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Set on 5 acres of private beach and tropical gardens in Vaima, Palm Grove features free kayaking and snorkeling equipment. A private balcony or patio with ocean or garden views is standard in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchen with a gas stove-top, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer. Each room is decorated in bright colors, and features a flat-screen TV and a stereo with an iPod dock. Palm Grove is set alongside one of the most popular beaches in Rarotonga and is within 5 minutes’ drive of several other beaches, including Muri Beach, Aro'a Beach and Puaikura Beach. Rarotonga Airport, the main township of Avarua, and the National Museum of the Cook Islands are all within 15 minutes' drive. Guests can enjoy a swim in the onsite swimming pool and a casual meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can arrange day trips and car rental. Free parking is available on site. Overlooking the gardens, The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Canoeing

Snorkeling


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
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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
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    we loved the simplicity of the lifestyle, the beach, and the people
  • Mary-noel
    Australia Australia
    The staff went out of their way to make your stay amazing and the owner obviously led by example
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great snorkelling in the lagoon from the beach at Palm Grove.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Yellow Hibiscus
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Resort facilities at Palm Grove
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs NZD 5 per 24 hours.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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 of all ages 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

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and 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 and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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

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

Please note that Palm Grove does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

FAQs about Palm Grove

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Palm Grove is 2.6 miles from the center of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Palm Grove has 1 restaurant:

    • The Yellow Hibiscus

  • Check-in at Palm Grove is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Palm Grove offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Private beach area
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Swimming pool
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinners

  • Guests staying at Palm Grove can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Palm Grove include:

    • Bungalow
    • Studio
    • Villa
    • Vacation Home