Name: Tropical Sands
Address: Ngatiangii, 0000 Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Ngatiangii, 0000, Cook Islands
Rating: 8.9

Tropical Sands

–Excellent location – show map

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Houses
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
Wifi
Balcony
Free parking
Bath
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

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 private bathrooms, balconies, and fully equipped kitchens. Each unit includes a dining area, sofa bed, and modern amenities. Convenient Facilities: Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, minimarket, outdoor seating, picnic area, bicycle parking, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Muri Beach is 1.7 mi away, and Rarotonga International Airport is 5.6 mi from the property. Activities such as hiking and cycling are available nearby. Highly rated for its friendly host and beach access.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing
Windsurfing
Hiking

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Villa with Sea View 1 queen bed
Villa with Garden View 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed
Two-Bedroom Villa 1 queen bed 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Michelle

New Zealand

“Loved the view.The beautiful sunrises.The set up of the unit was user friendly.. Great that all windows and doors had fly screens. Didn't see any mozzies or bugs. It was very peaceful. Excellent value for $$. Hosts Rudy and Kanoe were lovely and...”

Zenia

United States

“Our cabin was right on the front facing the ocean. The breeze and view were exactly what I wanted. The sound of the waves is soothing and makes it easy to sleep. Pretty shells and soft sand.”

Renita

United States

“The villas look like a new property. Everything is so well maintained. The pictures don’t do it justice. The hosts are a wonderfully talented couple. If you’re luck you might hear Rudy practicing his beautiful music.”

Michaela

United States

“I had a wonderful 3 night stay here! The views are amazing and the studios very cute and functional. Everything you need is there, a shop just down the road, swimming beaches a close drive away. The owners are lovely, I would definitely stay at...”

Nathan

Australia

“Nice, clean & beautiful. From inside to outside no detail was missed the entire place was built with love :-)”

England

New Zealand

“We loved our stay at Tropical Sands! Kanoe and Rudy are wonderful hosts and the location is stunning! The beach is rocky and isn't ideal for swimming but it's a beautiful spot to explore, relax, look for crabs in the evening and listen to the...”

Emma

Australia

“Ecologically sound. Immersed in nature. Good location to be able to cycle to the main swimming spots and shops. Tranquil and relaxing. Owners friendly and approachable.”

Alexandru

Romania

“It was a pleasure to stay at tropical sands! Amazing hosts, chill and relaxed atmosphere, perfect sunrise! Thank you for everything ❤️! Do not hesitate to book this accommodation :)”

Matilda

New Zealand

“It was very clean, everything you need was in the house, loved where it was located close to all the shops and the owners made me feel welcomed and loved”

Jocelyn

Canada

“The location is amazing… Steps away from a convenience store, delicious restaurant, and the best coffee and pastries on the island! The view from our villa was the absolute best part of our stay! We spent a lot of our time just lounging on our...”

Hosted by Kanoe & Rudy Aquino - Directors

9.5

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

Area info

Amenities of Tropical Sands

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

Tropical Sands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about $294. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.