars/bakery/a 24 hour convenience store, and wonderful spot to snorkel and kayak. The pool and air conditioning are a lifesaver when it hits 32 degrees and the rooms are well equipped and clean. Most importantly though, the team are friendly, helpful, kind, honest about which local experiences to seek, and which might not suit your type of travel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Bernie
Australiaeverything was fine
Excellent well managed venue with on - site owners/managers, who were most welcoming and helpful Near the beach, this resort has beautiful gardens and a lovely splash pool There was a bowl of fruit bin our villa on arrival. A very well run establishment with a nice personal touch
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Petra
GermanyA lot of corals/stoneson on the beach and in the water. But that's nature
Everything. Great value
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomGreat location very close to the beach. Hosts Matty & Erin were very welcoming & helpful. Big room complete with kitchenette. Free use of snorkelling gear. Excellent bakery nearby.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Amelia
New ZealandBit of an ant problem in the kitchen but didn’t mind.
Beautiful setup, the garden scenery was spectacular and well kept. Spacious rooms and lovely options for gatherings at the pools or a small bbq.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Mati
United StatesThe property was clean. Very roomy, breezy cool air to the unit. It’s like a home away from home. Nice colorful garden. It has everything you need. Walking distance to restaurants and the nice bakery. The beach was 3 yards away. Great friendly hosts.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Jongkind
New ZealandThe neighbors dogs where annoying. Roadside sign was a bit small and made it hard to find
Friendly , helpful hosts Nice gardens, good location .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Ashleigh
New ZealandStaff were all so friendly and helpful. Lots of extras like washing machine, dvds, reef shoes, snorkels and kayaks all provided which was amazing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Eimear
AustraliaNothing.
Immaculate and beautiful villa. It was really spacious with everything you need. First place we stayed that provided filtered water which was great! Lots of nice little touches. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They gave us lots of tips and suggestions for the area which was really helpful. Will hopefully be back in the future!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Debbie
AustraliaFriendly and helpful hosts presenting very clean and comfortable accommodation a lovely stroll away from the beach. Even though the weather wasn't the best enjoyed snorkelling straight off the beach.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Samuel
AustraliaNothing!!
Fantastic location for nearby restaurants and swimming/snorkelling spots, hosts were lovely and super helpful with great local knowledge.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Xianbin
ChinaIt would be perfect if breakfast was served
The owner is very friendly, the room is very clean, the beach behind the hotel is very beautiful, floating potential to see many fish
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Audrey
AustraliaNothing
Cute villas and close to the beach on the west side of the island (beautiful sunsets). Walking distance to a couple of restaurants, bakeries. The owners Lynn and Wayne were very sweet and always happy for a chat.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Nigel
United KingdomI had to leave to continue my holiday travels !
Lin and Wayne were exceptional hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and they seemed to have thought of everything to keep guest happy and comfortable. Beach is literally yards away as is the main road. Town is 3 miles one way so a little too far to walk round trip. Two good restaurants nearby. Parking available for abour four cars. Unit has air con and kitchen. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Ana
New ZealandNothing at all
The hosts were exceptional in looking after us. They treated us well with the warmest hospitality, and surprised my husband with a bottle of bubbly for his 50th birthday!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Isabelle
AustraliaGreat location, close to the little town of Avarua, and a few very good restaurants. Lin and Wayne are extremely friendly and welcoming, full of information. It felt like staying at friends'.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Stuart
New ZealandNothing
Exactly what we were after, a nice relaxing holiday in the sun away from the NZ winter. The Cooks Oasis is perfectly situated being a stone's throw from a great beach, good snorkeling and swimming areas inside a safe reef with a handful of cafes and restaurants in easy walking distance. Wayne and Lin were the perfect hosts, relaxed, very knowledgeable of the area and none of our requests were a problem. The plunge pool, kayaks, snorkeling gear, and BBQ area were a bonus. We will be back!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Barbara
New ZealandClean, comfortable and quiet
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Matias
New ZealandWe loved staing at The Cooks Oasis! We will defintly come back next time we are in Raro. Matty, Lin and Wayne are great hosts. They always checked on us to see if we needed anything else. They give us lots of advised on different locations to visit. Also about the different local fruits and markets. The place is beatifull and really close to the beach. Everything was great! :) Thank you guys!!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Sandra
AustraliaSpacious clean villa. Friendly knowledgeable hosts.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Chloe
New ZealandLoved the hospitality of the owners and very kind, aprochable and helpful! Made us feel very welcomed to the Island and at ease in a place we'd never been before. Awsome having pretty much everything you need available there, wifi to purchase, dvds, snorkeling gear, kayaks washing machine ect, and great beach area to snorkel or watch the sunset
Stayed in July 2023
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