Muri Beach, Muri, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#25 of 125 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 33 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.9
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Kathryn
New ZealandEverything! Peter & Vaiora were fabulous hosts and perfect with communication both before and during our stay. We appreciated the airport pick up option as well to get our bearings. The villa is much bigger than expected and allowed for our group to have their own space as well and come together. Fresh clean water provided, only a 2min walk to the beach, and everything else you'd need is provided! Also a great bakery at the end of the drive for $2 breakfast treats!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Robert
New ZealandWe opted to get the air con on for 4 nights at the end of the trip. Hosts did make it very clear in description that aircon was extra 50 per night. But i would suggest adding it to the overall cost
We absolutely loved our stay here! Great value for money. Great location in walking distance to shops, scooter hire, muri markets & beach. The villa was soo clean on arrival. Our hosts peter & vaiora were the best hosts you could ask for. Easily contactable, went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. So many handy things available, kayaks, life jackets, games for the kids, containers for packed lunches & a much needed water cooler which they refilled when empty. Our 3year old loved sleeping on the fold out couch. A++ hosts, we highly recommend this villa and would happily stay again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: September 17, 2023
Laura
New ZealandThe owners, the whole house was beautiful and relaxing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Ann
AustraliaPeter was very helpful and accommodating. Loved the bowl of tropical fruit on arrival. Our plane didn't take off until 4 pm. We were able to check out later. The villa walking distance to small shops and night market for dinner and the lagoon.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Mark
New ZealandThere was nothing to dislike.
Loved the location and the space itself. A one minute walk to the beach and all Muri has to offer a wee walk up the road. Lovely hosts and the welcoming bowl of beautiful tropical fruit was delicious and lasted our stay.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Michael
New ZealandI will take ear plugs next time, as unfortunately local roosters are very vocal through the night. Not used to that noise, but just a minor thing for all tourists to be aware of.
Location and the space and great facilities in the villa were all fan
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 23, 2023
Ben
New ZealandMight have been good to have the heat pump for air conditioning, but found that the house remained comfortably cool with the ceiling fans going and windows open.
Host personally welcomed us and went over everything. Brought us a local potato salad dish the next day and to check if everything was good. The house was bigger than what we had imagined from the photos. Definitely better than expected, the water cooler and WiFi hotspot was handy. The local shops at the end of the driveway were much cheaper than NZ dairies and the bakery was excellent.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 16, 2023
Wynand
New ZealandOnly a minor suggestion - The ceramic tiled floors are very clean and tidy, but a little harsh underfoot. A soft rug in the lounge would be nice.
Great location, private but close to a small beach and shops and eateries within walking distance. The outstanding feature of Vaiora Villa is the spacious, well furnished rooms which is important since with the hot and humid climate one spends much time indoors. Peter and Vaiora went out of their way to make us welcome.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Laura
New ZealandThe fact that we had to leave it and go home eventually ;-)
The villa was absolutely perfect for us! Just a short walk from Muri village and night markets, plenty of space for our daughter to run around outside, super close to the beach but also good that it was out of sight so not tempting for her to run away ;-) The house itself was perfectly clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts were also super friendly! It was really handy having the kayaks available too so we didn’t have to rent them.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 27, 2023
Marcos
New ZealandThe owner was waiting for us and there was fruit for us on arrival. The house was well equipped and comfortable. They resolved issues that came up (the washing machine was not working properly) and were happy to give advice.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 26, 2023
Douglas
United KingdomNothing
Everything photos of property did not do it justice
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Karina
New ZealandTravelling close to Christmas a few of the local restaurants/supermarkets were closed but we survived!
Absolutely beautiful home so close to the most beautiful beach perfect for young children safe and shallow with clear turquoise waters. Home was comfortable and spacious with excellent amenities. Hosts were kind and friendly. Our kids absolutely adored it and my son will forever be talking of the big crabs at the bottom of the garden! Highly recommend and would definitely stay again! 😊
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 16, 2022
Javell
New ZealandHosts were amazing we got fresh flowers on arrival and a quick tour of the island on the way from the airport
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 3, 2022
Kristy
New Zealandnothing
felt like home
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: October 26, 2022
Lisa
New ZealandHaving to leave Paradise to come back to New Zealand
Everything and our hosts were fantastic would highly recommend this to anyone ,great for family's as well...a home away from home with Everything you could possibly want ❤ Meitaki ma'ata Peter and Vaiora Family for life We left our heart with you
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: August 26, 2022
Stephen
AustraliaExcellent location, spacious well appointed home away from home. Attention to detail was greatly appreciated. Unexpected extra touches like the fresh fruit platter.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: June 20, 2022
Qinglei
New ZealandCock crowing all the time
Very clean, large two bedroom house. Handy location, two houses away from beach, large and tidy yard. Surrounding holiday houses, it is good one. Very good house owner, ganerous, a large plate welcome local fruit, star fruits, papaya, banana, so lovely, especially they delivered a salad, so special and yummy.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: May 25, 2022
Melanie
New ZealandBeautiful, spacious home, has everything you could need. Clean and well set in Muri Beach. Thank you to the fantastic hosts!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 8, 2022
Kathryn
New ZealandLovely hosts, they do that bit extra to make your stay great. So handy to lagoon, cafes, night market, bus etc. Everything you need
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: April 29, 2022
Wendy
New ZealandThe only complaints we’d have is no wifi for those that need it. We enjoyed being without it! And the roosters that crowed all night long! Nothing ear plugs won’t fix though!
The property was clean and tidy. Perfect for our family of four. There was a filtered water cooler supplied and a washing machine and drying rack which was very helpful. I would definitely recommend paying the extra for the air con if staying in the warmer months as it gets very hot inside. The communication from the owners was superb.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: March 7, 2022
Jane
New ZealandNothing
very clean, nice and roomy. The kayaks were great. one minute walk to the lagoon. Coffee plunger provided.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: February 12, 2022
Eve
New Zealandno wifi, shower would sometimes flood the floor but was an easy clean
perfect location close to the beach and food! Also very tidy and big, comes with kayaks to use as well and just an awesome place!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: August 22, 2021
Katrina
New ZealandCould do with internet but you could walk up the road to get Vodafone hotspot
Very comfortable place, well equipped, beautiful location 10 steps to the beach. Stream in the garden with fish and eels, friendly chickens. The owners were really nice and helpful and extended our stay no problems
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: August 9, 2021
Sarah
New ZealandWe were met at the house by Peter who gave us the keys and explained things about the house. The hosts also supplied a fabulous fruit bowl (bananas, passionfruit, and paw paw) and two drinking coconuts in the fridge. We really appreciated the fruit and coconuts as it had taken ages to get through customs and we were so hot and tired. The villa looked exactly like the photos and there is lots of room. The kitchen has everything you need which was great. Dvd's available and we loved using the kayaks. The beach is really close and we had such a great time. The location is great, as lots of really good cafes close by and the Muri Night Markets are a 10 min walk. We will be back!!!
Stayed in August 2021
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