Moana Sands Beachfront Villas

3.5 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Muri Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Private kitchen
Aerial view
Land view from property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 98 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Studio, Beach View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Ara Tapu, Vaimaanga, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Beach - 12 min walk
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 13 min walk
  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 3 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Beachfront Villas

Hotel near Muri Beach
An airport shuttle, a corner/local shop and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas. With a white sand beach, sunloungers and snorkelling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Beach towels, barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas feature comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 0-cm LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 50 per minute)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per minute)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-cm LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 December 2025 to 9 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 50.00 per minute (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 50.00 per minute (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 12.50 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

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

Moana Sands Beachfront Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Moana Sands Beachfront Villas located?

Located in Takitumu District, this beachfront hotel is in a shopping district, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.

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Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Nice little place, good cafe in front, great snorkeling from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Michelle

This is our favorite property to stay at. The staff are amazing, friendly and always ready to assist. The location is perfect with Wigmore's across the street, car rental across the street, Circles Cafe next door and a beautiful beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

The only thing needed is wifi and they are working on it, everything is excellent! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gwen

great snorkeling, crystal clear ocean, outstanding views ,excellent staff, and beautiful groomed grounds. A 10 out of 10 property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gwen

We liked everything about this property. We give it a 10 out of 10. Loved this property! The view was spectacular, too,
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Great place to stay with family. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

So easy to walk out the door and into snorkeling paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Beautiful location on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautiful view of the lagoon and very lovely landscaping! Your staff is amazing! Housekeeping, grounds, and reception were all great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Byron

Great location right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

Across the road from a fabulous supermarket, friendly and helpful staff. Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Nice clean rooms good location very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Great place on the lagoon with the most incredible snorkeling just ankle deep to start , accommodation was great all you need for a comfy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

A nice stay but noisy at night with local dogs
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Imran

Right in front of the beach, great view and you can snorkel all day long!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Nice view from the room, nice pool. Nice cafe at the entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Location is great but office is rarely staffed
Location is great as Wigmore's and restaurants very close. Property is on one of the best beaches on Rarotonga. Villas are a little dated and make sure you contact them and receive exact check in instructions. The office is only open for very limited hours so hard to check in as we had to find a maintenance person by chance walking around to locate our keys and get us into the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Amazing snorkelling out front, this had everything we needed for a relaxing week in Rarotonga
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Ruihi

Really enjoyed this property- we stayed with our two daughters aged 7 and 10. Property was perfect for our needs, handy fridge and kitchen facilities meant we didn't have to eat out every meal. Snorkeling off the property is incredible- did not expect to be able to walk 3 meters into the sea and see tropical fish!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Beautiful spot for swimming
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Great snorkelling here. Pretty calm. Good facilities eg paddle boards, kayaks etc. Blinds dont block sun, just there for privacy, good breakfast, Id stay here again for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stunning location. Well equipped apartment with comfortable beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I appreciated the gardener and our cleaning lady. They were hard working and eager to please.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jace

Such an awesome place! Right opposite a 24 hour convenience store. The view is so nice and it’s private and quiet. Plus other moana properties for drinks and food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

It was advertised as 'Beachfront' and it was. A beautiful outlook even in the rain of which we had plenty.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023