Name: Avana Waterfront Apartments
Address: PO Box 869 , Matavera, 869 Rarotonga, Cook Islands, PO Box 869, 869, Cook Islands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $137 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

Beachfront · Private Beach

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Avana Waterfront Apartments

PO Box 869 , Matavera, 869 Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Excellent location – show map

Apartments
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
WiFi
Balcony
Free parking

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Boasting beautiful lagoon views from your private patio, Avana Waterfront Apartments offers guests private beach access and lovely tropical gardens. All accommodations features a fully equipped kitchen. The swimming pool, surrounded by a timber deck and BBQ huts is a great place to enjoy the sunshine. The tour desk can arrange game fishing tours, scuba diving and cultural evenings. Each apartment offers a spacious dining and lounge area with a TV, radio and CD player. They include sun lounges and an outdoor shower. The private bathroom has a hairdryer. Avana Apartments is 20 minutes’ walk from Muri Beach, which offers a variety of dining options. Rarotonga Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Studio with Water View

1 king bed

2 twin beds

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View

Bedroom 1:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2:

2 twin beds

Three-Bedroom Apartment with Water View

2 twin beds

and

1 king bed

and

1 queen bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.2

Location

9.3

See what guests loved the most:

Rebecca
New Zealand
“Amazing location with sunning views. Great facilities with the jetty, swimming pool, BBQ area, and use of kayaks and snorkelling gear. Our hostess Desiree was so kind, friendly and helpful. She went out of her way to ensure we had the best holiday...”
Alex_barb
Romania
“Apartment is very spacious, big living room, batch and kitchen downstairs and two bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. One twin and one matrimonial bedroom, the matrimonial one with a great view and balcony. Yes, it is a little run down and it may...”
Ross
Australia
“Great room with outlook over water. Very helpful manager.”
Miya
United States of America
“Everything. We loved our trip to the Cook Islands, and staying at Avana Waterfront Apartments is a large part of why we had the best time. The location is central to all the must sees, and dos. The host is particularly lovely and accommodating. We...”
Kelli
United States of America
“Love, love, love Avana Waterfront Apartments! Everything about Avana Waterfront Apartments exceeded our expectations. Location is amazing -central to all the must sees, dos and eats! We had some questions prior to booking with Avana, and the host...”
Richard
United States of America
“Quiet, clean, and in a perfect location. The apartments have a beautiful view of the lagoon. They have kayaks and snorkeling gear that you can borrow. It is within walking distance of markets and restaurants, and the bus stop is nearby too. The...”
Anna
New Zealand
“Location was great with beautiful water views. Staff super helpful and accommodating. Such a great stay😃”
Joanne
New Zealand
“Lovely welcome message on the doors of our apartment when we arrived outside of office hours.”
Marlene
France
“We were beachfront, as were all the units in this small establishment. Very large room with a private balcony with table, chairs and beach chairs. Freah towels supplied regularily. Also a nice pool with a protected BBQ area.”
Qinglei
New Zealand
“Wondful view, see lot of fishes, sometime can see turtles and stingray, puffer fish”

Managed by Avana Waterfront Apartments

Company review score: 9.8Based on 164 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property info

Approximately 700BC, Polynesian voyaging canoes moving from the Western Pacific made their first Rarotonga landing at Avana Harbour. Local historians say these canoes arrived from Tahiti and Samoa.Many years later, perhaps 700 years ago, Avana harbour was the departure point for another great migration, this time to Aotearoa. Avana Waterfront Apartments is located at the very edge of Avana harbor, a unique place in Rarotonga. A self contained apartment with laundry and cooking facilities, with 2 units of 3 bedroom, 4 units of 2 bedroom and 4 Units of studio ( 2 on the second floor and 2 on the ground floor). Three and two bedroom apartment has air conditioning at rear bedroom while studio is fully air condition but there is extra cost, if you want to use the air conditioning. Swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, cycling, reef walking, hiking are some of activities you can do during your stay. Bonfire, picnic, coconut husking are the other things you can do while your here. All rooms are waterfront and has awesome view from the lagoon and small islet opposite. A perfect relaxing place for you and for your family, for your friends and for your special one.

Neighborhood info

Avana is 5 minutes walk to the nearest restaurant "The Mooring Cafe" on the main road turn left, they are open Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 noon up to 4:00 p.m.. The nearest shop is Kia Orana Store a short walk of 5 minutes going to the main road turn right and on the left side of the road. They are open Monday to Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 8:30 p.m.. The CICC or Cook Islands Christian Church is before "The Mooring Cafe, church service is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon every Sunday. Other restaurant can be found in Muri and 20 to 30 minutes walk from Avana or 3 to 5 minutes drive. Muri night market is selling local foods every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. You will see also the historical site where the first Polynesian arrive in Rarotonga that is opposite the Cook Islands Christian Church only 3 minutes walk from Avana. We are 15 minutes drive from Avana going to the airport. Our neighbor is friendly and we have a safe environment.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Avana Waterfront Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

Avana Waterfront Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 50 per child, per night

Crib upon request

Free

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Avana Waterfront Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Airport transfer per person is $ 20 (adult) while only one person transfer is $ 25 (adult) Under 12 years old up to 5 yrs old is $ 10.- while 4 yrs old below is FOC for one way. Please inform Avana Waterfront Apartments in advance if you wish to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Avana Waterfront Apartments does not accept payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Please inform Avana Waterfront Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

The prices at Avana Waterfront Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The nearest beach is 150 feet from Avana Waterfront Apartments. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Avana Waterfront Apartments (subject to availability) that have:
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Check-in at Avana Waterfront Apartments is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Avana Waterfront Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Beach
- Walking tours
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
Avana Waterfront Apartments is 3.1 miles from the center of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Avana Waterfront Apartments (subject to availability) that can accommodate:
- 4 guests
- 6 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Avana Waterfront Apartments on this page.
Yes, Avana Waterfront Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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