Rarotonga Accommodation
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Rarotonga Island
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Rarotonga
Accommodation
Overview
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Rarotonga accommodation is spread right around the small island. There are almost 100 individual accommodation properties, from small boutique resorts to self contained beach bungalows and holiday homes. There are only two large hotels with just under 200 rooms each, the third largest hotel has 67 rooms and villas and the fourth largest just 22 bungalows.
Most places to stay are located on the beach side of the coastal road although not always absolute beach front. Those on the mountain side offer better value for money and most have lovely mountain views and are never more than a five minute stroll to the beach. No building rises higher than the surrounding coconut trees and apart from Muri Beach and a few spots along the north west coast, there is no overcrowding. However, unlike other south pacific destinations, there is no real solitude on Rarotonga - it is an exciting busy little laid back island with lots to do and plenty of independent restaurants to sample the local fish.
Prices on Rarotonga are on the high side compared to its South Pacific neighbours. A luxury self contained beach bungalow will cost from NZ$300 per night, a resort room will cost from NZ$200 per night, an economy self contained bungalow from NZ$120 per night and a budget room for about NZ$50 per night. Most rooms sleep two people. Backpacker dorm beds go from NZ$16. One of the cheapest ways to go if you have a family is to rent a holiday home. These can be rented from NZ$750 per week and up depending on bedrooms, location and facilities.
Most properties offer a meet and greet service for international flights. It's worth checking ahead, especially as most flights arrive in the very unsociable early hours of the morning - a taxi then will cost from NZ$50 if you can get one.
Hot water is available even at the budget hostels and electricity is 24-hours a day. Internet connections are provided by many properties but there are independent Internet cafe's around the island. The larger resorts have their own tour desks and even some of the smaller resorts have cars / mopeds on location for hire. Island nights which include dance performances and traditional feasts are offered by The Rarotongan and Edgewater Resorts and welcome outside guests.
Rarotonga Accommodation Guide
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