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Magic Reef Bungalows

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Aroa Beach

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Exterior
Sundeck
Absolute Beachfront Bungalow | Living area | Music library, video library
Exterior
Oceanview Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bungalow, Beachfront

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

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Oceanview Bungalow

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

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

Oceanview Premium Bungalows

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

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

Oceanview Premium Two Bedroom Bungalows

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

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

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 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 available 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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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. 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. 191 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chermayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible bamboo bungalow for our honeymoon, and even better hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were amazing. Rooms were really nice. Having rental cars to hire start from magic reef was so convenient as finding a rental car was very hard once we moved locations. Would recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great choice for us. The property is lovely, and the location is quiet and accessible. It felt calm just to walk into the place and local food and walks were a great feature. Would stay again if we return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winfield

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners of this property where welcoming and friendly, the gardens around the bungalows where beautiful,the property was very well maintained and we would be more than happy to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Air conditioning in main room missing. No instructions on how to use range top. Owner on vacation and nobody was shown how to work it. So we really couldn’t cook on it. When I got it to work after 10 minutes it shut off.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and luxurious ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location on the coast which doesn't get as much wind as some of the other parts of the island. Great place to stay and awesome hosts. Electric rental cars at a reasonable price if you want to go exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

ALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property and room are cute. Staff are friendly and helpful. Extremely convenient to be able to rent a vehicle from the property. Aside from the friendly service and great amenities, the property did not exceed in individual guest service and villa maintenance. I booked a king bed villa yet my villa was setup as 2 twin beds in preparation for the guests who arrive after me, as explained by management. I expected the property to prepare for my stay before the next guest after me. The bathtub for my villa did not hold water. This was a known issue but not repaired before my stay. This amenity was a part of the reason I booked but I wa unable to enjoy this in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay. Super clean and hosts are super friendly. Let us use room until 2pm on checkout day as the room was free. I would have been happy to stay there a lot longer and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The best part of our stay here was the owners and staff. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant stay, and accommodated our unique itinerary. Their commitment to sustainable tourism is quite evident, and little gestures, such as a sample of fresh muesli or a staff member coming in early to use your rental car to drop you off at the airport added the personal touch that’s so hard to find
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfection in paradise. Beachfront with pool for afternoon swims. BBQ area and beachfront dining/seating. peaceful and private. Well looked after by our hosts. Comfortable and clean rooms. Bathe outside at night and look at the stars. Ev's and bikes for hire. A short walk to one of the best cafe's on the island. R and R easy at Magic Reef Bungalows.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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