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Sands of Rarotonga

Property class: 2.5
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Avarua

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.
A hotel room with a dining area featuring a table set with plates, bowls, and a coffee maker. There are containers of snacks and a mirror on the wall.
A swimming pool with wooden decking, surrounded by tables and chairs under yellow umbrellas, with palm trees in the background.
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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Corner Puoromea Road and Vakatini Road, Rarotonga, Rarotonga, 00000
  • Place, Punanga Nui Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook Island Christian Church
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook Islands Library and Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Pool View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Double Room, Pool View

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Avarua stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Avarua hotel, you'll find Punanga Nui Market and Beachcomber Gallery. Cook Island Christian Church and Para O Tane Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Punanga Nui Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cook Islands National Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VIBE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Tapas Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Sands of Rarotonga

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Avarua
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Sands of Rarotonga also features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and a communal living room.

This Rarotonga hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Sands of Rarotonga offers 3 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

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  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands of Rarotonga to the airport?

Sands of Rarotonga is 1.7 mi (6-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 Sands of Rarotonga?

As of Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands of Rarotonga on Oct 7, 2026 start from $133, 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 Sands of Rarotonga have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands of Rarotonga.

How close is Sands of Rarotonga to the beach?

This hotel is 6.6 mi (14-min drive) from Muri Beach and 2.1 mi (4-min drive) from Nikao Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands of Rarotonga offer free breakfast?

Sands of Rarotonga offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Sands of Rarotonga?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sands of Rarotonga?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands of Rarotonga?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sands of Rarotonga have a pool?

Sands of Rarotonga features an outdoor pool.

Does Sands of Rarotonga have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sands of Rarotonga have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sands of Rarotonga to downtown Rarotonga?

Sands of Rarotonga is 1.8 mi away from Rarotonga.

Sands of Rarotonga Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026