• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
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Just 5 minutes’ drive from Muri Beach, Tropical Sands offers accommodation with a large terrace and ocean or garden views. Enjoy free bicycle rental. The tour desk books lagoon cruises, scuba diving, snorkelling trips and cultural dinners with traditional dancing. Whale watching cruises are available between July and October. All self-contained accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. A fan, TV is provided and DVD players are available on request. Both hosts are talented artists and their artwork is displayed in the gallery and gift shop. Wi-Fi and airport transfers are available for an extra cost. From Tropical Sands Villas, it is a 5-minute drive to central Muri where a range of beachfront restaurants, shops and cafés can be found. Rarotonga International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Windsurfing

Hiking

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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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
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bertil
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Budget price for accomodation that is much better than budget! Nice 2-room bungalow with airco and a relaxed veranda. All well taken care of and clean. I enjoyed the free bicycle very much. Kept me mobile with Muri Lagoon nearby and Avarua not far...
  • Leanne
    Australia Australia
    Property was awesome, close to shops and transport. Very clean and well maintained.
  • Angalena
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful hosts Beautiful whare Best location Loved everything about Tropical Sands AAA+

Hosted by Kanoe & Rudy Aquino - Directors

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Kanoe & Rudy Aquino - Directors
Beautiful view of the pacific ocean, quiet oceanfront ambience & a great eco walk. Manicured artistic property grounds.
Kanoe; a professional hula dancer, artist. Rudy: Professional entertainer and musician for the past 50 years. We're from Hawaii and decided to enjoy another part of paradise
Great and friendly people in the Cook Islands. Very fun loving and talented for their knowledge of the arts. So many great things to ie: Scuba. Island hikes, 4wd off road excursions , lagoon cruises and more...
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tropical Sands
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and charges are applicable.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Tropical Sands takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 236. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

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


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Tropical Sands does not accept payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga International Airport for NZD per person, one way. Please inform Tropical Sands in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Tropical Sands 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Tropical Sands

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Tropical Sands (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

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

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

  • Check-in at Tropical Sands is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Tropical Sands is 2.9 miles from the centre of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Tropical Sands can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Tropical Sands offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture

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