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Reviews of Te Ava Beach Villas 4 stars

s/n Titikaveka, Vaimaanga, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#93 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely villas in a great beach-edge location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication with this accomodation could be better. No direct email address given and none of the provided local phone numbers worked. It was a bit unnerving needing to prepay by bank transfer but not have a direct line of communication with the property manager. The information in the villas about items included needs to be updated (some items were missing) and there was no information about how to operate the hard drive connected to the tv. We couldn’t get it to display any of the movies in full screen. And while we were not in Rarotonga to watch tv, as we had 7 days of wind and overcast or raining weather, there were times when we did want to relax indoors and watch a movie.

    These are lovely villas in a great spot. Close to Wigmores and two great restaurants (Vaima and The Yellow Hibiscus) and ocean views. The milk, juice and fruit supplied on day 1 was a nice touch. Quiet and fairly private.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Would come back next time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe an a/c for the days that where a little warm, but still very comfortable with the doors open and nice breeze

    Great location, quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent beach front location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Very hot weather so air con would be a bonus, but we just opened the doors. Barbeque was not working.

    Perfect self contained villa right on the beach with everything needed for self catering. Comfy bed and lovely clean bathroom. The kitchen had basic cooking equipment, but sufficient for two people. We loved being right on the beach, and having a large covered deck for sitting outside. There were also two kayaks available for us to use. Thank you Maria we would love to visit again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Ideal to use as a base to explore the island. Great for adults/couples but not children as beach not safe for swimm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Villa 2. Privacy. Lined curtains on windows apart from the main windows at bedroom and lounge. Only sheer linings. Any lights on at night and other villas can see in especially as Villa 2 has the pathway to the other villas running past it. So hot the ceiling and floor fan did nothing to cool. Air conditioning would have been welcomed.

    Location to beachfront ideal. Good proximity to Wigmores Supermarket, easy drive to Muri Beach and a few nice restaurants. Great snorkelling at Fruits of Rarotonga.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    7.0
    The windy weather affected us but its a nice quiet area and not lots of people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The crowing rooster and the dog that hung around and was too friendly. There was no TV transmission and the hard drive with movies/TV series on it, didn't work properly. A little way through a program it would stop and wouldn't start again. There are no instructions on how to operate the TV. This wasn't a big deal but TV shouldn't be advertised if it doesn't work. Also felt a little exposed with just having sun filter curtains at night time with lights on. There were no block-out curtains. We didn't like not being able to swim in the lagoon directly in front of the property.

    Quiet location apart from the rooster crowing. The view out to the lagoon was lovely. Grounds are tidy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Peaceful paradise m.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t ask for a better location. Great beach to walk on only steps from the front door and the best snorkeling on the island!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Very peaceful and tranquil with awesome views. Definitely going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and the easy access to the beach with spectacular views, watching the whales while eating breakfast

    The property was clean and tidy, and the staff were very friendly and helpful 

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Safes didn’t work, everything else fantastic

    Location fantastic. Clean and tidy. Very quiet apart from the roosters which added to the experience 😊 Lovely staff who were so helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing but was disappointed with the weather.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and a great location. Pity the weather was not so great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    Had a lovely time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The television reception was not good. However there was a selection of movies.

    Great spot on the beach. Loved the sun loungers and the kayaks.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Would definitely recommend the Te Ava Beach Villas to anyone going to Rarotonga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    No children. It is as lovely and clean and the staff were delightful 😊

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Perfect for the much needed respite from the cold and busy everyday life. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a lovely location, roomy accommodation and owners would appear to have given a lot of thought in providing all of the little things such as phone charger/Bluetooth speaker, mossie repellant, a number of others that a lot of places don’t provide.Extremely friendly staff and cleanliness of the room was awesome, could not really ask for anything more. Was lovely to arrive very late at night and have milk, juice, bottled water, fresh fruit, tea and coffee available so we could have a cuppa.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    9.0
    Would return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Villas were fabulous, very friendly greeting and lovely host

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful stay in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The villa was tidy, comfortable and peaceful. Had all the amenities and more (loved that snorkelling gear was readily available). Proximity to the beach was amazing, particularly as we were close to a well-known snorkelling spot! The host was also responsive and willing to help out if needed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    The Bungalow exceeded expectations: we had a great time there and at Rarotonga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 11 nights

    The Wifi situation (normally really good), but due to wild and stormy weather, it cut off the phone. Otherwise the hot-spotting was really good. Just hot-spotted from another bungalow. Need to be aware that Rarotonga is an island and vulnerable to the weather, so although the Wifi Service has improved, there may be the odd glitz. We were confused as to what bungalow we were in: the numbering of the bungalows would have been helpful.

    The situation was superb: right on the beach, and a stroll to the water. It was tidal, which was fine. At full tide it was only waist deep, but the water was clear and warm, with sand underfoot. The bungalow exceeded expectations: it was roomy, well decorated, excellent furniture (including large bed), and stove top for the coffee pot, and really really clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    8.0
    Location was peaceful & beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Radio & tv were not working properly. There was no DVD player as mentioned & safe was not functional.

    Location & cleanliness. Staff were warm & welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    High risk swimming area.

    Location. Cleanliness. Privacy.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    9.0
    superb spot with fantastic facilities. LOVED it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    fantastic location, excellent facilities lovely staff.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    leaving

    location , facilities , clean . basically perfect

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. The villa was extremely comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    8.0
    Great spot to stay with shops within walking distance. There is a regular bus but it would probably be worthwhile rentin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular was an issue

    Beautiful location on the water

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Unfortunately bbq was out of commission.

    Great location, view and villas very tidy. Team where awesome dealing with flood damage that came due to unusually large swells.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2022

    9.0
    exceeded our expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    would have liked a full oven.

    location, views, veranda, style of accommodation, good private space

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    homely and the sea view

    Stayed in February 2022

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