We absolutely loved our stay at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort, check-in staff were amazing, the room exceeded our expectations and the lagoon views from our room were spectacular. Highly recommend the restaurant for dinner, staff were amazing and food was delicious, inclusive breakfast was basic but sufficient (paw paw, apple, orange, yoghurt, cereal, toast and spreads) latte was really good (additional cost but worth it). We will stay again next time we are in Rarotonga.

Stayed in August 2025

Just the restaurant wasn’t the best

Everything was beautiful but the restaurant did let it down a bit

Stayed in July 2025

nothing

close to sea

Stayed in July 2025

Perfect location. Staff were more than helpful. Rooms were spacious and clean

Stayed in July 2025

Very limited vegetarian menu at the restaurant. More than 2 options would have been welcomed. Washington machine and dryer were $5 NZD each.

Large, comfortable room, with amazing lagoon views beside the pool. Room was serviced daily except weekends, and had everything we needed. Great location with minimart, delicious Vietnamese cafe and coffee and crepe shop across the road. Public bus stopped at resort, and airport transfers were seamless. Most staff were super friendly and helpful. Walking distance to many other eateries and bars, and water activities. Resort had kayaks, snorkelling gear and reef shoes available to borrow.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing it was great

Beautiful atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff

Stayed in June 2025

Free breakfast was very meager and poor value. Cooked breakfast was available but at additional cost.

Rooms and staff were fantastic. Restaurant meals were as good as any on the island with a good menu selection. Spa massage with awesome. Pick up and drop off prompt with helpful drivers.

Stayed in June 2025

This hotel is on the windy side of the island! When it blows, it's hard to enjoy the outside area. (Not their fault) Eating: the hotel restaurant is better for breakfast. We had 1 dinner here and it was disappointing. The food at the Muri night market is not great. Other resorts had nicer dinner options but they were pricey! Affordable eateries with good food and athmosphere are far from the hotel. However, my only real negative observation was, that there was no vibe! I thought a hotel with no children & delicious cocktails would be buzzing at night, with people having drinks and a good time around the pool but nada. Dead. Not sure why.

This hotel is quite modern. It has big rooms, modern bathroom with nice hot water. They give you heaps of toiletries that smell good. Easy access to beaches: left - 10 min walk to Muri beach. Right - 10 min walk to Tikioki beach, both sandy with great snorkeling on a sunny day. You can walk on the beach to the beaches! Bit rocky but you can see crabs, fishes, etc. Walking distance to shops and the local bus stops right outside of the hotel. The pool was actually really nice. Perfect temperature, clean. Not chemically! Since no children, it stays peaceful and clean and you can enjoy a lovely pina colada in the sunset.

Stayed in June 2025

The breakfast could’ve had more options

Loved how clean and quiet it was. Rooms were excellent and staff were very friendly. We had the most relaxing stay here.

Stayed in June 2025

The bar wasn't open until 3pm and then closed around 9pm. This may have been due to down season beginning of April. Lucky we took some duty free so could still have a drink around the pool.

Room was big, bed super comfy and the bathroom was great. The pool was great. We were able to stay in our room on final day until 6pm due to late flight home.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful view, very comfortable and well appointed rooms. Direct access to the beach and pool straight from the room.

Stayed in April 2025

The included breakfast was disappointing with very limited selection. The fruit apeared recycled from the day before with brown apples and why apples in a tropical country? Most staff were very helpful but restaurant staff did not seem a happy crew-except the main person who was always cheerful and helpful.

The rooms are spacious. Most things are well maintained and work. The location with direct access to the beach and views of the sea from the pool was b etter than I expected

Stayed in April 2025

resturant could be open for longer as no lunch service available

the staff were amazing and so friendly and helpful location is perfect

Stayed in March 2025

This is by no fault of the resort itself, but the location was a little bit awkward, a good 20min walk to Muri, or going the other way 20mins to Charlies. Would have love to have been a little closer but we know that for next time if that is something we decide is important for another stay. Definitely got our step count in!

Gorgeous friendly staff who knew our names as we were greeted for breakfast each morning. Huge comfortable rooms. Felt private even though we were right next door to other guests. A really solid lovely adults only accommodation option.

Stayed in January 2025

I would like to see more water sport facilities like kayaks and maybe a paddle board or two. Would have been good if the kitchen had a microwave, just something extra to reheat or cook your food if needed.

The pool being central to the resort and where it was not so busy. The staff were fantastic, this is especially Va and Meri in the restaurant. The reception staff were very helpful as well.

Stayed in January 2025

The view out to the central area is a little awkward at first because it felt very public, but then we didn’t mind so much once we got used to it

Large spacious room, nice pool, friendly staff

Stayed in January 2025

It would be great if there were better water sports equipment eg only one Kayak for Single and it filled with water, The double kayak was too heavy to carry down to the water. I would add some new kayaks and perhaps some stand up paddle boards too . As an additional consideration it would be great to have some push bikes available rent for guests.

Breakfast was alright, perhaps a bigger choice fruit and a couple of different cereal options.

Stayed in January 2025

Great service and we're really helpful. Clean and a lot of space.

Stayed in January 2025

Fairly simple property and facilities. Probably not the best spot on Maui beach for swimming and a lot of the good restaurants are about a 20mins walk away.

New property, clean and comfortable with spacious rooms. Room 723 on the upper floor is perfectly located with excellent views of the lagoon.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Everything the staff excellent service thankyou to the ladies at reception and Va & Mary at the restaurant

Stayed in December 2024

Everything was perfect for us

Our room 724 was amazing so much space and fantastic views. A beautiful little hotel with great views over the lagoon. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was amazing too. Location wise it could not have been better for us with plenty of amenities near to hand with choices to eat out as well. It was great to have free use of all the beach wear from sea shoes, snorkels, etc

Stayed in December 2024

staff was so welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and clean, and the bed was super comfortable.

Stayed in November 2024

Continental breakfast was very basic. Would have liked more choice of cereal, bread and fruit.

Room size with amazing views. On site evening meals were good. Pool size was great and no kids!

Stayed in October 2024

The reception staff not super friendly. Poor customer service. Also lack of free WiFi. You have to pay for WiFi.

Nice and clean with beautiful lagoon views. Cafe staff very nice and friendly.

Stayed in October 2024