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Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Muri Beach

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.
A resort entrance with a thatched roof, a sign reading "Moana Sands Resort," and a well-lit pathway leading to the building.
A balcony with a view of the sunset over the ocean, a palm tree, and a beach with a few chairs and a table.
Two lounge chairs under a white umbrella on a beach with a view of turquoise water and palm trees.
A reception area with a wooden ceiling, two wooden chairs with colorful cushions, a logo above the name 'MOANA SANDS LAGOON RESORT', and a small fountain with plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Muri Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Night Markets
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Deluxe Lagoon Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Garden Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

STUDIO DELUXE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 5

STUDIO DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Ngatangiia

On the beach.A stay at this Muri hotel places you steps from Muri Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Muri Lagoon. Matutu Brewing Company and Muri Night Markets are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Muri Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tikioki Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Muri Night Markets - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Tapas Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Muri Beach
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Rarotonga hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Hibiscus Spa.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 50 for 10 minutes)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: NZD 200.00

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 200.00

Special check-in instructions

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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

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 6:00 PM 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • 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 in-room wireless internet: NZD 50.00 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30.00 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 200.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 200.00 (subject to availability)

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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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 rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort Rarotonga

Moana Sands Lagoon Rarotonga

Moana Sands Lagoon

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

Moana Sands Lagoon Rarotonga

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort Adult Only

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Hotel

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Rarotonga

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only to the airport?

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only is 8.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only?

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only on Sep 24, 2026 start from $320, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 30.00 per person, one-way.

How close is Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only to the beach?

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

Does Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in costs NZD 200.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only have a pool?

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only features an outdoor pool.

Does Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only to downtown Rarotonga?

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only is 1 mi away from Ngatangiia.

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nerida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we were at this resort for just the one night it was wonderful! The staff were amazing and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The morning sun rises were spectacular from the room. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely peaceful place supported by the most amazing staff who went out of the way to make our holiday relaxing and enjoyable. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zarrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcoming staff, a modern waterfront room, and excellent dinners!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, perfect as an Adults open resort. Staff very friendly, rooms are very spacious and soundproofed. On-site restaurant is excellent highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, amenities great, good location. I would happily stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is a very basic continental. We ended up eating breakfast most days elsewhere. The bar has yummy food but could do with a renovation to make it more inviting. If it’s windy this property gets no shelter at all. We spent most of our time out of the resort. Short walk to yummy Saigon and Central station coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and the restaurant staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay and conveniently located to areas of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was large, clean and the bathroom updated. The staff was very friendly and professional. They let us get a later checkout which helped with our departure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, great staff and spa
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alice Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very beautiful and modern. The breakfast was minimal but fine. There was a lot of wind that came right into the resort and pool with no shelter so hard to sit outside and enjoy the cold pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and beach, clean hotel and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and the property was lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the lagoon and a quick drive (or 30 min walk) to Muri beach. Staff were awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Great place to stay

Great staff. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing stay at Moana Sands Lagoon resorts, the property is super clean and well maintained and equipped with everything you need for a much needed relaxing holiday, the staff were so accommodating and friendly, we kayaked over to the island on the left was great fun! breakfast included was nice and just what we needed. we cannot wait to return here thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the lagoon . Gorgeous sunrises to wake up to and light airy comfortable rooms that were very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff great rooms beautiful pool and beach would highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and tidy. Very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Head

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, quiet and had great views of the ocean. Staff were very friendly and the stay was hassle free, just what you need on a holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Muri Beach with very friendly staff, good restaurant and clean spacious rooms
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing, particularly in the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and property. Right on the beach with amazing sunrise viewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025