Tioni William Road Nikao, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#76 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 23 hotel reviews
9.9Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.8
Facilities
10.0
Staff
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Anina
New ZealandA clothes horse would be handy otherwise everything was fine
Everything. The location was peaceful and homey
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Diana
AustraliaNothing.
Everything.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Walter
New ZealandVery clean, spacious and awesome view
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Ria
New ZealandClean, relaxing, has all we needed for a great holiday. 10 mins to the airport, 25 mins to Muri. Close to Avarua. You can cook, do your laundry, excellent for a family. Has mosquito screens and water is safe to drink which are a bonus. Chickens and dogs making a noise in the morning or anytime of the day which is not for everyone I imagine but gives the Raro vibe. Beautiful modern lockwood home. Weber bbq on the deck. They said it can be hard to find so detailed instructions were given beforehand but wasn’t difficult to find at all. Overall excellent stay and would do it again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Kevin
New ZealandNothing
The house is large and spacious with nice modern kitchen fitout. Excellent outdoor decking furniture to take in the amazing sea views in the distance whilst having lunch and dinner. Large dinning table, large spacious bedrooms. The house was well supplied with the basics to live quite comfortably for the 6nights we stayed. Location was handy with the house being within 10mins drive nearby the city centre, airport and most of the beaches within 20mins ride. Would stay there again. Our 3& 5 year old girls loved the novelty of seeing and feeding the chickens that were nearby the property.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Jasmine
New ZealandIt was excellent
We love everything about it, was so accommodating and was a home away from home Thank you for sharing your house with me and my family, we enjoyed our time and it is very sad to leave but we will be back again, your house met all expectations we had and more Thank you again till next time
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Mary
AustraliaNothing.
Everything was perfect.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Karla
New ZealandWeather wasn't good for us but expected in the time that we travelled. No problems we had a great stay.
Location was close to the Stadium that we were playing at and also away from the main road which made for less traffic and noise. Place was super clean and had everything we needed as a family whilst away from home.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Taleia
New ZealandBeautiful house and location, hosts were wonderful to deal with.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 1 October 2024
Sholita
New ZealandHonestly, my experience with my mamas were 1000/10!!!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Taiariki
AustraliaDidn’t not like anything. It had everything we needed for this trip.
The property is beautifully located within the mountains and even though it is perched above the airport some what we didn’t hear any of the planes at night. The view is stunning you can wake up with a hot drink staring at the ocean and wind down for the night with the same view while having dinner on the balcony. It’s so peaceful and quiet during the day, the local animals love a good chat (dog bark or rooster crows and sometimes the pigs chime in randomly) at points during the day and sometimes at night lol it’s nestled within nature and is absolutely stunning and the house itself is equipped with everything you could need and so clean and tidy.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Alesha
New ZealandThere was nothing. Very satisfied.
This place was amazing, loved being up on the hill overlooking the airport. Had all the amenities that we needed.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Kimi
New ZealandNo dislikes at all!!!
Very clean, relaxing, and spacious. home away from home! Loved all the fly screens/mesh on the doors and windows, so no worries with (namu's) mosquitoes. The furniture and deck were great too. Loved the UV lamp & filter system, (drinking water) Fruit bowl ♥️
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Johan
New ZealandI would not change anything!
The house was our home away from home!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Sharday
AustraliaThe wasps appeared during our last days on the property. But that’s nature for you.
The property was spacious, most certainly tranquil and well facilitated.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Kafleo
New ZealandHome away from home,highly recommended, this property had everything we needed, including all cleaning essentials (bonus for me) both inside and outside was super clean, the layout of the home was perfect, beautiful views, everything was comfy, finding the house was easy although the roads going to the house is gravel material, i recommend you drive up in a car not a motorbike. Lastly the owner of the house is a great communicator too, very flexible and so is his sister who lives next door, very friendly and if you need anything shes there to help 😊 by the way if you get a chance to find one of the books located in the house thats a great read for their family history - i wont spoil it…happy finding 😁
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Kayla
New ZealandThe only downside would probably be finding the house. Despite us arriving at 2am in the pitch dark, its actually quite difficult to find the house on the first few go’s. I think a sign should be added to the beginning of the road to help with directions. Besides that, we loved it.
The accomodation was fantastic and everything we had hoped for. We would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Sandra
Czech RepublicEverything was excellent!!! We can only recommend accommodation :D
The property was new, clean, modern appliances. Our hosts were very helpful and nothing was a problem. Our hosts offered us a ride several times during our stay, as the house was located in a less frequented area. Lovely views and a great place to relax. Fruit basket on arrival :D Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Stephanie
Cook IslandsIt was our home away from home. Would love to stay again in the future. Thank you
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Naomi
New ZealandLots of space with large rooms, all day sun, modern appliances, exceptional hosts, lovely fruit basket on arrival, catered to our travel mishaps
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Harmony-leigh
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Peter
FijiThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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