• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
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Perfectly positioned alongside Titikaveka Lagoon, Makayla Palms offers private beach access and accommodations with a private BBQ and patio. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the modern accommodations features a spacious lounge area with a TV and DVD player. You can make use of the open-air shower and free toiletries provided. The staff can arrange diving, fishing and safari excursions. Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or take a cruise along Koka Lagoon. Makayla Palms is a 20-minute drive from Rarotonga International Airport. Rarotonga Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Canoeing

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great Location. Quiet beach. Lovely clean unit. Comfy bed. Friendly dog visitor
  • Carol
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the great wifi and house. Very comfortable and had every thing we needed including kayaks and snorkel gear.
  • Mahn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location one back from the beach. Spotlessly clean. Very well equipped kitchen. Air conditioning in both bedrooms. Our favourite place to stay in Rarotonga! Highly recommended to everyone!

Managed by Makayla Palms

Company review score: 9.5Based on 99 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Award winning Rarotongan accommodation at its best! Excellence on trip Advisor. Modern, boutique, self catering villas set in lush tropical gardens with private access to stunning Titikaveka lagoon and beach. Relax on the uncrowded beach with complimentary kayaks and snorkeling equipment or explore the many and varied activities on the island. Makayla Palms has a two bedroom villa and two couples villa (studios) and they have everything you need for your tropical holiday. These fully screened villas feature full kitchens, spacious lounges with flat screen TV, DVD player and Wifi modem. A cupboard contains all linen changes and beach towels, books games and DVDs. Guests enjoy the BBQ on their deck and the open air shower. Parking is available on the property. Buses run regularly and may be hailed at the gate. Exclusive airport transfers are available for booking.

Neighborhood info

Within walking distance is a villlage shop, a fruit stall, a church, Tuk tuk tours and restaurants. Three kms away in Muri are many more cafes and restaurants

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Filipino

Area info

Amenities of Makayla Palms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

House rules

Makayla Palms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 11 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

11+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 11 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash Makayla Palms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Transfers to and from Rarotonga International Airport are available at a charge. Please inform Makayla Palms in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note Makayla Palms has a 3-night minimum stay requirement.

Children over 12 years are welcome.

Children under 12 years are welcome provided all three villas are booked.

Payment via Bank Transfer is also available. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Makayla Palms of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Makayla Palms

  • Makayla Palms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Makayla Palms is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 2:00 PM.

  • Makayla Palms is 3.1 miles from the center of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Makayla Palms has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Makayla Palms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Makayla Palms can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Makayla Palms on this page.