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Motu Beachfront Art Villas

4.0 star property

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A tropical beach resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, two lounge chairs, a table, and a decorative umbrella.
A poolside area with a thatched roof structure, white wicker furniture, and lush tropical vegetation.
Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View | View from room
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden bench with a plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Titikaveka Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tikioki Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Matutu Brewing Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets. There is a dining area with a glass table and white wicker chairs, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Studio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden bench with a plant.

Premium Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and wicker chairs.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rarotonga

At Motu Beachfront Art Villas you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Takitumu Conservation Area. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Takitumu District hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Muri Beach.

What's nearby

  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Matutu Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Turoa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Motu Beachfront Art Villas

Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Motu Beachfront Art Villas. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Rarotonga hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1999
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Low-height bed
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 250
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 250
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 3648/2017

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Royale Takitumu
Royale Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Villas Rarotonga
Takitumu
Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Hotel
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort
Royale Takitumu Hotel Titikaveka
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Motu
Royale Takitumu
Motu Beachfront Art Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Yep, Motu Beachfront Art Villas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Yep, Motu Beachfront Art Villas is a short 19-minute walk from Tikioki Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

Does Motu Beachfront Art Villas have a pool?

Motu Beachfront Art Villas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Motu Beachfront Art Villas a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Motu Beachfront Art Villas.

Is Motu Beachfront Art Villas family-friendly?

No, Motu Beachfront Art Villas is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Motu Beachfront Art Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation right on the water. Use of e-bikes, snorkel gear and kayaks allows you to experience so much of the island. Will happily return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location , great beach and wonderful amenities / staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was phenomenal. Our room was fantastic the amenities very much appreciated with the use of Electric bikes,, snorkel gear and paddle boards/ kayaks. Quiet setting
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the privacy, beach and facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margareta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very relaxing with lovely staff and everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Motu and would highly recommend staying there! The outlook and views are amazing and we had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. The staff were fantastic and the personal touches were much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional boutique experience. Well designed and executed - right down to small details. Lovely friendly staff in beautiful location
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous play to stay. Beautiful villas, stunning location and a short walk to some great restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful and we loved the breakfast supplies, newspapers and pastries. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villas were amazing, the staff was amazing, the dog Chester and the kitty were amazing. We loved the touches of the stocked fridge, the water bottles and the bag. But the real treat is that the snorkeling off the beach is the best in Raro. We would come back in a second! Wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was magic, staff were super friendly and helpful, loved the idea of the honesty bar
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place!

Fantastic place! Beutifully located on the beach, very nice and tastfully equiped houses and a friendly and very helpful staff and management. Best place to stay on Cook Islands
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in The Cook Islands

Very relaxing, everything you need in the accommodation, beautiful gardens which adds to the beautiful setting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Management & staff were wonderful, thoughtful touches with the newspaper delivered each morning & breakfast supplied on Sunday, Our bungalow was absolute beach front and very private, the best holiday by a long shot we have ever had.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay at Motu Villas. Friendly and helpful team who look after the guests, great surroundings on a wonderful island, what's not to love.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a property! E-bikes, kayaks, and great snorkeling just steps away from our villa. The service was incredible!
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10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Managers Lucile, Tim and Mii and the rest of the staff were so accommodating and friendly and kept the place looking immaculate at any time of the day. Read the back story of the whole place and could see the love and passion poured in to the place. Would definitely recommend to anyone to stay at Motu.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eva-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all it is a very beautiful place where you can relax and enjoy the villa and the beach during your holiday. It was a wonderful stay there. Many thanks to Tim and Lucile
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motu is my favourite place on the planet. The villas are perfect, and to lay on the sun longer out the front looking at the shy through the palms, then out over the crystal aqua water is absolute bliss.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OUTSTANDING BECH VILLA RESORT

Super Friendly Staff! The Villa was Perfect size and Has Everything to make You feel at Home… The Location on the Island is Definitely on spot… Close enough to everything and far enough way to keep the Beach to just The Mutó Villa’s. Truthfully it was the Best Beach we found the whole week on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rolfe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little piece of paradise.

The Motu Beachfront was a little piece of Paradise. The setting and villas are marvellous and the hospitality of Lucille, Tony and Mii was beyond compare.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Property very clean and tidy. Lovely welcome gifts on a arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motu is beautiful. It’s the most relaxing place I’ve ever been. Sitting on the sun lounges overlooking the lagoon, book in hand was bliss. The snorkelling in the lagoon was magical. The villas were stunning, and all the staff lovely. It’s a slice of paradise
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything at Motu. It was small and intimate. Adults only. Very private. Immaculately clean villas and the whole property. Wonderful hospitality, with thoughtful surprise extras. Great locality to shopping and nearby restaurants. Fabulous, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing in every way!

We had the pleasure of spending just over a week at Motu and we already cannot wait to come back! Everything was amazing from the villa, to the view, and all of the staff (especially Queen Kiki the resort cat). :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff was extremely friendly. The room was like a little apartment well furnished. The location was great for snorkelling. We had a great welcoming with fresh fruit and vegetables, vine and beers in the fridge. Any thing to have a self-breakfast was provided.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024