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Central Motel

Property class: 2
Motel perfectly located for exploring Takuvaine Tapere

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Takuvaine Rd, Rarotonga
  • Place, Cook Islands Library and Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook Island Christian Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Para O Tane Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a window, a table, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

Standard Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double Room

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

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A room with a bed, a table, and two chairs.

Executive Double Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Apartment

  • 80 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Takuvaine Tapere stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Takuvaine Tapere motel, you'll find Beachcomber Gallery and Cook Island Christian Church. Para O Tane Palace and Cook Islands Library and Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beachcomber Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Para O Tane Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cook Islands National Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪VIBE - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Central Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Takuvaine Tapere
Central Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Rarotonga motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Central Motel offers 16 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Rarotonga motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: NZD 10 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Motel to the airport?

Central Motel is 1.9 mi (5-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 Central Motel?

As of Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Motel on Oct 22, 2026 start from $117, 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 Central Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Motel.

How close is Central Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.3 mi (18-min drive) from Muri Beach and 2 mi (5-min drive) from Nikao Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Central Motel offer free breakfast?

Central Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Central Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Central Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Central Motel have a pool?

Central Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Central Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Central Motel to downtown Rarotonga?

Central Motel is 1.8 mi away from Rarotonga.

Central Motel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located shopping, bus ride, restaurants, taking strolls, will definitely stay again when I go back..price is right too.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, close to the airport, very clean, well sized room. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops, cafes etc. Close to airport. Plenty of space. Fabulous shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026