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Mama Taras

3.5 star property
3.5-star cottage near Muri Lagoon

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2 Bedroom Bungalow | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
2 Bedroom Bungalow | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 Bedroom Bungalow | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4527 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Muri Hillside Rd, Rarotonga, 3050
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Vara Nui Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ngatangiia

Muri stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Muri cottage, you'll find Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Also, Te Vara Nui Village is within half a mile (1 km) and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Muri Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Avana Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mama Taras

3.5-star cottage near Muri Lagoon
This cottage offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Rarotonga cottage is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
This cottage offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
10am check out time, please leave the key inside the bungalow and lock the door. Housekeeping have their masterkey. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15 (one-way), (from 4 to 11 years old)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guests should be aware that one dog resides at this property.

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.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Mama Taras Country House Rarotonga
Mama Taras Country House
Mama Taras Rarotonga
Mama Taras Cottage
Mama Taras Rarotonga
Mama Taras Cottage Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mama Taras to the airport?

This cottage is 7.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mama Taras have an airport shuttle?

This cottage offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 25.00 per person, one-way.

How close is Mama Taras to the beach?

This cottage is a short 8-minute walk from Muri Beach and 6.4 mi (18-min drive) from Aroa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mama Taras offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mama Taras?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Mama Taras?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Mama Taras?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Mama Taras have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Mama Taras have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Mama Taras to downtown Rarotonga?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from Ngatangiia.

Mama Taras Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne Maria, Paeroa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay at Mama Tara’s. Was very clean & had most of what we needed. The only problem we had was poor communication, no directions & found no signage. Some lovely locals helped us immensely as it was late at night when we arrived.. Thank goodness! Would definitely stay again xx
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and clean. Would go there again. However, now that we know where it is located its not a problem. We couldn't find the place and drove for some time to find it. Had to ask the locals. The owner of the land doesn't want a sign there??? Instead it is signposted wirh amother name. Go figure...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phanith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We suggest to the owner of the Mama Taras house to give us free wifi. Everything is the best for us. We recommend to the tourists to stay in this house. Thanks,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the feeling of safe and quietness of the property. Didn’t experience to get bitten by mosquito in the property. The place feels homey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

karam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice stay ! The owner was very nice !!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for family. Not too far from Muri Lagoon, bus stop, stores, night market e.t.c - 5 min of easy walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really nice place to stay! Very clean and tidy and in really good condition. There was a sick as old dog that kept trying to sleep on the deck and would bark at ridiculous hours of the night and wake up our kids which wasn’t ideal. We didn’t realise there was a hot water booster until the hosts came to visit on the second day so had cold showers until then but that booster is a game changer!! Really close to everything in muri ! Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, the unit has everything you could possibly need to self cater. Its a super easy walk to the best beach, but private enough to be away from the main road. The units allows access to facilities and pool of the Muri Beach Club resort which is a bonus. The air conditioning is a lovely addition to those hot afternoons just to cool the bedrooms for sleep and every room has a fan to circulate the cold air. The kitchen is well stocked with all the cutlery and plates you need to cook up meals. The hot water is super hot and the water pressure great. The owner is super responsive with text messages or phone calls and is happy to cater to your every need for a comfy stay. The beds are firm and soft at the same time, no sagging. The units comes with plenty of bathroom towels & beach towels so you won't need to pack those. It also comes with a washing machine to do any laundry. The dining area comes with a lovely dining setting and the loung is comfy and large. There is also a lovely porch at the front of the unit to enjoy sundowners or a BBQ. There is also a smaller porch out the back to sit and enjoy the back yard garden or feed the local chickens and chicks. There is a couple of super friendly dogs so be sure to pick up some dog food at the local grocery store or give them some of your left overs, the offer great company. There is a local bakery & smoothie/ coffee bar near by that offer a great selection of baked goods and vitamin rich tropical smoothies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was hard top find as no signs with property name. Great size, all we could want.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great location and the accommodation is lovely. Most things areat your finger tips. Sera is lovely and helpful. My few suggestions would be to add - some microwave dishes, instructions for the washing machine (unit 2 - dont know about other units) and a fitted sheet for the mattresses would be great, as the others move around & the bed making comes apart. Highly recommend as a place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A SECRET HIDEAWAY

Better than amazing - Better than any 5 star resort if you don't mind no pool - GET A BIG SIN ON MAIN ROAD will finish it off beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Vic, Auckland

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice unit to stay in Raro，close to everything，room are spacious and clean. Only downside was the hot water not working from our second day there，so had to move to another unit. Apart from that，it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, relaxing and close enough to enjoy various activities on offer at muri beach and surrounding resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great choice for our family. 3 separate rooms, a big bathroom and a laundry. The villa looked brand new and was immaculate. I would highly recommend over a hotel as you have living space to relax in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018