Palm Grove

–Excellent location – show map
+24 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Set on 5 acres of private beach and tropical gardens in Vaima, Palm Grove features free kayaking and snorkeling equipment. A private balcony or patio with ocean or garden views is standard in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchen with a gas stove-top, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer. Each room is decorated in bright colors, and features a flat-screen TV and a stereo with an iPod dock. Palm Grove is set alongside one of the most popular beaches in Rarotonga and is within 5 minutes’ drive of several other beaches, including Muri Beach, Aro'a Beach and Puaikura Beach. Rarotonga Airport, the main township of Avarua, and the National Museum of the Cook Islands are all within 15 minutes' drive. Guests can enjoy a swim in the onsite swimming pool and a casual meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can arrange day trips and car rental. Free parking is available on site. Overlooking the gardens, The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Canoeing

  • Snorkeling

  • Private beach area

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Graeme
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing staff were so friendly and helpful! Restaurant on site was great. Breakfast had amazing range of fruit, and dinner was always delicious.”
Brown
New Zealand New Zealand
“Liked the area, it was a little quieter and the resort being smaller meant a more intimate experience. Yes a car or scooter is ideal but no issues with the busses.”
Laureen
United States United States
“Great restaurant. Beautiful beach. Exceptional staff.”
Jacquie
United States United States
“Breakfast was basic - wish it had more options. Warm food would have been nice and fresh fruit.”
Susan
Australia Australia
“we loved the simplicity of the lifestyle, the beach, and the people”
Mary-noel
Australia Australia
“The staff went out of their way to make your stay amazing and the owner obviously led by example”
Simone
Australia Australia
“Dry clean, helpful staff and great location, especially for swimming”
Gary
Australia Australia
“The property was well located with a private beach and good equipment. Local bus stop across the road, supermarket and cafe 500m away. The restaurant served tasty and reasonably priced food and drink. Bonus was happy hour on Fridays (free wine,...”
Anne
Australia Australia
“The staff who were so friendly and helpful, very good food at the onsite restaurant, lovely clean and comfortable accommodation and a brilliant location.”
Tim
Australia Australia
“Excellent location, first rate service, friendly staff, delicious food.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Yellow Hibiscus
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Resort facilities at Palm Grove

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 80 per person, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

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Please note that Palm Grove does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

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