• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
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Perfectly positioned alongside Titikaveka Lagoon, Makayla Palms offers private beach access and accommodation with a private BBQ and patio. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkelling equipment. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the modern accommodation 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 particularly 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 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.5
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 communication with Ima, who was available every morning for a number of hrs and later by mobile phone. Not bothered daily by house cleaning. All amenities were available and working well and clean. The only small glinch was weak wifi which...
  • Andrina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything about this place is amazing! The villas, location, facilities and staff are top class. We loved it all. Especially our surprise upgrade from a single bungalow villa to the family 2 bedroom villa!! Access to a private beach where we...
  • Eturoa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    What a fantastic place! Will definitely be coming back

Managed by Makayla Palms

Company review score: 9.5Based on 96 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Makayla Palms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 10:00 to 14:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 11 years are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 11 and older 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Makayla Palms

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

  • The prices at Makayla Palms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach

  • Makayla Palms can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Check-in at Makayla Palms is from 14:00, and check-out is until 14:00.

  • 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.

  • Makayla Palms has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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