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Magic Reef Bungalows

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Aroa Beach

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Exterior
Absolute Beachfront Bungalow | Terrace/patio
Absolute Beachfront Bungalow | Living area | Music library, video library
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Oceanview Bungalow | Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Main Road Arorangi, Rarotonga, 3020
  • Place, Black Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Absolute Beachfront Bungalow | Living area | Music library, video library

Absolute Beachfront Bungalow

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Beachfront | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Bungalow, Beachfront

  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Oceanview Bungalow

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Premium Bungalows | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Oceanview Premium Bungalows

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Premium Two Bedroom Bungalows | Living area | Music library, video library

Oceanview Premium Two Bedroom Bungalows

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

On the beach.A stay at this Arorangi aparthotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Aroa Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Cook Island Christian Church. Cook Islands Library and Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Puaikura Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cocoputt - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Aroa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Magic Reef Bungalows

3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Aroa Beach
As a guest of Magic Reef Bungalows, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Magic Reef Bungalows also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. The aparthotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Rarotonga aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Magic Reef Bungalows offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Bedrooms

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 75 per night
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • HDTV
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • 12 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2007
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 75.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Magic Reef Bungalows
Magic Reef Bungalows Hotel
Magic Reef Bungalows Hotel Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Villa Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Villa
Magic Reef Bungalows Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Aparthotel
Magic Reef Bungalows Aparthotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Magic Reef Bungalows to the airport?

Magic Reef Bungalows is 3.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Magic Reef Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Magic Reef Bungalows offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 25 per person, one-way.

How close is Magic Reef Bungalows to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Magic Reef Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Magic Reef Bungalows, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20 per person. It's available every day from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Magic Reef Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Magic Reef Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Magic Reef Bungalows?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Magic Reef Bungalows have a pool?

Magic Reef Bungalows features an outdoor pool.

Does Magic Reef Bungalows have a spa?

This aparthotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Magic Reef Bungalows to downtown Rarotonga?

Magic Reef Bungalows is 3.2 mi away from Rarotonga.

Magic Reef Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Winfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hosts. Beautiful Rooms. An amazing way to celebrate 20 years of marriage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply a great place to relax and unwind. A loved and cared for property which exudes warmth and charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely smaller accommodation with the friendliest staff thinkable. You get a spacious room with a gorgeous bed and outdoor shower (none indoors but you don’t really have to with the weather). You get decent kitchen wear so you can cook yourself (2 induction pits) and a good toaster and coffee maker. Only downside for us was that they don’t have an onsite restaurant so you have to get groceries for breakfast, or any other meal, if you don’t want to go out. There are two restaurants close by (2 to 10 min walk) that offer lunch and dinner but they are not open all days. I would recommend getting a car so you can get to places to eat or swim as the reef right in front of the accommodation is nice but it doesn’t leave room to swim. The onsite pool however makes up for that too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

priscilla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Friends Just Wana Have Fun n Relax

Amazing we loved the property so clean and well presented with everything u need an extras n the bungalow. Friendly staff an very helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hosts most of all. They put you to ease and at home as soon as you walk in. Our room number on the front reception board had all our names and a printed personalised memo in our room of the things to know about the premises and house. The villas are artistically built and for someone like me, I could just sit and admire the construction for hours. Beach and swimming pool were awesome and the fact that the pool is open all night long was the best thing ever for us to cool off late in the night as many hotels/motels forget that it’s not practical often to be in a pool during the day due to strong sun. So much thought has been put in almost everything - the pool depicting a 16th century ship, its mast used as comms tower, it stern hosting a small viewing area along with a shallow pool (deeper pool further in). The villas have practical, aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically thought-out layout. Large fridge, free ice from nearby icemaker and the welcoming fruit platter made us all fall in love at first sight. Nothing I can fault them on. Although they have spared no expense in installing rather high-end expensive hardware ie hinges and door locks, the door locks are easily damaged and hard operate but with the place so safe, and with the owners around asking if you if you need anything else several times in a day, you don't need all that security either anyway ;) Best stay ever for me and my family to date. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Mount Maunganui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A completely relaxing holiday. Our Villa was amazing, staff amazing & friendly , can't wait to return next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

deborah

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and luxurious ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented e-bikes and were able to get to town, dive shop and snorkling reefs just fine. I felt safe waking and biking along the roadsThere are 6 good restaurants within walking distance (15 min). Staff was very friendly and helpful. The bungalos are clean and well maintained. I enjoyed the garden, bungalo porch and beachfront hammock.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We would recommend Magic Reef for an excellent trip. Very lovely place and owners. We were greeted with a great fruit platter, fresh squeezed orange juice and a breakfast bread. Wonderful visit to Rarotonga.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found Magic Reef to be an absolutely ideal resort property. The bungalows are very well designed and appointed and each has a view of the beach. The gardens are beautifully maintained and the waterfront gazebo and deck area was a lovely place to spend time watching the waves crash on the reef in the distance. Cars were available for rent on site which was very convenient and there were restaurants within walking distance along the beach - how great is it to walk along a sand beach to a table overlooking a Raro sunset? Magic Reef shows great pride of ownership and the staff is super helpful. There are three new beautiful bamboo bungalows with more than one bedrooms just being finished in the same design - which build on your vision of what a South Pacific ideal vacation place would be. You simply won’t find a nicer place on Raro.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well equipped bungalows on the west side of the island. Good location. Clockwise and Anticlockwise bus runs past resort every 30 mins I think it is. Or you can hire a car or scooter. Nothing is far. Our bungalow was closest to the beach. Balcony with sun lounges. Comfy bed. Free wifi was a bonus. Filtered water and ice free for guests. Nice pool and outdoor area. Beach unfortunately isn’t for swimming due to the reef scattered through it and the shallowness. I walked out to the breakers one day at low water, was good. They also have snorkel gear and reef shoes free for guests to use. Lawrence and Simonne are excellent, and will help with anything you need, also Jayne is there in the office as well, she can hook you up with anything needed. They also have electric hire cars and bikes. It’s a very relaxing place to be. You can do a lot, or you can just relax in a sun chair and do nothing. We had an outdoor shower and sunken bath at the rear of our bungalow, brilliant idea. We will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine, mililani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my stay there highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. Felt like a home away from home. The local staff were very friendly. Pool was lovely. Perfect sunset location. Very quiet, boutique experience. Amazing to fall asleep to the waves. The cabins were superb offering an authentic Polynesian experience with unique outdoor bathrooms. Only negative was not good for snorkelling or swimming straight off the beach. However just jump on some hire scooters, or catch an bus and pop down the road for Amazing snorkelling experiences. The location also offered hire EVs and electric bikes. Also free snorkeling gear.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy Chu

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meir

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay at the Magic Reef. Simone and Lawrence were such nice hosts. We can’t wait to return and would highly recommend the Magic Reef to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a fabulous holiday at the beautiful Magic Reef Bungalows. The bungalows have every amenity (including reliable wifi) and are incredibly comfortable. The gardens, pool and beach front are immaculately maintained with gorgeous views, especially at sunset. Lawrence and Simone were welcoming and happy to help with anything we needed. We will definitely be returning with our whole family next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D, Spokane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simone and Lawrence have made Magic Reef a unique and wonderful holiday getaway. Bungalows are right on the beach. Excellent ocean view from the deck of our bungalow. Staff and crew are amazing. Electric cars for rent if you don’t want to take the bus that you can catch right up the road. Excellent snorkeling just up the beach and many restaurant options within walking distance. I would highly recommend Magic Reef for your Rarotonga holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, very comfortable bed, furniture and owners were friendly and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022