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Reviews of Palm Tree Villas

Ara Tapu Arorangi, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#53 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 33 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was nice and private in a great location to head either way around the island. The hosts were amazing and were able to help with any questions we had

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    A brilliant first stay in Rarotonga.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Very quiet, set back from road. Kind and attentive hosts who live next door. We felt very safe. Super comfy bed. Full kitchen perfect for self catering.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, host were lovely, great little set up at the back

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I guess the only thing I could think of was that the pillows were a little flat. Not a major though.

    Easy to find, great communication. Lovely fresh sheets, comfy beds, good shower, modern fitout, no charge for aircon (unlike other places) loved the pool, super friendly hosts. Loved the friendly dogs, especially poppy who followed us everywhere.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    great 8 day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Weather 🤣🤣 Water Pressure but probably the same on the Island

    Location was great

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    It was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Firmer pillows - but that’s just personal preference

    Location, facilities, pool, privacy

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's perfect for 2 families. Especially having a pool and being close to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great accommodation, great pool. The entire facility is a great private getaway.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved our hosts JC and Franz and their/ our protector dogs Poppy and Caesar. Made our stay feel like home away from home. Easy as to ask questions when we needed to. The villa and everything that comes with it is great- clean, spacious and homely and in a very cool, chilled location. It gives you that island feel- calm, relaxed, safe with no worries. A small field across the road if you need to practice your scooter skills. Private access to the beach straight down the driveway (bring some reef shoes, it's a rocky).The mountain view is stunning especially when it's cloudy; like a blanket of mist has settled. The pool got a good workout from our kids being in there day and night. Poppy and Caesar.... Top notch protector dogs! They will be with you wherever you go that's local to their land and wait with you even if it's just for the bus. No washing machine, which isn't a big deal; go and support your local Mama's down at the laundromat- easy 4 minute drive away. Loved loved loved this place. Our family will be making Palm Villages our first option when we return. Awesome work JC and Franz.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accomadation, amazing host, tidy clean and amazing outdoor space, very private. And the host were top tier🫶🫶

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    10
    A+++ AN AMAZING PLACE WITH GREAT HOSTS. Love that we were also very close to town and airport and beach was across the r
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is positive and nothing but fantastic

    A+++ Highly recommended! Great place very modern, AC and ceiling fans were life savers and pool was a great way to entertain your little one especially if they LOVE swimming like our little 6yr old “fish” we call her haha.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    10
    Manea!! 🩵🌴🐓🌊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't a washing machine, but it didn't affect us in any way as the laundry place is down the rd, wash & dry or just wash. The clothes line wasn't big enough for our 2 tribes, but we adjusted and made it work to dry our clothes, you just gotta get creative, creativeness works a treat. 👌

    Absolutely "O" for Awesome! JC & her Hubby, are amazing Lovely Beautiful Humans, very welcoming, very helpful, very understanding, we probably drove them nuts in a good way 😅🤣 would definitely stay again, and book the two villas out again too. Great location, nestled in the heart of wilderness & a beautiful family home in front, that you can feel the richness of love of a Tribe being raised back in the day, moana across the rd is absolutely beyond this world. Younglings totally enjoyed the pool, dogs, view & location too. Missing the sounds of the roosters playing their tune right around the island, Poppy & Caesar great dogs & protectors. Can't forget about Puma the pig, too. The view from the deck is peaceful & beautiful to enjoy breakfast, clinks, or chill. The BBQ area was the bomb to cater to dinners and gather to eat. Totally Manea!!! (Beautiful).

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    We absolutely loved Rarotonga and staying at Palm Tree Villa’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to go back home lol

    The location was perfect, and easy to find on our late arrival, thanks to Jacinda’s easy to follow instructions sent before our arrival. Jacinda & Franz were the most welcoming and accommodating hosts. We booked both villa’s and the space was perfect for our group of 8. The kids loved the pool! The place was very tidy and modern & offering great privacy and beautiful views. We would definitely stay with palm tree villa’s again & highly recommend to others wishing to book the perfect accommodation with a home away from home vibe.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Hosts Jacinda and Franz were very helpful and friendly, great location too with quiet beach nearby and good views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a beautiful time at Palm Tree Villas. We really enjoyed the deep plunge pool! The beds and lounge were super comfortable. Meitaki to our host for being so friendly and making us feel so welcome. Kia Manuia

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    Blissful time away, look forward to returning one day!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and modern, really comfortable. Great location. Jacinda was lovely and so accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Check in was so great - our villa was like a home away from home. Cannot say enough about Jacinda & Franz so welcoming - wonderful people in every way.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Restful, quiet and comfortable. Beautiful area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Palm Trees Villas was perfect for our family holiday. There was plenty of space for us to relax, cook our meals and enjoy the pool. The unit was clean, tidy and the bed was very comfortable. The area is quiet, set back from the road. A quick 2 minute walk across the road to a stunning beach. Really enjoyed snorkeling around the coral. Jacinda and Frances were wonderful hosts. Very helpful with all our queries pre arriving and during our time. We had a fantastic time!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything about the Palm Tree Villas

    Absolutely loved it! Modern Beautiful house decor little artistic touches throughout the house and yard are awesome

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    The ideal retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Sorry, no internet connection. However, I liked the two channels provided. Good to get a different perspective of life in the Pacific Island.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Easy, clean and communication was really transparent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really enjoyed it

    Was very easy, no fuss would highly recommend this place for people interested in looking for a nice quite secluded space for you and friends or for a small family. Perfect spot if there is two families travelling together to book both villas. Host were exceptional and communication was a breeze.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that we didn't like. It was just fabulous.

    Jacinda was friendly, accommodating, and cared for our needs. The villa was new, clean, and modern. It provided everything we required. Beautiful place to stay. I would recommend this facility to all holidaymakers.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely preaceful holiday in nice setting
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 20 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Peaceful comfortable Great hosts

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The pool was absolutely perfect. We swam in it at least 4 times a day and made excellent use of the sun lounges. The beds were very comfortable and the air conditioning was a real treat. We really enjoyed the privacy and felt very secure and safe. Our hosts were so warm, friendly and informative. The beach was so easy to access with a short 2 min walk onto perfect coral sands and coconut trees with crystal clear water you can snorkel straight off at high tide.

    Stayed in July 2023

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