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Tropical Sands

3.0 star property
Comfortable apartment near the beach
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Villa with Sea View | Terrace/patio
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Villa with Sea View
Two-bedroom Villa
Villa with Garden View | Private kitchen
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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Muri Village (4 minutes away), Rarotonga
  • Popular LocationMuri Lagoon15 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Vara Nui Village3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuri Beach5 min drive
  • AirportRarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)12 min drive
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Room options

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Villa with Garden View

Villa with Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Two-bedroom Villa

Two-bedroom Villa

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa with Sea View

Villa with Sea View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ngatangiia

Tropical Sands is located in Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, and is in the suburbs and on the beach. Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Bergman & Sons. The Perfume Factory and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 15 min walk
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palace Takeaway - 11 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Kai & Co - 10 min drive
  • Shipwreck Hut - 18 min drive
  • The Mooring Fish Cafe - 18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tropical Sands

Comfortable apartment near the beach
WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are available at this apartment building. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. Each apartment features WiFi and a furnished patio, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Added amenities include a private garden, a flat-screen TV and premium bedding. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Tropical Sands offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga apartment provides wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning supplies

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the suburbs

Things to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Kayaking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 25.00 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old
  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Sands?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Does Tropical Sands provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Tropical Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, nice cabin very close to the beach and easily walkable to Muri.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful time here! Right on the beach with incredible sunrises & sunsets. Friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. It's more rustic & authentic than staying in a big fancy resort, we really enjoyed it and can happily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly, privately own resort with ATM, good ship and Petrol few min walk away. We booked 5 nights and after checking plenty of another hotels extended for another week)) Great value for money and super hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely,quiet and, safe. The bed was a little hard, lovely hosts, Rudy and Kanoe. Ngaa mihi
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My unit was right on the beaachfront. It was not always easy to find the owners when I needed to to. There was no hot water after the first day.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAWSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to Stay in Rarotonga
Amazing View...lovely host close with grocery shop...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The homely relaxing environment supported by the friendly and helpful releaving management plus access to scenic beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Orrsrus, Lethbridge, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The nighttime hermit crab festival on the lawn was awesome. The grounds and folks that ran the place were nice. Beds and accommodations were not high end, but pleasant and acceptable. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Irf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rudy and Kanoi are wonderful hosts. The property is very well maintained and has many artistic touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Murray, Tropical Sands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value, Clean and comfortable stay!
Amazing experience in an amazing location! Great Value. Had the privilege of enjoying our morning coffee while watching whales play and breach just a short distance from the beach. Rooms are always spotless. Same as the property. Rudi and Kanoi are always helpful and friendly. Very close to a new grocery/gas station and walking distance to Muri. I am a happy return customer, and would recommend anyone visiting the Island to stay at Tropical Sands.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018