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The Cooks Oasis

3.0 star property
3-star beach aparthotel near Rarotonga Golf Club

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Beach nearby
Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
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Split Level, One Bedroom Family Villa | Terrace/patio
Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Split Level, One Bedroom Family Villa | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Split Level, One Bedroom Family Villa

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Studio - No AC | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio - No AC

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Villa - No AC | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Villa - No AC

  • 366 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Garden Villa

  • 334 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Tropical Villas | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Tropical Villas

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Steps from the beach.With a stay at this Arorangi aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Black Rock and 2 miles (3 km) of Rarotonga Golf Club. Cook Island Christian Church and Cook Islands Library and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cooks Oasis

3-star beach aparthotel near Rarotonga Golf Club
As a guest of The Cooks Oasis, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Cooks Oasis also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Rarotonga aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Cooks Oasis offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. This Rarotonga aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • 8 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 95.00
Contactless check-in available
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 95.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (10:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 95.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 95.00 (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
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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Cooks Oasis.

Property is also known as

Cooks Oasis
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Apartment
Cooks Oasis Villas
Cooks Villas
Oasis Holiday Villas
Oasis Holiday Villas Apartment
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Aparthotel Rarotonga
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Aparthotel
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Hotel Avarua
The Cooks Oasis Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Aparthotel
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
The Cooks Oasis Aparthotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cooks Oasis to the airport?

The Cooks Oasis is 2.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cooks Oasis have an airport shuttle?

The Cooks Oasis offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 25 per person, one-way.

How close is The Cooks Oasis to the beach?

This aparthotel is 9.4 mi (27-min drive) from Muri Beach and 3.3 mi (7-min drive) from Aroa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cooks Oasis offer free breakfast?

The Cooks Oasis does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cooks Oasis?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at The Cooks Oasis?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in costs NZD 95.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Cooks Oasis?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does The Cooks Oasis have a pool?

The Cooks Oasis features an outdoor pool.

Does The Cooks Oasis have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is The Cooks Oasis to downtown Rarotonga?

The Cooks Oasis is 3.4 mi away from Rarotonga.

The Cooks Oasis Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit tired. Shower door fell off. Now being refurbished. Lovely manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great small resort.

It’s always a pleasure staying here. This trip I was in Villa 4. It was great. I’ll request that one in the future being able to self cater is such a plus. Bed is comfy. Everything is clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were simply sensational, they went out of their way to assist you where ever they could. The only downfall with the establishment is that in the room that we originally booked I didn’t check that it had air conditioning as I must assumed that in 2025 all rooms at that price would have air conditioning especially as the Cook Islands. When we arrived due to the heat the staff manager had reassigned our room to one that was air conditioning and had already turn the unit on so the main living area was cool. The only area where the air conditioning could not reach was like a sauna so I can only assume that if we were not relocated our accommodation would have been unbearable. Hopefully the owners install air conditioning to all for the health and safety of all guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhupendra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr staff sre awesome. Everyone is organized.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the upgrade due to the light renovations happening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really lovely. They give good directions to find down side street. Internet and aircon struggled through heat but just needed a bit of time. Beautiful bakery 100m and basically on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, pool, free wifi, free laundry, aircon. Free use of snorkel gear, aqua shoes & kayaks. Clean, modern unit! Fabulous host, friendly and helpful. 10/10 Highly recommended, would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amira

