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Reviews of Te Ava Beach Villas 4 stars

s/n Titikaveka, Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#95 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Much needed break which Te Ava Villa provided perfectly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is very old, stained and hard. We had to use the sun lounger squabs as a topper mattress. Only cleaned once in our 2 week stay and no cleaning products provided, apart from dish liquid and toilet cleaner.

    Loved being right on the beach. Very spacious, we used the blue Ray and dvd’s provided. Kitchen was well implemented.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    it was lovely relaxing break in a beautiful location with great facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights

    A bit hard to find road sign and entry point in middle of the night. TV did not get local channel as far as we could see. But found other ways to fill time rather than TV A bit of uncertainty re whether full payment had been received prior. Lack of communication from Booking.com and hosts.

    Location was very nice. Outdoor verandah, sunbeds, kayak, full facilities etc

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect little slice of Rarotonga for a couple’s get away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is one of three villas, quite close together which is maybe not as clear in the marketing of the property. This could have been me not reading the smaller print.

    Beautiful views from the villas which are set back off the road. Excellent facilities, which were clean and comfortable. Easy check in and great communication from the property. We absolutely loved our stay, great value for money, especially if you are renting a car.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Great, will book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location near beach, well set up with kayaks, snorkel equipment available.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    My review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife found the bed a bit firm, and it rocked each time I rolled over. Need more regular towel replacement. Microwave stopped working. Only 2 burner stove top and no oven, made making meals challenging.

    Location on beach front was great. Fabulous view from the verandah. Even saw whales playing beyond the reef. Entertained by all the people going to swim with the turtles. Spacious villa.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    Quiet island haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some holes in the floor allowed ants in. Some power points stopped working during our stay

    Proximity to the beach was amazing. South side of the island was quiet and away from many tourists. Hammock and days beds were awesome

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Amazing place to stay. A+
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi provided.

    Location is amazing. Right on the beach with the passage 50 mtrs away on the right (rough place to swim) also where the turtle/ray tours take place.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    8.0
    Great island to visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too hard

    Beachfront

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Great villa in ocean view location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights

    None

    Great location with ocean views directly in front of the property. Good sized villa with all required facilities. Friendly and responsive host

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Would absolutely stay here again, laying in hammock under the stars with a cocktail, listening to the waves crash. it’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decent current, distance to things. Turtle tours start early people are excited.

    Closeness to beach, aquatic life amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Enjoyed the 2 week stay in the beautiful clean beachfront property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s NOT a NO SMOKING property, although there is a “no smoking in the villa “rule, and the villas are close enough together so if you neighbors smoke outside the smoke drifts and is shared. Only negative of this property.

    The location is next to the turtle tour business. The water current here can be dangerous without proper support but a short walk up the beach leads to lovely snorkeling areas. There are 3 cabins on the property and neighbors close, but with considerate other visitors it’s very peaceful and almost remote. Morning tea on the porch overlooking the water is amazing. It’s Walking distance (maybe 1/3 mile) to Wigmores and other restaurants and services. (Take a flashlight because it’s very dark at night!) Great laundry facilities and sparse but good kitchen. All, including the bathroom, are modern and clean. It’s my 7th trip to Rarotonga and it’s my 2nd favorite place to stay. (Loved my 2 week stay Feb 2025)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Lovely quiet spot a great place to relax and chill had everything you needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, nice and quiet, had everything you needed

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    9.0
    A perfect hideaway for a seaside holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private, well appointed, great location, everything you need.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely time in Rato, never fails to deliver. Great to see turtles, whales and fishes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed squeaks every time you turn over, needs to be fixed with more than stuffing the joints with paper. Needs an extra throw or blanket for sitting outside on a cool evening.

    Good location, great to have a small grassy area. Good selection of kitchen utensils, was clean and the cleaners were great. Liked the hammock, loungers and outdoor shower.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    my husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and we had the most wonderful and memorable time- holiday. Big
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to be mentioned.

    perfect location, very comfortable and amazing view. Perfect holiday place.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Great location especially if you're into snorkelling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The check-in could have been more welcoming. Printed information was outdated ie extra charges if anything was broken or missing. We ended up taking photos and sending text messages as several items on the Inventory weren't in the Villa. Had no problem with refund of deposit however was unnecessary rigmarole. Other things: we were there in July so not too hot but may be uncomfortable without air-con in summer; no internet or free to air TV, it's a WiFi hot spot but you need your own data (we had a Cook Island SIM so no problem).

    The location for swimming/snorkelling was excellent. You could swim with the turtles right at the front door. Need to keep away from Tour Operators but this was easily done. Best at low tide or incoming tide for snorkelling. It was safe to swim and snorkel. Some snorkelling gear at the Villa but we had our own. Left a pool noodle - great to float and snorkel. Other things we liked: washing machine (with washing powder provided); lovely deck with great view; good sized bathroom with spotless shower; overall very clean; a range of TV shows and movies were provided.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Loved every bit of it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Awesome location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private peace of paradise right on the beach. Maria was absolutely lovely and helped immensely with the payment process. Couldn't come with a higher recommendation. Would definitely book again. The views are to die for and our little bungalow was everything we needed for a reset and recharge. Sensational!!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable beach house stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights

    My husband found the bed uncomfortable, maybe too soft?, although it was fine for me.

    Great location on the beach. Only three cabins which are well spaced. Comfortable family beach house feel. Pictures give you an accurate sens of the place. Ceiling fan and sea breezes kept us cool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely villas in a great beach-edge location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication with this accomodation could be better. No direct email address given and none of the provided local phone numbers worked. It was a bit unnerving needing to prepay by bank transfer but not have a direct line of communication with the property manager. The information in the villas about items included needs to be updated (some items were missing) and there was no information about how to operate the hard drive connected to the tv. We couldn’t get it to display any of the movies in full screen. And while we were not in Rarotonga to watch tv, as we had 7 days of wind and overcast or raining weather, there were times when we did want to relax indoors and watch a movie.

    These are lovely villas in a great spot. Close to Wigmores and two great restaurants (Vaima and The Yellow Hibiscus) and ocean views. The milk, juice and fruit supplied on day 1 was a nice touch. Quiet and fairly private.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Would come back next time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe an a/c for the days that where a little warm, but still very comfortable with the doors open and nice breeze

    Great location, quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent beach front location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Very hot weather so air con would be a bonus, but we just opened the doors. Barbeque was not working.

    Perfect self contained villa right on the beach with everything needed for self catering. Comfy bed and lovely clean bathroom. The kitchen had basic cooking equipment, but sufficient for two people. We loved being right on the beach, and having a large covered deck for sitting outside. There were also two kayaks available for us to use. Thank you Maria we would love to visit again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Peaceful paradise m.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t ask for a better location. Great beach to walk on only steps from the front door and the best snorkeling on the island!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Very peaceful and tranquil with awesome views. Definitely going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa - Beach Front
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and the easy access to the beach with spectacular views, watching the whales while eating breakfast

    The property was clean and tidy, and the staff were very friendly and helpful 

    Stayed in September 2023

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