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Tropical Sands

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartments in Takitumu District with kitchens

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
    Refrigerator
  • Internet access
    Internet access
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • 5 apartments
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • On the beach
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa with Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two-bedroom Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Muri Village (4 minutes away), Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

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

Tropical Sands puts you just a 5-minute drive from Muri Beach. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and scuba diving. Apartments feature kitchens, furnished patios, and flat-screen TVs.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • 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
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available (NZD 50 per stay), with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Yard
  • 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 elevators
  • Soundproofing
  • 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

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

General

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 25.00 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 85 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 12 and 18 costs NZD 20.00 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Sands offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tropical Sands does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tropical Sands?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tropical Sands?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Tropical Sands?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 25 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tropical Sands?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 85 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tropical Sands and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Tropical Sands have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
Does Tropical Sands have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a furnished patio and a yard.
What's the area around Tropical Sands like?
Tropical Sands is located on the waterfront in Takitumu District, a short 15-minute walk from Muri Lagoon and 14 minutes' walk from Avana Harbour.

Tropical Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hosts, nice cabin very close to the beach and easily walkable to Muri.
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Latesha, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was lovely,quiet and, safe. The bed was a little hard, lovely hosts, Rudy and Kanoe. Ngaa mihi
8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to Stay in Rarotonga
Amazing View...lovely host close with grocery shop...
DAWSON, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The homely relaxing environment supported by the friendly and helpful releaving management plus access to scenic beach
5-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Orrsrus, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rudy and Kanoi are wonderful hosts. The property is very well maintained and has many artistic touches.
Irf, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Murray, 8-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

For us, great location, bicycles were available for free and we took advantage to go exploring!!! Coffee down the block was great for breakfast and the gas station nearby had great selection for cooking at the room. Bacon, eggs, salad and chicken to name a few things. Bus stops right there so that is perfect as well.
Stacey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fantastic location for families or groups. Not 5 star, but friendly hosts and other guests make up for it!
12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property to relax at close to ocean with great view of mountains. Owners present when needed and very friendly and helpful. A place to stay many days for sure. Felt like being home versus at a hotel.
Alan, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasant unit close to beach
Very clean, well equipped units look out onto garden and have their own sheltered porch with seating area from which you can see the sea. Good access to shops and within walking distance to Muri village. Nice to have filtered water on tap when many other places in the same price range need you to boil water or buy it. Friendly hosts who were knowledgeable and responsive to requests. Very pleasant place to spend a week and excellent value for money as very reasonably priced. Would have liked better beds, but otherwise a very good place to stay
Rose, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely Villa but...
Arrived at night 10pm Raro time and was pleased with layout of the Villa. Nice open plan kitchen, lounge/bedroom and a seperate bathroom. Everything was really nice and clean and there was a really good breeze. Security was on all windows and we felt ourselves and our stuff was safe. Woke up the next morning to find that there was a building site next door and they started at 7.30am, everyday that we were there. The building site meant that more than half of our view of the beach was covered by framing from the new buildings and the rest was pretty much covered by palm trees. When booking we liked the idea that little children werent going to be around but the owners grandkids (4 & 2 I believe) were there. When we introduced ourselves there wasnt really an apology but a they are our grandkids so what can you do about it. The owners were friendly and were able to help us get to a scooter place so we could hire one. We found contact with them was at the minimum which suited us but was surprised too find other guests were continually contacted by them and not always in a friendly manner.
Carron, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Waterfront bungalow with amazing sunrise
Despite some atrocious weather we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tropical Sands and when or if we get to return to Raratonga it will be our preferred accommodation destination. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, the accommodation was awesome right on the beachfront and between the use of the bycicles provided and the public bus stop at the resort entrance we had no trouble getting around Raratonga. A holiday that will long be remembered
Neil, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Right on the beach
Clean and comfortable. Amazing views, beautiful well kept gardens. Meet all our expectations. Hosts friendly and approachable. Enjoyed our stay.
The Greens, 9-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great apartment, wonderful hosts
Basic but lovely, well maintained apartments in lovingly maintained gardens on the edge of a lagoon. What more can you ask for? Don’t expect air conditioning because few places on Rarotonga have it, and it is a huge premium... just open all the insect screened louvred windows and let the sea breezes blow through! Although small, the kitchens are well enough equipped that we ate in most evenings during our stay. I cannot praise the property, it’s location or the hosts, Heidi & Rudi highly enough.
ian, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Private and near the beach
Host are very friendly, bed not comfortable kept running into the corners of the bed which is solid wood. Inside the venue is very welcoming with beautiful natural wood furnishing.
Fluffy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Right on beach
Friendly hosts. Weather wasn't great for our stay so we weren't able to enjoy the free use of the bicycles to explore. Nice quiet spot for relaxing.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Serene setting
My daughter & I stayed for 9 days & enjoyed the simple & easy facilities. Easy access to local attractions. The various chill areas available. Hosts Rudy & Kanoe were excellent! Can’t wait to come back!
Veronica, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

quiete place, a bit far
a condo without suplementary service, on a nice couple's resort. the place looks great, beautiful ocean view, but the shore is not suitible for swim and you need to walk around 20 min-half an hour to get to shore. if you have car then you have no problem. however, the island have much better shore views
Dawn, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peace of Paradise
Good location. Peaceful and tranquil - away from the busy resorts it is a very nice retreat for couples and small families. Only 10min up the road from Muri Beach and the night markets. Bus stops right in front. Lovely villas situated right on the beach front we woke up to the most beautiful sunrises. Will definitely be staying here again.
Lisa, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Having just 5 villas you have the beach to yourself, but what made it awesome was the owners who treated you like old friends
Paul, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A quiet little place to stay away from the crowds
Tropical Sands is a really special little place. It was immaculate, well maintained and well away from the crowds. The hosts Rudy and Kanoe were very welcoming. You can't swim at the beach here, but sitting under a palm and hearing the waves crash was so relaxing. I walked into Muri to the beach it was a good half hour but the bus service is great if you don't have a car or moped and don't want to walk. Just up the road is the best coffee and fresh croissants Ive had in a long time! At night the garden becomes home to all these wee hermit crabs, so cool to watch. My unit didn't have air con, not sure if the others do, it wasn't a problem at this time of the year but I think in the hotter months if that is something that you need when it's really hot, you might want to consider. Bed was comfy and the roosters (everywhere on the island) were easy enough to ignore and go back to sleep! I would definitely recommend this place if the resorts are not your thing. Thanks for a great stay.
Rhona, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review