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was amazing. Super clean! The management is very helpful and friendly! Room and hotel overall well equipped. Kayaks and snorkeling equipment for free. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money; the room felt spacious and was air-conditioned, free wi-fi available. Nice and quiet as it is a smaller accommodation and there weren’t many other guests around when we were there. If you like your resort feel though this doesn’t have the ‘luxury’ factor, you don’t have your deck chairs and pool facing the ocean like some of the resorts around. But it is simple and homely and a good base for exploring the beautiful island. The beach is a short stroll down the driveway and you can snorkel there, but it tended to be more choppy water than elsewhere on the island, as the waves break closer to shore (on the fringe of the reef). Everything is just a short drive or bus ride away in Raro, and this accommodation is in close proximity to many dining options and other beaches to snorkel at. Overall if you are keeping to a budget this is a very decent choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like they do recycling, host was very welcoming and informative property is not far from the beach 2mins walk and it was lovely to meet a few locals as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Cooks Oasis. Loved the presentation of the unit and the garden setting. Location of the resort very convenient, close to restaurants and busstop. Great communication with Marianne and Wise, the property managers. Meitaki E Ka Kite! 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic villa-style accomodations located on a beautiful beach. Very clean, great amenities, and great location. I wouldnt hesitate to stay at The Cooks Oasis again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
This property is comfortable with all the amenities you need. It’s a short step to the beach and is right on the main road which makes catching the bus easy. It is safe and secure and the staff are super welcoming and helpful. It’s the reason I keep going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Marianne for her hospitality. We had a great holiday and will definitely come back for a longer one ☺️. The villa is great and suitable for family with baby. Overall, it's a 5/5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Would struggle to find a fault other than best to think you need an alternative to bus transport. However scooters available on site and great value
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Excellent pre arrival communication and meet and greet. Very roomy, clean and comfortable accommodation, Beach a few metres away. On site parking. Quiet, secluded location. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was attractively decorated and had everything we needed. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Team At Cooks Oasis made a awesome first impression by a special message on a blackboard advising our villa number as we came on a night flight. And that made it very easy. The place is quiet and chill for all those who wana escape city life.🙂 loved the complimentary fruit bowl ! Thanks for having us Christine
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Sweet getaway spot near Black Rock

A little gem of a lodging option. Set away from the big resorts, but just a couple minutes walk from the front door to the beautiful beach, with great snorkeling! And the often-recommended Black Rock snorkel site is an easy 5-10 minute walk up the beach. The villa was simple and comfortable. All the necessities ae provided as well as some nice extra like reef shoes and kayaks, free to use. The property was clean, but keeping the ants at bay took constant vigilance. The management was friendly and responsive. There are several dining options in easy walking distance. (Do call if you are planning on going somewhere on the weekend, as many places are closed both Saturday and Sunday and the online info isn’t always accurate.) Note that this is a residential neighborhood, with nearby roosters and friendly but sometimes noisy dogs.
View from the beach, looking south. Most of the time we had the beach to ourselves, or with only a handful of people in sight.
View up the beach to Black Rock
Be sure to take a stroll along the nearby sea wall - the very long mural is wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Matty & Erin were lovely and full of helpful information. The teenagers were very happy to find that Wi-Fi was now available. We were happy that a water filter was recently installed. We were all happy with the lovely beach only a short walk away, and the pool for cooling off in. Villa 2 had plenty of room for the 4 of us. The air-conditioning and fans kept us comfortable. Great facilities available included in your stay: laundry, BBQ, DVD library, reef shoes and snorkelling gear, and kayaks. There are restaurants withing walking distance and it is only 10 mins or so into Avarua by car. We much preferred The Cooks Oasis over a full blown resort. Hope we can make it back one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cooks Oasis - 'O' for Awesome !! Immaculately presented upper level island beach house. Spacious, high vaulted ceilings, well ventilated, comfortable rooms, fully equipped kitchen and a great shower/bathroom facility. The wrap around verandah provided great indoor/outdoor flow with glimpses of the stunning beach 2 mins walk down a short shared driveway. Awesome hosts Erin and Matt are always on hand to offer super friendly, relaxed, professional assistance, nothing is a problem. Their encyclopaedic local knowledge, advice and connections helped get us into all the places we needed to go. A good bar (The Birdcage) and restaurant (Anchorage) are next door at the resort and nice little bakery across the road. First time in 'Raro and planning our next trip already - thanks to the Cooks Oasis team for an unforgettable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023