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Ara Tapu Arorangi, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with easy access from the airport and walk straight across the road to the beach. Our hosts were warm, welcoming and relaxed. These villas are private and cozy with everything we needed
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic little place, loved the pool, the seclusion.
Would of been great if there was a washing machine.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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
Kia Orana Mark and Family Many thanks for your kind words. We love to be able to share our slice of paradise with our guests. And the more questions, the better! We too love the location - set off of the main road, our fully fenced private oasis with our amazing pool and out door area. We hope to see you all again sometime soon.
Kia Orana Mark and Family Many thanks for your kind words. We love to be able to share our slice of paradise with our guests. And the more questions, the better! We too love the location - set off of the main road, our fully fenced private … Show more
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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.
Kia Orana Ali, We are always pleased when guests comment on our location. As we are set back off of the main road, and purposefully located the villas with a view of Raemaru - the mountains of Arorangi. This view plus our fully fenced section ensure a secluded and safe stay for all. We really did put in time when thinking about the villas, and a full sized kitchen was a must. We look forward to being able to host you again in the future.
Kia Orana Ali, We are always pleased when guests comment on our location. As we are set back off of the main road, and purposefully located the villas with a view of Raemaru - the mountains of Arorangi. This view plus our fully fenced secti… Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean, host were lovely, great little set up at the back
Kia Orana Renee It was lovely to host you and your friends for your significant birthday! We love our location, just being set off the main road inland. With great access to our private beach, and views of Raemaru - the mountains of Arorangi. With our fully fenced section, amazing pool and outdoor space - you really can have a relax and recharge, or adventure as much as you want during your time with us. But know you have a sanctuary to come back too. Thanks again, and hope to host you again in the future.
Kia Orana Renee It was lovely to host you and your friends for your significant birthday! We love our location, just being set off the main road inland. With great access to our private beach, and views of Raemaru - the mountains of Aroran… Show more
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEasy 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.
I guess the only thing I could think of was that the pillows were a little flat. Not a major though.
Kia Orana Jo It was our pleasure to host you and the family for the first part of your Rarotongan adventures. Many thanks for your feedback. It is appreciated. It seems our doggo's are getting mentioned almost as much as we are!! But we love that too! When you come on holiday, and after a day of adventuring - you need a great nights sleep. We are pleased you loved the linens and the bedding. Our pool being 5m wide x 6m long x 1.8m deep is a great feature especially for families. We hope to be able to welcome you back in the future.
Kia Orana Jo It was our pleasure to host you and the family for the first part of your Rarotongan adventures. Many thanks for your feedback. It is appreciated. It seems our doggo's are getting mentioned almost as much as we are!! But we… Show more
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great
The Weather 🤣🤣 Water Pressure but probably the same on the Island
Kia Orana Wayne It was lovely to host you during your time in Rarotonga, especially reuniting you with a cousin and your connections to the island. We enjoy being located just off of the main road, and inland, with our views of Raemaru (the mountains of Arorangi.
Kia Orana Wayne It was lovely to host you during your time in Rarotonga, especially reuniting you with a cousin and your connections to the island. We enjoy being located just off of the main road, and inland, with our views of Raemaru (the… Show more
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation, facilities, pool, privacy
Firmer pillows - but that’s just personal preference
Many thanks for staying with us Leanne and family. It was our absolute pleasure to host you all. Many thanks for the feedback about the pillows - it is appreciated. We hope to be able to see you all again in the future.
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt's perfect for 2 families. Especially having a pool and being close to the beach.
Many thanks Aaron and crew for choosing to stay with us. We really enjoy hosting small groups that are travelling together. So pleased you used our private beach, and our doggo's loved coming on your adventures. Our pool is a great feature also. With our villas located on a quiet, private fully fenced section also gives the tranquillity needed, whilst being close to the cafes, restaurants and activities of the west side of the island. Thanks again, and we hope to see you again.
Many thanks Aaron and crew for choosing to stay with us. We really enjoy hosting small groups that are travelling together. So pleased you used our private beach, and our doggo's loved coming on your adventures. Our pool is a great feat… Show more
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat accommodation, great pool. The entire facility is a great private getaway.
Thank you, Errol & Crew! It was an absolute delight to host you all for the second time. We are so pleased that you continue to enjoy not only Rarotonga, but our private, fully fenced villas. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLoved 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.
Hello Shannon and Family. Many thanks for your amazing words. Being able to host families such as yours is the reason we built Palm Tree Villas. So that families can come and experience our amazing slice of paradise in a quiet location, with amazing views of the mountains - yet close to town, cafes and great fish n chips. So pleased you enjoyed our private family beach across the road, and our doggo's love to follow and to show off theirs swimming skills! Our villas are fully fenced so that those that aren't dog lovers, can keep them out. It also adds more privacy in and around the villas, pool, sun lounges and BBQ area. We look forward to welcoming you all back sometime soon.
