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Tropical Sands

3.0 star property

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Villa with Sea View | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers
Interior
Villa with Sea View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Muri Village (4 minutes away), Rarotonga
  • Place, Avana Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa with Sea View

Villa with Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Two-bedroom Villa

Two-bedroom Villa

  • Beach view
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa with Garden View

Villa with Garden View

  • Beach view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Ngatangiia

At Tropical Sands you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Muri Lagoon and Avana Harbour. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a furnished patio, a sofa bed and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and premium bedding. WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and free bottled water are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Avana Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Aroa Beach - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Tropical Sands

Tropical Sands offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Tropical Sands also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rarotonga apartment.

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tropical Sands offers 5 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes queen sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Rarotonga apartment provides wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1998
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 85

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tropical Sands

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 25.00 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old
  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay.
  • Bed sheets fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 85 (subject to availability)

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tropical Sands?

Tropical Sands offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tropical Sands?

Yep, Tropical Sands has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tropical Sands?

The closest beach to Tropical Sands is Muri Beach (3.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tropical Sands?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tropical Sands?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tropical Sands?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Tropical Sands Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Villa on the beach was perfect, private, quiet, great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it there! Great spot and a cute authentic Island style room. Our hosts were the loveliest warm people. Location location location excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wiki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tidy premises, helpful owners but not intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We can't fault the attention and excellent service Kanoe & Rudy gave us. The room was spotless and very well equipped and the deck was huge which we found a real bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We found it perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely hosts, nice cabin very close to the beach and easily walkable to Muri.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Rudy and Kanoe were lovely hosts and have a beautiful property
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
clean and tidy accommodation. Friendly hosts. only downfall was you couldn’t swim because of the coral reef.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CHERIE Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Location and rooms were excellent, hosts were lovely. Only disappointment was the ceiling leaking due to heavy rains on last night, woke up to very wet ankle deep water on the bedroom floor. Would however definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly hosts. Beautiful location and view. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hosts pleasant & helpful. Accomodation nicely decorated by talented host. Not a swimming beach. Need transport or use bus service. A good stocked store within walking distance. A compendium of local amenities would be useful especially for 1st time visitors. Overall a pleasant 3 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay. We were welcomed from arrival and our hosts were friendly and helpful. A small supermarket was only a 2 minute walk. We hired a 2 person scooter to get around and enjoy the island and this is a great way to explore. Snorkelling is a few kms away but fantastic. We would certainly recommend Tropical Sands and hope to go back some day
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Imogen

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I would not recommend staying here unless you enjoy being treated like an unwanted house guest. We were made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome multiple times by the two owners. Also, the villa was not clean (mould in kitchen draws and on utensils, dead insects on bed frame, dirty floor). To top it off, we were disturbed at 7pm the night before checkout, to be told that we had to pay a cleaning fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean view villa with a large deck overlooking the sea. The room was spacious and decorated with the owner's art and craft. Great shower and full-sized fridge. The amenities were a bit tired, with bed linen, crockery and cutlery below par. More towels would have been good, as we only had one each for our five night stay, and they didn't dry out in-between use because of the humidity.
Sunrise from our villa
The balcony of villa 5
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Little slice of paradise

Had the most amazing relaxing time here, our hosts were just the most beautiful people. Nothing was a problem. Will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place to stay if you are after basic but good honest accommodation (not the place if you are after aircon and a big multi channel flat screen TV) The hosts Rudy and Kanoe were very friendly & helpful. Located right on the beach (but as others have said swimming not possible) and a very well stocked store just over the road. You do need transport to have freedom to get around - but the hire scooters from Muri are cheap, safe & really fun. Highly recommended (with the above conditions). Ian C
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at tropical sand and definitely would come back. Kanoi and Rudy were very caring, friendly and wonderful hosts. Grocery store and options to eat are within walking distance and we also saw whales at the private beach at tropical sand. It was just perfect. Thank you so much ! Best Wishes Paula and Tessa
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful resort within close distance to shopping, bus stops and driving distance to the nearest beach in Muri. You also get so see beautiful art done by local artists including the owners Kanoe and Rudy all around Tropical Sands and within the rooms. We had the best time and both Rudy and Kanoe were so welcoming and kind and helpful. Very clean rooms and they were eco friendly and sustainable with organic rubbish separated from general waste and plastic. This place is an artists dream with location close to the ocean so you get nature, sand, sea and art in a beautiful location. The best stay for us!. Meitaki ma'ata to Rudy and Kanoe we highly recommend Tropical Sands to anyone traveling to Rarotonga.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angelina

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unfortunately was without water one day, hot water another day due to work being conducted on another unit forgot to turn back on. In heavy downpour roof leaked beside bed. 3 singles travelling 2 had to share a double bed as no rollaway available. Was quiet except for roosters. On the seafront but not ideal to swim.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such a wonderful time here! Right on the beach with incredible sunrises & sunsets. Friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. It's more rustic & authentic than staying in a big fancy resort, we really enjoyed it and can happily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel liegt nahe bei Muri Beach. Entweder in 4 Minuten mit dem Scooter oder in 20 Minuten zu Fuß. Rudy und seine Frau sind exzellente Gastgeber und können sehr gute Tips für die Insel geben. Unser Aufenthalt war trotz 2 Tagen Regen wunderschönen. Versucht einen der Bungalows mit Meerblick in der ersten Reihe zu bekommen. Der Blick ist klasse.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly, privately own resort with ATM, good ship and Petrol few min walk away. We booked 5 nights and after checking plenty of another hotels extended for another week)) Great value for money and super hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely,quiet and, safe. The bed was a little hard, lovely hosts, Rudy and Kanoe. Ngaa mihi
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIKO

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019