Tropical Sands

–Excellent location - show map
+68 photos
Scored 9
Rated superb
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

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About this property

Beachfront Living: Tropical Sands in Ngatiangii offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and direct access to the beach. Comfortable Accommodations: The villa features adults-only accommodations with balconies, private bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchens. Each unit includes a dining area, sofa bed, and modern amenities. Convenient Facilities: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, minimarket, outdoor seating, picnic area, bicycle parking, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Muri Beach is 3 km away, and Rarotonga International Airport is 9 km from the property. Guests can engage in hiking and cycling activities. Highly rated for its friendly host and beach access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Windsurfing

  • Hiking

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Marie
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was perfect for our stay. We felt comfortable and welcomed. Recommendations from Rudy and Kanoe set us on the right path to an enjoyable stay.”
Jennifer
Australia Australia
“We really enjoyed our time here, two friends so one queen and one single worked well for us Every morning waking up to sunrise , Ruby and Kanoa were great hosts We had everything we needed , there is a great place to get supplies close by and a...”
Elliott
Australia Australia
“Garden next to sea, charming little house, fun Hawaiian decorations”
Stephen
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hosts were really helpful, and obviously loved living in this amazing location. They seemed to enjoy the sights of the passing whales as much as we did. The oceanside location was fabulous. It didn't matter at all that it wasn't a swimming...”
John
Australia Australia
“Ver convenient for us as we had our own Rental vehicle.”
Victoria
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing hosts, very friendly 😊 great location, - right on the beach, gorgeous views. Close to shops and delicious burger eatery”
Christine
Australia Australia
“The location opposite the beach was wonderful. The owners Rudy and Canoe were lovely and friendly and we loved all the artistic touches everywhere Having a gas stove and oven and a reasonably fitted out kitchen, and Starlink was great for our two...”
Renee
New Zealand New Zealand
“Spacious. Beautiful gardens. Very quirky and cute. Friendly owners. The local chickens weren’t too noisy. Everything was as advertised.”
Cathy
New Zealand New Zealand
“The pictures don’t do it justice, it may look a little dated, but we absolutely love it. It has direct access to the beach, where we watched the sunrise from one of the many benches or the beautifully designed deck, complete with sun loungers for...”
Jacqueline
New Zealand New Zealand
“loved everything about the tropical sands. our hosts were very welcoming and a pleasure to have conversations with ❤️”

Hosted by Kanoe & Rudy Aquino - Directors

9.4
Host review score
Kanoe & Rudy Aquino - Directors
Beautiful view of the pacific ocean, quiet oceanfront ambience & a great eco walk. Manicured artistic property grounds.
Kanoe; a professional hula dancer, artist. Rudy: Professional entertainer and musician for the past 50 years. We're from Hawaii and decided to enjoy another part of paradise
Great and friendly people in the Cook Islands. Very fun loving and talented for their knowledge of the arts. So many great things to ie: Scuba. Island hikes, 4wd off road excursions , lagoon cruises and more...
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Tropical Sands takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$288. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Tropical Sands does not accept payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga International Airport for NZD per person, one way. Please inform Tropical Sands in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Tropical Sands in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.