Hello Shannon and Family. Many thanks for your amazing words. Being able to host families such as yours is the reason we built Palm Tree Villas. So that families can come and experience our amazing slice of paradise in a quiet location, wit… Show more
Reviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful accomadation, amazing host, tidy clean and amazing outdoor space, very private. And the host were top tier🫶🫶
Many thanks to you all for choosing Palm Tree Villas for your Rarotongan adventures. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our large outdoor pool area, with BBQ and gazebo seating area. Our fully fenced section on a private road with beautiful views of the mountains of Rarotonga, is perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Many thanks to you all for choosing Palm Tree Villas for your Rarotongan adventures. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our large outdoor pool area, with BBQ and gazebo seating area. Our fully fenced section on a private road with beautifu… Show more
Reviewed: 13 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewA+++ 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.
Everything is positive and nothing but fantastic
Many thanks Nia and family for choosing Palm Tree Villas. We loved hearing your "little fish" enjoying the pool for many hours over her holidays. It is the exact reason that we put the pool in - for special family times for the best memories. Our private family beach is also a little gem that we are pleased you utilized. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon.
Many thanks Nia and family for choosing Palm Tree Villas. We loved hearing your "little fish" enjoying the pool for many hours over her holidays. It is the exact reason that we put the pool in - for special family times for the be… Show more
Reviewed: 2 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAbsolutely "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).
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. 👌
Kia Orana Tisha & Tribe! It was an amazingly lovely time hosting you all for such a special occasion. Great to get the young ones back on the rock to understand their roots more and to share their heritage with them. We love that you loved our critters - Poppy & Ceasar are missing their daily hugs and pats. Miss Puma aka Piggy - is also missing her treats. She loves a feed that one! We built this little oasis for family groups such as yours - to have a home away from home, slightly in the wilderness, between the main and back roads. Fully fenced so the kidlets don't do too much of a runner! Great pool to keep everyone entertained, plus our private family beach just across the road. Will work on the washing machine and clothesline idea for next year! Can't wait to have you all back to celebrate next September. Kia Manuia JC & Franz
Kia Orana Tisha & Tribe! It was an amazingly lovely time hosting you all for such a special occasion. Great to get the young ones back on the rock to understand their roots more and to share their heritage with them. We love that you lo… Show more
Reviewed: 2 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe 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.
That we had to go back home lol
It was our absolute pleasure to host you all for your special family time in Rarotonga. We want to make it as easy as possible for travelers to find us - as here in Rarotonga, we do not have street addresses. Hence using a long list of landmarks to find us. We are pleased that the team loved the pool! It is one of our favourite features of the villas too. At 5m wide x 6m long and 1.8m deep - it is one of the larger ones on the Rock. We look forward to being able to host you all again in the future. Kia Manuia
It was our absolute pleasure to host you all for your special family time in Rarotonga. We want to make it as easy as possible for travelers to find us - as here in Rarotonga, we do not have street addresses. Hence using a long list of land… Show more
Reviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewHosts Jacinda and Franz were very helpful and friendly, great location too with quiet beach nearby and good views.
An absolute pleasure to host Alastair and his family all the way from the UK. What a journey you took to get to Rarotonga! We are pleased you used our private family beach just across the road; enjoyed the views of the inland Mountains and our large swimming pool. All perfect options for relaxing and getting into Island Time. Wishing you safe travels. Kia Manuia
An absolute pleasure to host Alastair and his family all the way from the UK. What a journey you took to get to Rarotonga! We are pleased you used our private family beach just across the road; enjoyed the views of the inland Mountains and … Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe 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
It was our pleasure to host you Lily and family. We are pleased that you were able to enjoy our awesome swimming pool (5m wide x 6m long x 1.8m deep). We too, love the beds, so much so that we have them in our own home! We look forward to seeing you again on your return to Rarotonga.
It was our pleasure to host you Lily and family. We are pleased that you were able to enjoy our awesome swimming pool (5m wide x 6m long x 1.8m deep). We too, love the beds, so much so that we have them in our own home! We look forward to s… Show more
Reviewed: 4 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewLovely and modern, really comfortable. Great location. Jacinda was lovely and so accommodating.
Many thanks for your kind words, Rebecca. It was lovely to meet you both and to have you stay with us during your Rarotongan adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed our secluded location with our home away from home feel. We hope to welcome you back one day.
Many thanks for your kind words, Rebecca. It was lovely to meet you both and to have you stay with us during your Rarotongan adventure. We are pleased you enjoyed our secluded location with our home away from home feel. We hope to welcome y… Show more
Reviewed: 26 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewCheck 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.
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Shona, it was our absolute pleasure to host you and Mum for Mum's special birthday celebrations. So pleased you were able to enjoy some down time, a few cocktails and sunsets. Great memories. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Reviewed: 28 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewPalm 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!
Many thanks' Parsons Family for choosing Palm Tree Villas for your quick Rarotongan escape. It was lovely to meet you all and to host you in our quiet villas that look over the mountains of Arorangi. So pleased that you enjoyed our private beach and large swimming pool. Franz and I love what we do and love to share our little slice of paradise with those that choose to join us. We hope to see you again soon.
Many thanks' Parsons Family for choosing Palm Tree Villas for your quick Rarotongan escape. It was lovely to meet you all and to host you in our quiet villas that look over the mountains of Arorangi. So pleased that you enjoyed our priv… Show more