About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Rutaki Retreat in Rarotonga offers a spacious villa with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a private entrance. Beach and Garden: Guests enjoy a private beach area and a lush garden. The outdoor seating area provides relaxing spaces, complemented by stunning garden views. Modern Amenities: The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining table, and work desk. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Rarotonga International Airport, the property is a 3-minute walk from Aroa Beach. Highly rated for its garden, beach access, and convenient location.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Private beach area

    • Beach


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bev
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful tropical garden. V spacious and comfortable house.
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Large completely private property, with plenty of space inside and out. Very well set up.
  • Wendy
    Australia Australia
    The retreat is comfortable and well stocked. The garden is relaxing and lush. Just across the road from the property is the beach with fantastic snorkelling.
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Outstanding accommodation, definitely exceeded our expectations, perfect for our family holiday. Fresh fruit on arrival... such a treat. Wonderful location with great snorkelling nearby. Hosts were friendly and accommodating. Thank you for making...
  • Hinemihi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, comfortable, modern. Well kept. Serene gardens around the property. Across the road from great swimming beach. Good communication with David - very good host! Excellent facilities.
  • Trudi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic location close to excellent snorkelling beach. Spacious house with all mods and cons. David was great to deal with.
  • Jonz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful location, over the road for good snorkeling , we saw something new everyday. Supermarket close by & clean water station over the road. Close to resorts and local cafe if you wanted an easy meal out. Good beds, beach towels provided and...
  • Stewart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house had private surroundings and offered everything we needed.
  • Anja
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had a very relaxing time, enjoying the nearby beaches, the beautiful garden, the spacious and comfortable house.
  • Fiona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A beautifully appointed house surrounded by lovely gardens. It was a perfect place to explore Rarotonga from for our family.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by David

9.3
Host review score
David
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene house nestled amongst luscious tropical gardens that provide privacy and beautiful views. Only 70 meters from one of the best beaches on Rarotonga, Rutaki beach is an amazing spot for snorkeling, swimming and kayaking. We have two kayaks available upon request.
Your host enjoys going for the odd surf, spending time having a drink with friends and chasing a ball across a football pitch.
Rutaki is a quieter part of Rarotongan with beautiful beaches and a quaint primary school. Guests have the option to dine at the Rarotongan Resort which is a two minute walk down the road. There is also a Polynesian Bike Hire a further two minute walk from the Rarotongan Resort. There is a Cooks Bus service around the island. One bus in Clockwise and the other follows and Anti-clockwise route. Polynesian Bike Hire is also a short walk down the road. Parking at Rutaki Retreat is free as is all parking at commercial and public establishments on the island.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Rutaki Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$146. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rutaki Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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